Salvador Trip Overview
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.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 days
Starts: Salvador, Brazil
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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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 – Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães, Praça 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, Palmeiras, 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:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: trail sanck
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight mode: Lodge in Capão Valley
Day 3: Fumaça Waterfall Trek
Stop At: Cachoeira da Fumaça, Lençóis, Palmeiras – State of Bahia, 46960-000, 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:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: trail sanck
• Dinner
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:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: trail sanck
• Dinner
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:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: trail sanck
• Dinner
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:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: trail sanck
• Dinner
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:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: trail sanck
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight mode: Hostel at Lençóis
Day 8: Lençóis City (Chapada Diamantina) x Salvador (Bahia) Airport
Stop At: Salvador International Airport – Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães, Praça 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.
