Itinerary

Vale do Pati 5 days

Total duration

5 days

Limit

08 participants

Difficulty level

Advanced

Departure and return

Lençois x Guiné x Andaraí x Lençois

Total distance

70Km

In the heart of Bahia, there’s a magical land, untouched by time and civilization: Vale do Pati. This 5-day trek crosses the valley from Guiné to Andaraí, passing through preserved and remote areas known as “Pati de baixo.” There, local homes are humble, and the connection with the residents is deep — creating a truly immersive experience in this wild, stunning nature. You won’t come back the same…

1º day

Subida dos Aleixos, Gerais do Rio Preto e Mirante do Pati

Depart Lençóis at 7 AM. 2-hour drive to Guiné, village from where we start the trekking. After entering the Vale, you’ll be without cell signal for 5 days. The day starts with a steep climb, Aleixos Climb (~1 hour), then walk along the flat Gerais do Rio Preto. We’ll have a picnic lunch by the river with fresh-brewed coffee. Then, we head to the stunning Pati Overlook and our day ends with a delicious dinner cooked over a wood stove and a starry sky campfire.

Distance: 8 km

Included meals: lunch, dinner.

Overnight: local house.

2º day

Cachoeirão por cima

After a hearty breakfast, hike up to one of the main highlights: the Cachoeirão from above, with 300-meter-high falls that often create rainbows. Enjoy a picnic lunch with a view, then return to a local house for dinner and rest.

Distance: 15 km

Included meals:
breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Overnight: local house.

3º day

Morro do Castelo e Cachoeiras do Funil

After breakfast (7 AM), climb the imposing Castle Mountain, passing by the entrance of Lapinha Cave and reaching two incredible viewpoints for a scenic picnic lunch. On this day, if we have enough time, we do Funil River circuit with three waterfalls: Bananeiras, Funil, and Altina. Take a refreshing swim before dinner and rest at the local house. 

Distance: 12 km 

Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. 

Overnight: local house

4º day

Cachoeirão por baixo

After breakfast, hike down to Pati de Baixo and the canyon of Cachoeirão (the waterfall seen from above on Day 2). Now see Cachoeirão from below and swim in natural pools. End the day with dinner and rest at the local house. 

Distance: 14 km 

Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. 

Overnight: local house.

5º day

Saída em Andaraí

After breakfast, climb the Ladeira do Império and descend the Serra do Ramalho, finishing in Andaraí where our car will be waiting to take us back to Lençóis or onward to your next destination in Chapada. 

Distance: 15 km 

Included meals: breakfast. 

Overnight: local house.

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What’s Included
Accommodation in local homes
All meals included
Entrance fees
Local trekking guide
Adventure insurance
Transfer
Investment

R$ 3.100,00

Reservation

To reserve your spot, you must pay 30% of the total cost of the tour. The remaining balance must be paid up to 10 days before the start of the trip. We accept:

•⁠ ⁠Bank transfer (IBAN or Wise)

•⁠ Debit or credit card (+4% fee) – we will send you a payment link

What do we eat during the trek?

Meals at the locals’ homes are a very special part of the trekking experience. The homemade food, freshly prepared with lots of love, wins our hearts. And the picnics prepared by our guides along the trail are just as delightful!

Where will we sleep?

In the homes of the locals — and that’s what makes this immersion even more special. Only 14 families live in the Valley, and staying with one of them means learning directly from those who call this place home. The exchanges are incredibly enriching: there you’ll discover the way of life of those who live inside Pati and meet people from all over Brazil and the world.
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September

11 a 15
19 a 23

October

13 a 17
24 a 28

November

07 a 11
21 a 25

December

13 a 17
28 a 01
  • 1 or 2 clothes for walking (besides the one you wearing on the first day
  • Warm sleeping clothes (it can reach about 15 degrees at night in summer and 6 degrees in winter)
  • Swimwear
  • Hiking boot (essential)
  • Slippers to stay at night
  • Raincoat
  • Backpack cover
  • Hat or cap
  • Sunscreen
  • Repellent
  • Lantern
  • 1.5L water per person (the rest we will supply on the way)
  • Approximately 30L backpack for all items (with the support that attaches to the waist )
  • 10 L backpack for short hikes (will go empty, inside the larger backpack)
  • Trail Pole (suggestion)
  • Thin towel or sarong
  • Medicines for personal use
  • Bathroom kit

To reserve your spot, you must pay 30% of the total cost of the tour. The remaining balance must be paid up to 10 days before the start of the trip. We accept:

•⁠ ⁠Bank transfer (IBAN or Wise)

•⁠ Debit or credit card (+4% fee) – we will send you a payment link

If the cancellation is made up to 60 days before the start of the itinerary, we will refund the full amount paid for the reservation.
Travelers who wish to change or cancel a reserved tour must request the change at least 60 days before the start of the tour they will no longer attend. The change will be subject to the availability of the desired tour and any necessary price adjustments. After 60 days, no refund of the amount paid will be issued

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Vale do Pati is highly recommended as a first trekking experience, since it has an intermediate level of difficulty and the backpacks are light!

  • The ideal backpack weight is 3–4 kg, carrying only personal items (we provide a detailed PDF on how to organize it).

  • The daily hiking average is 10–15 km, with flat stretches, ascents, and descents reaching up to 400 meters of altitude variation.

  • You don’t need athlete-level conditioning, but to enjoy the experience we recommend maintaining a regular exercise routine (gym, running, biking, beach volleyball, etc.) and being an active person who enjoys challenges.

It is important to remember that this is a contemplative hike:
we stop for photos, to admire the scenery, swim in waterfalls, and have lunch.

We always respect each participant’s pace, but follow a time schedule to complete the route as planned.

Meals in the homes of local residents are a very special part of the trekking experience. Homemade dishes, freshly prepared with love, truly win our hearts. And the picnics prepared by our guides along the trails are just as delightful!

In the heart of Bahia lies a magical region, filled with valleys, mountains, waterfalls, caves, and breathtaking viewpoints. A place untouched by time and civilization, with no internet signal, where the only way to arrive is on foot or by mule.

The 14 family homes scattered across these mountains warmly welcome trekkers. They offer solar-powered accommodations, meals cooked on a traditional wood stove, and a truly unique cultural experience.

Trekking through Vale do Pati offers a deep immersion into yourself, into nature, and into ecological awareness. You won’t return the same…

On the Vale do Pati trek: accommodation in the homes of local residents – basic but comfortable.

You’ll be hiking with native, passionate guides from Chapada Diamantina. Our team is made up of experienced professionals trained in safety, geology, history, and first aid. But above all, they put their heart into what they do — bringing good energy, joy, and the kind of care that makes everyone feel like family.

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