Brazil

Finding Paradise: The Treasures of Brazil

8-night voyage to a Brazilian paradise.

Best time to travel
June
Recommended for
Groups & Friends, Couples & Honeymoon
Duration
9 Days / 8 Nights
Price from
$10800
per person

Finding Paradise is an 8-night passage through Brazil’s most astonishing and least-visited natural wonders. From São Luís’ pastel colonial streets to the shimmering dunes and turquoise lagoons of Lençóis Maranhenses, this journey reveals a side of Brazil that few travelers ever experience.

You’ll explore the vast white-sand desert of Lençóis Maranhenses, a landscape of wind-sculpted dunes and rain-fed pools, meeting the remote communities who preserve traditional ways of life amid this surreal terrain. Nights are spent in a nature-immersed eco-camp on the edge of the park, where sunsets paint the dunes in gold.

Then the adventure shifts to Fernando de Noronha, a fiercely protected volcanic archipelago 350 km off Brazil’s coast. With crystalline waters, pristine beaches, and thriving marine life, Noronha remains one of South America’s last true paradises. Days unfold with beach hopping, private diving, sunset canoeing, and quiet moments overlooking the turquoise sea from your secluded boutique hotel.

This itinerary reveals Brazil at its purest: remote, soulful, untouched, a paradise still hidden from the world. As always, it can be fully customized to suit your travel style.

Highlights

  • Swim in the turquoise rain-fed lagoons of Lençóis Maranhenses, hidden between endless white dunes.
  • Hike to sweeping dune viewpoints where the landscape resembles billowing white bedsheets.
  • Meet remote families who preserve traditional lifeways deep inside the Lençóis Maranhenses region.
  • Spend three days on Fernando de Noronha, a pristine island sanctuary of beaches and wildlife.
  • Explore Noronha’s underwater world on a private scuba or snorkeling excursion.
  • Stay in boutique eco-retreats immersed in nature, from dune-side chalets to ocean-view bungalows.
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Daily Summary

Finding Paradise: The Treasures of Brazil
8-night voyage to a Brazilian paradise.
9 Days / 8 Nights
São Luís, Lençóis Maranhenses , Recife, Fernando de Noronha
All elements of these journey will be tailormade to your interests and travel style.
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Day 1
Arrival in São Luís
São Luís
Arrive in Brazil and continue to São Luís. Explore its UNESCO-listed historic center of pastel façades, cobbled streets, and colonial mansions before settling into your seafront hotel for a relaxing first evening.
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Day 2
Into Lençóis Maranhenses
São Luís - Lençóis Maranhenses
Drive to Santo Amaro and enter Lençóis Maranhenses by 4×4. Traverse dazzling dunes, swim in warm turquoise lagoons, and enjoy a picnic amid this surreal landscape. Overnight at a nature-immersed eco-camp.
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Day 3
Remote Communities & River Village
Lençóis Maranhenses
Venture deeper into the park to meet local families, including a manioc-flour producer. Continue to the riverside village of Betânia for lunch and stories with residents, returning to camp by kayak or 4×4.
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Day 4
Lagoons & Dune Vistas
Lençóis Maranhenses
Spend the day exploring lagoons at your own pace or opt for a rewarding 4-hour hike to one of the park’s best viewpoints. Return to Santo Amaro for a magical open-air dinner in a stunning natural setting.
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Day 5
Travel to Recife
Lençóis Maranhenses – Recife
Return to São Luís and fly to Recife. Enjoy a relaxing evening near the airport before your early-morning flight to the remote archipelago of Fernando de Noronha.
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Day 6
Arrival in Fernando de Noronha
Recife – Fernando de Noronha
Fly to Noronha and settle into your secluded boutique hotel overlooking Sueste Bay. Spend the afternoon discovering pristine beaches and the island’s protected landscapes.
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Day 7
Beach Hopping & Sunset Canoe
Fernando de Noronha
Explore Noronha by sand buggy, hopping between unspoiled coves and scenic lookouts. At dusk, glide across calm waters on a private canoe ride as the sun sinks into the Atlantic.
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Day 8
Private Diving Experience
Fernando de Noronha
Discover Noronha’s marine life on a private scuba or snorkeling excursion, encountering turtles, rays, shoals of fish, and volcanic reef formations. Enjoy a final dinner overlooking the ocean.
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Day 9
Departure
Noronha – Departure
Transfer to Noronha airport for your onward flight, carrying the serenity and splendor of Brazil’s most hidden paradise.
Travel designer

Cécile Fabre

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My name is Cécile Fabre, a Franco-Spanish nomad splitting my time between Peru, Spain, France and Sri Lanka, where my kiddos go to school. I'm obsessed with diving, outdoor exploration, archaeology, and history, all what South America can offer. As a travel designer, I turned my passion into my job 20 years ago! I loved diving in the Galapagos. I also enjoy spending time in the Colca Valley, Ollantaytambo town or wandering Arequipa. When it...
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