A mountain range with fascinating scenery that cuts through the Brazilian state of Bahia is Chapada Diamantina. An extraordinary variety of ecosystems with the highest mountain with 1800m (5,660 ft), the whole mountain range is larger than Israel. Chapada Diamantina National Park is in a privilege ambiance and is a jewel of the ecotourism. The park was established in 1985 and played a key role in Brazil’s diamond boom history. Chapada’s landscape is a creation of the erosion process that the region suffered in the beginning of the pre-Cambrian period, forming towers of minerals known as ‘tepuy’, name given by the local Indians that dominated the area.

Few picturesque towns grew in Chapada with influence of these minerals; the area was used as a refugee for precious stone hunters. Lençóis, 400km (250 mi.) from Salvador, is the main town surrounding the park and therefore is the main gateway. In the beginnings of 20th century, Brazil was the first world producer of diamond. But with the discovery of diamonds in South Africa, many towns declined and some turned into a ghost town like Igatu.

• With many ruins of old rock houses, Igatu is a beautiful resemblance of the diamond boom period turning it into an important national historical monument.
• Towns like Mucugê and Lençóis have an excellent representation of colonial architecture and therefore are also a national historical monument.
• The underground of Chapada is fascinating with many caves and underground rivers. When Pratinha River leaves the underground and comes to earth, the Pratinha Cave is scarped. With calcareous characteristics in the cave, the crystal clear water when reached by the sunrays gets a silvery tone, which names the river. T
• he Pai Inácio Hill a great place where a dazzling sunset can be seen.
• Equivalent to 112-story building, the Fumaça Waterfall looks like smoke when looking at a distance. This happens because the volume of water is not sufficient to overcome the drop of 380m (1,247ft) and constant wind catch the falling water drops and throw it back up in a curtain of mist.
• The glowing blue beauty of Poço Encantado (Enchanted Well) water is so transparent that sometimes it’s hard to identify the roof of the cave reflected on the water from the bottom of the lake. Depending on the time of the year, a direct sunlight illuminates the lake through a natural hole in the cavern wall. The afternoon sun reaches down to the Blue Cave-a small pool hidden under a deep rock ledge, behind a curtain of aerial roots-giving it an electric-blue tone, resulting in stunningly beautiful view. No swimming is allowed to minimize the environmental impact.
• The Ribeirão River flows in a deep sandstone valley and tumbles quickly through a narrow rocky canyon, forming spectacular waterfalls and cascades like the Sossego Falls, the last series of falls.
• Nature has hollowed out some swimming holes, with crystal-clear water, in the smoothly polished rock surface of the Serrano River, just 15 minutes from the edge of town.
• Primavera Waterfall is a riverbed with smooth and sculpted rocks by water and beautifully decorated. Many trails to caves, hills and waterfalls will be discovered with the best tour guides of the region.
• A subterranean river forms a huge cave, Lapa Doce, with a tunnel system of 23km (14 mi.) extension and 15-20m (49-66ft) high roofs. Large fish and aquatic plants can be admired in a good-sized lake formed by an underground river. The minutes spent in this magical scenario that foster unique fauna in deep narrow valleys will be unforgettable.
• Best time to go: Rainy period is December to March... But is a good time to see the waterfalls. If want to avoid the crowd of high season best time is April to May and August to October.

 5 Day Tour

8 & 9 Day Adventure Tours

 

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BASIC: REGULAR PACKAGES - Regular Bus / Regular Tours
3 Nights 4 Days

 

1st Day: At 06:15am pick up hotel/airport and transfer to Salvador Bus station. Departure in a regular Bus to Lençois (7hs approx). Arrival at 2:00pm. Welcome by local staff and transfer to your pousada. At 3pm, we leave for a walking city tour of Lençois, visiting Serrano River and Primavera waterfall. OV/BB

 

2nd Day: At 08:30am, departure for a full day tour Chapada Highlights with regional lunch. We’ll visit Lapa Doce cave (1 km trek inside the cave); Pratinha Cave with its natural clear pool. Then, transfer for having lunch at Toca do Pato, riverside of Mucugezinho. We trek to the ‘poço do diabo’ (a big black lake and a 20m waterfall); Now, we go to a short trekking up the Pai Inacio Hill (500mts). Great view of the tablelands! Night at leisure, on your own. OV/BB

 

3rd Day: At 08:00am we departure for a full day Sossego waterfall, with Lunch Box - 02 hours trekking through the canyons of Sossego River, stops for swimming and relax. At the end of our trail is the fantastic Sossego Waterfall, where we will have the lunch box. On the way back, we have the chance to stop at Ribeirao do meio for a little bit of fun at the natural tobogan. Night at leisure on your own. OV/BB

 

4th Day: At 7:00am transfer to Bus station and regular bus ticket to Salvador. Arrival in Salvaor by 2:00pm Approx. Welcome by our staff and transfer to hotel or airport.

 

Services regular packages 3nts includes
Driver only transfer to Salvador bus station; transfer Lençois bus station to pousada; regular 1/2 day tour Primavera+Serrano river; Regular full day tour highlights Chapada(Lapa doce and Pratinha caves, Mucugezinho river and Devil's well, Pai Inacio hill; 1 lunch; full day trekking Sossego waterfall + 1 lunch box; tickets for regular bus Salvador/Lençois/Salvador; driver only transfer from bus station to Salvador hotel or airport; 3 nights local pousada + breakfast. Local bilingual guide during tours. Entrance fees.

 

2013 price per person in US$ High Season = Dec 15 2012 To Feb 28 2013 + July-Aug 4 days 2-3 people   4-9 people     double triple double triple quad single supp. eco/comfortable 967 906 813 834 - 269 comfortable 879 805 770 718 762 289 budget 784 630 674 627 642 146 simple 662 565 553 563 - 168

 

 

2013 price per person in US$ Low Season = Mar-June + Sept-Dec 14 2013
4 days	2-3 people		4-9 people
	double	triple	double	triple	quad	single supp.
eco/comfortable	935	878	792	777	-	255
comfortable	847	805	770	696	740	266
budget	714	583	604	582	598	98
simple	656	524	547	520	-	140

 

2 Nights 3 Days

 

1st Day: At 06:15am pick up hotel/airport and transfer to Salvador Bus station. Departure in a regular Bus to Lençois (7hs approx). Arrival at 2:00pm. Welcome by local staff and transfer to your pousada. At 3pm, we leave for a walking city tour of Lençois, visiting Serrano River and Primavera waterfall. OV/BB

 

2nd Day: At 08:30am, departure for a full day tour Chapada Highlights with regional lunch. We’ll visit Lapa Doce cave (1 km trek inside the cave); Pratinha Cave with its natural clear pool. Then, transfer for having lunch at Toca do Pato, riverside of Mucugezinho. We trek to the ‘poço do diabo’ (a big black lake and a 20m waterfall); Now, we go to a short trekking up the Pai Inacio Hill (500mts). Great view of the tablelands! Night at leisure, on your own. OV/BB

 

OR... for trekkers…

 

2nd Day: At 08:00hs F/Day Sossego waterfall, with Lunch Box - 02 hours trekking through the canyons of Sossego River, stops for bathing and relax. At the end of our trail is the fantastic Sossego Waterfall, where we will have the lunch box. On the way back stop at Ribeirao do meio for a little bit of fun, at the natural slide rock. Night at leisure. OV/BB

 

3rd Day: At 7:00am transfer to Bus station and regular bus ticket to Salvador. Arrival in Salvaor by 2:00pm Approx. Welcome by our staff and transfer to hotel or airport.

 

Services regular packages 2nts includes:
Driver only transfer to Salvador bus station; transfer Lençois bus station to pousada; regular 1/2 day tour Primavera+Serrano river; Regular full day tour highlights Chapada(Lapa doce and Pratinha caves, Mucugezinho river and Devil's well, Pai Inacio hill; 1 lunch; ;tickets for regular bus Salvador/Lençois/Salvador; driver only transfer from bus station to Salvador hotel or airport; 2 nights local pousada + breakfast. Local bilingual guide during tours. Entrance fees.

2013 price per person in US$ High Season = Dec 15 2012 To Feb 28 2013 + July-Aug 3 days 2-3 people   4-9 people     double triple double triple quad single supp. eco/comfortable 757 699 650 635 - 217 comfortable 686 636 592 538 595 200 budget 623 499 547 497 513 106 simple 541 457 460 453 - 115

 

2013 price per person in US$ Low Season = Mar-June + Sept -Dec 14 2013
3 days	2-3 people		4-9 people
	double	triple	double	triple	quad	single supp.
eco/comfortable	723	674	616	596	-	189
comfortable	666	545	570	542	579	177
budget	576	468	481	466	484	63
simple	537	428	442	425	-	94

 

Pousadas:
Eco/comfortable (Canto das Aguas);
downtown location, Pool, Gardens and river view, Bar and Restaurant, massage room. Sustainable resources (solar power
separation of waste, certified wood from reforestation; reused wood). Garden view room with air conditioner, TV, phone, minibar,
bathroom safety box, wi-fi zone
Comfortable (Portal de Lençois);
location 10min walking distance downtown, Pool, Bar and Restaurant, sauna, fitness center, massage room, game room. Room
with air conditioner, TV, phone, minibar, bathroom, safety box. Sustainable resources (solar power, rainwater caption, motion sensor).
Budget (Vila Serrano);
Location 5min walking distance downtown. Social areas with TV room, reading room. Sustainable resources (solar power, certified
wood), internet access, and wi-fi zone. Rooms with ceiling fan, mini-bar, bathroom, balcony and hammock.
Simple (Lavramor or simmilar).
Location 5min walking distance downtown, social area for breakfast. Room with ceiling fan, bathroom, TV.