05 days 04 nights tour in Vale do Pati
- Transfers included
- Accomodations included
- All Meals
- Local Guides
- Adventure Insurance
- We left from Lençóis or Palmeiras.
Adventure Summary
The Pati Valley is a trail located in the Chapada Diamantina National Park (BA). On the trail, we find many waterfalls (including the second largest in Chapada Diamantina), lakes, caves, viewpoints and rivers, which are among the most beautiful attractions in Brazil. The hike varies between 12 and 15 km per day, and is recommended for people who enjoy walking and contemplating nature. In addition to all the natural heritage of the Pati trail, you will be welcomed by the Patizeira community, which welcomes adventurers in support houses. The experience is unique and impossible to forget. If you are looking to disconnect from your hectic routine in large urban centers, this journey is definitely for you. In the description below, you will find everything you need to know about the Pati Valley itinerary in 3 days. We offer the Complete Package for you. Departures from Lençóis and Palmeiras (BA).
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Day a day
Day 1 – Palmeiras – Guiné / Gerais do Rio Preto / Rampa Lookout / Ruinha / Funis River Waterfalls / Casa dos Nativos;
On the first day, we will travel from the municipalities of Lençóis or Palmeiras to the village of Guiné. In Guiné, we will start the trail from a drop of approximately 180 m, known as Aleixo. We will soon reach the highlands of Gerais do Rio Preto, bathed by the river of the same name, which we will cross next. After crossing the Rio Preto, we will come across the beautiful view from the Pati Lookout, a recommended place to take photos and admire the view. After an explanation about the local geography, history and geology, we will go down the Rampa that gives us access to Ruinha, today popularly known as Igrejinha. At Igrejinha, we will have a snack, and we will also see the structure that for a long time was the main chapel of Pati, where the residents of the Valley gathered for mass. After the visit and snack, we will go down the Funis River towards the 3 waterfalls that run through its bed. After a nice bath in the main waterfall, which bears the river’s name, we will head towards the overnight stay at the accommodation selected for the occasion.
Approximate mileage: 12 KM
Approximate elevation difference: 544 positive and 676 negative.
Day 2 – Casa dos Nativos / Funis River / Climbing Morro do Castelo / Visiting the Pati do Meio Lookout / Visiting the Lapinha River Lookout / Returning to Casa dos Nativos;
On the second day, after breakfast, we will cross a stretch of the Funis River towards Morro da Lapinha. Once we have started the arduous climb, we will pass through stretches of mud, rocks, and climbs to reach the first lookout point, with a view of Pati do Meio, a region on the banks of the Funis River. Continuing the climb, we will reach the Lapinha cave, which must be crossed using flashlights. After crossing the cave, we will reach the main lookout points with a view of the Lapinha River, with a view of the Calixto Waterfall. After historical and geographical explanations about the region, which has a wide view of all directions of the Chapada National Park, we will descend all the way to the Funis River, where we will take a well-deserved bath after the effort of the climb. After the bath, we will return to the natives’ house.
Approximate mileage: 08 KM
Approximate elevation gain: 600 positive and 493 negative.
Day 3 – Casa dos Nativos / Cachoeirão por Cima / Fenda do Cachoeirão / Casa do Nativo.
On the third day, we will go on the longest hike of the 5 days. We will leave Pati do Meio towards Cachoeirão por Cima, the largest waterfall in the Pati Valley and the second largest in Chapada Diamantina (280 m). In the Cachoeirão Valley, we will have a wide view of the Atlantic Forest that runs along the course of the river of the same name, as well as one of the most beautiful scenes in the entire Pati Valley. After taking lots of photos and explanations, we will return to Casa do Nativo via the path known as arrodeio, after a long and fun hike.
Approximate elevation gain: 550 positive and 689 negative.
Approximate distance: 18 KM
Day 4 – Casa dos Nativos / Old Pati City Hall / Poço da Árvore / Meeting of the rivers / Crossing the Valley
On the second day, after breakfast, we will travel along one of the access roads to Pati, towards the old City Hall building, which currently functions as a guesthouse, organized by Mr. Jailson and his partner, Mrs. Maria. From the city hall, we will see the iconic view of Morro do Castelo, an ideal stop for photos and explanations about the local history and geology. After a short walk from the city hall, we will arrive at Poço da Árvore, formed by a series of waterfalls at the end of the Funis (or Piabas) River. In addition to a delicious bath in the best bathing spot in the entire Pati Valley, we will also visit the meeting point of the Lapinha and Funis rivers. At the meeting point of both rivers, it is possible to learn about the hydrographic logic of the region. After the visit, we will continue the cross Valley until the most eastern part of the Valley, in “Pati de Baixo”, where we gonna stay.
Approximate mileage: 08 KM
Approximate elevation difference: 80 positive and 111 negative.
Day 5 – Casa dos Nativos / Ladeira do Império / Mirante de Andaraí / Andaraí / Lençóis.
On the fifth and final day, we will wake up early to start the climb up Ladeira do Império without the sun shining brightly. The trail, which is approximately 12 km long, takes an average of 5 hours to complete, with an average arrival in the city of Andaraí at noon. The trail passes through an important historical heritage site on the Pati Valley trail: Ladeira do Império, built in the 1950s with the aim of facilitating traffic to the Valley. After this, we will have beautiful views of the courses of the Ramalho and Baiano rivers, as well as a beautiful viewpoint overlooking the city of Andaraí. We will arrive in the city center, where a car will be waiting for us to enjoy a delicious homemade ice cream at Apolo ice cream shop, one of the best ice cream shops in Chapada! After this, we will continue by private car to the city of Lençóis, where our services will end after 5 days of many emotions.
Approximate mileage: 12 KM
Approximate elevation gain: 775 positive and 1050 negative.
Total mileage: 60 KM
The routes are not fixed and unchangeable. Weather and physical conditions may change the course of the trail, and the Guide will be aware of these changes. Once the route plans are changed, the group will be informed in advance of the reasons and also of the new schedule.
Important Informations
What's included?
• Tranfers (go and back)
• Accomodations
• All Meals in the hike days
• Local Guides
• Adventure Insurance
What's not included?
• Medical Evacuation
• Personal porters or mules
• Personal items (backpacks, raincoats, flashlights, etc.)
• Personal consumption in the homes of the natives
• Meals and accommodation before and after the Trekking (Including first breakfast and dinner on the last day)
About the investment
R$ 2,500.00 in cash via Pix or Cash.DEPARTURES FROM LENÇÓIS OR PALMEIRAS (BA)
- R$ 2,600.00 in credit card or Wise. DEPARTURES FROM LENÇÓIS OR PALMEIRAS (BA)
Reservations must be made upon payment of 30% of the trail value in cash (R$ 720);
Groups must have at least 3 people (If you are traveling alone, simply look for a date in the “Upcoming Departures” tab);
For groups of 2 people, we have an additional charge of R$ 300.00 per person.Reservations are made by paying 30% of the total trail value. The remaining 70% must be paid up to 48 business hours before the date selected for the trail;
For those who choose to pay in installments, this will be done online, through the Pagbank platform (PagSeguro), or in person through the TON platform (Stone).
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