Lençóis Maranhenses: Starry Boat Tour with ancestral celebration.

Sail along the Preguiças River in Barreirinhas Lençóis Maranhenses. Interpret constellations with indigenous mythology and toast with Ancestral Mead.
At nightfall, participants board a specially adapted boat at the Barreirinhas pier for a peaceful trip along the Preguiças River, towards an area of dark sky, far from light pollution. During the trip, the nautical guide and amateur astronomer shares interesting facts about astronomy, celestial orientation, and constellation myths, including the rich worldview of Brazilian indigenous peoples.

With the boat anchored in a strategic location, visitors settle in to contemplate the sky. Binoculars are provided for a more detailed observation of the galaxies, star clusters, stars, planets, and constellations visible at the time. Depending on the date and time, it is possible to identify figures such as Orion, Scorpio, the Southern Cross, and various planets.

The silence of nature, night flowers such as Victoria Regias, the reflection of the stars on the river's surface, and the subtle sounds of the riverside fauna make the experience sensory and immersive. The guide provides a mythological interpretation of the constellations, integrating narratives from Greco-Roman, Mesopotamian, and indigenous traditions in an educational and poetic approach.

At the end of the contemplation, a glass of artisanal mead is offered, the ancient drink that symbolizes communion and celebration among the ancient peoples who observed the sky. The tour returns calmly to Barreirinhas, leaving participants with a feeling of reconnection with the cosmos, nature, and the sacred time of night.

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.