Horizons of the Amazônia and Lençóis Maranhenses

Day 1: SÃO LUÍS
Arrival at São Luís International Airport - Marechal Cunha Machado, reception and private transfer to the hotel. Accommodation for 1 night, with breakfast.

São Luís, capital of the state of Maranhão, is located in the South Atlantic, between the bays of São Marcos and São José de Ribamar. Founded by the French, the city was later occupied by the Dutch and then colonized by the Portuguese. It is located on the island of Upaon-Açu (Ilha Grande, named after the Tremembé Indians) and, in 1997, its Historic Center was listed by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site. The city preserves approximately 3,500 colonial buildings, spread over more than 220 hectares, including townhouses with viewpoints and facades covered with Portuguese tiles.

In the middle of the afternoon, visit the main historical and cultural sights of São Luís, including: Pedro II Square, Palácio dos Leões, Praça Benedito Leite, Igreja da Sé, Fonte do Ribeirão, Reggae Museum, Arthur Azevedo Theater, Beco do Quebra Bunda, Convento das Mercês, Igreja do Desterro, Mercado das Tulhas, Rua Portugal and Casa do Maranhão.

The tour also covers the modern part of the city, with emphasis on Lagoa da Jansen, Avenida Litoranea and Espigão Costeiro, showing the contrast between historical heritage and urban development. Return to the hotel.


2nd day: São Luís - BARREIRINHAS - ATINS
Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. Private transfer of approximately 260 km, covered in about 4 hours on paved road.
Along the way, there will be a snack stop (not included) in the city of Morros.

Upon arrival at the riverfront in Barreirinhas, the descent along the Preguiças River begins towards Vila de Atins. The route passes through areas of vegetation composed of palm trees and mangroves. There will be a stop for lunch (not included) at the populated Bar da Hora. After a short rest, the speedboat will continue to the port of Atins, where the ground transfer to the hotel will continue. Accommodation for 5 nights, with breakfast..


Day 3: atins - Ponta do Mangue - Revoada dos Guarás - atins
Breakfast at the hotel. Soon after, departure in a 4x4 vehicle to the ponds of the season, in the Ponta do Mangue region, with a stop for a swim. Then, visit the town of Ponta do Mangue, where there will be an option of lunch (not included), with typical dishes from the region based on fish and free-range chicken, previously scheduled.

After lunch, free time to enjoy the village. In the middle of the afternoon, board a flying speedboat to enjoy the guarás flying at dusk. During the trip, it will be possible to observe the natural spectacle of the nesting of these birds, whose crimson-red plumage owes its intense color to the beta-carotene present in the crabs they feed on, such as Chama-Maré, Sarará and Maraquani. After the flight and sunset, return to Atins.

Day 4: atins - Canto do Atins - Atins
Breakfast at the hotel. Free morning.

In the middle of the afternoon, board a 4x4 vehicle bound for the Canto do Atins Lagoas Circuit, visiting the main lagoons of the season, such as Lagoa do Gavier, Lagoa do Kite, Lagoa da Gaivota, Lagoa das Sete Mulheres and Lagoa Maria Vitória, with stops for swimming and photographic records.

During the months of May to the beginning of July, the itinerary also includes a visit to Cachoeira do Bonzinho. At dusk, a special picnic will be served to contemplate the sunset. Return to Atins after dark.


Day 5: atins
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day for independent activities.


6th day: atins - barreirinhas - São Luís
After breakfast, check out. Private transfer to the port of Atins for boarding a flying speedboat bound for Barreirinhas. Arrival and boarding a vehicle for a land trip to São Luís, covering approximately 236 km (about 4 hours on a paved road).

Accommodation for 1 night, with breakfast.

7th day: São Luís/Manaus - Tarumã
Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. Private transfer to São Luís - Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport. Boarding to Manaus (flight not included).

Upon arrival at Manaus - Eduardo Gomes International Airport, reception and regular transfer to the hotel. Accommodation for 4 nights, with full board.


Day 8 and day 9: Tarumã
Breakfast at the hotel. Free days to enjoy the activities offered by the lodge:

• Encontro da Águas: The Encontro das Águas is a natural phenomenon in Manaus, where the Negro and Solimões rivers flow side by side without mixing for several kilometers. The boat ride allows you to contemplate the contrast of the waters, learn interesting facts about the phenomenon and appreciate the Amazonian landscape. A unique experience that reveals the grandeur of the region's rivers.
• Ecological walk: Guided trail through the Ecopark's virgin forest, with observation of orchids, centuries-old trees and local fauna. Along the way, the guides teach survival techniques, identification of medicinal plants and edible fruits. Duration: 1 to 3 hours;
• Monkey Forest: Light walk through trails in the middle of the forest, with the possibility of spotting birds, monkeys, sloths and other animals. Guides help identify sounds and traces, making the experience educational and immersive;
• Visit to the Caboclo House: Cultural visit to a traditional riverside house, with demonstrations of artisanal flour production, rubber smoking and the use of medicinal herbs. An immersion in the simple and resilient life of forest residents;
• Traditional Fishing: Recreational activity carried out on creeks or floats, using handmade rods. With luck, it is possible to fish for species such as piranhas. Ideal for experiencing riverside culture. Duration: about 1 hour;
• Night Focus: Canoe ride after dark to observe the forest under starlight. With luck, it is possible to spot alligators, capybaras, and other species. A silent moment, guided by the natural symphony of the Amazônia.
  
  

Suggested optional tours for an additional night:

• Janauari Ecological Park: Trip carried out on flying speedboats through a region of about 9 thousand hectares, surrounded by creeks and igapots. The itinerary includes a visit to a floating boat, where it is possible to observe pirarucus and a suckuri, in addition to selling beverages and handicrafts. The navigation continues through the “holes” of the flooded forest to the Rio Negro, returning to the hotel. Note: during the drought (October and November) the journey through the holes is not carried out. Duration: about 1 hour of tour + 1 hour of return to the hotel.
• Visit the indigenous community - CIPIÁ - Dessana Tukana ethnic group: Located on the right bank of the Rio Negro, about an hour away by flying speedboat, the community preserves its customs and traditions. Upon arrival, visitors discover the essence of indigenous rituals, with their own dances, songs and instruments, in addition to having the opportunity to participate as a form of integration. Cooking, tourism, and the sale of handicrafts such as necklaces, bracelets, bows, arrows and baskets are the main sources of income. Duration: approximately 3 hours (including travel and stay).
• Observe Pink Botos in the Alto Rio Negro: Departure by flying speedboat across the Rio Negro to a floating boat authorized by IBAMA, equipped with bathrooms and an area for changing clothes. In small groups, visitors have the opportunity to interact for a few minutes with the pink dolphins on submerged platforms, always accompanied by local instructors. A typical Amazonian species, porpoises live in a natural environment, reaching up to 3 meters in length and weighing more than 160 kg. Duration: about 3 hours (including travel and stay).
• Vila Paraíso Seringal Museum: Departure by flying speedboat across the Rio Negro to the Seringal Museum, which portrays the way of life of rubber tappers at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The space, originally built as the setting for a film about the Rubber Cycle, reproduces the old Vila Humaitá of the Madeira River and allows you to discover structures such as the storage shed, the rubber tapir, the rubber tapir and the cemetery. The place also has trails and native vegetation. Duration: about 2h30 (including travel and stay).

Day 10: Tarumã - Manaus
Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. Fast boat transfer (approximately 40 minutes) to the Manaus pier followed by a transfer to Manaus International Airport - Eduardo Gomes.