DIAMOND’S ROUTE
An excellent tour for all ages, it is a easy and fun way to see the Chapada Diamantina without exaggerating on the walking.
Profile: For people of all ages, with low to medium physical conditioning, ideal for those who don’t really like to hike.
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DIAMONDS ROUTE
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HIGH SEASON – 01 Jan to 28 Feb – 01 Jul to 31 Aug |
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| Diamonds Route |
SINGLE |
DOUBLE |
TRIPLE |
Quadruple |
| Hotel Pousada Simples | CAD1430 | CAD1186 | CAD942 | CAD835 |
| Hotel Canto no Bosque | CAD1510 | CAD1510 | CAD1235 | CAD885 |
| Hotel Vila Serrano | CAD1525 | CAD1395 | CAD1095 | CAD980 |
| Hotel Canto | CAD1630 | CAD1445 | CAD1305 | CAD1140 |
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LOW SEASON – 01 Mar to 30 Jun – 01 Set to 15 Dec |
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| Diamonds Route |
SINGLE |
DOUBLE |
TRIPLE |
Quadruple |
| Hotel Pousada Simples | CAD 1385 | CAD 1110 | CAD 880 | CAD 795 |
| Hotel Canto no Bosque | CAD 1435 | CAD 1155 | CAD 910 | CAD 820 |
| Hotel Vila Serrano | CAD 1435 | CAD 1240 | CAD 985 | CAD 885 |
| Hotel Canto | CAD 1530 | CAD 1330 | CAD 1190 | CAD 1040 |
Note: Prices may change during the national holidays, please click here to check the calendar
[/gn_spoiler]Day 1 – SALVADOR / LENÇÓIS
Welcome to Lençóis!
Reception at the airport. Transfer to the Pousada (type of hotel in Portuguese).
After lunch we will walk around the city, where you will have the opportunity to know a little bit of the history, architecture and trivia of this nice city, famous for diamond mining in the 19th century.
Overnight in Lençóis.
Day 2 – PRIMAVERA WATERFALL / RIBEIRÃO DO MEIO
In the morning we will walk by the Lençóis River, starting with a visit to Serrano and its cauldrons, the Spring waterfall, Cachoeirinha and a beautiful view of the Lençóis belvedere.
Back to the city for lunch and free time.
In the afternoon, we go to Ribeirao do Meio (big river), famous for its natural sliding.
Overnight in Lençóis.
Hike: 5 Km along the Lençóis River, over rocks most of the time; 30 minutes to the Ribeirão do Meio River
Swimming: There are many pools and falls during the walk along the Lençóis River, and also lots of swimming at the Ribeirão do Meio River.
Day 3 – THE LAPA DOCE CAVE, PRATINHA AND THE MORRO DO PAI INÁCIO
This is the day you see the famous caves of Iraquara, known in the region as the city of caves.
In the morning we follow towards the Grotto of Lapa Doce. With a local guide, we will visit the beautiful formations of stalactites, stalagmites, speleothems and the columns inside. After these activities, stop for lunch (typical food) before going to the Pratinha River, ideal for swimming in the clear waters and we visit the Blue Grotto. The site offers optional tours such as: floating inside the cave and zip lining.
In the late afternoon, we go to the Pai Inácio Hill (20 minute hike), where we will admire one of the most famous views of Chapada Diamantina.
Overnight in Lençóis.
Car: 150 Km total, including 22 Km (reasonable dirt road conditions) + 128 (good highway conditions). The longest car ride between stops: 50 minutes
Hiking: Total of 4 Km with easy trails and short up-hills.
Cave: 1 Km long (but 15m high)
Swimming: At the Pratinha river
Optional at Pratinha: snorkeling and zip lining
Day 4 – THE MOSQUITO WATERFALL
The Mosquito waterfall is the newest attraction of the region and yet little visited, one of the reasons that make this place even more special. We will leave by car at 8: 30 in the direction to the farm, which gives access to the waterfalls of 60 meters in height. We will stop for pictures and bathing, before hiking to the upside of the waterfall. There, we will have a delicious snack, enjoying the beauty of the view, and free time for swimming in the natural pools.
Overnight in Lençóis.
Car: 100 Km total, including 80 Km of reasonable dirt-road conditions + 40 Km of highways. About 1h each way.
Hiking: 4 km Total . Most of the trail is flat, with a short, but steep, up-hill close to the river, with some slippery rocks near the river
Swimming: The whole day
Day 5 – THE MARIMBUS SWAMPLANDS – MUCUGÊ
Departure 8:30 am. On this trip you will see a whole new scenario of everything we’ve seen up to here. From Remanso, a small fishing village (30 minutes drive from Lençóis), we will take you for a boat trip along the Santo Antonio River, which it is an area of environmental protection, leading us to the Roncador farm. There we will have lunch and free time at the waterfall, near the farm. In the afternoon, after a short boat ride, we will head back to the Mucuge village south of the park.
Overnight in Mucugê
Car: 100 Km total; including 40 Km of dirt roads, and then 60 Km highway.
Hiking: 3 Km along an easy trail (but slippery rocks along the Roncador River)
Boat or kayak: 1.5 hours
Swimming: At the Roncador River
Day 6 – THE BURACÃO WATERFALL – IGATU
This is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Chapada Diamantina. At 8:00 we will leave from Mucuge in direction to Ibicoara. In Ibicoara, we will pass by dirt road until the beginning of the trail.
The trail starts at the Rio Espalhado banks, passing by the beautiful Orchids waterfall on the way to the colorful canyon that gives access to Buracão. One of the most beautiful places of the tour, where you will see an impressive 100 meter fall that can be reached by swimming in between the canyons.
After bathing and photographs, we will hike to the top of the waterfall, where you will enjoy your lunch before returning back to the car.
Overnight in Igatu
Car: Total trip by car = 220 Km; including 120 Km with good road conditions, 40 Km with semi-good road conditions, and 60 Km of dirt roads.
Hike: 6 Km total (3 Km each way). Most of the trail is flat, but there are two short climbs fitted with ladders and ropes to make them more comfortable for visitors. The last section (to see the waterfall from the bottom) involves swimming upstream, or carefully walking (slippery rocks!) along the canyon walls.
Swimming: at the Buracão Waterfall pool. A life jacket (provided) is necessary.
Day 7 – THE IGATU VILLAGE, POÇO ENCANTADO (ENCHANTED WELL) AND POÇO AZUL (BLUE POOL)
The Igatu village is known for its special architecture made with blocks of rock, which is very abundant in the region, and due to the diamond mining. In the morning we will visit the art gallery of Igatu and the ruins of the ancient city. After that, we will go to the Enchanted Well, recently reopened to visitation, a huge natural pool with turquoise water inside a limestone cave, considered one of the most impressive attractions in the region. Where, through a gap, a ray of sun crosses the cave until the bottom of the pit, at 60 meters in depth.
Then, we go to the Blue Well, where we will float inside the cave, followed by a well-deserved lunch of typical food.
Overnight in Lençóis.
Car: 180 Km total
Swimming: Snorkeling in the Poço Azul pool
Day 8 – LENÇÓIS / SALVADOR
Transfer to Lençóis airport / or bus Station
Resume
- Period: 8 days / 7 nights
- Overnight: 5 in Lençóis, 1 in Mucugê and 1 in Igatu.
The Tour includes
- All tours described with english speaking guides, transfers, access fees and meals
- Accommodation
- Individual medical insurance
Not included
- Your access (in and out) to Lençóis
- Dinners and beverages