Horseback Riding Lençóis Maranhenses Tour

On the first day of our 3-day Horseback Riding Lençóis Maranhenses Tour, we pick you up from your lodge at 8 a.m. by 4×4. We then head to the edge of the Park, where the horses will be waiting. By 9 a.m., we’ll begin an incredible horseback ride between Lagoa das Emendadas and Queimada dos Brito, guided by Neto, a native of the oasis. He will lead us to his home for a delicious traditional lunch prepared by his wife, featuring goat or lamb in coconut milk. As we enjoy the meal, Neto will share fascinating stories about the region.

After lunch, we’ll relax in hammocks before continuing our ride through the Queimada dos Brito community. At 3 p.m., we saddle up again to ride through more dunes, past picturesque lagoons, and even cross the Rio Negro River. As the day wraps up, we’ll catch a stunning sunset over the dunes.

We’ll arrive at Mr. Mansur’s house and his family, where we’ll spend the first two nights. This stay offers a unique opportunity to experience the daily life of a typical family in the Lençóis Maranhenses hinterlands. They’ll prepare a delightful dinner, and you’ll sleep in a cozy room. Get excited for another day of adventure on our Horseback Riding Lençóis Maranhenses Tour!

Kick off your day early with a tasty breakfast featuring coffee, eggs, tapioca, and fruits. By morning, you’ll be on a thrilling horseback ride through untouched parts of the park, enjoying the incredible views of the dunes and giant lagoons, including the stunning Black Lagoon and Emerald Lagoon. During the ride, we’ll have time to swim and relax before noon.

Come noon, our Horseback Riding Lençóis Maranhenses Tour takes us to Dona Regina’s house in the Baixa Grande Oasis. Mr. Raimundo will prepare a fresh, organic lunch with Tambaqui fish he raised in the pond himself. In the afternoon, we’ll head to Dona Dete’s house for a delicious dinner with duck in brown sauce.

To end the day, we’ll celebrate with beers and caipirinhas while listening to stories from Mr. Moacir, born in Baixa Grande, who turned 60 in 2023.

Start the last day of your Horseback Riding Lençóis Maranhenses Tour with a delightful outdoor breakfast, savouring hot coffee and refreshing natural juices. On the last day starts of the crossing, after breakfast, it’s time to prepare for the final horseback ride. The route at Baixa Grande and heads towards the Bonzinho waterfall, where travellers can enjoy the last lagoons and stunning landscapes of the low dunes near the beach. You’ll have the chance to take long gallops on the edges of the Rio Negro and along the beaches of the Lençóis Maranhenses, offering postcard-worthy views.

As we journey on, a car awaits to take the group to Atins, along a scenic route offering incredible views of the Maranhão coast. There’s a stop for lunch at the famous Camarão do Canto de Atins, renowned for its high-quality seafood. Before late afternoon, you will arrive at your lodge in Atins, where you can rest and reminisce about all the adventures experienced during the crossing.

This horseback riding tour through Lençóis Maranhenses can also be done the other way round, starting in Atins and ending in Santo Amaro.