Rio, the Amazon, then the Lençóis, Atins, Barra Grande and Jericoacoara
After four days in Rio and three nights at the Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge in the Amazon, this trip takes its time along the coast of the Northeast: Barreirinhas, Atins, the delta, Barra Grande, Jericoacoara and Guajiru, from lagoon to lagoon.
This program is based on a trip our team actually organized: every stop, every hotel and the length of each stay can be adapted to your dates and wishes.
Trip at a glance
- Rio de Janeiro: Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer and Santa Teresa.
- Three nights at the Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge, facing the Rio Negro archipelago.
- The Lençóis Maranhenses from Barreirinhas to Atins, via the Preguiças River.
- The Parnaíba Delta and the village of Barra Grande.
- Jericoacoara, then two days of rest in Guajiru.
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Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 — Arrival in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Airport meet-and-greet and private transfer to your hotel in Copacabana. The rest of the day is free.
Included: private airport–hotel transfer, accommodation.
Day 2 — Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer
Rio de Janeiro
Cable car ride up Sugarloaf Mountain for a panorama over Guanabara Bay, then up Corcovado to Christ the Redeemer and one of the finest views of the city.
Included: accommodation with breakfast, private tours with an English-speaking guide, admission to Corcovado and Sugarloaf Mountain.
Day 3 — Santa Teresa and the historic center
Rio de Janeiro
A stroll through the hilltop neighborhood of Santa Teresa, with its colonial houses and artists’ studios, then the Selarón Steps, Lapa and the historic center.
Included: accommodation with breakfast, private tours with an English-speaking guide.
Day 4 — Free day in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Beaches, neighborhoods, restaurants: enjoy Rio at your own pace, or add an excursion of your choice.
Included: accommodation with breakfast.
Day 5 — Flight to Manaus
Rio de Janeiro, Manaus
Transfer to the airport and flight to Manaus. Meet-and-greet and private transfer to the hotel.
Included: accommodation with breakfast, Rio de Janeiro – Manaus flight, transfers.
Day 6 — Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge
Manaus, Amazon
Drive to the Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge, on the banks of the Rio Negro, facing the largest river archipelago in the world. In the evening, a canoe outing through the igapós (flooded forest) to look for nocturnal animals.
Included: full board, shared transfer, lodge activities.
Days 7 and 8 — Pink river dolphins and riverside life
Amazon
Boating through the channels and lakes of the Anavilhanas archipelago in search of pink river dolphins, a forest hike, sunrise over the islands and a visit to a riverside community.
Included: full board, group lodge activities with an English-speaking guide.
Day 9 — Return to Manaus
Amazon, Manaus
A last morning at the lodge, then return to Manaus in the late afternoon.
Included: breakfast, private transfer, accommodation.
Day 10 — Flight to São Luís
Manaus, São Luís
Morning flight to São Luís. Meet-and-greet and transfer to the hotel, steps from the historic center.
Included: accommodation with breakfast, Manaus – São Luís flight, transfers.
Day 11 — From São Luís to Barreirinhas
São Luís, Barreirinhas
Drive to Barreirinhas (about 4 hours), the gateway to Lençóis Maranhenses National Park. Check-in at the resort, on the banks of the Preguiças River.
Included: accommodation with breakfast, private transfer.
Day 12 — The lagoons of the Lençóis Maranhenses
Barreirinhas
By 4×4 to the foot of the dunes, then a walk across the white sand to Lagoa Bonita and Lagoa Azul, with swimming and sunset over the dunes.
Included: accommodation with breakfast, private excursion with an English-speaking guide.
Day 13 — Down the Preguiças River to Atins
Barreirinhas, Atins
A boat trip down the Preguiças River: the Pequenos Lençóis at Vassouras, the Mandacaru lighthouse and the Caburé peninsula, all the way to the village of Atins.
Included: accommodation with breakfast, private excursion with an English-speaking guide.
Day 14 — Canto de Atins
Atins
A day in the dunes out to the small fishing village of Canto de Atins, with an optional shrimp lunch at a local family’s home and swimming in the lagoons.
Included: accommodation with breakfast, private excursion with an English-speaking guide.
Day 15 — The Delta of the Americas, then Barra Grande
Atins, Barra Grande
Drive to Tutóia, then a day by boat in the Parnaíba Delta: islands, mangroves, a boat graveyard and swimming. Arrival in Barra Grande in the late afternoon.
Included: accommodation with breakfast, private excursion with an English-speaking guide, transfers.
Day 16 — Free day in Barra Grande
Barra Grande
Beach, mangroves, seahorses or kitesurfing for enthusiasts, in a village that is still unspoiled.
Included: accommodation with breakfast.
Day 17 — From Barra Grande to Jericoacoara
Barra Grande, Jericoacoara
Drive to Jericoacoara (about 4 hours), with the last few miles by 4×4 over the sand. Sunset from the big dune.
Included: accommodation with breakfast, private transfer.
Day 18 — Jericoacoara by buggy
Jericoacoara
Buggy excursion east of Jericoacoara: Pedra Furada, a natural arch carved by the sea, the dunes and the lagoons with hammocks set right in the water.
Included: accommodation with breakfast, private buggy excursion with a local guide.
Day 19 — Free day in Jericoacoara
Jericoacoara
Beach, lagoons and sunset from the big dune: soak up the village atmosphere.
Included: accommodation with breakfast.
Day 20 — From Jericoacoara to Guajiru
Jericoacoara, Guajiru
Drive to Guajiru (about 3 hours), a small fishing village facing a lagoon renowned for kitesurfing.
Included: accommodation with breakfast, private transfer.
Day 21 — Free day in Guajiru
Guajiru
Beach, relaxation and, for enthusiasts, kitesurfing on one of the most renowned lagoons in Ceará.
Included: accommodation with breakfast.
Day 22 — Departure from Fortaleza
Guajiru, Fortaleza
Drive to Fortaleza airport (about 2.5 hours) for your flight home. End of our services.
Included: breakfast, private transfer to the airport.
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Included in this price
- 21 nights in hotels, a lodge and pousadas, with breakfast; full board at the lodge in the Amazon.
- Domestic flights Rio de Janeiro – Manaus and Manaus – São Luís, taxes included.
- Private transfers as per the program; transfer to the lodge arranged by the lodge.
- Private tours and excursions with an English-speaking guide in Rio and the Lençóis; group lodge activities with an English-speaking guide; private buggy with a local guide in Jericoacoara.
- Admission to Corcovado and Sugarloaf Mountain.
Not included
- International flights (we can advise you).
- Meals and drinks not mentioned.
- Optional excursions and activities.
- Tips and personal expenses.
- Travel, cancellation and repatriation insurance.
Nothing is set in stone: every step can be adjusted with our team.
More nights at one stop, a different hotel category or an extra destination: we’ll adapt this trip with you.
Customize this tourSuggested accommodation
Hotels are indicative. We confirm them when we prepare your quote, based on your dates and availability, and they may be replaced by properties of an equivalent category. We can also tailor the choice of hotels to your preferences and budget.
Standard / Guesthouse
- Hotel Adrianópolis All Suites — Manaus
Superior / Boutique
- Arena Copacabana Hotel — Rio de Janeiro
- Hotel Luzeiros — São Luís
- Pousada Muita Paz — Atins
- Hotel Hurricane Jeri — Jericoacoara
- Hotel Rede Beach — Guajiru
- Porto Preguiças Resort — Barreirinhas
- Pousada BGK — Barra Grande
Luxury / Unique
- Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge — Amazon
What to pack
- Light, comfortable clothing, a swimsuit and sandals.
- Comfortable shoes for sightseeing and closed-toe shoes for the forest.
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat or cap.
- Insect repellent, long pants and long sleeves, and binoculars if you have them.
Good to know
The order of visits may be adjusted depending on flight schedules, the weather and local conditions.
At the Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge, activities take place in groups with an English-speaking guide. Wildlife sightings can never be guaranteed.
The lagoons of the Lençóis Maranhenses are at their highest from June to September.
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