Chapada Diamantina 4 days

Chapada Diamantina tablelands © Karina Mota

This park consists of high plateaus sculpted by erosion over millions of years into canyons and rocky cliffs that soar from 400 to 1.200 meters (1.300 to 4.000 feet). The region was once a flourishing gold-rush area. The park's attractions are limestone and quartzite caves.
Typical grassland with sparsely distributed trees, scarcely permeable soil and with a several month-long dry season. The plants have small, leathery leaves and subterranean organs, which may be tuberous, fleshy, or woody.

Lençois a small village of XIX century, located in the Diamantina Plateau, appeared of the diamonds prospects, in a rich and exotic region of fauna and flora. Located 400 km (250mi.) west of Salvador, Lençóis is the starting point for a visit to the Chapada Diamantina National Park, founded in 1985, with 152,000 hectares (375.440 acres).

Program Summary

Day1 - Salvador – Lençóis
Pick up at local hotel in Salvador at 06:30am, and transfer to Salvador bus station. Upon arrival at the station, you’ll be guided to the regular bus that goes to the city of Lençóis (7h trip approx). Upon arrival at 1:30pm, meet assistance by local staff, and transfer to a 3* hotel in Lençóis city. In the middle afternoon, walking city tour in Lençóis, and 1-hour light trekking to the Serrano River and Primavera Waterfall.

Day 02 - Lençóis – Chapada Highlights
Breakfast at the hotel restaurant, and around 08:30am departure for a full day tour to get to know the Chapada Highlights. Lunch box included. Starting with a visit to Gruta Azul Cave , then follow to Lapa Doce Cave (1km / 0.6mi. trek inside the cave); Pratinha Cave , and then transfer for lunch at Toca do Pato Restaurant at Mucugezinho River. In the afternoon, tour proceeds with trekking to ‘Poço do Diabo’ (a big black lake). Continuing trekking up the  Pai Inácio Hill  (1640ft / 500mt), time to enjoy the sunset. Back to Lençóis. Night at leisure.

Day 03 - Lençóis – Sossego Waterfall
Breakfast at hotel´s restaurant. At 08:00am, departure for a full day tour with lunch box to Sossego Waterfall. After a 2-hours trekking through the canyons of Sossego River, stop at some point for swimming and relaxing. At the end of our trail is the fantastic Sossego Waterfall, where we will have the lunch box. On the way back, stop at Ribeirão do Meio for a great fun time at the natural toboggan. Back to Lençóis. Night at leisure.

Day 04 - Lençóis – Salvador
Breakfast at the hotel´s restaurant. At 7:00am with guide assistance, transfer to bus station and head back to Salvador on a regular bus. Arrival in Salvador around 1:30pm. Welcome by our staff and transfer to hotel or airport.

General Information

Capacity:	Minimum of 2 and maximum of 15 travelers
Level:	Easy to Moderate Program
Guide Language:	English. Other languages upon request
Transfer:	Regular bus (private transfer upon request)
Distance:	400 km (250 mi.) from Salvador by paved road
Included:	Regular transportation, welcome in Lençóis by English speaking guide, 3 nights accommodation with breakfast, tours as mentioned above, entrance fees for the private areas and parks
Not Included:	Air tickets, medical expenses & hospitalization, any type of insurance, beverages, lunch and dinner
Personal Gear:	T-shirt, jeans or track suits, shorts, sandals/slippers, sneakers or hiking boots, raincoat, swimming suit and towel.