6 days
08 participants
Moderate
65Km
Our top selection for the mountain tough ones! Six days of longer hikes, wild waterfalls, and a deep dive into Brazil’s most sought-after trekking experience. A perfect route for those looking to challenge themselves, be amazed, and connect deeply with local communities and untouched nature.
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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
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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
Frequently Asked Questions
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…
We stay in Ibicoara and Mucugê, in guesthouses and/or local homestays. Rooms are double, shared, with breakfast included, and some have fans and air conditioning. Our reference accommodations are Casa de Dona Bia (Ibicoara), Kabana de Pedra (Ibicoara), and Pousada Mucugê (Mucugê).
Note: The order of the tours may change. Accommodations may also be replaced with similar options.
To organize your luggage for the Chapada Insana tour with Lençóis Trekking, you should divide it into two parts, considering the different stages of the trip:
Backpack for the first 3 days (Trekking in Vale do Pati):
During these days, you will carry your own backpack at all times, so the ideal size is 30 to 35 liters, with a hip belt (essential for distributing the weight on your hips). Inside it, pack:
Lightweight trail clothes (shorts/light pants, t-shirts)
Light warm clothes (at night it can be 15°C in summer and as low as 6°C in winter)
Rain jacket
Hiking boots (essential)
Thin towel or sarong
Personal hygiene kit (light and compact)
Swimwear
Sunscreen and insect repellent
Headlamp
1.5L of water (you can refill during the day)
Small daypack (10L) — it will go empty inside the bigger backpack and be used on the second day, when the large pack stays at the locals’ house.
Recommended backpack weight: 3 to 6 kg, and each person is responsible for carrying their own load.
Second bag for the following 3 days (South Chapada):
This bag should be small, with clean and comfortable clothes for the days outside Vale do Pati. It will remain stored in the car and handed over at the end of the third trekking day.
Avoid wheeled suitcases. Use a small duffel bag, extra backpack, or sturdy tote.
Pack in this bag:
Clean and comfortable clothes
Flip-flops
Clothes for swimming in waterfalls
Personal hygiene items
Phone charger
Personal medications
Extra tips:
There is a 15% discount coupon at Curtlo with the code LENCOIS15: https://www.curtlo.com.br
You can leave extra items in Lençóis at the luggage storage of Pousada Recanto dos Mineiros, in case you don’t want to take them to the south of Chapada.
It is an intermediate-level itinerary, with 4 days covering more than 10 km (including 2 days of 18 km) involving both ascents and descents. We recommend it for those who exercise regularly, are used to hiking, and are in good health.
Yes. Our partner guesthouse, Recanto dos Mineiros, in Lençóis, offers a luggage storage service for our clients.
No, there isn’t. You will be disconnected for 3 days — enjoy it! If you are doing the Chapada Insana route, you will regain signal once you leave Vale do Pati.
No, there aren’t. There is one outlet located in a room with a small shop, where you can charge your phone for a limited period, since the energy source is solar.
No. The showers use cold water straight from the spring. But after a full day of hiking, it feels truly refreshing!
Each traveler carries their own backpack. We recommend it weighs between 3–6 kg.
On the 3-day trek, you will carry the backpack on days 1 and 3. Since both nights are spent in the same house, on the second day you can leave your belongings there and hike only with a small daypack (10L), which should fit inside your main backpack.
On the 5-day trek, you will carry the main backpack every day, and on some sections you will also use the daypack.
You don’t need to have an athlete’s level of fitness, but to fully enjoy the experience we ask that you maintain a regular exercise routine (gym, running, biking, beach volleyball, etc.) and that you are an active person who enjoys challenges.
It is important to remember that this is a contemplative hike! We stop to take photos, admire the scenery, swim in waterfalls, and have lunch. We adapt to and respect each person’s pace, but there is a time organization to follow so that we can complete the route within the planned schedule.
The rooms are shared. During low season, it may occasionally be possible to stay in a private room.
We do not recommend bringing anything that is not essential (e.g., hair dryer).
It’s a 3- or 5-day immersion with no cell signal, sleeping in local homes, with full meals and guidance from local experts. Trails range from 10km to 18km per day. It’s ideal for those who exercise regularly and want deep contact with nature.
In the 3-day trek, we walk 40km in total. In the 5-day version, around 70km.
We recommend bringing a 1.5L water bottle. You should start each day with it completely full. Along the trail, there will be certain points where you can refill it.
Acordamos cedo por volta de 06:40, tomamos café preparado pelos nativos as 7h e iniciamos as trilhas com paradas para banho e fotos. O almoço é em forma de piquenique, preparado pelos guias, e ao final da tarde, por volta de 17:00, retornamos para a casa dos nativos para jantar e descansar. O jantar é sempre servido às 19h.
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