Route of Emotions – In Natura

Day by Day

• DAY 1 – São Luís
  Destination: São Luis
  Disembark in São Luís and transfer to the lodging place.
• DAY 2 – São Luís / Santo Amaro
  Destination: Santo Amaro
  After breakfast, we’ll board the minibus/van. After approximately 3 hours we’ll arrive at the support point, from where we’ll take a 4×4 through sand trails to the bucolic Santo Amaro, set of the movie Casa de Areia. We will be welcomed by the transparent Rio Alegre, which embraces the city along with the coconut trees and the dunes. After check-in and lunch (not included), we will visit the Lagoa da Gaivota circuit in a private 4×4 (dinghy), passing through the region of lakes and fields.
  We will walk up the dune that will give us a splendorous view of the Lençois, having the magnificent Lagoa das Gaivotas at our feet. It is worth a walk through the dunes and a swim in the translucent waters waiting for the fantastic sunset. Overnight in Santo Amaro.
• DAY 3 – Santo Amaro
  Destination: Santo Amaro
  After breakfast and on board of our private 4×4 (jeep) we’ll get to know one of the most untouched and impacting regions of Lençóis Maranhenses. We will start with the Betânia Circuit through the village of the same name and the banks of its lagoon, where we will take a pleasant canoe ride to the gigantic dunes on the opposite side. The exuberant and overwhelming nature and the slow way of life of the residents will transport us to a dreamlike atmosphere. Return to the hotel in a 4×4 vehicle, free time and overnight in Santo Amaro.
• DAY 4 – Santo Amaro / Barreirinhas
  Destination: Barreirinhas
  After breakfast we’ll take a private vehicle to Barreirinhas. The trip takes about 4 hours approximately. After check in and lunch (not included), we will take a tour to the impressive Lençóis Maranhenses National Park.
  On board of the 4×4 we will cross the Rio Preguiças by ferryboat and follow the sand trails for approximately 40 minutes until reaching the best lagoons of the season and their incredibly crystal clear waters, an irresistible invitation for a swim.
  Before returning to the lodge, we will experience the sunset at Lençóis Maranhenses, one of the most remarkable experiences that nature can provide. Overnight in Barreirinhas.
• DAY 5 – Barreirinhas
  Destination: Barreirinhas
  After breakfast we’ll be driven to the port where we’ll board in fast speed boats through the Rio Preguiças to the Caburé Beach. On the way, palm trees and mangroves are home to birds, reptiles and mammals. The first stop will be at the village of Vassouras, one of the many points where the dunes of the Pequenos Lençóis meet the Rio Preguiças. Monkeys and parrots make the party of the tourists who stop to refresh themselves with cold drinks served in the shade of the tents. We will then take the motor-boat to the Mandacaru lighthouse in the village of the same name, which from the top of its eight stories will reveal in 360 degrees all the exuberance of the place.
  We will continue to the village of Caburé and its inns and rustic restaurants, where we will have lunch (not included). After lunch we will return to Barreirinhas. Overnight in Barreirinhas.
• DAY 6 – Barreirinhas / Parnaiba
  Destination: Parnaíba
  After breakfast we’ll take the road to Parnaíba crossing the border between Piauí and Maranhão where the Jandira Bridge over the Parnaíba River is located. With 640 m of extension, it is worth taking some good pictures! In the afternoon we will be transferred to the Tatus Port where we will board a speedboat through the majestic labyrinth of islands of the Parnaíba Delta towards the Caju Bay and the Guarás Island.
  During the tour it is possible to make a stop at Morro do Meio for a quick walk over the gigantic dunes of the Caju Bay and a dive in the waters of the Parnaíba River.
  The beautiful bird called guará with its bright red plumage can be seen by the hundreds as they perch at sunset in a rare and unforgettable show (animal sightings depend on several natural factors combined).
  We will return to the Tatus Port, where we will be transferred for fifteen minutes to the hotel. Overnight in Parnaíba.
• DAY 7 – Parnaíba / Jericoacoara
  Destination: Jericoacoara
  After breakfast we’ll leave towards Jericoacoara for approximately 130 km of asphalt until the ferryboat at the mouth of Coreaú River in Camocim. Then we’ll cross to the white dunes and the carnaúbas of Love Island. The 4×4 will follow the coastline to the beach of Tatajuba.
  In Lago Grande we will delight ourselves with the little nets in the water. It is also possible to see the curious “live menu” of Didi’s restaurant. The second ferry crossing will take place at Guriú beach, with its green water channel and the mangrove tree graveyard (the points visited on this route are subject to natural conditions and tidal variation, and changes may be made as previously informed by our team).
  We will follow the seaside until Jericoacoara in time to enjoy the sunset on the famous dune with the same name, a daily ritual for the local residents and visitors. The overnight stay in Jericoacoara will give us a chance to enjoy the nightlife of the village, its restaurants, stores and bars.
• DAY 8 – Jericoacoara
  Destination: JericoacoaraAfter breakfast we’ll take an off-road tour to the Paradise Lagoon. The vibrant color of the place reminds us of the Caribbean paradises: fine and extremely white sand mixes with the green of the low vegetation and the coconut trees, which in turn frame the turquoise blue of the crystalline water.
  Next we will visit the famous Blue Hole, perfect for bathing and taking beautiful pictures. We’ll spend the night in Jericoacoara.
• DAY 9 – Jericoacoara / Fortaleza
  Destination: Fortaleza
  This day the travelers can choose between two ways to get to Fortaleza: by road or through the beaches in a 4×4. In the road option we’ll drive approximately 370 km of paved road to the capital.
  In the option for the beaches, we will leave in a 4×4 on trails by the sea until Praia do Preá, from where approximately 14 km later on secondary roads we will reach the paved road.
  We will pass through several small towns like Acaraú and Itarema until we reach the beaches of Icaraí da Amontada, Apiques, Caetano, Baleia, Mundaú, where we will cross the ferryboat that will take us to Guajiru Beach.
  We will continue our adventure by the sea visiting the Trairi bar, which we will cross by ferryboat, and the beautiful beach of Lagoinha, Ceará’s postcard.
  Soon after we will follow by asphalt to the beaches of Cumbuco and Icaraí, already in the metropolitan area of Fortaleza. Transfer to the airport. During all this coastal stretch the blue sea, the dunes, and the coconut trees will guide us through small fishing villages interspersed with sophisticated beaches and their luxurious constructions, in an exciting landscape that is typical of the Ceará coast. This day can suffer alterations in the route and in the stop times for photos, bath and lunch due to the tide table.
  Note: It is possible to change the transfer Jericoacoara / Fortaleza (or vice versa) by the transfer Jericoacoara / Cruz Airport (or vice versa). Check values and availability with one of our consultants.
  IMPORTANT:
  All Eco Adventure Tour itineraries are customizable. Delete, replace or add hotels, tours and transfers according to your needs.