Pati Valley - 2 Days
Staying in the valley
We stay with native families, welcoming homes. Clean shared or double rooms with beds, linens, blankets and towels. Meals are homemade: fresh bread, local fruit, cakes, coffee and generous dinners with rice, beans, vegetables, salads and regional dishes. In high season, you may share the house with other hikers; in quieter months, it's just our group and the valley's hush.
Itinerary
Into the Valley
Pati Viewpoint
Trail snacks by the waterfall
Homemade dinner at a native house
Distance
Hiking time
Elevation
HighlightsAfter breakfast and pickup in Lençóis, we drive to Guiné (2 hours), where the trail begins. A steady climb (about an hour) brings us to the Gerais—an open plateau with wide horizons. We cross toward the Pati Valley Viewpoint, pause, and begin the descent. The trail is more technical here, with time to swim at the Funis waterfalls. We end the day at a native house, dinner served warm.
Cachoeirão from the Top
Cachoeirão Viewpoint
Cachoeirão Waterfall
DistanceHiking timeElevationHighlightsOur second and final day is the longest but incredibly rewarding. We start early and climb steep up to the Cachoeirão viewpoint, the valley's highest waterfall. In the rainy season, more than 20 cascades spill over a 270-meter canyon wall. After taking in the view (and a quick swim, if conditions allow), we turn back toward Guiné, where transport to Lençóis or Palmeiras awaits.
What we take care of
Transport from Lençóis/Palmeiras to Guiné (start of the trail)All meals during the trek (breakfast, trail snacks, dinner)Certified local guide and adventure insuranceAccommodation in native homes with bed, linens, towel, and comforter.What you'll need to handle yourself
Breakfast before departure or dinner after return.Intercity bus tickets (e.g., Real Expresso / Guanabara)Personal expensesEmergency rescue (by mule or vehicle)Keep in mind that..
The valley is off-grid thus no phone or internet.From Salvador, the overnight Guanabara bus leaves at 23:00 and arrives in Lençóis around 05:30.We can arrange breakfast in Guiné on Day 1, and set up transfers from other towns on request.Transparent pricing
No hidden fees. Departing from Lençóis. Choose your group size.
The Pati Valley 2-day trek offers a condensed but unforgettable introduction to one of Brazil's most spectacular hiking destinations. This route prioritizes the essential highlights while allowing time to truly absorb the landscape.
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