Oásis Riding

ITINERARY

DAY 1

• Wake up early to prepare and have time to pack your equipment.

• At 7:30 AM, our 4x4 vehicle will be waiting for you at the lodge, about 20 km from the mouth of the Rio Negro, where we will start the horseback riding.

• At 9 AM, surrounded by white and crystal clear sand dunes, we will arrive at the first giant lagoons, with time for a swim, admire the beauty of nature, and take photos.

• At noon, we will arrive at the house of Dona Dete and Senhor Moacir, in the first oasis, to have lunch of a traditional free-range chicken with coconut milk.

• After the rest on the hammocks, in the afternoon, at 3 PM, we will resume the horseback riding towards the second oasis. During the trail, besides the dunes and lagoons, we will also cross the Rio Negro (can be challenging at some times of the year).

• We will arrive at the end of the horseback riding to admire the sunset on the dunes and before nightfall, we will arrive at the house of Dona Joana and Senhor Raimundo, where dinner will be prepared. The small and cozy rooms with a view of the Queimada dos Brito oasis will be waiting for you.

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DAY 2

• Start the day early with a breakfast and prepare your equipment for the horseback ride.

• Embark on a trail through virgin areas of the park, visiting lagoons and dunes and having time to dive and rest.

• Have lunch at the home of Dona Regina and Senhor Raimundo, where grilled fish will be served.

• In the late afternoon, admire the sunset over the dunes and lagoons before dinner at Dona Dete's farm, with menu options including duck, goat, river or sea fish.

• After dinner, go on a night horseback ride to your tent, equipped with mattresses and LED lights, to spend the night in the middle of the nature of the oasis and admire the sky and stars.

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DAY 3

• Enjoy a special outdoor breakfast with hot coffee and natural juices

• Time to walk and explore the life in Lençóis Maranhenses, take a bath in the lagoons and enjoy nature

• Special lunch with grilled meats and fish, roasted vegetables, surprise toast, and traditional desserts

• Rest after lunch

• Final horseback ride towards the coast of Lençóis, with gallops through dunes and beaches at sunset

• Arrival at Guajiru waterfalls

• Return to Atins with awaiting vehicle.

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