1st day 08/19 - São Luis do Maranhão

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Everyone must check in late at night in São Luiz. At 20:00 we will do a hotel briefing on the program of our expedition

 

 

2nd day  08/20 - São Luís do Maranhão - Barreirinhas - Canto de Atins

 

Departure for manhã, from São Luís, in a vehicle, at Barreirinhas. Only 4 hours to travel 250 km, including stops. In Barreirinhas, boarding on a private boat I descend the Rio Preguiças até or Canto de Atins. On the way, stop for lunch at Vassouras, also known by Pequenos Lençóis. A walk through the dunes, like Duna da Bandeira, where we passed the Rio Negro and bathed in the lake. Almoço de boas  vindas, brief break and time of conhecer o local. We continue by boat to Atins and depart in 4X4 vehicles at our first support point in Canto de Atins. Departure for the afternoon weekend at the Parque Nacional dos Lençóis Maranhenses with the objective of photographing the incredible compositions of the curves and shapes of the dunes and their lakes increveis in tons of green and blue. Practices in Drone photography. Return to rest at the redários of the village in Canto de Atins. There are great opportunities for astrophotography in isolation of Lençois.

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3rd day 08/21 – Canto de Atins - Baixa Grande

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O promising day! Agree to yield, have coffee and leave in a 4X4 vehicle tied to Duna da Bandeira to start trekking. It will be about 17 km in a private vehicle until around 01:20. Not walking as lights do not rise from the Sun transforms the landscape. The walk will be approximately 9 to 10 km, in about 5 hours to the Oásis da Baixa Grande, the small oasis of vegetation in the sea of ​​dunes where families from traditional communities live, and it will be our support point for lunch, dinner and overnight stays. A true immersion in the local lifestyle, which enriches the trekking experience. The journey to Baixa Grande, stops for photos, lagoon baths and trail boats. In Baixa Grande is an incredible experience and a walk to see the lush sunshine. (we will cross the Rio Negro, also on this day)

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4th day 08/22 – Baixa Grande - Queimada dos Paulo

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The coffee gives simple manhã, in accordance with the local way of life. Departure for the next oasis: Queimada dos Paulos where our next support point for food and overnight stay will be. It takes about 5 hours of walking on a route between 9 to 10 km. The trekking passes through dazzling scenery, surprising boas and impressive views. During the walk, stop for bathrooms, photos and the trail boat to recharge your energies. Na chegada em Queimada dos Paulos, accommodating your baggage and experiencing a perto oasis, like living in an area where nature reigns supreme, or the way of life of the natives, appreciating a beautiful sun and rest.

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5th day 08/23 – Queimada dos Paulos - Betânia

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Queimada dos Paulos - Betânia After a short manhã coffee, at 3h30, we stop at the village of Betânia. 17km trek, 7 hours of walking between the dunes. Seeing the sun rise in this scenario is fascinating. During the walk, many stops for interesting bathrooms, boat trips and photos. In Betânia, the destination is Casa da Dona Terezinha, for a delicious lunch of confraternization. Depois, free time to get to know Bethânia and the natives and to want to, appreciate the end of the afternoon in the dunes, which is worth too much! The pernoite will be only in the local network. More an experience of warming the soul and reconnecting with nature, as simple things to live. The evening meal is not even there. As the accommodation is close to the restaurant, if you want to eat something later, just ask for direct non-local payment.​​

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6th day 08/24 – Betânia - Santo Amaro - São Luís do Maranhão

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Betânia - Santo Amaro - São Luís do Maranhão After the morning coffee, the experience begins with boarding a 4X4 vehicle in Santo Amaro do Maranhão, passing through beautiful dunes and a lot of emotion. Ali becomes the last stop to take advantage of the enchanting waters that form, together with the area, the breathtaking Lençóis Maranhenses. Finally, many photos in different scenes, cheios de beauty and the sensation of being “soul-washed” in the most famous lenses of Brazil.

Lunch in Sto.Amaro and boarding of everyone goes to São Luís do Maranhão.

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Check-in scheduled in São Luis next 7:00 p.m. We will continue to the hotel for a well-deserved rest. The end of the photographic expedition.