Discover Chapada Diamantina, the former diamond capital of Brazil, through a series of stunning hikes and homestays during this Brazil tour. This region stuns travelers with its large quantities of rivers, towering rock formations, waterfalls, and clear natural pools. A fairly active hike, Trekking Chapada Diamantina takes you through valleys and up the peak of Gerais do Vieira. Treat yourself to the exploration of this important historical region on your tour of Brazil as you trek through Chapada Diamantina.
Highlights
Trek along streams, pools, and awe-inspiring cliffs
Explore the shelves behind large waterfalls
Spend an evening in the hospitality of locals
Hike Gerais do Vieira for stunning views of the surrounding valleys
Requires high-intensity physical efforts that push the limits of one's fitness. May include tours with multiple days in a row of strenuous physical activity or single requiring more than 7 hours of activity. Recommended for travelers maintaining a demanding fitness level.
Arrive Lencois and discover this beautiful perspective of Bahia's inland. Formerly known as the 'Diamond Capital,' Lencois was declared a World Heritage Site in 1973. The town is charming and reminds travelers of its mining history. When the National Park of Chapada Diamantina was created in the 1980's due to the growing eco-tourism of Brazil, Lencois became an important source of development. Check in to Pousada Canto no Bosque and explore the area on foot.
Day 2: Trekking Chapada Diamantina
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Enjoy breakfast at Pousada Canto no Bosque and travel to Guine. Begin your 11-mile (18 km) trek to Vale do Paty and visit the small town of Cachoeirao along the way. Cachoeirao is regarded as one of the nicest and most charming towns in Chapada Diamantina. The 11-mile (18 km) trek takes you along beautiful streams and pools, delighting travelers with its awe-inspiring cliffs. On average, the altitude of the park is between 2624 and 3280ft (800 and 1000 metres) above sea level. Eat dinner in a local home and stay the night.
Day 3: Trekking Vale do Paty
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
After breakfast, begin trekking towards Lajeado, Bananeiras, and Cachoeira dos Funis. At these locations, you can swim in the clear natural pools and explore the shelves behind several large waterfalls. The trek is more relaxed and takes you across 5 miles (8 km) towards another local village. Learn about their daily lives and spend the night in their welcoming hospitality.
Day 4: Trekking Vale do Paty to Capao
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch
Today's 11-mile (22 km) hike begins after breakfast and climbs an uphill path towards Rio Preto, located on the peak of Gerais do Vieira. The views from atop Gerais do Vieira are stunning and offer fulls views of the surrounding valleys. Take a swim in the refreshing pools of the area and continue walking to the end of Vale do Paty. Once at the end of the hike, board the waiting vehicle to Capao. Explore town and stay the night in Capao.
Visit the Capao village in the morning and continue on foot to Morro do Pai Inacio, one of the main sights of Chapada. This stunning natural feature of Chapada Diamantina rises from the ground and is surrounded by lush vegetation. The total length of the trek is about 11 miles (22 km). Return to Lencois and spend the night.
Day 6: Depart Lencois
1 Breakfast
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departing flight.
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This was my first experience with Adventure Life - and I couldn't have been more pleased with the trip. The guides and local staff in both Buenos Aires and Uruguay were terrific - extremely helpful and accommodating. I really enjoyed meeting the friendly staff in Buenos Aires in person (I left my bags with them for the afternoon).
Karen Snider
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1 day ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
2 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.