7-day Chapada Diamantina itinerary: a full week
A week to explore caves, blue pools, waterfalls and Chapada’s wetland, always departing from Lençóis.
Por Chapada Soul Team · · 2 min de leitura
A 7-day Chapada Diamantina itinerary is the ideal balance for seeing the region’s great classics without rushing. In a week you can combine caves, sunset at Pai Inácio, blue pools, hikes to waterfalls and a canoe trip through Marimbus, always leaving from and returning to Lençóis. Below is the day-by-day of our 7 Days Classic itinerary.
In this article
- Day 1: Cave circuit and Pai Inácio
- Day 2: Parque da Muritiba
- Day 3: Cachoeira da Fumaça and Riachinho
- Day 4: Poço Azul and Poço Encantado
- Day 5: Cachoeira do Mosquito and Poço do Diabo
- Day 6: Sossego, Ribeirão de Cima and Ribeirão do Meio
- Day 7: Marimbus and the Roncador River
- What is included
Day 1: Cave circuit and Pai Inácio
Lapa Doce, Fazenda Pratinha and Gruta Azul, with a regional lunch, and sunset from the top of Morro do Pai Inácio. Learn more about the caves of Chapada Diamantina and Morro do Pai Inácio.
Day 2: Parque da Muritiba
A day of nature and river swims at Parque da Muritiba, at a calmer pace after the first day.
Day 3: Cachoeira da Fumaça and Riachinho
A hike to the top of Cachoeira da Fumaça, one of the highest waterfalls in Brazil, and a swim at Cachoeira do Riachinho. It is one of the most demanding days of the week. See the complete Cachoeira da Fumaça guide.
Day 4: Poço Azul and Poço Encantado
Floating at Poço Azul and a visit to Poço Encantado, with its light over the water. Learn more in our Poço Azul and Poço Encantado guide.
Day 5: Cachoeira do Mosquito and Poço do Diabo
A fall of about 50 meters with several swimming spots and a walk along the Mucugezinho River to Poço do Diabo. See our Cachoeira do Mosquito and Poço do Diabo guide.
Day 6: Sossego, Ribeirão de Cima and Ribeirão do Meio
A riverbed hike to Cachoeira do Sossego, with stops at Ribeirão de Cima and Ribeirão do Meio, near Lençóis.
Day 7: Marimbus and the Roncador River
A canoe trip through Chapada’s wetland from the village of Remanso, and a swim in the Roncador River. Discover Marimbus.
What's included
- Experienced, certified guides
- Transport on tours, with 4x4 vehicles when needed
- Entrance fees and the Poço Azul float
- Meals on tour days and insurance
- Lodging in Lençóis, on request
The order of the days can be adjusted to weather and logistics. Want to add Buracão or Vale do Pati? See 7 Days Classics with Buracão and Vale do Pati or compare with the 5-day itinerary.
Frequently asked questions
Are seven days enough for Chapada Diamantina?
Yes, to see the main classics calmly. To add Vale do Pati, there are combined itineraries.
Do I need to change lodging during the week?
No. On 7 Days Classic, every tour leaves from and returns to Lençóis.
What is the toughest day?
The Cachoeira da Fumaça hike is usually the most demanding day of the week.
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