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Traditional Trek 5 days

Barreirinhas · Santo Amaro, Lençóis Maranhenses

Trekking5 daysDifficultFull lagoons: April to September
5 daysDuration
55 kmDistance
DifficultDifficulty
April to SeptemberFull lagoons

About the tour

Why do the traditional trek?

A complete crossing through the Lençóis Maranhenses, combining boat rides, long hikes across the dunes, lagoons, oases and traditional communities all the way to Santo Amaro.

A complete experience for those who want to cross the Lençóis Maranhenses in five days, taking in the different landscapes of the National Park and discovering some of its most iconic spots.

The tour covers roughly 55 km of hiking, passing through Atins, the oases of Baixa Grande and Queimada dos Britos and the village of Betânia, all the way to Santo Amaro.

The experience starts with a boat ride through the Pequenos Lençóis Maranhenses and continues through a mix of dunes, lagoons, traditional communities and long stretches of hiking.

Throughout the trek, overnight stays are in hammocks, including the homes of native families, offering a closer connection with the culture and way of life of the region.

Day by day

5 days, step by step

Approximate times. The guide adjusts the pace to the group and the weather.

Canto dos LençóisDay 1

Barreirinhas → Pequenos Lençóis → Atins → Canto dos Lençóis

Canto dos Lençóis

The experience starts in Barreirinhas, departing around 08h30, at Beira Rio.

The first leg is by speedboat, cruising through the Pequenos Lençóis Maranhenses, with stops at Vassouras and Mandacaru. After the visits, the group heads to Atins beach, where lunch will be served.

After a short rest, we continue along Atins beach to the start of the hike toward Canto dos Lençóis, already inside the National Park.

It's about 8 km of hiking, in 2 to 3 hours, crossing the dune field, with stops to swim in the lagoons and take in the scenery.

Late in the afternoon, we pause to enjoy the sunset.

The overnight stay is at Canto dos Lençóis, a support point that welcomes trekking groups from all over the world. Lodging is in hammocks.

Baixa GrandeDay 2

Canto dos Lençóis → Baixa Grande

Baixa Grande

After breakfast, served at 06h30, a 4×4 vehicle takes the group along the Lençóis Maranhenses coast to the area near Rio Negro, where the hike begins.

The route offers beautiful views of the coast and the region's dunes.

From Rio Negro, it's about 6 km of hiking, with stops to swim in the lagoons. Arrival at the Baixa Grande community is expected before lunchtime.

After lunch and a rest, the group heads back to the dunes to enjoy the lagoons.

Late in the afternoon, we take in the sunset in one of the most striking settings of the Lençóis Maranhenses.

Lunch, dinner and the overnight stay take place at a native family's home, offering a community-based tourism experience.

Queimada dos Britos OasisDay 3

Oásis Baixa Grande → Oásis Queimada dos Britos

Queimada dos Britos Oasis

Breakfast will be served at 04h30, with departure for the hike at 05h.

The leg to the Queimada dos Britos Oasis is about 12 km, covered in around 5 hours.

Along the way, we cross Rio Negro, watch the sunrise and stop to swim in the lagoons.

Arrival at the Queimada dos Britos Oasis is expected around 10h30, when lunch will be served.

After resting, we head back to the dunes to enjoy the lagoons and take in the sunset.

Lunch, dinner and the overnight stay take place at a native family's home.

BetâniaDay 4

Oásis Queimada dos Britos → Betânia

Betânia

Breakfast will be served at 02h30, with the hike starting at 03h.

This is one of the longest legs of the trek, about 18 km of hiking, covered in around 6 hours, with stops to swim in the lagoons.

Along the way, we pass large lagoons of the region, such as Lagoa das Cabras, Lagoa do Junco and Lagoa do Cajueiro.

Arrival at the village of Betânia is expected around 11h.

On the edge of the dunes, the village offers the chance to swim in Rio Alegre and connect more closely with the local community.

After lunch and a rest, we head back to the dunes to enjoy the lagoons and take in the sunset.

The overnight stay is in hammocks at a native family's home.

Santo AmaroDay 5

Betânia → Santo Amaro

Santo Amaro

The last day starts around 05h30.

The group boards a boat for about a 15-minute ride along Rio Alegre. Then the hike begins, about 11 km, covered in around 3 to 5 hours, with stops to swim and take in nature.

Along the way, we get to enjoy the last sunrise of the trek and the final lagoons before arriving at Santo Amaro.

Arrival in town is expected around 10h, marking the end of the trek.

Rates

Prices per person

The bigger the group, the lower the price per person. From 4 participants, everyone pays the lowest rate. Private group (just your group) or shared (with other participants).

Mais popular

4 or more people

Lowest tour rate

R$ 3.700por pessoa
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Prices in reais, per person. In shared groups, the composition may change up to the departure date as new bookings are confirmed.

Transparency

What's in and what's not in the price

What's included

  • Speedboat tour
  • Boat tour on a voadeira through the Pequenos Lençóis Maranhenses.
  • Stops at Vassouras and Mandacaru.
  • Lunch in Atins.
  • Transport
  • 4×4 transport from Canto dos Lençóis to the area near Rio Negro, the starting point of the hike on the second day.
  • Boat transport on Rio Alegre on the fifth day.
  • Meals and overnight stays
  • Dinner and overnight in a hammock at Canto dos Lençóis.
  • Breakfast at Canto dos Lençóis.
  • Lunch, dinner and overnight in a hammock at the homes of native families in the oases of Baixa Grande, Queimada dos Britos and in the village of Betânia.
  • Breakfast at the overnight locations.
  • Meals specified in the itinerary.
  • Support luggage
  • 1 small or medium bag, up to 10 kg, per person.
  • The luggage is stored in Barreirinhas during the trek and sent to Santo Amaro, where it will be available for pickup at the end of the tour.
  • Important: the support luggage does not travel with the group during the hike. During the trek, each participant carries only the backpack with the items needed for the trekking days.
  • Experience
  • Experienced trekking guide accredited by ICMBio.
  • Individual accident insurance.
  • Special treats
  • Custom tote bag.
  • Exclusive cap.
  • Trail snacks.

Not included

  • Drinks during the trek.
  • Gear and personal-use items.
  • Bilingual guide. Available on request, subject to availability and with an additional fee.
  • 4×4 evacuation in case of withdrawal.
  • Transport, lodging and meals before or after the trek.
  • Tips.
  • Any item not specified in “What's included”.
  • What to avoid bringing
  • Books and unnecessary objects.
  • Computers and heavy electronics.
  • Excess clothing or hygiene items.
  • Any object that unnecessarily adds weight to your backpack.

What to bring

  • 🎒 trek backpack
  • 1.5 L water bottle or hydration pack
  • Appropriate trekking clothes, preferably with UV protection
  • 1 or 2 changes of clothes
  • Swimwear
  • Socks
  • Trekking sandals
  • Microfiber towel
  • Cap
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Insect repellent
  • Rain jacket
  • Trekking pole
  • Headlamp
  • Cereal bars, nuts or dried fruit
  • Personal hygiene items
  • Personal medication
  • Camera, if you like

Before booking

Good to know

01

The Traditional Trek covers 55 km of hiking over 5 days and is rated difficult.

02

The hike is mostly over sand and dunes, with long stretches and early-morning starts.

03

The itinerary includes overnight stays in hammocks, including at the homes of native families in the Lençóis Maranhenses region.

04

The tour starts with a speedboat ride through the Pequenos Lençóis and ends in Santo Amaro.

05

Support luggage of up to 10 kg is transported separately and does not travel with the group during the hike.

06

Lagoon conditions vary according to the rainy season.

07

Times may be slightly adjusted according to route conditions and local operations.

08

The trek can be booked individually and done in a shared group, subject to availability.

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Tour highlights

Where it happens

Starting point

Parque Nacional dos Lençóis Maranhenses

Departure from BarreirinhasBarreirinhas/MA

Pickup at the inns in Barreirinhas (from 4:30 AM) or Atins (from 6:30 AM), by 4x4.

  • Departures per the schedule
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Experience the classic trek

Five days, 55 km of hiking and the diverse landscapes of the Lençóis Maranhenses.

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