Phase 1 – First 4 days (Lençóis – day trips)
During this stage, you will do day hikes and always return to sleep in Lençóis.
Phase 2 – Vale do Pati Trekking (3 days)
In this stage, you’ll carry only the essentials for 3 days of trekking and overnight stays in local houses.
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Backpack (50–60L):
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Light, breathable clothing (2–3 sets)
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Base layer or fleece for cold nights
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Rain jacket or resistant poncho
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Swimwear
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Lightweight sandals
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Personal hygiene items (small containers)
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Quick-dry towel
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Headlamp + extra batteries
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Personal medication
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Dry bag or plastic bags to protect clothes/electronics
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Sunscreen and insect repellent
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Trail snacks (provided by our team, but save some space)
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Daypack (20L) for short hikes
💡 Note: You don’t need to bring a tent, sleeping bag, or cooking utensils — accommodation and meals are provided in the houses at Vale do Pati.
Phase 3 – South of Chapada (last 3 days)
For this stage, prepare an extra backpack with clean and dry clothes for the last days.
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This backpack will be taken to the meeting point at the start of the Pati trek and kept in the support vehicle.
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You will have access to it only at the end of the Vale do Pati trek, before continuing to the southern region of Chapada Diamantina.
Suggested contents of this extra backpack:
📦 Extra tip: If you have items you won’t need either in Vale do Pati or in the South of Chapada, they can be stored in Lençóis at Pousada Recanto dos Mineiros until your return.