From São Luís to Fortaleza 4wd: "The Route of Emotions"

In this beautiful coastal region of Northeast Brazil, along the Route of Emotions that crosses the states of Maranhão, Piauí, and Ceará, the climate is warm and semi-humid year-round, with temperatures ranging from 22°C to 37°C. 
The rainy season runs from February to May and is ideal for those who prefer milder temperatures. The dry season, from June to January, is marked by sunny days and clear skies—perfect for excursions and outdoor activities.
Please note that during the dry season, some lagoons in the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park may be dry, especially between October and February.

Arrival in São Luís and accommodation in hotel with Private air-conditioned vehicle.
The room will be available at check in time at 2:00 p.m., still being able to leave your luggage in storage and use the common areas.

Remaining part of the day is to visit the city.

Overnight stay in São Luís with breakfast.

We leave between 06:30 and 07:40, depending on which hotel we pick you up from, in an air-conditioned 30-seat tourist minibus. The drive is about 270 km on paved roads to Barreirinhas, one of the main gateways to Lençóis Maranhenses National Park. Expected arrival is between 12:20 and 12:50.
Note: seats are assigned at random. For a more comfortable journey and a transfer more than an hour shorter, you can request a private vehicle for an additional fee.

In the afternoon, after checking in at the hotel, we set off at 14:00 on an unforgettable group excursion to the Lagoa Bonita circuit, about 1 hour off-road from Barreirinhas. We travel in a 4x4 jeep without air conditioning, open at the sides and fitted with a canopy. After leaving town, we follow a bumpy sand track to the dunes of Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, where we leave the jeep. From here we continue on foot through white sand dunes: we climb to the top of a dune more than 60 meters high for the best view, then go on to explore the area's lagoons. In this corner of paradise you can swim in cool, crystal-clear lagoons, filled by the rains between February and June and surrounded by white dunes as far as the eye can see. Some are up to 4 meters deep. Strong winds in the second half of the year move the dunes by up to 20 meters a year, so no two visits are ever the same.
We return to town after 19:00, after a stunning sunset among the dunes.

Warning: diving headfirst into the lagoons is not allowed. The bottom is uneven and often shallow: the risk of serious injury is real. Enter the water on foot.

Overnight in Barreirinhas, breakfast included.

We leave between 08:00 and 08:30 by car for the starting point of our group quad bike adventure, one of the most thrilling experiences of the whole trip. Before departure, our guide will provide detailed instructions on quad usage and conduct a brief driving test to ensure that all participants are ready for the adventure.
During this extraordinary day, each pair of participants will drive one quad (1 vehicle for every 2 people). Following an expert local guide, we will cover 45 km of sandy trails, crossing the golden dunes of the Pequenos Lençóis Maranhenses and flooded areas, reaching Caburé Beach in about 3 hours, where we will stop for lunch.
The excursion covers a total of over 90 km, entirely under the sun: we recommend bringing sunscreen and sunglasses. Depending on the season, we may pass through flooded or dusty areas, adding an extra touch of adventure.

Return to Barreirinhas is expected around 5:00 PM.

Important information: children under 8 years old, pregnant women, and people with back problems or mobility difficulties cannot participate in this excursion. Those who prefer a more relaxed option can choose an alternative excursion at the time of booking.

Overnight stay in the city of Barreirinhas with breakfast included.

We leave in the morning, at 09:30, in an air-conditioned 4x4 private vehicle for the town of Tutóia, on the border between the states of Maranhão and Piauí.
Once we leave Barreirinhas, the first stretch, about 1 hour to Paulino Neves, is the Panoramic Route of the Little Lençóis: we follow sandy tracks and cross a stretch of dunes of the Little Lençóis Maranhenses, through landscapes of incredible beauty: meadows slowly being swallowed by the dunes and native huts lost at the foot of the desert. In the rainy months the tracks can flood, and during that period the duration and route vary with the season. On reaching the small town of Paulino Neves, we continue for 34 km on paved road to Tutóia.
Around 12:00 we stop at Lagoinha, at a typical restaurant overlooking a natural lagoon (lunch not included), where we stay until 14:00: the place is simple, but the atmosphere is enchanting. We reach Tutóia at around 14:30.

On arriving at the port of Tutóia, we board a speedboat to discover the Parnaíba Delta, which separates the states of Maranhão and Piauí. Created by the Rio Parnaíba on its way down to the ocean, it is a marine-coastal environment of mangroves, dunes and a tangle of channels, inlets and islands of every size, with ever-changing scenery. The vegetation recalls a glimpse of the Amazon rainforest, along the Route of Emotions.
We sail more than 70 km through this beautiful delta, passing native fishermen in their motorized canoes. In some stretches the wind and waves can send spray into the boat: getting a little wet is part of the adventure.
Then comes the most beautiful moment of the excursion. At sunset, from July to January, hundreds of guarás (scarlet ibis) return to their nests in the forest: the fiery red of their plumage glows against the fading sky, in a spectacle that repeats every evening.

The return by boat always takes place as darkness falls, wrapped in the twilight.

Overnight stay in Parnaíba with breakfast.

Departure at 8:00 in the morning in a Private air-conditioned 4X4 to the village of Jericoacoara, travelling the panoramic route through the dunes of Luis Correia and continue along 75 km of paved road until we reach Chaval where we climb go up the observatory to see look over the small city with its houses constructed in the middle of giant rocks.
We then travel 50 km of paved road until we arrive to the city of Camocim where we cross “Rio Coreaù” boarding a ferry and the trip continues long a 40-km stretch of coast, through trails, edging sand dunes, palm trees and coconut trees on the way to Tatajuba where we get to know the lagoon "Lagoa Grande” where we will stop for lunch (not included).

Our journey finally continues via Guriú and Mangue Seco, until we reach the village of Jericoacoara.
We’d like to mention that the actual duration of each visit is influenced by the schedule of the tides and is decided at the moment of the excursion.
The total duration of the trip is approximately 6 hours.

Note: the municipality of Jericoacoara requires a stay fee, already included in the cost of the tour. 
​The voucher that we will send you must be shown (in digital format) upon your arrival in Jericoacoara and also to the pousada where you will be staying (children up to 12 years and adults over 60 years are exempt from paying).
Important: There have been rumors circulating for a few days that a new environmental tax will be instituted in addition to the stay tax already included and paid in your itinerary but no timetable for when it will come into effect has been disclosed.The value is expected to be around R$ 50 (USD 9) per person and will be paid on the spot, although it has not yet been determined whether it will be collected at the hotel or otherwise. In case it comes into effect before your departure, I would like to point out that this cost was not included in our participation fee.

Overnight stay in Jericoacoara with breakfast.

We leave in the morning, at 09:00, in a private dune buggy to discover Jericoacoara National Park and its famous beaches. We follow sandy tracks, skirting the park’s majestic dunes, and arrive at Lagoa do Paraíso. Here we can choose where to stop: a well-equipped beach club with an entrance fee payable on site (optional), or a simpler, rustic spot where you pay only for what you order. There we relax in hammocks beside crystal-clear water, sipping a good local caipirinha or fresh coconut water.

We continue with a visit to Lagoa Azul and, for those who wish, there is the option of an additional stop at Buraco Azul (optional). We then reach the park’s eastern coast, as far as the charming village of Preá, where we stop for about 2 hours for lunch (not included) at a typical seafood restaurant with breathtaking views of the beach and the blue ocean.

After lunch and a last swim in the ocean, we cover about 12 km of sandy tracks along the sea to Jericoacoara, where we arrive between 14:00 and 15:00.

Overnight stay in Jericoacoara with breakfast.

Leave Jericoacoara between 11:30 am and 12:00 noon to Fortaleza, to the city of Fortaleza aboard air-conditioned Toyota 4x4 vehicle with a capacity of up to 6 people.
This day we travel along the shortest route lasting about 5 hours, we will start going for 20 km through trails in the sand that leave Jericoacoara until arrival in the town of Jijoca; from here you will continue along a non-panoramic road covering over 280 km of paved road, until you reach Fortaleza, arrival scheduled for 06:00 / 07:00 pm.
Note: The allocation of seats is totally random and for those who want more comfort, we offer the possibility of a private vehicle in supplement.

Overnight stay in Fortaleza with breakfast.

Breakfast at the hotel.
Acclimatized transfer to the airport of Fortaleza. Departure from the hotel 3 hours before the flight.
The accommodations will be available until noon. If you have a flight after normal check-out time, you can still leave your luggage in the lobby and use the hotel's common areas, such as the bar and swimming pool, until your departure time.
End of the services.

Our trips are daily so you can choose without worrying about pre-determined days.