Route of Emotions in Brazil with English-Speaking Guide

DAY 1 - July 12, 2027: São Luís
Upon arrival at São Luís Airport, meet and greet service followed by a transfer to the hotel. Overnight accommodation for 1 night, including breakfast.

The capital of Maranhão, São Luís is located between the bays of São Marcos and São José de Ribamar, in northern Brazil, and preserves a rich historical and cultural heritage.

After arrival at the hotel, the rest of the afternoon will be at leisure for independent activities.

In the evening, visit a traditional arraial, an open-air celebration of Maranhão's São João (Saint John) festivities, featuring music, dancing, colorful decorations, and regional food. Enjoy cultural performances such as Bumba Meu Boi, a folk tradition rooted in 18th-century colonial Brazil that brings together Indigenous, African, and European Catholic influences through music, dance, storytelling, and elaborate customs. Enjoy the festive atmosphere and sample traditional regional dishes before returning to the hotel.


DAY 2 - July 13, 2027: São Luís - Lençóis Maranhenses National Park - Santo Amaro
After breakfast and check-out, departure for Santo Amaro by road, a journey of approximately 3 hours and 40 minutes along paved roads. A stop for a snack will be made en route in either Morros or Icatu, two small towns in the state of Maranhão (snack not included).

Arrival in Santo Amaro and check-in for a two-night stay, with breakfast included.

The late afternoon will include a visit to Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Vast expanses of white sand dunes, dotted with seasonal lagoons of crystal-clear rainwater, create a striking landscape. Beyond its natural beauty, the park plays a vital role in conserving Maranhão's coastal ecosystems.

There will be time to admire the scenery, followed by an easy walk to a scenic spot to watch the sunset. After sunset, a platter of cold cuts and local specialties will be served in a setting overlooking the lagoons of Lençóis Maranhenses.

The evening will conclude with a return to the hotel in Santo Amaro.


DAY 3 - July 14, 2027: Santo Amaro - Ponta Verde (Lagoon Reflection) - Santo Amaro
After breakfast, departure from Santo Amaro for the village of Ponta Verde.

The route combines walks across the dunes with trails through native vegetation, offering beautiful views of Lençóis Maranhenses National Park. Santo Amaro's location close to the park provides easy access to its dunes and lagoons.

Ponta Verde, meaning “Green Point,” takes its name from the lush vegetation that surrounds the village, including fruit trees and native plants. A short stop will allow time to order lunch in advance (not included), before continuing to Reflex Lagoon for swimming and photos.

Following lunch back in the village, the afternoon tour will explore more of the Ponta Verde area, with additional stops for swimming in the lagoons.

The day will end with sunset views before the return to Santo Amaro, including a stop in the main square to sample local ice cream.


DAY 4 — JULY 15, 2027: SANTO AMARO — BARREIRINHAS — BASSOURAS — MANDACARU — SCARLET IBIS WATCHING — ATINS
After breakfast at the guesthouse and check-out, a road transfer will depart for Porto Caetés in Barreirinhas. The journey takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes along paved roads.

From Barreirinhas, a speedboat journey along the Preguiças River will lead toward the coastal village of Atins. Palm trees and mangroves line the riverbanks along the way.

The first stop will be in Vassouras, within the Pequenos Lençóis Environmental Protection Area. Fresh coconut water is available here, and capuchin monkeys can sometimes be seen in the mangroves near the river beach. Feeding the monkeys is not permitted.

Lunch will be at Dona Graça's restaurant (not included), known for its grilled fish, a regional specialty.

In the afternoon, the boat journey will continue past Espadarte, Morro do Boi, and Moitas, traditional fishing villages on the right bank of the river. These communities form part of a landscape of beaches and the dunes of Pequenos Lençóis. The next stop will be in Mandacaru for a visit to the village's lighthouse.

The journey will then continue by boat to the community of Bar da Hora for afternoon coffee. As evening approaches, flocks of scarlet ibises, bright red birds known locally as guarás, return to the trees to rest for the night, creating one of the region's most memorable natural sights.

Their vivid color comes from pigments in the small crustaceans they eat, particularly crabs. These birds feed in shallow water, using their long, curved bills to search beneath the surface for food.

After the birdwatching experience and sunset, the boat journey will continue to Atins. Check-in for a two-night stay, with breakfast included.


DAY 5 — JULY 16, 2027: ATINS — CANTO DO ATINS — BONZINHO WATERFALL — ATINS
After breakfast, the morning will be free to relax or explore Atins Beach independently.

Departure by 4x4 vehicle for a tour of the Lagoons around Canto do Atins. The lagoons visited will be selected according to seasonal conditions, with stops for swimming and photos.

The tour will also include a stop at Cachoeira do Bonzinho, a local waterfall, followed by a sunset picnic amidst the scenery of Lençóis Maranhenses.


DAY 6 — JULY 17, 2027: ATINS — PARNAÍBA DELTA — SCARLET IBIS WATCHING — BARRA GRANDE
After breakfast, there will be free time for independent activities before check-out.

A transfer will connect the guesthouse with Atins Harbor, followed by a crossing to the Caburé Peninsula in a small motorboat.

On arrival, the journey will continue by 4x4 vehicle toward Tutóia, a coastal town in Maranhão and a gateway to the Parnaíba Delta. The route follows Caburé Beach and passes through Paulino Neves before joining the paved road to Tutóia. The drive takes approximately two hours.

From Tutóia's municipal harbor, a small motorboat tour will explore the Parnaíba Delta, which is formed by five main river channels. The tour follows two of these channels, with stops for photos and wildlife viewing along the narrow waterways. A demonstration of local crab-catching techniques is also included.

The route passes Igoronhon Island, formerly used for salt production, before stopping at Morro do Meio on Canarias Island, in the Parnaíba Delta. There will be free time for swimming and a walk across the dunes.

In the late afternoon, the boat will continue through the delta to an area where Scarlet Ibises gather for the night. There will be time to watch the flocks return to the trees and take in the surrounding scenery.

Afterward, the boat will continue to Porto dos Tatús harbor, where a vehicle will be waiting for the transfer to Barra Grande. The drive takes approximately one hour along paved roads.

Upon arrival in Barra Grande, check-in for a two-night stay, with breakfast included.


DAY 7 — JULY 18, 2027: BARRA GRANDE
A full day at leisure to relax or explore Barra Grande independently.


DAY 8 — JULY 19, 2027: BARRA GRANDE — CAMOCIM — TATAJUBA — JERICOACOARA
Following breakfast and check-out, departure for Jericoacoara by 4x4 vehicle. The first stretch covers approximately 90 km along paved roads to Camocim, where a ferry crosses the mouth of the Coreaú River.

From there, the route winds through the dunes and carnauba palm groves of Ilha do Amor (Island of Love) toward Tatajuba. Here, hammocks hang over the water, and local seafood restaurants display the day's catch for diners to choose from.

Lunch (not included) is followed by a second ferry crossing at Guriú Beach. Along the way, highlights include a green-water channel and a mangrove area known as the “tree cemetery” for its standing dead trees. There will also be an opportunity to join an optional seahorse-watching excursion.

Arrival in Jericoacoara is expected before sunset, allowing time to enjoy the view from the beach. The evening is at leisure to explore the village's restaurants, bars, and shops.

Check-in for a two-night stay, with breakfast included.


DAY 9 — JULY 20, 2027: JERICOACOARA — BARRINHA — JERICOACOARA
After breakfast, a dune buggy tour will begin with a ride to the starting point of the trail to Pedra Furada, a natural rock arch and one of Jericoacoara's best-known landmarks. The walk takes approximately 30 minutes each way.

The tour will continue through the dunes of Jericoacoara National Park to Paradise Lagoon, followed by Blue Lagoon, with time for swimming and photos.

After lunch (not included), the itinerary includes a visit to Buraco Azul (“Blue Hole”) before continuing to the dunes of Barrinha to watch the sunset.

The return journey to Jericoacoara will pass along Preá Beach.


DAY 10 — JULY 21, 2027: JERICOACOARA — FORTALEZA
After breakfast, departure for Fortaleza by road, a journey of approximately four hours.