Brazil · Waterfall Tours

3-Day Lençóis Waterfalls and Rock Formations Tour with Fumaça

3 Days Round trip from Lençóis Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Play with the coloured sands of Salão de Areias Coloridas
  • 02 Enjoy the splendid views of Mosquito Waterfall
  • 03 Swim in Rio Mucugezinho and see the famous Poço do Diabo
  • 04 Marvel at the views from the mountain of Pai Inácio
  • 05 Hike through the beautiful flora of Capão Valley
  • 06 Admire the majestic canyon of Fumaça
  • 07 Take a dip in the cool waters of Riachinho Waterfall

Explore Lençóis, a former diamond-mining town, and discover the striking Salão de Areias Coloridas before heading into Chapada Diamantina National Park. This 3-day tour combines scenic hikes, rock formations, and refreshing swims at waterfalls such as Mosquito, Poço do Diabo, and Riachinho. You'll also visit the iconic mountain of Pai Inácio and hike through Capão Valley to the magnificent canyon of Fumaça, where a picnic lunch awaits.

Explore Lençóis, a former diamond-mining town, and discover the striking Salão de Areias Coloridas before heading into Chapada Diamantina National Park.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Mucugê, Chapada Diamantina National Park, Lençóis
Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Lençóis and the Coloured Sands

  • Start your tour by visiting Lençóis, a former diamond-mining town.

  • Then, visit the Salão de Areias Coloridas (Room of Coloured Sands), where rock formations deposit multi-coloured sands on the floor of the "rooms", and continue to the Primavera Waterfall on the Rio Lençóis.

  • If the weather permits, follow the trail to the Ribeirão do Meio natural waterslide, a unique natural phenomenon created as the river flows down the mountain slope.

  • In the afternoon, explore the local craft shops and see the precious stones and jewellery of the region.

Overnight at the Pousada Trilha.

2
Day 02

Mosquito Waterfall, Poço do Diabo and Pai Inácio

  • Drive across the northern part of Chapada Diamantina National Park towards the fazenda where you will find Mosquito Waterfall. Here, enjoy the fantastic views or swim in the river amidst the surrounding flora.

  • Afterwards, have a delicious lunch.

  • Then, walk to Rio Mucugezinho and its famous Poço do Diabo (the Well of the Devil).

  • Upon arrival, swim for about 50 metres to reach the bottom of the waterfall.

  • From here, head to the iconic picture-postcard image of Chapada, the mountain of Pai Inácio.

  • Return to Lençóis in the afternoon.

3
Day 03

Capão Valley, Fumaça Canyon and Riachinho Waterfall

  • Have breakfast and head to Capão Valley and Fumaça Waterfall for a hike to witness the rich flora of the valley.

  • Reach the magnificent canyon of Fumaça, one of the most majestic landscapes in the world.

  • Here, enjoy a picnic lunch.

  • Afterwards, head to Riachinho Waterfall and enjoy a nice, cool dip in its waters.

  • Return to Lençóis late in the afternoon.

Salão de Areias Coloridas, Mosquito Waterfall, the mountain of Pai Inácio, Fumaça Canyon

Where this trip takes you

Salão de Areias Coloridas, Mosquito Waterfall, the mountain of Pai Inácio, Fumaça Canyon

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Lençóis 3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking Lençóis tour guide

  • Two nights' accommodation with breakfast

  • Picnic at Fumaça

  • Lunch at the restaurant by the caves

  • Excursions mentioned by car or on foot

  • Entrance fees at the sites

  • Accident insurance

What's Not Included

  • Lunch on the first day

  • Dinner and drinks

Know before you go

  • The price can be 240€ depending on the number of clients.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Lençóis, State of Bahia, 46960-000, Brazil
Tour start
Lençóis, State of Bahia, 46960-000, Brazil
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Lençóis.

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