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Overview

Private trip to Brazil

This is an « off road » private trip from São Luís to Fortaleza by the coast through Lençoìs to discover a few wonders of Brazil. This brazilian Sahara, its white dunes and its lagoons of crystal clear and turquoise waters, the Delta Parnaiba and Jericoacoara, one of the most beautiful beaches of Brazil. A great adventure for an unforgettable journey !
For whom? For everyone, for the beach, dunes and deserts lovers, and above all for lovers of incredible landscapes and large spaces. This private trip will offer you a unique chance to relax in an amazing environment. Why? For the charm of São Luís, for the incredible turquoise lagoons in the middle of white dunes, for the boat trip on the Preguiças river, for the sun, for the sunset on top of the high "Jeri" dune.

Feel free to contact our South America expert advisor at Uniktour to get more information about this private trip to Brazil!

Itinerary

Day 1| International flight - Arrival in São Luís
At your arrival in São Luís, you will be greeted and transferred to your accommodation. You will visit the historic center of São Luís and the project REVIVER backup and restoration of the architecture of the city, now under the protection of UNESCO. Overnight in São Luís.

Day 2| São Luís - Barreirinhas
After breakfast, you leave in the morning and drive to Barreirinhas. The afternoon will be devoted to a 4x4 ride into the Lençóis Maranhenses park to visit the Lagoa Azul (Blue Lagoon) and Lagoa do Peixe (Fish Lagoon). Night in Barreirinhas.

Day 3| Barreirinhas
After breakfast, 4x4 ride to Lagoa Bonita (Fair Lagoon) after the rise of a large dune. Swimming in the crystal clear waters will be well deserved! Rest of the day free ... Night in Barreirinhas

Day 4| Barreirinhas - Caburé
After breakfast, you leave by boat on the Preguiças river to the village of Caburé (duration 2 hours), discovering life along the riverbanks. In the end, you'll land in the small fishing village of Atina where a 4x4 will be waiting for you to drive you to Luzia for a picturesque lunch in the desert. You'll then enjoy the magnificent scenery of Atina dunes before returning to the charming village of Caburé between river and sea, with its houses simply covered with carnauba straw. Overnight in Caburé.

Day 5| Caburé - Parnaíba
After breakfast, you will continue your journey to the the beaches by 4X4 to Parnaíba admiring the amazing landscapes of Paulino Neves, Lagoinha, Tutóia oasis and Rio Novo. After lunch (not included), you will realize an excursion boat for a ride on the delta Parnaíba. This unique ecosystem is the fortunate meeting of the bush, mangroves, rivers, sea and dunes. Overnight in Parnaíba.

Day 6| Parnaíba - Jericoacoara
In the afternoon, you'll take the road to Camocim (2 hours) and then depending on the tide, you'll go to Jericoacoara (2 hours) by roads, trails, dunes, beaches and mangroves through Ilha de Amor, praia de Tatajuba, Guriú and Mangue Seco. You'll arrive late morning to Jericoacoara. Rest of the day free and overnight in Jericoacoara.

Day 7| Jericoacoara
After breakfast, you will have a great day of 4x4 driving to Blue and Paradise Lagoons and Paradise, and then you'll follow the coastline to the Prea beach, one of the most beautiful in the region. Overnight in Jericoacoara.

Day 8 & 9| Jericoacoara
After breakfast, day free and night in Jericoacoara.

Day 10| Jericoacoara - Fortaleza
After breakfast, transfer in 4x4 to the airport of Fortaleza (approx. 5h) to catch your international flight.

Budget

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Other fees

Lodging

Overview

Brazil, a lifestyle
For a long time now, Brazil's natural beauty and Carnival rendered it international fame, attracting thousands of tourists all year long. The number of foreigners visiting the country went from an average of 1.5 million per year in the 1990s to more than 4 million visitors per year from the year 2000 on, according to Embratur's (Brazilian Tourism Institute) Statistical Yearbook for 2003. But there is a very special attraction that you only discover when you come here: the Brazilian people. Much beyond the breathtaking scenery, the way these people live surprises everyone with its simplicity, willingness, hope, hospitality and happiness.

Studies carried out by Enbratur indicate that 75% of the tourists who seek Brazil as their vacation destination do so first of all because of the natural beauty. But once they arrive here, they find such hospitality that they soon become enchanted with the mixture of colors, races and cultures of the people as well.

According to surveys, when foreign tourists are questioned about Brazil, they indicate happiness as the main characteristic of our people. Happiness that can be perceived in every moment they stay in the country – whether in our music, the warmth of our northeastern beaches, the lively Rio de Janeiro nightlife or the exuberant Amazon.

From this warm and festive spirit, popular displays such as Carnival, New Year's Eve celebrations and June Parties arise, all famous for their liveliness and joy. It seems that the people's desire to show what is good about Brazil transforms this vigor into creativity, flashed about in contagious colors and sounds.

Research carried out with international tourists who have already had the opportunity to know Brazil reveal that the visitor truly finds the country to be beautiful. The results also show that 52% of this public goes back home valorizing yet another aspect of this land: its people. After all, besides appreciating some of the most beautiful spots on the planet – including countless beaches, ecological paradises and historical cities – the visitor is always accompanied by people who are willing to show the best points of every excursion, making the trip unforgettable.

Tourism

Electricity Voltage
Electricity voltages vary from one state to another. Check the voltage before connecting any electrical appliance to an outlet.

Car Hire
All the well know car hire firms have counters at the country's main airports and in the main urban centers. Tourists may also book cars through their travel agencies.

Taxis
The tourist may opt to take an ordinary taxi easily found in the streets or through radio taxi services. It is recommended that accredited taxi services at the airports and at points nearby the main hotels be given priority. It is not usual in Brazil to tip a taxi driver although it is common to round off the amount and let the driver keep the change as a gratuity.

Tips
Most bars and restaurants include a service charge of 10% in the Bill. It is usual to leave a little extra if the service has been satisfactory. When no service charge has been included then a tip of 10% to 15% is the general rule.

Currency
The Brazilian currency unit is the Real ($R). Dollars and Travelers Checks can easily be changed in hotels, banks or travel agencies. Most establishments accept credit cards.

Communications
To make an international call, dial: 00 + operator code* + country code + area code (if there is one) + telephone number For reverse charge international calls dial 0800 7032111.

Operators:
Brasil Telecom 14
Embratel 21
CTBC 34
GVT 25
Intelig 23
Telefónica 15
Telemar 31

Language
The national language is Portuguese but it is a little different from the Portuguese spoken in Portugal

Climate
The climate is predominantly tropical with some variation according to the region. The average annual temperature in the north is 28º C and 22º C in the south.

Time Zones
Because of its continental dimensions Brazil has 4 time zones. The official time is Brasília time and it corresponds to 3 hours less than GMT. From September to February the clocks are put forward one hour in most Brazilian States.

Geography

Brazil is the largest country in Latin America.
It spreads across almost half (47.3%) of South America, and occupies a total area of 8,547,403.5 km2. It is the fifth largest country in the world after Canada, the Russian Federation, China and the United States. Except for a small number of islands, Brazil is a single and continuous land mass. The Equator passes through the northern region, near Macapá, and the Tropic of Capricorn cuts through the south of the country, near São Paulo. Brazil's east to west extension (4,319.4 km) is almost equivalent to its north to south distance (4,394.7 km). The country borders French Guiana, Suriname, Guiana, Venezuela and Colombia, to the north; Uruguay and Argentina, to the south; and Paraguay, Bolivia and Peru, to the west. Ecuador and Chile are the only two countries on the South American continent that do not border Brazil. The Atlantic Ocean extends along the country's entire eastern coast, providing 7,367 km of coastline.

Climate

Brazil's climatic typology is very diverse.
The huge territorial expanse, allied with factors such as temperature, altitude, barometric pressure and proximity to the ocean, provide the country with climatic conditions that can please everyone. It is one of the richest and most complex ecosystems in the world, with extremely diversified vegetation and sceneries. The Brazilian territory is divided into climatic strips: 92% of the territory is located between the Equator and the Tropic of Capricorn. We can therefore say that the Brazilian climate is predominantly tropical, with equatorial and subtropical (temperate zones) strips distributed over the remaining 8% of the nation's territory. The predominance of lower altitudes throughout the country provides more elevated temperatures, with averages exceeding 20°C. The seasons are the exact opposite of those in Europe and the United States, except in the northern region of the country. The average annual temperature is approximately 28ºC in the northern region and 20ºC, in the south. Extreme temperatures are rare, but they may occur: in the winter, some cities in the south of the country experience negative temperatures, with frost and snow. And in Rio de Janeiro, in the peak of summer, the temperature may hit 40ºC. Now that you know about our climate, choose the temperature you find most pleasant and come fall in love with the beauty Brazil has to offer.