110 km Trek through the Stunning Lençóis Maranhenses – Walk from Atins to Santo Amaro

Trekking Adventure in the Lençóis Maranhenses: Walking from Atins to Santo Amaro

Welcome to the exciting 110 km trekking experience through the stunning Lençóis Maranhenses, starting in Atins (MA) and finishing in Santo Amaro (MA). Averaging 15 to 20 km a day, this is not a race but an opportunity for people with a minimum level of fitness to take on an unforgettable adventure. Men and women alike are welcome, as are teenagers over 15. The pace of the walk is set by the slowest participant, so that nobody is left behind. During the journey there will be no communication, no Wi-Fi signal and no mobile service. It is important that all participants follow the coordinators' instructions to avoid misinformation within the group. The walk cannot be interrupted unless there is a serious problem with one of the participants.

Available Dates

29/07/2023 in Barreirinhas – Ma
26/08/2023 in Barreirinhas – Ma
25/09/2023 in Barreirinhas – Ma
25/10/2023 in Barreirinhas – Ma

Itinerary:

Day 1 – Arrival in Barreirinhas by 12:00: all participants must arrive in Barreirinhas by 12:00, as we will have a few hours to buy last-minute items such as food. At 15:00 we leave Barreirinhas for Atins by boat, a journey of approximately 2 hours, during which we take a scenic cruise along the Rio Preguiças. At 18:00 we check into shared accommodation in Atins.

Day 2 – After breakfast we begin the trekking adventure. At 20:00 we stop to sleep in the dunes.

Day 3 – Overnight in the dunes, leaving at 5:00 towards Baixa Grande, with expected arrival around 16:00.

Day 4 – A rest day in Baixa Grande to explore the area, including its lagoons and waterfalls.

Day 5 – Breakfast at 5:00, departure at 6:00 towards Queimada dos Britos, with expected arrival at 14:00. Rest until 17:00, when we enjoy the sunset on the dunes, before sleeping at 20:00 in the dunes.

Day 6 – Departure at 4:00 towards Lagoa do Junco, arriving around 10:00. We leave Junco at 12:00 towards Bethânia, with expected arrival at 14:00.

Day 7 – A rest day in Bethânia to take in the beauty all around.

Day 8 – Departure from Bethânia at 7:00, after breakfast, heading for the end of the walk, with expected arrival in Santo Amaro between 14:00 and 16:00. A car takes us from Santo Amaro to Barreirinhas, with expected arrival at 17:00. In Barreirinhas we check into a hotel/pousada (guesthouse) to close the trekking journey.

Day 9 – Each participant returns to their home town. It is worth stressing that the times mentioned are estimates only.

Included in the price of R$ 1.500,00 per person:

– 2 long-sleeve UV shirts

– 1 balaclava

– 2 packs of Clorin water purification tablets

– Powdered isotonic drink

– 15 cereal bars

– 8 Carb Up gels

Also included in the price:

– Speedboat transport from Barreirinhas to Atins

– Stay in shared rooms in Atins (4 people per room), with breakfast. If you would like a private double room, please let us know in advance so we can check availability and the price difference.

The transport at the end of the trek, from Santo Amaro to Barreirinhas, costs R$ 700,00 per car, which takes up to 10 people. That amount is split between all the participants in each car. The route is approximately 120 km and takes around 2 hours and 30 minutes to Barreirinhas.

IMPORTANT: expenses during the stops at the hammock shelters/oases are paid individually by each participant. Everyone is responsible for their own spending on soft drinks, beer, food, coffee, lunch, dinner, etc. The average spend per meal is R$ 75,00, and the food is of excellent quality.

A WhatsApp group will be created, where information, doubts and questions from all participants are shared. The trek date will not be changed, it is already 100% fixed.

Participants from other places should travel to São Luís (MA) and take transport to Barreirinhas, which may be a van leaving from the airport, the bus station or a hotel in São Luís. The trip takes around 4 hours. You do, however, need to arrive in Barreirinhas by 12:00 on the set day.

We give priority to doing the walk during the full moon, as it makes for a visually stunning experience at the camps.

Get in touch through our chat if you have any questions