5-day trekking in Chapada Diamantina, Brazil

Departure by car (1h30m) we are going to have breakfast on the way (not included). Car goes from Capáo or Palmeiras to Guiné, where we start Trekking. The first part, a steep way up to the Mountain Aleixo to get to the top of Gerais do Rio Preto, a vast highlands. Where we are crossing Rio Preto river and the circuit follows the path of muleteers which offers a spectacular view of all the massifs of Pati, one of the most isolated areas of the Natural Park. Endemic rock vegetation, carnivorous plants, highland and immortal orchids (paepalanthus). Some raptor couples “Gavião de Serra” frequent these heights. Getting down the Valley and passing through the waterfall and having a fresh swim, arriving at the Natives guest house in the end of the day.
Accommodation: homestay, no electricity, rustic rooms with beds, towels and sheets. Food prepared by a local cook.

Hiking time: 6 to 7 hours (10km). Altitude difference: 400m

Today we hike to the top of Lapinha mountain, a very steep way up inside a beautiful forest, we will cross a cave with a flashlight, to see the view of the entire Pati Valley. Contemplate the view at 1.400m from the sea level surrounded by splendid natural formations. Going back down and changing refuge to have a delicious homemade dinner.

Hiking time: 6 to 7 hours (8km) Elevation: 400m

A more easy day, to picnic and refresh in the bed and waterfalls of the river along the valley, while we are going down and visiting, surrounded by the mountains around we arrive at a new house to contemplete the sunset.

Hiking time: 3 to 4 hours (5km)   Elevation: 350m

This is one of the more incredible days, where we are going to reach the bottom of the canyon with 300m. Walking inside a forest with primary views of the canyon appearing in between the trees. An athletic day, and we are going to need our skills to move inside the forest, with big rocks, trees, and roots. A day where we can see monkeys or even become one as we walk in this place. As we get there, there are natural pools to swim and picnic contemplating the massive walls of the canyon around us. Same way back, we have another pool close to the house for other swimming.
Hiking time: 5 to 6 hours (5km)

Say goodbye to the valley, we are going to the impressive top of Cachoeirão, a canyon of almost 300m with some waterfalls around, in times of rain it gets around 20 to 30 waterfalls. After having lunch in this stunning ambiance, we leave for Guiné, where we get to the car. The tour will be finished around 18h in Palmeiras.

Tour can be finished in Palmeiras or Vale do Capão.

Hiking time: 6 to 7 hours (18km)