Chapada Diamantina National Park Trek 6-days
On this 6-day expedition in Chapada Diamantina National Park Trek, we will discover the unmissable attractions among the collection of natural treasures that the 38,000 km² of this park offers us. An immersion in nature in one of the main adventure destinations in the country for those who want to experience some of the charms that each region of the Park preserves.
This route passes through different cities and districts of the Chapada Diamantina National Park and contemplates caves, canyons, waterfalls, rivers, and wells, in the midst of breathtaking landscapes. Specially organized for those who want to experience a complete experience with practicality, exclusivity, and the flexibility of having a professional guide and car available for all tours.
We will begin our adventure exploring the northern area of Chapada Diamantina on the first day, and then we will head to Guinea, for the beginning of our three days in Vale do Pati, considered one of the most beautiful treks in Brazil. We will continue by car to the south, until our stay in Mucugê and to the region of Ibicoara to, finally, return to the starting point, making stops to discover more attractions not to be missed on the way.
Rui Rezende
About Chapada Diamantina National Park
One of the most complete adventure destinations in the country, the second largest national park in Brazil is located in the heart of the State of Bahia, 450 km from Salvador. The scenery, formed by mountain ranges of sedimentary origin, was sculpted by winds and water over 1.7 billion years, resulting in fascinating and unique natural attractions in the region.
Leo Lacerda
Listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, Chapada Diamantina National Park is a conglomerate of natural beauty, history, art, and life. In the 17th and 18th centuries, this region was the scene of the mining rush, and it was not by chance that it was named Diamantina, due to the number of diamonds found here, including the largest diamond in the world with 3,167 carats.
Saulo Diniz
Rich in biodiversity and part of the Cerrado, Caatinga, and Atlantic Forest biomes, Chapada Diamantina National Park is a stronghold for rare animal species, such as the giant anteater, giant armadillo, porcupine, wild cats, capybaras, and countless types of birds and snakes.
Day by Day
Day 1 - Poço do Diabo / Gruta da Fumacinha / Morro do Pai Inácio
On the first day of our expedition, we will explore the northern part of Chapada Diamantina National Park on an easily accessible hike to a delicious bath in Poço do Diabo, a twenty-meter-high waterfall. The canyon-shaped river gives even more beauty to the landscape, along with the dark red color of the water. Then, we will head towards the Gruta da Fumaça in the city of Iraquara, one of the most complete in the region, to see the diversity of stalactite, stalagmite, and speleothem formations, in spectacular halls. To end the day, a light climb to Morro do Pai Inácio, one of the postcards of Chapada Diamantina, to watch the sunset and get a real dimension of the immensity that is this park. We will continue by car to spend the night in the city of Guiné, the entry point for the Vale do Pati trail.
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Day 2 to 4 - Vale do Pati
One of the most popular trek in Chapada Diamantina National Park, Vale do Pati is an attraction in itself. This valley brings together a bit of everything that exists in the park, with beautiful waterfalls, caves, plains, and mountains that will enchant you and also challenge your physical limits. The steep ascents and descents are rewarded by the incredible views.
Day 1 - Cachoeirão Lookout
Duration: 8hrs | Distance: 16km
We will begin the Vale do Pati trek, with a steep climb of Aleixo for about 1 hour contemplating a beautiful view of the mountains. After a walk between plains, streams, and mountains on the plains of Gerais do Rio Preto we will reach the Cachoeirão, with a spectacular view of almost 260 meters with another beautiful view of the valley above. In times of rain, its walls impress with the formation of more than 20 waterfalls, making this place even more magical. We will continue our trek contemplating the sunset until we reach the homestay Igrejinha, where we will enjoy a delicious dinner prepared by this Pati host family and have a deserved rest.
Day 2 - Morro do Castelo and Funis Waterfall
Duration: 7hrs | Distance: 6km
After a well-deserved night of rest, we will have breakfast and prepare for the challenge of the day: climb Morro do Castelo. Along a steep 2-hour trail, we will cross a beautiful forest until we reach a majestic cave. We will cross the cave from the inside with a flashlight until we reach the top of the castle overlooking the entire Pati Valley. After some time contemplating all the beauty and grandeur of the place, we descend back to the valley.
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We will continue our walk down until we reach the Cachoeira dos Funis, over 30 meters high, and a natural pool perfect for cooling off and recharging. In addition to the main well, we will rest at Cachoeira do Lajedo, perfect for relaxing after a long walk. At the end of the day, we will contemplate the sunset heading to our homestay at Mr. Wilson's house, where we will sleep and enjoy a delicious homemade dinner on our last night at Vale do Pati. Mr. Wilson was one of the first two to receive tourists in 1997, becoming a reference in Vale do Pati for hospitality and delicious dinners. Today commanded by the sons Nara and Wilton.
Day 3 - Vale do Pati Lookout and Gerais do Rio Preto
Duration: 7hrs | Distance: 7km | Elevation Gain: 644m
Enjoy the last moments in this enchanted valley! After a hearty breakfast and saying goodbye to our host at the homestay, we start our day on a trail towards Vale do Pati lookout, a climb a 1 hour steep, one last chance to get the perfect postcard picture or just contemplate its panoramic landscape.
We will walk through the plains of Gerais do Rio Preto, a flat path with a beautiful view of the region's mountains. After a stop for a picnic and a bath, we will follow our trail and descend the Aleixos until reaching Guiné village around 16:00, where a car will be waiting to take us to Mucugê city.
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Day 5 - Buracão Waterfall
This is a day to relax and get to know the Buração waterfall, one of the most impressive views in the entire Chapada Diamantina National Park. We will leave by car from Mucugê to the city of Ibicoara, already in the southern part of the park, on an easy trail of 3 km. To reach the imposing 85-meter waterfall, you have to cross a canyon along the wall or swim against the current. The view of the waterfall is impressive, it's impossible not to be moved by the force of nature! On the way back, we'll pass by Orquídeas Waterfall, a great place to sunbathe and have a picnic. We will return by car to the city of Mucugê, to take a tour of the center and stay overnight.
Day 6 - Poço Encatado / Poço Azul / City tour and dinner in Lençóis
On our last day of this expedition, we'll drive back to the northern part of Chapada Diamantina National Park to see two of the park's most famous attractions. At Poço Encantado, in Itaetê, visitors enter a cave to contemplate the water that forms a translucent well, which from April to September is illuminated by sunlight, creating a magnificent effect. We will head to the municipality of Nova Redenção to float with vests in Poço Azul, in intense blue waters 20 meters deep, surrounded by the rocks of the cave. Both attractions are easily accessible and will give you the feeling of being in a somewhat magical environment, so sublime. Our itinerary ends in Lençóis, a city listed by the National Historic and Artistic Heritage (IPHAN), where we will take a walk through the center of stone streets and colorful houses, to learn a little about the history, culture and, of course, the cuisine - point city fort - at a dinner to celebrate the end of our expedition.
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Rui Rezende
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What is included
- English-speaker guide
- Transfers
- Accommodation with breakfast and dinner in Vale do Pati
- Snacks every day (including picnic as lunch in Vale do Pati)
- Lunch on the 1st, 5th and 6th day
- Entrance Fees
- Dinner in Lençóis
What is not included
- Accommodation in Guiné / Mucugê / Lençóis
- Breakfast in Guiné / Mucugê / Lençóis
- Dinner in Guiné / Mucugê
- Flight tickets and bus tickets
What to bring
- Backpack of around 40L
- Trekking boots or appropriate shoes
- 1.5l water bottle or Camelbak
- Sweatshirt and pants for the night, as it can get cold at night in the Vale do Pati
- Bermuda / shorts
- T-shirts and 1 UV-protected t-shirt (optional)
- 1 pair of sandals/slippers
- At least 3 pairs of socks
- Swimwear
- Headlamp
- Hat / Cap for protection Sun
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Customer Reviews
Unforgettable experience
All our experience during these 6 days was incredible, and we owe a lot to our guide. At the same time that he was extremely attentive and careful, he gave us space to overcome our own challenges on the trails, which made everything very rewarding. We could see his connection with other guides and locals from Pati, a demonstration of respect and mutual trust. Definitely a trip that added a lot to our spirits, unforgettable.
Wonderful place
Incredible experience. Our guide gave us a 360-degree view of Pati, taking us to beautiful viewpoints. The freshly prepared menu was very tasty. Everything happened as planned, with plenty of safety measures. We would definitely return to Pati and look for him again!
I’ll be back soon
Our Guide, he was fantastic, he followed the proposed plan to the letter and was very informative, courteous, fun and patient the whole way through, our whole group had fun during our 5 day trekk and i could not help but feel that with our guide everything was easier, i definitely recommend PlanetaEXO for your travels in Chapada! I will definitely be coming back and requesting him to be my guide again
Awesome
Well-organized itinerary. Great host. Incredible experience.
So sad that it's over
Our trip to the Pati Valley was one of the most spectacular treks of my life. I can barely describe it because it was so magical — with challenging days that made me feel good about myself, amazing sights, with wonderful company, including the privilege of having a teacher join us and give us meditation guidance and yoga in the most perfect spots and in ways that gave the trip an extra layer of meaning. Most of all, our wonderful guide, made the whole thing special for us, providing a perfectly orchestrated tour, beautifully timed and structured to get the most out of the beauty of the valley. The lunches he made for us were very carefully considered, given our gluten intolerance, and they were absolutely delicious. We felt privileged to be in the company of our guide and would not only recommend them highly but we really didn’t want to leave. Thank you, for this special time.
Incredible experience
It was an incredible experience. The guide is highly professional and conveys a lot of security and knowledge about the place. I also really enjoyed PlanetaEXO’s service.
Musician guide
Vale Do Pati is a beautiful place. We enjoyed our time there and certainly recommend visiting this incredible place to others. Our guide is a kind, resourceful, and caring tour guide. He also has a good sense of humour that makes the journey much more fun. Additionally, he is a mean air guitar player! His exclusive performance of Money for Nothing for us was one of the trip’s highlights.
Therapeutic hike
The vale do pati trek was absolutely sensational ! The scenery and hiking was therapeutic whilst being disconnected from the outside world was refreshing and grounding. Our guide was extra thoughtful in accomodating for everyone including dietary preferences which was an incredible detail whilst in the depths of wilderness. He provided good vibes throughout and always had an unbeatable story to tell ! Unfortunately members from our group were unable to continue on the last day, however our guide kindly handed us over to his colleague who guided us to finish the trek. his colleague had studied geology so he was able to educate us on cave formations whilst we did the cave crossing and provided many insights throughout the rest of the trek. He was also a pleasure to hike with ! It was the experience of a lifetime and I would highly recommend both guides to anyone visiting Chapada, I look forward to returning and trekking with them again !
Very empathetic and patient guide
The trip was very well organized. The guide was sensational. He understood and accommodated my pace and difficulties throughout the trails and stayed by my side during the most challenging sections for me, providing me with reassurance. He made the trip possible for me, that’s the truth. And the snacks were wonderful, the attention to everyone’s dietary restrictions in the group was fantastic.
Great hike
We had a great experience with our guide, who was very attentive and helpful throughout the entire time. Always cheerful, he treated us very well. PlanetaEXO also provided us with all the support and assistance during the trip.
Perfect experience
We loved our experience from beginning to end. Everything was very well organized, without any problems, the food was excellent, as well as the accommodations. The guide was perfect, and we had a lot of fun. We recommend it to everyone. Thank you very much for everything!
Only praise for this wonderful team
Everything was perfect. PlanetaEXO had everything ready for us to have a wonderful immersion in the Pati Valley. They introduced us to this amazing person who is the guide. Energetic, always willing to help, attentive. He certainly made a difference in our trek.
Brilliant guide
The guide was impeccable throughout the entire time he guided us. Being a native, he knew how to share various information about the place with us. He was always very fun and responsible. I believe we couldn’t have had a better guide.
PlanetEXO and the guide are very attentive
Planeta Exo and the guide were impeccable from start to finish. The agency was always very attentive, answering all my questions and guiding me, and the guide was extremely professional, attentive, supportive, and concerned about the group. They were knowledgeable about the region and the best at preparing snacks throughout Chapada Diamantina! I was very happy to have made the right choice when I contacted you. I will recommend you to all my friends.
I didn't know the company and I loved it
My wife booked the itinerary with PlanetaEXO without many references, but she hit the bullseye. They were super attentive and dedicated. Our guide, was incredibly attentive
Best trip of my life
Of all the trips I’ve taken, I have never been so well attended and welcomed by an agency as I was by PlanetaEXO. Highly qualified professionals. They took care of us from beginning to end. It was great, and I feel like a friend to you all! May God bless you and may you continue like this! It’s a pleasure and a feeling of security to travel with you all!
Excellent trekking and great organization
It was great to spend three days in this incredible nature! We loved it! The guide is such a great person and an excellent guide – we liked to spend time with him and we hope we will meet him in the future. The organisation by planetaexo was great – communication was smooth and we did not have to worry about anything except for walking in the nature!
Complete adventure from beginning to end
The whole Exo experience was great and everyone on the team was very response, helpful and kind throughout planning, booking and during the trip. Thanks so much to the guide for this wonderful trekk, his attentiveness, support, great sense of humour and patience. It was really great and I enjoyed those days to the fullest!
Lifetime experience
We loved the tour in Chapada Diamantina, it was a once in a lifetime experience! My guide was a extremely friendly and helpful guide whom thought us a lot about the history of Chapada Diamantini. We truly loved the experience and would highly recommend taking the tour!
My guide made this trip very special
The days hiking Vale do Pati with my guide were incredible. He was my guide, cook, photographer, botanist, and storyteller. He made sure to adapt the trip according to my physical abilities, showed me his favorite parts of the Valley, and overall made this trip very special.
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