Moderate62 kmFrom: LençóisIn a group
Pati Valley in 4 Days.
Four days for the whole valley, rushing none of them.
Castelo, Calixto and Cachoeirão each on their own day. Lodging in the houses of valley natives.
- Walking distance
- 62 km
- Duration
- 4 dias / 3 noites
- Maximum altitude
- 1.200m
- Elevation gain
- +250m no Castelo
Walking distance
Duration
Maximum altitude
Elevation gain
- Departure (Lençóis)
- 6h00
- Return
- ~19h00
- Languages
- PT · EN · ES
- Difficulty
- Moderado
Departure (Lençóis)
Return
Languages
Difficulty
The whole valley,
with time for every stretch.
Brazil's most beautiful trek, in the heart of the Chapada Diamantina National Park, ringed by mountains, waterfalls and caves. In this four-day version each major sight gets a day of its own rather than sharing one.
You take in distant ranges, swim in cold waterfalls, step into caves, hear the stories of the people who lived here, and eat the best of the local cooking in the houses of the valley natives. It is a natural, historical, geological and cultural show at once.
When to walk the Pati?
Summer and Autumn
Jan – May- Full waterfalls, maximum water volume
- More mud on the trails
Winter and Spring
Jun – Dec- Firmer, drier terrain
- Less water in the waterfalls
A full table
Breakfast and dinner prepared at the lodgings, a generous menu that changes every day. On the walks, a balanced picnic. Breakfast on day 1 is not included — have it in Lençóis before departure.
Accommodation
Lodging in local families’ homes, shared rooms. Need a private room? Tell us when booking and we check availability.
The valley also exists in 3 and 5 days.
The itinerary of the traverse.
Day 1
15 kmModerate6 am departure from Lençóis → 8 am Vila do Guiné → 3h of trail (1h steep climb + 2h flat) to the Rampa Overlook → snack → +1h30 to the Funis, Altina and Bananeiras waterfalls → 5 pm lodging → 7 pm dinner.
We suggest having breakfast on arrival rather than before leaving.
Day 2
8–12 kmModerate / High8 am departure towards Castelo Hill, carrying day items only. This is the hardest day: 250 m of climb to get above 1,200 m of altitude, 60 to 80 minutes of ascent. At the top, two lookouts and the entrance to Lapinha Cave. Back the same way and, if there is time, a waterfall near the lodging.
There and back: we sleep in the same house.
Day 3
18 kmModerate / High8 am departure after a substantial breakfast, towards Calixto Waterfall. It is around 2.5 hours through dense forest, hopping rocks, to get there. The return is by the same route.
One of the least visited parts of the Pati.
Day 4
23 kmModerate / High8 am departure and farewell to the lodging. Around 3h of walking (2h on rough ground + 1h flat) to the Cachoeirão Overlook, standing 280 m high. In the rainy season you can take in some 16 falls around the valley. After the snack, a partial return by the same route, then a fork to the trailhead where the car is waiting.
Low technical difficulty — the effort is the distance.
The most emblematic points of the valley.
Rampa Overlook
The most traditional in the valley
Funis, Altina and Bananeiras waterfalls
Three on the first day
Castelo Hill
Above 1,200 m of altitude
Lapinha Cave
Among the rarest caves above 1,000 m
Calixto Waterfall
Dense forest and a bed of rock
Cachoeirão Overlook
280 m — up to 16 falls in the rain
Choose the format that fits your group.
Full price table
| Group size | Private package | In a group |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | R$ 3.300 | R$ 2.650 |
| 2 people | R$ 2.850 | R$ 2.600 |
| 3 people | R$ 2.600 | R$ 2.450 |
| 4+ people | R$ 2.600 | R$ 2.250 |
Prices per person, in Brazilian reais, for cash, bank transfer or boleto.
Private package: Minimum 2 people. Only your group on the trail.
In a group: Minimum 2 people. You join an open group.
Cash, bank transfer or boleto. Card: +5%, up to 12 instalments (PagSeguro). Booking confirmed with a 50% deposit: the rest at check-in. International transfer or a larger group: ask our team.
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Those who have walked with us trust us!
Certified guides
APH and CMC (ABNT), some with WAFA
Satellite communication
SPOT X with an S.O.S. button
Adventure insurance
First-aid kit included
Certificate of excellence
Verified reviews on TripAdvisor
Paola Bertoncello
Marau, RS — Casal
5.0
“Desde o primeiro contato até o final da viagem, a agência demonstrou profissionalismo e organização.”
Matt D
Amigos — Vale do Pati
5.0
“Os pontos turísticos eram deslumbrantes, as cachoeiras eram épicas, e a aventura era incrível.”
Everything you need to know.
The operational detail that answers your questions before setting off on this adventure with the Mamut herd.
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