Vale do Pati Trek Chapada Diamantina 3 days
Considered by many to be the most beautiful trek in Brazil, the Vale do Pati is a protected area in the Chapada de Diamantina National Park. At the Vale do Pati trek for 3 days, you will enjoy beautiful mountains, caves, plains, and waterfalls. A valley with preserved fauna and flora is ideal for those who like a good adventure with comfort and exuberant and breathtaking nature.
Vale do Pati is also home to a few families that offer their homes as a support point for guides and visitors, who enjoy their warmth and hospitality and their homemade food prepared on a wood stove. A simple accommodation, with comfortable bathrooms and beds, perfect after a long day of hiking.
At this Chapada Diamantina trek, there are different levels of difficulty, and can be done by all ages and personalized according to your group preferences. Besides this 3-day itinerary, Vale do Pati can also be done in 4 days, 5 days, or even longer.
Come live this unique adventure at Vale do Pati for 3 days.
Itinerary
The itinerary can change due to climate conditions or any factor that the host judges dangerous to the integrity of the group
Day 1 - Cachoeirão Lookout
Duration: 8hrs | Distance: 16km
Welcome to Chapada Diamantina! Today we will start the journey of one of the most impressive treks in Brazil, the Vale do Pati, a Chapada Diamantina trek for 3 days. A transfer will take us to the village of Guiné at 08:00, the starting point of this adventure. We will brief the trip, give instructions, demonstrate impactful practices, and check trail equipment.
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 by descending a rocky and steep followed by a beautiful trail. Contemplating the sunset, we will continue hiking until we reach the homestay Igrejinha, where we will enjoy a delicious dinner prepared by this Pati host family and have a deserved rest. The place is located next to a small and symbolic church of the Valley, considered one of the attractions of Pati, and has already held masses, baptisms, religious parties, and weddings for the community.
Day 2 - Morro do Castelo and Funis Waterfall
Duration: 7hrs | Distance: 6km
What a wonderful feeling is to wake up at Vale do Pati! 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.
We will continue our walk down a rocky and steep mountain followed by a beautiful trail through the forest 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 Lajeado, perfect for relaxing after a long walk.

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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, ending this great adventure.
Join us on this lifetime experience in trekking Vale do Pati for 3 days.
Level: Moderate
Total Distance of 38 km in 3 days. This trekking is recommended for those who are in good physical condition to face some challenges: steep climbs and descents, taking off shoes to cross rivers, climbing over some rocks and walking long distances.
Price for trekking Vale do Pati 3 days
Starts from R$ 1.190,00 per person, depending on the number of people in your group, car transfer logistics, and guides availability.
What is included?
- Experienced English-speaking local guide for 3 days
- 2-nights accommodation with breakfast and dinner.
- Transfer to the start of the trek from Palmeiras, Vale do Capão or Lençois
- 3 picnic lunches during the trek.
- Travel Insurance
What is NOT included?
- Breakfast on the first day and dinner on the last day
- Drinks or anything else sold during the activity
What to bring to the trekking Vale do Pati?
- Backpack from 20 to 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 Pati Valley
- Bermuda / shorts
- T-shirts 1 UV-protected t-shirt (optional)
- 1 pair of sandals/slippers
- At least 3 pairs of socks
- Swimwear
- Headlamp + extra batteries
- Hat / Cap for protection Sun
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Customer Reviews
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 !
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!
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.
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!
The whole Exo experience was great
The whole Exo experience was great and everyone on the team was very responsive, helpful, and kind throughout the planning, booking, and during the trip. Thanks so much to my guide for this wonderful trilha, his attentiveness, support, great sense of humor, 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.
I would definitely recommend this tour!
The Vale do Pati hike was amazing! It’s such a special landscape and the views are magical! Our guide was great, we laughed a lot together, he knows everything about the area, makes delightful lunches and guides you with pleasure, peace, and attunement! The house where we slept was good, with really very good food and a nice place to stay the nights, I would definitely recommend this tour! Thanks a lot to our guide :)) and Planeto Exo!
PlanetaEXO's pre-trip organization and assistance were excellent
The three days in Vale do Pati was amazing. Fantastic guide, cozy accommodations with fellow travelers, and a lot of amazing hikes, viewpoints, waterfalls, caves, etc. The organization and help from PlanetaEXO before the trip were really great, so we felt completely ready for the trip when we started it.
A special and memorable experience
I had such a wonderful time- thank you to our guide and the team for a special and memorable experience. Excellent communication and attention to detail made every stage of the trek so good. The natural beauty of the national park was a tonic for the senses.
I highly recommend Planeta EXO
The trip was very well organized by Planeta EXO, Lucas was attentive to details, and always concerned about making sure everything was going well (and it did!). Everything included in the package was great and all the tips we received from Lucas for the rest of our trip were excellent. We also couldn’t have asked for a better guide. He gave us all the confidence we needed, was very cautious, has a very special relationship with the area, knows everything, has a great attitude, is a good person, and is professional. The guide certainly made us connect even more especially with the Vale do Pati. In addition, we were very well received at the support house, the food was amazing, with delicious dinners and breakfasts. Speaking of food, I cannot fail to mention the unforgettable and appetizing lunches prepared with care by our guide on the trails. I come back home with the certainty that I will go to Chapada Diamantina many more times, and certainly also to Pati. Nature is stunning, invigorating, and inexplicable. I highly recommend Planeta EXO. Thank you very much to everyone who provided us with such special days!
Incredible experience that I intend to relive
When PlanetaEXO was recommended to me, I didn’t think I would identify so much with its proposal. It is a serious company that strictly complies with what it offers. The guide was wonderful, with a lot of experience, commitment, and good energy. It was an incredible experience that I intend to relive.
We were astounded by the beauty
We did a 3-day trek in the Chapada Diamantina National Park and we were astounded by the variety and beauty of the area. The guide is very knowledgeable about the area, and was generally an engaging and encouraging guide. When the going was a bit difficult (crossing rivers, steep climbs, etc) he personally assisted us to ensure our safety, and was encouraging when one of our friends suffered from vertigo, enabling us all to reach the viewpoints. We really enjoyed our trek – thank you!! I’d also like to note that when our bus arrived late at night the company sent someone to meet us to make sure we were OK, which was so kind and very much appreciated.
PlanetaEXO made sure to provide everything we needed
We had probably the 3 most amazing days of our lives at Pati Valley! PlanetaEXO made sure to provide everything we needed so we could enjoy such a wonderful place with no stress: there was a transfer, facilities to store what you’re not taking to the valley, communicating with you at all times, and a handpicked guide! To be honest, at this point we don’t even feel like we should call the host a guide, because, after these three days, we felt we got ourselves a new friend! He is very smart, knows what he is doing, is very communicative, and could tell us things from the geological formation of the rocks from Chapada to old Europe history! Incredibly fun guy that really set a great vibe within the group!