Lençóis Maranhenses Tours in Brazil
Explore Brazil’s desert of a thousand lakes with PlanetaEXO. Trek the white dunes, swim in rainwater lagoons and choose from 2 to 6-day Lençóis Maranhenses tours, all led by expert local guides.
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Cross Lençóis Maranhenses National Park on foot. Two nights in oasis families, daily lagoon swims, sunrise hikes, end at Santo Amaro.
from $ 500
Join a 5-day Lençóis Maranhenses hike to discover stunning oases, cross endless white dunes, and stay with locals to fully experience this unique region!
from $ 700
Combine natural and cultural beauty, three oases, and breathtaking white dunes with 4 days of trekking in Lençóis Maranhenses.
from $ 600
A 3-day horseback crossing of Lençóis Maranhenses: ride the dunes and lagoons between welcoming local communities, from Lagoa Bonita to Santo Amaro.
from $ 1,200
30 km trek across Lençóis Maranhenses National Park from Barreirinhas to Baixa Grande Oasis, with hammock overnight, lagoon swims, and Day 2 sunrise.
from $ 400
Lençóis Maranhenses tour reviews
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What you need to know about Lençóis Maranhenses tours in Brazil
Before you book, here is the lay of the land. The Lençóis Maranhenses National Park covers about 155,000 hectares of white sand dunes dotted with more than 36,000 rainwater lagoons, fed by the rains and framed by mangroves and the Preguiças River.
Almost every trip starts in São Luís, the capital of Maranhão, then continues 4 to 5 hours by road to one of three base towns: Barreirinhas, Atins, or Santo Amaro. From there, tours head into the dunes on foot, by 4×4, or on horseback.
Lençóis Maranhenses trekking & hiking tours
Most trips are treks. 2 to 5-day routes cross the dunes between oases like Baixa Grande and Queimada dos Britos, with nights in local homes and a swim in a different lagoon most afternoons.
Lençóis Maranhenses National Park tours from Atins, Santo Amaro & Barreirinhas
Prefer a fixed base? Tours from Atins and Santo Amaro, or the full Barreirinhas itinerary, mix easy dune-and-lagoon outings with village life, including a horseback crossing of the national park.
Route of Emotions: Lençóis to Jericoacoara
For a bigger trip, the Route of Emotions links Lençóis Maranhenses, the Parnaíba Delta, and Jericoacoara across three northeastern states (Maranhão, Piauí, and Ceará).
Whether you want a quick 2-day trek or a multi-state journey, our Lençóis Maranhenses tours pair you with expert local guides and trusted operators who know the park firsthand.
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How to visit the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park: Travel Guide
Learn everything you need to know to travel to Lençóis Maranhenses in Brazil, including how to get there, the best time to visit, main activities, and more! Are you seeking adventure, relaxation, and breathtaking views? Then you should head to Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, a vast expanse of undulating sand dunes and crystal-clear pools that […]
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How to get to Lençóis Maranhenses?
Discover all the options for getting to Barreirinhas, Atins, and Santo Amaro, the base towns of Lençóis Maranhenses in Brazil Lençóis Maranhenses National Park is located in northeastern Brazil, in the state of Maranhão. You can easily get there from the capital, São Luís, which has the closest international airport, and then head to one […]
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When is the best time to visit Lençóis Maranhenses?
Lençóis Maranhenses is an all-year-round destination, but the weather is stable and the iconic lagoons are full right after the rainy season The best time to visit Lençóis Maranhenses is from May to September, when the lagoons are at their fullest after the rainy season and the weather is generally more stable. Outside that period, […]