Lençóis Maranhenses Full Itinerary: Barreirinhas, Santo Amaro & Atins

📍Departure from Barreirinhas at 8:30 a.m.

We will leave São Luís at 8:30 a.m. bound for Barreirinhas, the gateway to the Lençóis Maranhenses. The city is located about 250 km from the capital of Maranhão, and the journey by road takes approximately 4 hours on paved roads. On the way, we will make a brief stop for a snack (not included) in the city of Morros.

The first day of your Lençóis Maranhenses full itinerary starts with a warm welcome to the region’s most popular base. Arrival in Barreirinhas is scheduled for around 12:30 p.m., followed by check-in at your chosen accommodation. At 3:30 p.m., we will head to the ferry to cross the Preguiças River. On the other side, we will continue in a 4×4 vehicle for about 45 minutes to the Lagoa Azul region, in the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park.

The walk through the dunes takes us to the ideal spot to watch the sunset. After sunset, enjoy some free time to bathe in the lagoons and explore the surroundings on foot. At 7:30 p.m., the sky begins to reveal a spectacular display of stars.

A light picnic will be served before returning to Barreirinhas, scheduled for 8:30 p.m. In the evening, how about exploring the options in the city center? Overnight stay in Barreirinhas.

Get ready to discover Atins! At 8:30 a.m., we will leave the hotel in Barreirinhas and transfer to the banks of the Preguiças River. From there, we will board a speedboat bound for the coastal village of Atins, navigating one of the most beautiful stretches of the river, surrounded by mangrove vegetation and palm trees.

The first stop is at Vassouras, in the so-called Pequenos Lençóis (Small Lençóis). This is an opportunity to walk among the smaller dunes, drink fresh coconut water, and, with luck, observe the capuchin monkeys that live in the mangroves next to the beach. Important: Do not feed the animals.

We continue down the river, passing riverside communities and fishing villages, until we reach the village of Mandacaru, where we will visit the lighthouse, with a panoramic view of the mouth of the Preguiças River and the sea.

After the visit, we continue by boat to the village of Bar da Hora, where lunch will be served (not included). There will be free time to rest, and at 2:30 p.m., we will resume navigation to the port of Atins, where a vehicle will be waiting to take us to the inn. The estimated arrival time is around 3:00 p.m.

In the morning, at 10:00 am, we will leave to enjoy a full day of exploring the main lagoons in the Atins region!

This is one of the highlights of the Lençóis Maranhenses full itinerary, taking you deep into the unique landscapes and waters of Atins. We will start with the Ponta do Mangue Circuit, visiting the most beautiful lagoons of the season, such as Lagoa Tropical, Lagoa da Gorjeta, and Lagoa da Esmeralda (the selection may vary depending on the water level).

In the middle of the day, we will stop for lunch (not included) and have free time to rest in hammocks and enjoy the view. At 3 p.m., we will continue to the Canto do Atins Circuit, which includes some of the most photogenic and preserved lagoons in the region, such as Lagoa do Gavião, Lagoa do Kite, Lagoa da Gaivota, and Lagoa das Sete Mulheres. We will have time for swimming and photos.

During the trip, we will also visit the Cachoeira do Bonzinho waterfall (active in June, July, and August). At the end of the day, we will enjoy a wonderful sunset over the dunes before returning to Atins. Of the three towns, Atins is the most laid-back, with sandy streets and more elaborate restaurants. So enjoy the nightlife!

It’s time to visit the last destination of this Lençóis Maranhenses full itinerary! We will leave the inn at 9 a.m. and be transferred to the port of Atins, where we will board a speedboat to return to Barreirinhas. From there, we will continue by land to Santo Amaro, a town located about 111 km away, with a journey time of approximately 1h30 on paved roads. The transport will drop each traveler off at their chosen accommodation.

At 3 p.m., we will leave for a walk to Lagoa do Junco, one of the most famous sights in Lençóis Maranhenses. As Santo Amaro is practically next to the National Park, access to the lagoons is more direct, and much of the trail is over the dunes, which provides impressive views!

Upon arrival at the lagoon, there will be free time for swimming and photos. After sunset, return to the inn.

This day promises many adventures! At 9 a.m., we will leave the inn in Santo Amaro for a hike towards the village of Ponta Verde. The route begins with a trail over the dunes, one of the highlights of the region.

After the dunes, the trail continues through stretches of vegetation to the village. Ponta Verde is known for its abundance of native fruits and plants, and for the evergreen vegetation that gives the place its name.

Upon arrival, we will stop to order lunch (not included). Enjoy delicious local cuisine, and then we will head to Lagoa do Reflexo, where there will be free time for swimming and photos. After enjoying the sunset, we will return to the inn in Santo Amaro.

After so many adventures and unforgettable moments, we arrive at the last day of our Lencois Maranhenses Complete tour itinerary. At 9:00 a.m., transportation will pick up travelers at their accommodations in Santo Amaro, bound for São Luís.

🏁 Arrival in São Luís around 1:00 p.m.