This Trekking Lençóis Maranhenses tour takes you to the fascinating desert in Brazil’s sunny northeast through huge dunes, remote villages and lagoons. Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, Portuguese for “sheets of Maranhão”, is a magical dune landscape with countless blue-turquoise sparkling lagoons on the coast of the state of Maranhão. On this trekking trip to Lençóis Maranhenses you will experience this impressive and unique natural landscape, right through a seemingly endless labyrinth of shifting dunes off the beaten track. You can expect breathtaking sunsets, untouched nature, idyllic villages with locals amidst huge dunes. A challenge that is rewarded by majestic views.

On the trekking tour you spend the night in a hammock in a field in the middle of the endless dune landscape in the middle of the experience of nature. The accommodations are run by local families and guarantee an authentic experience.

Our trekking tours can be done by anyone as long as you are physically fit, have no medical contraindications and enjoy this type of trekking. We have short, one-day and longer, 3 or 5-day itineraries that require more physical training.

All our itineraries are accompanied by a local and expert guide. In addition to the location, the guide gives us all the necessary knowledge to go hiking in the sand and dunes of Lençóis. His experience and wisdom are essential for an unexpected intersection and allow us a knowledge and an intimacy with the place that cannot be acquired otherwise. Therefore, it is essential for participation in the trek to follow and respect the instructions of the guide. Each guide will accompany a maximum of 6 to 8 people.

Walking in the sand requires a different level of effort than other types of terrain, so we recommend going barefoot or wearing sandals like flip-flops or Crocs, which are also good options. Shoes and boots are not recommended. Small clothes, preferably white and quick-drying, few luggage, water, sunglasses, cap or cap, swimsuit, high protection sunscreen, backpack suitable for trekking, light torch, watch, camera are the equipment Basic.

The best time of the year for crossings is from June to October, but it is possible at any time of the year. The best time to start trekking in Lençóis is always on time at 4:00 am. The temperature is mild, pleasant and the walk brings more. A break from 10:00 to 14:00 is recommended. It is difficult to walk in the midday sun.