Brazil Tour: Route of Emotions

Type: JourneysExperience: NatureExperience: CultureExperience: BeachTarget audience: FamiliesTarget group: CouplesContinent: Latin AmericaCountry: BrazilExperience: ActiveTransportation: With private driver

March 3

Written by Jan Bikkembergs

⁍ Journeys ◦ Latin America ◦ Brazil ◦ Nature ◦ Culture ◦ Active ◦ Family ◦ Couples ◦ Private Driver

Highlights

Brazil's Atlantic Route

✓ Cruise through the Parnaíba Delta at sunset and experience the Revoada dos Guaras up close.

✓ Swim in crystal-clear lagoons nestled among the white dunes of Lençois Maranhenses.

✓ Take a private buggy ride across the dunes and along the lagoons in Jericoacoara.

✓ Crossing rivers and mangrove channels by boat is an integral part of this trip.

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Luxury Tour of Northeast Brazil

This road trip through northeastern Brazil takes you through one of the most extraordinary coastal regions in the world. You’ll travel from the colonial city of São Luís to the dunes and lagoons of Lençois Maranhenses, via the open-sea delta of Delta do Parnaíba, to the sandy plains of Jericoacoara and the coast of Taíba.

Along the way, you’ll see how what appears to be a desert is dotted with freshwater lagoons, how mangrove forests flow into the ocean, and how wide beaches give way to dune ridges. You’ll travel by boat, 4x4, and private transfer, discovering a region where natural wonders, local culture, and simple yet refined cuisine come together seamlessly.

Itinerary

Upon arrival at Fortaleza Airport, you’ll be taken by private transfer to your hotel on Beira Mar. From your room, you’ll look out over the Atlantic Ocean, where fishing boats bob gently on the water and the promenade slowly comes to life.
After a domestic flight, you’ll arrive in São Luís. During a guided walk through the historic center (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), you’ll discover the distinctive Portuguese azulejo facades, narrow streets, and colonial mansions. You’ll visit the Palácio dos Leões and walk along Rua Portugal to Praia Grande. The compact city center is easy to explore on foot and offers a direct glimpse into daily city life.
You’ll travel overland to Barreirinhas and then continue by boat along the Preguicas River toward Atins. Along the way, you’ll see mangroves, small settlements, and the Mandacaru lighthouse, which offers views of the river and dunes.
You’ll drive into the national park in a 4x4. After a short walk across the dunes, you’ll reach the seasonal lagoons that have formed among the sand. You’ll have time to swim and explore the various lagoons. As evening approaches, the light changes and the dunes turn golden. A simple picnic at sunset wraps up the day.
Today you’ll continue your journey to the Parnaíba Delta, one of the world’s few open-sea deltas. You’ll take a boat through narrow channels between sandbars and mangroves. At the end of the day, you’ll witness hundreds of scarlet ibises returning to their roost—a brief but impressive natural spectacle at sunset.
You’ll travel by 4x4 to Jericoacoara, taking a ferry across the Coreau River. The route takes you past villages, dunes, and lagoons.
The next day, you’ll explore the area by buggy. You’ll stop at Lagoa Do Paraiso and Lagoa Azul, where hammocks hang over the shallow water. Along the way, you’ll pass viewpoints where the dunes meet the ocean. Time to swim, enjoy a local lunch, and take in the scenery.
After these active days, you’ll head to Taíba Beach for three nights by the sea. This is a chance to relax after the hustle and bustle of the past few days. You’re free to spend your days as you like: strolling along the beach at low tide, relaxing by the pool, or enjoying an optional massage. The ocean remains the backdrop, but the pace is deliberately slower.
After breakfast, you’ll be taken to the Fortaleza airport. You’ll conclude a journey that unfolded step by step, from river to ocean.

Practical Information

Trip duration 11 days, 10 nights

Estimated price: €6,965 per person

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This price is subject to change. The estimated price includes a private driver and accommodations but does not include flights.
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Our highlight from the trip

“The evening in the Parnaiba Delta remains a truly unique highlight. You glide silently through the mangroves as the sky slowly turns red with the countless ibises. A beautiful moment in nature.”

Axel Aedens, Luxury Travel Advisor

Featured Hotels

Anacardier Private Hotel, Atins

The intimate boutique hotel Anacardier Privé Hotel is located within walking distance of the beach and dunes of Lençois Maranhenses. Here you can enjoy complete tranquility, refined cuisine, lush tropical greenery, and discreet service.

Casa De Santo Anônio, Parnaiba

At Casa de Santo Anônio, you’ll stay in a meticulously restored colonial mansion in the historic center of Parnaíba. The high ceilings, tile floors, and wooden shutters evoke the past, while the rooms offer modern comforts.

Carmel Taiba, Taiba Beach

Carmel Taiba is situated directly on a wide and relatively quiet sandy beach. The infinity pool overlooks the sea and is surrounded by palm trees. The service is discreet and attentive, with a focus on relaxation: from a massage at the spa to an aperitif at sunset.

Featured experiences

Historical Walking Tour of São Luís

With a private guide, you’ll explore the charming, compact center of São Luís, where colorful Portuguese azulejo facades give the streets their distinctive character. In picturesque squares and along stately mansions, you’ll hear stories about trade, culture, and colonial influences that have shaped the city.

Swimming in the lagoons of Lençois Maranhenses

After a ride in a 4x4, you’ll hike across rolling white dunes to lagoons that fill with clear rainwater. You’ll feel the fine sand beneath your feet and watch as the water shifts from light green to deep blue depending on the sun.

Buggy Tour in Jericoacoara

With a local driver, you’ll drive along sandy trails past dunes and wide beaches. You’ll stop at lagoons like Lagoa do Paraiso, where hammocks hang over the shallow water and you’ll have time to swim or have lunch on the shore.