The 15 Best Lençóis Maranhenses Tours

1.Full-day excursion Lencois Marnahenses, Lagoa Azul & Lagoa Bonita combined

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 171 reviews Our pick

Explore Lagoa Azul and Lagoa Bonita in one day, swim in clear lagoons, enjoy regional food, and watch sunset from the dunes.

“Esperienza incredibile. La nostra guida Diego è stato bravissimo, molto simpatico e ha reso questa esperienza che è già stupenda per il luogo unico che è il Lencois ancor più unica. Ci siamo divertiti tantissimo sia con Diego sia con l'autista bravissimo nel guidare lungo le strade di sabbia. Esperienza super consigliata”

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2.Barreirinhas: Full Day Tour -2 Lagoons (Azul and Bonita)

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 137 reviews · 8 hours · from $73

Explore Lençóis Maranhenses on an 8-hour 4x4 tour to Bonita and Azul lagoons, with an oasis lunch stop and sunset over the dunes.

“L’excursion n’a pas eu lieu car le chauffeur ne s’est pas présenté, nous avons fait 10h de route exprès pour cette excursion nous avions qu’une seule journée sur place et le chauffeur n’est pas venu, nous a répondu 3h après et n’a pas voulu nous trouver de solution Aucun professionnalisme, 0 pointé”

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3.Sunset Experience in Bonita Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 86 reviews · 4 hours · from $44

Visit Bonita Lagoon from Barreirinhas, swim in clear pools, climb the region’s highest dune, and watch a memorable Lençóis sunset.

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4.Trekking the valley of the pat 3 days/ GUIDE TUTY CHAPADA DIAMANTINA

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $421Top rated

Trek Brazil’s Vale do Pati for three days with local guide Tuty, waterfalls, cave views, homestays, hearty meals, and demanding trails.

“Our trek through the Pati Valley was an incredible adventure. Tuty was communicative and attentive, making sure that all of our needs were met. We couldn't be happier with our trek, and we highly recommend Tuty!”

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5.Experience tourism, trails, boat trips and 4×4 car.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · from $89

Explore Chapada das Mesas on a two-day private tour with native guide Joel, waterfalls, trails, 4x4 transport, Poço Azul, and Encanto Azul.

“Being welcomed by Joel (Indio Turismo) was an incredible experience. The Chapada das mesas is full of charms and hidden wonders and Joel showed great joy in presenting each of them to us. Between waterfalls, trails and tourist complexes it is impossible to choose the best tour. I recommend you let drive and enjoy these wonderful walks.Auto-translated”

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6.4 FASCINATING DAYS! Reservations from 2 people -Chapada Diamantina by Zentur

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $323

Review of Zentur’s four-day Chapada Diamantina tour from Lençóis, with caves, waterfalls, swimming holes, guides, value, and practical tips.

“We spent 5 full days with Zen Tur visiting the main Chapada Diamantina sites.”

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7.2 AMAZING DAYS! Booking from 2 people – Chapada Diamantina by Zentur

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 1 day 4 hours (approx.) · from $133

Review of Zentur’s two-day Chapada Diamantina tour from Lençóis, with caves, waterfalls, Pratinha, Pai Inácio, and local trails.

“We thoroughly enjoyed this two day tour. The first day used a mini bus to take us to four locations: a natural pool, some impressive caves (where we enjoyed a local lunch); a tourist centre aound a lake for swimming and lastly the most stunning views of the valley at sunset from the top of Morro do Pai Inácio. The second day consisted of a walk around the trails close to Lencois. The first day includes many hours of driving, about 140km, so was pretty tiring. However, the area is very large, so it is necessary! We enjoyed most of the tour, the caves are very special and the views…”

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8.3 DAYS OF CHARM! Booking from 2 people – Chapada Diamantina by Zentur

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $233

Explore Chapada Diamantina in three active days, with caves, waterfalls, river pools, Morro do Pai Inácio, lunch, and English-speaking guides.

“If you want great variety, a not too hard or complicated journey, but still see so much of what Chapada offers, this was a great organiser :) I have played the drums before and will never forget playing the stones on the ground in the cave 😂”

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9.Morning tour at Lençóis Maranhenses (Lagoa Azul)

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 45 reviews · 5 hours · from $44

Explore Lençóis Maranhenses from Barreirinhas with a Portuguese-speaking guide, dune walks, two swimming lagoons, and hotel pickup for $44.

“Wspaniała wycieczka. Odbiór prosto z hotelu. Środowisko międzynarodowe, bardzo miłe. Laguny i wydmy są przecudowne. Polecam”

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10.Lagoa Bonita Circuit in Lençóis Maranhenses

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $29Best value

Review of the Lagoa Bonita Circuit from Barreirinhas, with 4x4 transport, dune climbs, clear lagoons, sunset views, price, and practical tips.

“During a 4X4 circuit in the pristine white dunes of the Parc des Lençois, and after a fairly steep climb in the sand, discovery of the Majestic Lagoa Bonita that amazes us, in which we enjoy a swim very appreciated considering the outside temperature of +30 degrees.Auto-translated”

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11.Lagoa Bonita Trail

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $49

Review of the Lagoa Bonita Trail from Barreirinhas, with 4x4 transport, dune views, lagoons, timing, language tips, and honest value advice.

“We booked a tour with an English tour guide and supposed to be picked up at designated time and hotel. We waited and waited. When no one came to pick up, we tried to call and we were told it's on the way and sorry for the delay. Ended up after waiting for almost an hour came a non English speaking driver/guide. He was kind and tried to communicate with us by a translate app. So it worked out well especially realizing that we were the only people he's touring. Wish an early communication if there will be a delay or for any changes.”

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12.Route of Emotions – Private Multi Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $3,023

Explore Brazil’s Route of Emotions by 4x4, boat, and speedboat, from São Luís and Lençóis Maranhenses to Parnaíba and Jericoacoara.

“The Boutique Experts are the BEST ever. We had the trip of a life time, I absolutely recommend them not only for the knowledge about the places to stay and visit, the safety, quick reponse and attention during the whole experiencie. The BRead more”

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13.Full Day Tour: Santo Amaro Lagoons

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 17 reviews · 10 hours

Spend a full day among Santo Amaro’s dunes and seasonal lagoons, with 4x4 access, park fees, a guide, and pickup from Barreirinhas.

“Can you explain what made you dislike the activity?”

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14.Preguicas River Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 14 reviews · 5 hours · from $35

Ride the Preguiças River from Barreirinhas to Caburé, with dunes, monkeys, a lighthouse, and Portuguese-speaking local guidance.

“Unfortunately i can not judge the tour because they never picked up... From my understanding, "tour by foot" is a proxy to locals guides We did another activity with them which went very well, this one did not. It all depends on the local guide managing the activity i guess. I ve add a star anyway, because "tour by foot" was reactive and proposed us 2 activities as compensation.”

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15.Half-day excursion to Lagoa Bonita in the Lencois Maranhenses

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews

Ride by ferry and 4x4 to Lagoa Bonita for huge dune views, clear lagoons, and a well-timed sunset in Lençóis Maranhenses.

“I joined a wonderful afternoon tour to the unique dunes of Lençóis Maranhenses!! After an adventurous but fun 4x4 ride through bumby terain, we spent a couple of hours in the amazing landscape, taking in the views from the huge dunes. The organization of the tour through Celiane and Sebastian from Lençóis Prime Ecotour was excellent and they are a lovely couple who are also happy to share a lot of their local knowledge about the region and the culture in Brazil! Highly recommended!!!”

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