3 Day Brazil Hiking Adventure in the Heart of the Chapada Diamantina National Park, Pati Valley
Pati Valley Hiking Tour in Brazil
The Pati Valley can provide you with many deep emotions such as overcoming, connection, and respect. Just look carefully around and be enchanted by the shapes, smells, sensations, and connections that only Pati can offer. It is a very versatile trip that can be done by people of any age. There are many levels of difficulty and for this package, you will stay 3 days, with a possible extension of up to 5 days.
Highlights
- 3 hiking days, total by foot 45 kilometers / 28 miles
- Guided by Mountain Guide WFA with an international certificate
- Tracking SPOT X (satellite communicator)
- Moderate to high levels
- All meals included
- 2 nights accommodation in native's Houses
- Transfer between Lençóis and Vale do Pati included
- Free airport transfers
Skill level
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Accommodation
You will stay in a shared room for 20-40 persons at native's houses at Vale do Pati. A room for 2 people is possible, but booking in advance is required to check on availability.
Program
Itinerary
1st Day: Pati Viewpoint + Igrejinha
On the first day, youwill leave Lençóis at 7:30 a.m. towards the village of Guiné, where you will start the trail. You will walk for about 3 hours (1 hour of steep ascent and 2 hours on flat terrain) to the Traditional Viewpoint of the Pati Valley. After a snack, you will walk another one and a half hours towards Igrejinha, where you will be very well received by Mr. João and his family in the famous Igrejinha.
- Distance: 12 kilometers / 7.5 miles
- Level: Moderate
2nd Day: Castle Hill + Waterfalls
You will leave at 8:00 a.m. after a hearty breakfast at Igrejinha and head towards Morro do Castelo. This will be the most physically intense day of effort, as you will attack a hill that is over 1,200 meters / 3,937 feet high.
At the top of Morro do Castelo, you will visit 3 different viewpoints and the Gruta da Lapinha, one of the rarest caves in the world with over 1,200 meters / 3,937 feet high. You will return by a different path and visit the Cachoeira das Lajes and Cachoeira dos Funis before returning to Igrejinha around 6:00 p.m.
- Distance: 18 kilometers / 11.2 miles
- Level: High
3rd Day: Cachoeião + Aleixos
You will say goodbye to your accommodation and leave at the same time at 8:00 a.m. You will walk for about 3 hours to the Cachoeirão Viewpoint, with about 280 meters / 919 feet in height. If it is a rainy season, you can contemplate about 16 waterfalls around the valley, it is thrilling.
After the snack prepared by your guide, you will follow through the Gerais do Vieira to the Aleixos descent where your car will be ready by around 5:00 p.m. to make the transfer back to Lençóis (80 kilometers).
- Distance: 18 kilometers / 11.2 miles
- Level: Moderate
Note
- The itinerary may be subject to changes due to weather conditions or any major factor that the organizers deem necessary.
- This trekking is very dynamic and can be done in various ways due to multiple entrances and exits.
Requirements
- Participants must be over 18 years old. Minors must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
- Physical conditioning for steep descents and climbs on rough terrain, crossing rivers and streams, scrambling, and walking long distances.
Location
Pati Valley
Discover with Mamut Agency the most beautiful trekking in Brazil, located in the heart of the Chapada Diamantina National Park (PNCD) surrounded by mountains, waterfalls, and caves. Stunning views lead you to deep reflections during walks in the valley. You can catch distant mountains, take cold waterfall baths, visit caves, listen to the stories of the old people who lived there, and taste the best of local food in the native homes. It is a true natural, historical, geological, and cultural show.
Food
All meals during this tour are included. Please inform Mamut Agency about dietary restrictions.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Other dietary requirements on request
What's included
- Mountain guide speaking in English with WFA
- Tracking by Spot X
- Transfer Lençóis x Guiné (160 kilometers)
- 2 nights lodging
- Adventure insurance
- All the food
- First aid kit
- Airport transfers from/to Coronel Horácio de Mattos Airport (LEC)
What's not included
- Any items not specified in the “What’s Included” section
- Extra drinks
- Breakfast on the 1st day
- Dinner on the 3rd day
- Personal equipments
- Medical evacuation
- Accommodation and meals before and after the activity
- Tips for additional services (photography and additional assistance during the tour)
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Coronel Horácio de Mattos Airport
37 km
Transfer included
Glauber Rocha Airport
240 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
The fastest way to reach Lençóis, in Chapada Diamantina, is by plane through the Azul operator (Confins X Lençóis), occasionally Voe Pass announces flights between Salvador to Lençóis. It’s possible too use the Vitoria da Conquista airport, after that, you need a transfer to Mucugê or Lençóis.
Arrival by bus
There’s also the option to travel by bus (Salvador X Lençóis) through the Rápido Federal (Guanabara) company. The seats are mostly comfortable, offering Leito service, and it’s about a 6-hour journey.
Arrival by car
For those who prefer to drive, the BR-242 is the main access route to Chapada Diamantina. The main big cities surrounding Chapada Diamantina are Feira de Santana, Vitória da Conquista, Irecê, and Barreiras.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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