Climb the Dunes and Swim in Lagoa Bonita

Join a scenic 4x4 ride and hike to Lagoa Bonita, Lagoa do Clone, and more for swimming and sunset in Brazil’s Lençóis Maranhenses.
Get ready for a unique and unforgettable experience in the Lençóis Maranhenses, one of Brazil’s most impressive natural landscapes. The tour starts at 2:00 PM, departing from Barreirinhas in a comfortable Toyota 4x4, the perfect vehicle to navigate the sandy trails that cross this region of unparalleled beauty. For about 50 minutes, you’ll be driven along a route that combines adventure and breathtaking scenery, with typical vegetation and the dunes beginning to dominate the landscape.

Upon reaching the base of the dune, the vehicle parks, and the adventure continues on foot. You’ll be guided up a wooden staircase built to preserve the environment and provide easy access to the top of the dune, where you enter Lençóis Maranhenses National Park. The climb is short but rewarding: at the top, a breathtaking panorama awaits.

Before your eyes, a vast field of soft white dunes stretches to the horizon, dotted with crystal-clear lagoons formed by rain and protected by the stunning landscape. It’s an almost surreal scene that combines the silence of the sand with the freshness of the lagoons.

During the tour, you will visit some of the park’s most famous and beautiful lagoons. The first stop is at Lagoa Bonita, whose name already announces the beauty of the place: transparent waters reflecting the sky and surrounding dunes, creating a perfect setting for photos, refreshing swims, and contemplation.

Next, the route continues to Lagoa do Clone, which gained prominence as a filming location and for its perfect harmony between water and sand, forming a true postcard. The tranquil atmosphere and clear water invite you for a relaxing swim.

You will also visit Lagoa do Massarico, a more secluded and rustic spot, ideal for those wishing to enjoy moments of peace amid untouched nature. Finally, Lagoa do Descanso closes the lagoon route, with calm waters and a peaceful environment, perfect to relax and connect with the park’s silence.

The highlight of the tour is enjoying the spectacular sunset. From a strategic spot, you will watch the sky transform into a vibrant palette of colors — warm shades of orange, pink, and gold reflecting on the lagoons and painting the dunes, creating a magical and unforgettable atmosphere.

Around 7:00 PM, the return to Barreirinhas begins, ending a day full of discoveries and emotions. You will return with the feeling of having experienced one of Brazil’s most beautiful and unique natural shows.

This tour is ideal for anyone seeking a deep connection with nature, light adventure, and paradisiacal scenery. Don’t forget to bring your camera, sunscreen, comfortable clothes, and swimwear to make the most of this unique experience.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.