Join us on this adventure to a place unlike any other on earth, Lençóis Maranhenses, where you will be mesmerized by the snow white dunes and turquoise waterbodies that stretch for miles. Our adventure will also include special jaunts to photograph the birds of Lençóis which may include scarlet ibis, black skimmers, gray-hooded gulls, large-billed terns, Wilson's plovers, egrets, and more!
with Jackie Kramer & Anselmo Hoffman
At a Glance
Dates: June 23 - 29, 2027
Arrive in SLZ on June 23 and overnight at hotel on own near airport. You will be picked up at 10am on June 24 and head to Barreirinhas where we will begin our adventure in the dunes. From there, our group will continue on to Santo Amaro and will return to SLZ on June 29th in mid-afternoon (plan departing flights after 5pm).
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An intimate, small-group photography adventure through the extraordinary landscapes of Lençóis Maranhenses
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Two full-time guides. Anselmo is a local professional photographer who knows Lençóis intimately. Jackie and Anselmo will provide:
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Personalized assistance with camera settings, composition, creative techniques, and developing your individual vision
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Multiple opportunities to photograph the dunes and lagoons in the beautiful light of sunrise and sunset
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Evening photography beneath the stars, conditions permitting
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Transportation throughout the workshop with experienced local drivers
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One excursion dedicated to birds
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Comfortable lodging
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Delicious breakfasts
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A welcome dinner to begin our adventure together
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A closing celebration dinner to share highlights and toast the experience
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AND.... we don't just limit our experience to the time in the dunes. We begin with an online Zoom orientation and overview beforehand and follow up with a post-conference Zoom session.
Optional extras:
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Optional scenic flightseeing opportunities for an unforgettable aerial perspective of the dunes and lagoons
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Optional boat tour to see the Scarlet Ibis colony
Cost: $6250 double occupancy ($700 single supplement) $1500 deposit (balance due by December 15, 2026) Note: The pricing is based on today's prices (August 2026) & may be subject to change (price is locked in on date you register). NOTE: If you are registered for the Atlantic Forest trip, the cost will be $5950 (DO); the savings will appear on your balance.
Location: Fly into São Luis Airport (SLZ) on or before June 23. Depart from SLZ late afternoon or evening on June 29.
Transportation and Lodging: All ground transportation will be provided beginning on June 24th at 10am. All lodging from June 24 - 29 is included (5 nights). We will be staying in Barreirinhas for one night and then in Santo Amaro for the remainder of our stay.
Not included: Airfare to Brazil, hotel in São Luis on June 23, small plane flights (2026 price $700 each), gratuity for lodge staff, drivers, & guides, visa fees, travel insurance, beverages, snacks, & other optional add-ons.
Group size: 5 min; 8 max
Physical Level: Easy. You will not need to walk long distances.
Weather: Temperatures can vary from comfortably warm to hot. Wind can range from roaring to still. Bring light jackets, rain gear just in case, sunglasses, sandals, bathing suit, long pants and shorts, if you like.
Image Gallery
Grand Vistas
Golden dunes roll into endless horizons, framed by blue lagoons and dramatic skies. Here, you don’t just see the landscape—you feel it. Part of you will want to pause in silence, simply grateful to be alive in such vast beauty. The photographer in you, though, won’t be able to resist—capturing it all from every angle possible. From the intimacy of your camera lens, to soaring perspectives on an optional small-plane flight, to sweeping views from your drone, and even quick snapshots on your phone—every moment here is unforgettable, and every image tells a story.
Jewels in the sand....
are arranged by nature in breathtaking shapes and sizes.
The abstract poetry of the Black River....
shimmers with deep, rich-colored hues—brilliant with tannins carried from the mangrove roots. Photograph the striking contrasts: raw patterns of nature only visible from the sky.
At Sunrise & Sunset....
the white sands glow as golden light spills across the dunes, shifting with every breeze, while the lagoons mirror the changing sky. It’s a fleeting spectacle which you feel deep in your soul—no two moments are ever the same.
Life quietly thrives....
beyond the vast sands and shining lagoons. Birds take wing over the dunes, their silhouettes etched against the sky. In the lagoons, small fish dart in the shallows, while an occasional flower blooms—fragile, fleeting, yet defiant.
Every detail tells a story, waiting to be seen, waiting to be photographed.
model: Cristiane Comparin
Have a look behind the scenes of our tours:
Anselmo Hoffmann
Landscape & nature photographer, Brazil
Anselmo considers his photography a portal that connects him with nature and the world. His images convey emotion while simultaneously expressing his sense of care for and preservation of the natural beauty of our planet. Anselmo's work has received international acclaim from FIAP, IAAP, and the Photographic Society of America. He has been published in National Geographic and many other publications.
Anselmo not only knows how to navigate to and through Lençóis Maranhenses, he knows it from the perspective of a landscape photographer which is priceless.
Website: https://anselmohoffmann.com.br/
Jackie Kramer
Flower, bird, & nature photographer
Jackie lives in St. Augustine and has been photographing the natural world since high school in Sarasota, FL. She is known for her rich colors and for infusion of personality in her floral and wildlife images. Jackie has received international acclaim for her images and has been published in several noteworthy magazines. Jackie also maintains an active group, Phlorography - Artistic Floral Photography, with thousands of passionate floral photographers from around the world. Phlorography is a community in which everyone and their photographic expression is valued.
