The 15 Best Lençóis Maranhenses Tours

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 171 reviews Our pick

Join LencoisPrime EcoTour for a full day at Lagoa Azul and Lagoa Bonita, with pickup, sandy 4x4 rides, a regional lunch stop, lagoon swims, and sunset from the dunes. Portuguese-speaking guides such as Diego lead the outing, while Sebastian helps with arrangements and support.

“This is a fantastic tour of Lencois! Sebastian and Diego were so fun, friendly and helpful and they made sure we had a great day. This tour takes you to various places, avoids the crowds and the lunch stop was delicious and relaxing. Best way to enjoy the area with amazing service! Highly recommend!”

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

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

Spend eight hours from Barreirinhas exploring the Bonita and Azul lagoon circuits in Lençóis Maranhenses National Park. Ride a 4x4, walk across the dunes, stop for lunch at an oasis, and watch sunset before returning. Portuguese-speaking guides may include Dybala, with Jhonatan driving.

“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

Leave Barreirinhas around 2 pm for Bonita Lagoon, climb its famous staircase, swim in two or three seasonal lagoons, then watch sunset from the region’s highest dune. Transport and a Portuguese-speaking guide are included. Private groups are available.

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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

Walk from Guiné into Chapada Diamantina’s Vale do Pati with local guide Tuty. Expect long days, quartzite caves, waterfalls, high viewpoints, home-cooked meals, and overnight stays with valley residents. The route suits hikers with moderate fitness and includes a group of up to 10 people.

“A beautiful trip through the nature. I went with the guide Tuty, great professional and well organised. He helps you out whatever you need and guide you with knowledge through de Pati.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · from $89

Join Joel, known locally as Índio, for a private two-day Chapada das Mesas trip from Carolina. Travel by road toward waterfalls, trails, Poço Azul and Encanto Azul, with pickup offered, a mobile ticket and local guidance. Check the starting point carefully, since the tour details also mention São Luis do Maranhão.

“Without a doubt the best guide from Chapada das Mesas!!! A place beyond lindooo with a strategic guide doing the counter flow, enabling the best records without crowds of people. Super recommend! 😍👏🏼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

Spend four active days exploring Chapada Diamantina from Lençóis with Zentur. Expect caves, waterfalls, river pools, a boat trip through Marimbus, and local guides such as Dairone or Romilson when available. The pace is full, the group is capped at 14, and swimming gear and solid walking shoes are essential.

“Honestly it was a mess to book this first, because the initial offer I saw at another website was not the current one and it was all very spontaneously on my side. But I'm glad it all worked out. ZenTur put in lots of effort to make it happen. I am happy I had the best guide of Chapada, Dairone. Trust me, he will male sure, you enjoy your trip and have great pictures. Loved my time there. 10/10”

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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

Spend two varied days exploring Chapada Diamantina from Lençóis. Ride to Mucugezinho, Gruta da Fumacinha, Fazenda Pratinha, and Morro do Pai Inácio, then hike with a guide such as Mira to waterfalls and pools near town. Expect long driving on day one and a demanding half-day walk on day two.

“Very good!! First day mainly by car going through some main checkpoints of the Chapada (still walking about 2-3 hours). We left at 8am and came back at 7pm as we watched the sun set to finish the day. Second day, we did a tour of the Lençois park. About 3h30 by foot only (including some cool stops and pauses to take a bath). Very pleasant, beautiful and instructive thanks to our guide Mira. Thanks,”

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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

Base yourself in Lençóis and see Chapada Diamantina highlights over three moderate days. Zentur combines Pratinha, Gruta da Fumaça, Mosquito Waterfall, Devil’s Well, Serrano pools, and nearby trails, with English-speaking guides, lunches on days one and two, and groups capped at 14.

“Visiting Chapada Diamantina was already a dream, but experiencing it with Zentur made the entire trip exceptional.”

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9.Morning tour at Lençóis Maranhenses (Lagoa Azul)

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

From Barreirinhas, a Portuguese-speaking guide takes you by transport into Lençóis Maranhenses National Park. Walk across the dunes, admire the park from above, then visit two lagoons on the Lagoa Azul or Lagoa da Prata circuit, with about 30 minutes to swim at each.

“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

From Barreirinhas, ride a 4x4 across the Rio Preguiças by ferry to the Lagoa Bonita circuit. Climb roughly 140 steps, then walk among Lagoa do Maçarico, Lagoa do Clone, Lagoa Bonita, and smaller unnamed pools. The 2 p.m. departure is timed for late-afternoon light and sunset.

“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

Travel from Barreirinhas by 4x4 and ferry to Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, then climb an 85-meter dune for views over Lagoa Bonita and Lagoa Azul. Choose an 8:30 a.m. visit or a sunset departure. The small group has a maximum of 11 people, with a guide and park transfer included.

“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

Travel from São Luís to Fortaleza by private 4x4, speedboat, boat, and ferry. You’ll visit Lençóis Maranhenses, Atins, the Parnaíba Delta, and Jericoacoara, with breakfast, lodging, water, transfers, and flexible planning included.

“I'll start this review with some context: I have never booked a multi-day tour for traveling in all the years I've traveled.”

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13.Full Day Tour: Santo Amaro Lagoons

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 17 reviews · 10 hours

Travel from Barreirinhas to Santo Amaro by 4x4, then walk among Lagoa do Peixe, Lagoa da Andorinha, and Lagoa da Gaivota. You’ll have a full day for swims, views, a lunch break, and a possible sunset stop. English guiding should be confirmed before booking.

“The experience is a once in a lifetime! If you are the Lençóis area, this is a must. You can’t beat the views and it’s super clean.”

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14.Preguicas River Speedboat Tour

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

Ride a fast boat from Barreirinhas along the Preguiças River, stopping at the Pequenos Lençóis, Vassouras, Mandacaru Lighthouse, and Caburé. A Portuguese-speaking guide accompanies you, with hotel pickup, river views, and time for lunch and swimming.

“We enjoy the tour, we met funny monkeys, swam, relaxed, enjoyed beautiful views.”

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15.Walking Tour of São Luís do Maranhão

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 14 reviews · 2h 30m · from $120

Spend 150 minutes walking São Luís with a private guide in English, Spanish, Portuguese, or French. Visit the Palace of the Lions, Teatro Arthur Azevedo, gastronomy museum, and historic houses while learning about local legends, culture, and the city’s past.

“Klaus parle très très bien français pas de soucis mais il n avait qu une envie finir au plus vite donc la visite de 2,5 a été réellement même pas deux heures. pas vraiment interactif ni de passion pour son métier dommage pour moi.”

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