1st Day: On arrival in Lençóis

 

Pick up at the Airport or Bus Station in Lençóis

 

Lodging in Lençóis

 

Distance by car from the airport: 25 km

 

2nd Day: The Azul Pool and Encantado Pool

 

This outing takes you to two wonderful pools of crystalline blue waters inside two different caves. Leaving Lençóis by car, we will stop at the Encantado Pool to take in the beauty of a 60 m deep lake within a cave that is pierced by a ray of electric-blue light. Then off to the Azul (Blue) Cave where you can swim in the transparent blue waters of another large cave. A delicious buffet lunch will be served there, featuring local food prepared right on the farm.

 

Lodging in Igatú.

 

Distance by car: 180 km total (40 Km off-road)

Greatest distance between two attractions: 20 km

Bathing: in the Azul Pool

 

3rd Day: The Buracão waterfall

 

On the next day, you will visit the fabulous Buracão Waterfall! After a very excellent breakfast, there will be a car trip to the town of Ibicoara, and then along a dirt road to the trailhead. The trail itself largely follows a wide riverbed, leading to the canyon of the Buracão Waterfall, which is 85 m high. The pool and river at the base of the waterfall are wonderful places to go swimming and, of course, to relax and enjoy yourself. On the way back, you'll pass the Orquídeas (Orchids) Waterfall along the river that flows to the Buracão Waterfall.

 

Lodging in Mucugê.

 

Distance by car: 260 km total (60 Km off-road)

Walking distance: 6 km

Bathing: Buracão Waterfall, Orquídeas Waterfall.

 

4th Day: Lençóis - Pati Valley

 

You will leave by car from Mucugê to the little town of Guiné, at first on an asphalt highway and then off-road. The trail itself begins just outside Guiné, and passes over the Gerais do Rio Preto plain, with wonderful mountain views, bathing in clean mountain rivers and, of course, stops for lunch and snacks. The trail leads to the impressive overlook of Pati Valley, with its unequaled view of the entire region. You will sleep in the houses of native inhabitants that have been adapted to receive visitors in very comfortable manners – with buffet dinners of delicious regional dishes.

 

The day’s hike will cover about 11 km.

 

Distance by car: 40 km total  (30 Km off-road)

Walking distance: 11 km total between attractions 

Bathing: Preto River

 

5th Day: Castelo Mountain and Waterfalls

 

After a fortifying breakfast, you will visit the Funis Waterfall, the Lajedo Waterfall, and Castelo Mountain (with its incredible view, and a crossing of a mysterious cavern). The walks will cover about 12 km, but without the necessity of carrying any weight. You'll eat dinner and sleep in the houses of native residents.

 

Walking distance: 12 km

Bathing: Funis River waterfalls

 

6th Day: Pati Valley - Capão – Lençóis

 

Leaving Pati, you will hike towards the little town of Capão over the Gerais dos Vieiras. During the entire walk you'll be surrounded by the high mountains of the Chapada Diamantina with its beautiful landscapes and stops for bathing and lunch. The total hike is about 22 km. Arriving at the trail head, just outside of Bomba, a car will be waiting to take you to Lençóis.

 

Lodging in Lençóis.

 

Distance by car: 76 Km total  (28 Km off-road)

Walking distance: 22 km

Bathing: Rancho Waterfall

 

7th Day: Return

 

Transfer to the airport or the Lençóis bus station

 

Distance by car: 25 Km total to the airport

 

 

 

The outings include:

 

Experienced guides

*Lodging

Transportation on tours

Entrance fees to the attractions

Complete Meals at Pati Valley

Trail or restaurant lunches

Travel insurance