Chapada Diamantina Trekking Expedition - 08 days - Lençóis (Bahia) - Brazil

Considered one of the most beautiful trekkigns  in Brazil, the Pati Valley or 'Vale do Pati' at Chapada Diamentina is an extensive area surrounded by mountains and extensive flat areas, full of waterfalls and natural beauties, where nature remained practically untouched in the state of Bahia, in the northeast of Brazil. The region was used for a long time to plant coffee, by fertile soil, unlike many other regions affected by diamond mining.

 

The Chapada Diamentina Trekking is a complete experience. In addition to the countless natural beauties such as Cachoeirão, the Cave of the Castles, there is the contact with the history, the habits and the local culture, contributing to the sustainability of the region.

The Expedition begins and finish at Salvador City (Brazil) Airport, and it's donne in 8 days with 6 trekkig days. 

Itinerary

Day 1: Salvador (Bahia-Brazil) Airport x Lençóis City (Chapada Diamantina)

Stop At: Salvador International Airport, Pr. Gago Coutinho, S/N - São Cristóvão, Salvador - BA, 41510-045, Brazil
Transfer from Salvador Airport to Lençóis
Duration: 6 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight mode: Hostel at Lençóis

Day 2: Pai Inácio Mount x Capão Valley Trek

Stop At: Morro do Pai Inacio, Chapada Diamantina National Park, State of Bahia Brazil
Pai Inácio Mount x Capão Valley Trek
The departure is at 8:30am starting with a car drive until the start of the trail. The hike is flat most of the time, with incredible views of the hill of Pai Inácio, hill of the Camel and the mountains of the Mucugezinho and the Crystals. Then, we arrive at Morrão, which is a mandatory stop for a snack and a relaxing swim in the natural pools of Águas Claras. The trail follows unitl Capão valley, encountering the support car and ending the day in the village of Capão.

Hiking distance: 14km
Overnight mode: Lodge
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
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• Lunch: trail sanck
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Accommodation included: Overnight mode: Lodge in Capão Valley

Day 3: Fumaça Waterfall Trek

Stop At: Cachoeira da Fumaça, Vale de - Caeté-Açu, Palmeiras - BA, 46940-000, Brazil
Fumaça Waterfall Trek
The walking tour starts at 8:30am with a car drive to the Capão Valley. From there, we start the 6 km walk to the top of the Fumaça Waterfall (2km uphill / 4km flat). Snacking on the trail with the 400m high canyon offers a view of the highest waterfall in the country. Return by the same route and visit to the Riachinho Waterfall, returning to village in the late afternoon.

Hiking distance: 12 km
Overnight mode: Lodge
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
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• Lunch: trail sanck
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Accommodation included: Overnight mode: Lodge in Capão Valley

Day 4: Capão Valley x Pati Valley Trek

Stop At: Vale do Capao, Chapada Diamantina National Park, State of Bahia 46930-000 Brazil
Capão Valley x Pati Valley Trek
The departure from the hostel is at 8:00am with a transfer to the beginning of the trail. The first part of the walk is the ascent from the Pump to the Vieira, with the incredible view of the Capão Valley, followed by the crossing of Vieira and Rio Preto, two extensive flat areas of about 14 km. There will be a stop for snack in the Mirante, enjoying the landscapes of Serra da Lapinha and Morro do Pati. We finish the trail by arriving at the home of the first native resident.

Hiking distance: 23 km
Overnight mode: Lodge
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
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• Lunch: trail sanck
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Accommodation included: Overnight mode: Lodge at Pati Valley

Day 5: Pati Valley: Funis Waterfall and Castle's Grove

Stop At: Cachoeira Dos Funis, Mucugê - State of Bahia, 46750-000, Brazil
Pati Valley: Funis Waterfall and Castle's Grove
The departure is in the morning, towards the Funis River, where we will begin our more technical walk, almost all by the side of the river, passing by incredible waterfalls and wells to the Funis waterfall. After the stop for a bath and a snack, we reach the second part of the day. We will follow a trail going up to the Serra da Lapinha to visit the Castle Cave, a huge cave of quartzite located at the top, where it is possible to cross it and enjoy the view from the other side of the valley. At the end of the afternoon we arrive at the native home of the following inhabitant.

Hiking distance: 12 km
Overnight mode: Lodge
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
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• Lunch: trail sanck
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Accommodation included: Overnight mode: Lodge at Pati Valley

Day 6: Top of 'Cachoeirão' Waterfall Trek

Stop At: Cachoeirão, Guiné, Mucugê - State of Bahia, 46750-000, Brazil
Top 'Cachoeirão' Waterfall Trek
After breakfast, we walk towards the top view of Cachoeirão, one of the biggest attractions of the Pati, which is an impressive waterfall of 300m with several waterfalls, reaching almost 20 in the rainy season. There will be a stop for a snack and a bath, and return to the Valley in the late afternoon.

Hiking distance: 18 km
Overnight mode: Lodge
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
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• Lunch: trail sanck
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Accommodation included: Overnight mode: Lodge at Pati Valley

Day 7: Pati Valley x Guiné Trek x Lençóis

Stop At: Mucugê E Seus Encantos, Av. Principal, 263 - Mucugê, BA, 46750-000, Brazil
Pati Valley x Guiné Trek x Lençóis
On the last day of hiking 15 km, crossing the Gerais of Rio Negro, we end the expedition in the village of Guine. There is a good climb at the beginning of the day, but the rest of the way is flat, with a stop for snack and a bath in Rio Preto. The last stretch of the trail is the descent by the Morro do Beco, arriving at Guiné, with a late afternoon view to the Serra do Esbarrancado. In the end there will be a transfer by car to Lençóis.

Hiking distance: 15
Overnight mode: Hostel at Lençóis
Duration: 6 minutes

Meals included:
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• Lunch: trail sanck
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Accommodation included: Overnight mode: Hostel at Lençóis

Day 8: Lençóis City (Chapada Diamantina) x Salvador (Bahia) Airport

Stop At: Salvador International Airport, Pr. Gago Coutinho, S/N - São Cristóvão, Salvador - BA, 41510-045, Brazil
Day 8: Lençóis City (Chapada Diamantina) x Salvador (Bahia) Airport
Hiking distance: -

The Chapada Diamantina Trekking Expedition begins and finish at Salvador City (Brazil) Airport, and it's donne in 8 days with 6 days off a low level technical trekkig.
Duration: 6 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Minimum age is 18 years;"
"Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions;"
"A high amount of walking is involved;"
"What you need to bring (Mandatory)"
"ID or Passaport;"
"Sunblock"
"Sunglasses"
"Trekking Backpack (minimun of 50l)"
"Sleeping bag (for 5~10ºc confort);"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Walking stick (01 or 02);"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Headlight and batteries;"
"Bottle of water;"
"Boot / Hiking shoes;"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"Dry Fit / Polyamide shirts;"
"Anorak;"
"Toilet paper;"
"Cell phone;"
"Sancks for the trekking (between meals)."
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"



Hora de Inicio: 12:00 PM
Duración: 8 Days
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
Pick-up time: 12:00 pm (Day 01)
Pick-up point: Salvador Airport (or your hosting at Salvador City)
Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
Note: if you are booking within 24 hours of the tour/activity departure time, we cannot guarantee hotel pick-up. Once your purchase is complete, we will send you complete contact information (phone number, email address, etc.) for our local operator to organize pick-up arrangements.

Airports

• Airport Luis E. Magalhaes, Salvador, State of Bahia Brazil

Cancelaciones y devoluciones: If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

Incluye

• Leader specialized in long-course hikes and trained with first-aid fundamentals
• Guided Chapada Diamantina Trekking
• Receptive and transfer in Salvador airport (Brazil) to Lençois (Chapda Diamantina) at day 01;
• Transfers for all described tours;
• All access fees;
• 2 nights in Lençóis City in Hostel with breakfast;
• 2 in the capão valley in natives' houses;
• 3 in the Pati Valley in natives' houses;
• Meals during the trekking (day 2 to day 7) (breakfast / trail sanck / dinner)
• Transfer by road or airport x Salvador Airport (day 08)
• Travel insurance (hospital expenses)
• Gear purchasing advisory before departure (at your disposal)
• 6x Breakfast
• 6x Lunch
• 6x Dinner
• Accommodation included: 7 nights
• Entry/Admission - Salvador International Airport
• Entry/Admission - Vale do Capao
• Entry/Admission - Morro do Pai Inacio
• Entry/Admission - Cachoeira Dos Funis
• Entry/Admission - Mucugê E Seus Encantos
• Entry/Admission - Cachoeira da Fumaça
• Entry/Admission - Cachoeirão

No Incluye

• Meals and drinks not mentioned in inclusions
• Medications of personal use;
• Gratuities and donations
• Any item not described as included;

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