Highlights Package
The high points of the Chapada in a single trip
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Duration
3 days
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Difficulty
Moderate
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Group size
4 people
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Guide
1 Guide
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Languages
Inglês, Português, Francês
Details
A curated selection of the most striking tours in the Chapada Diamantina, for travellers who want to experience the essentials at full intensity. It brings together the great viewpoints, the caves with their blue waters and the waterfalls that define the region.
- ✓ A specialist guide for each itinerary, offering detailed information and local insight.
- ✓ Comfortable accommodation in Lençóis, a welcoming base for your adventures.
- ✓ Meals included, showcasing local cooking and giving you energy for your explorations.
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1 — Full-day excursion – Marimbus itinerary
The tour through the Chapada's miniature wetlands is known as Marimbus. Located in the hamlet of Remanso, in Lençóis, the boat journey across the waters of the Marimbus can last up to two hours.
Along banks rich in wildlife and plant life, visitors can get very close to aquatic plants and enjoy the birdsong all around.
The itinerary ends at the Rio Roncador for a swim in the natural pools. There is the option of lunch with typical regional food at the farm where the river runs.
Level 1-2: easy tour.
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Day 2 — Classic full-day excursion – Caves itinerary
Our adventure begins by car, leaving Lençóis for the municipality of Iraquara, known as the town of caves. The visit takes place at Gruta da Lapa Doce, the second-largest limestone cave in Brazil.
The crossing of the cave, a 900-metre route, takes in impressive limestone formations (stalactites and stalagmites). After the cave crossing, lunch is served at a local restaurant (open buffet) with typical regional dishes.
After lunch, driving on to Fazenda Pratinha, you can enjoy a wonderful swim in crystal-clear water. There is also the option of a 30-minute float through Gruta da Pratinha (optional service, paid separately) and a swim in a lake of astonishing blue inside the cave. The itinerary ends at one of the region's icons, Morro do Pai Inácio.
It is the most popular attraction and the symbol of the Chapada Diamantina. The panoramic view from the top of the hill is incredible, quite breathtaking. To finish, we watch a spectacular sunset.
Level 1-2: Easy-Moderate.
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Day 3 — Cachoeira da Fumaça trek
With over 300 metres of free fall, Cachoeira da Fumaça sits in Vale do Capão and is one of the highest free-falling waterfalls in Brazil. Getting there means covering 6 km of trail.
The view over the waterfall's canyon is astonishing. That is why we say the tour is worth it even when the waterfall has no water, which happens in the driest months of the year. And to round off the day, a swim with natural whirlpools at Cachoeira do Riachinho, still within the Vale do Capão.
Level 2-3: Moderate.
- Departure point
- Reception of the guest's accommodation
- Destination
- Full-day excursion – Marimbus itinerary - Classic full-day excursion – Caves itinerary - Cachoeira da Fumaça trek
- Departure
- 8:30 AM
- Return
- End of the day
What's included
- ✓ Insurance
- ✓ Qualified, experienced guide
- ✓ Transfers by car for every tour
- ✓ All entrance fees
- ✓ Caves itinerary: buffet lunch
- ✓ Cachoeira da Fumaça tour: snack kit
- ✓ Cachoeira da Fumaça tour: visit to the village of Vale do Capão or, optionally, to Cachoeira do Riachinho
- ✓ Paddling guide in the mini wetlands
- ✓ Canoe or rowing boat and life jackets (for children)
- ✓ Lunch at a chalet on the wetlands tour
- ✓ Entrance to the Rio Roncador
Not included
- ✕ Snorkelling in the Pratinha cave
- ✕ Drinks
- ✕ Abseiling and/or zip line at Pratinha
What to bring
A backpack of at least 15 litres, sunscreen, insect repellent, a water bottle, a hat, comfortable shoes or trekking sandals, light clothing, swimwear, a rain jacket and a camera. The tour can be booked and paid for directly with us at the guesthouse by card, cash or PIX (ask us about other digital payment methods).
Reserva e pagamento
A reserva é confirmada com sinal de 30%; o restante até 10 dias antes da viagem. Aceitamos Pix, transferência e cartão. Valores em reais.
Remarcação e condições climáticas
Em caso de condições climáticas extremas, remarcamos o passeio sem custo para a próxima data disponível. A segurança vem sempre primeiro.
