Chapada Diamantina Vale do Pati Trek
A three-day trek through Vale do Pati staying with local families, bookended by Fumaça and Buracão waterfalls.
An in-depth highland route for hikers: warm up with caves and Fumaça Waterfall, then trek through Vale do Pati for three days with a guide, staying at local homestays. After exiting the valley, head south to Buracão Waterfall and the stone village of Igatu. With daily elevation gains of 400–500 meters, a regular exercise routine is required. There is no mobile signal or hot water in the valley. This route skips northern waterfalls like Mosquito.
During the rainy season from November to March, river levels rise, making river crossings and rocky paths more challenging.
Day by day
Day 1 · Arrive in Lençóis & Acclimatize
Lençóis & Chapada Diamantina（Lençóis Historic Center、Serrano & Cachoeira da Primavera）
Arrive by a 7-hour bus from Salvador or by flight, and walk to the valley on the edge of town in the afternoon.
Stay: Lençóis
Day 2 · Caves & Pai Inácio Warm-up
Lençóis & Chapada Diamantina（Gruta da Torrinha、Gruta da Pratinha & Gruta Azul、Morro do Pai Inácio）
Charter a local vehicle for a round trip of approx. 120 km, visit two caves, and watch the sunset on the tableland.
Stay: Lençóis
Day 3 · Fumaça Waterfall & Stay in Vale do Capão
Lençóis & Chapada Diamantina（Vale do Capão、Cachoeira da Fumaça）
Drive approx. 75 km to Vale do Capão, hike approx. 12 km round-trip, and stay in the valley overnight.
This serves as an intensity test before the main trek; if you find it too difficult, you can shorten the later stages.
Stay: Capão Valley
Day 4 · Cross the Mountains into Vale do Pati
Lençóis & Chapada Diamantina（Vale do Pati）
Drive to Guiné in the morning, hike approx. 10 km, cross the Rio Preto to the viewpoint, and descend into the valley.
You must hire a certified guide; there is no mobile signal in the valley, so bring cash.
Stay: Vale do Pati Homestay
Day 5 · Morro do Castelo & Valley Waterfalls
Hike approx. 12 km today, climb Morro do Castelo to see the cave and viewpoint, and swim in the waterfalls after descending.
Stay: Vale do Pati Homestay
Day 6 · Cachoeirão Top & Exit Valley to Mucugê
Hike approx. 18 km to Guiné, then take a transfer in the afternoon or evening (approx. 1.5 hours) to Mucugê.
This is the longest day; bring enough trail snacks and water, and make sure to exit the valley before dark.
Stay: Mucugê
Day 7 · Buracão Waterfall Canyon Floating
Lençóis & Chapada Diamantina（Cachoeira do Buracão、Mucugê Byzantine Cemetery）
Drive south from Mucugê to Ibicoara, then drive approx. 28 km on dirt roads, followed by a 6 km round-trip hike.
You must hire a local association guide; the site may close on rainy days.
Stay: Mucugê
Day 8 · Return to Lençóis via Igatu Stone Village
Lençóis & Chapada Diamantina（Igatu、Marimbus）
Drive north approx. 150 km (approx. 3 hours), visiting Igatu on the way, and return to Lençóis in the evening.