Kathy Sharpe and familySample Itinerary
Day 1
SALVADOR FREE DAY
Your trip begins in the city of Salvador, Bahia. Arrive at the airport where you will be met and transferred to your hotel in the city’s historic district of Pelourinho. Free afternoon to enjoy the rich range of restaurants, stores and other attractions of Salvador.
Overnight Studio Do Carmo
Day 2
SALVADOR
Today will be spent walking around the vibrant sites of Pelourinho. Enjoy a guided walking tour of this neighborhood, home to the most comprehensive and well-preserved collection of colonial architecture in the Americas, which has led to the district’s designation as a World Heritage Site. Enjoy a traditional lunch between morning and afternoon touring sessions of some of the most important sites.
Overnight Studio Do Carmo
Day 3
SALVADOR – LENCOIS
After breakfast take a bus to Lencois. When you arrive at the bus station you will be met by a hospitality team and transferred to your hotel for a free afternoon.
Overnight Alto Do Cajueiro
Day 4
LENCOIS – COMMUNITY TOUR
Begin the day with the local community-based non-profit Graos de Luz e Grio, a national reference in cultural heritage in Brazil. They will lead us on a walking tour through Lencois and its surroundings. The city gained prominence centuries ago with the passage of the region’s gold and diamond miners. Walk along the banks of the Serrano River, which traverses the city, with time for a refreshing swim before continuing on to learn more about local arts production.
Overnight Alto Do Cajueiro
Day 5
LENCOIS – SMOKE FALLS
In the morning, take a van to the Capao Valley where you’ll enjoy a brisk hike to Cochoeira de Fumasca (literally, Smoke Falls), deservedly the most beautiful natural attraction in Chapada Diamantina. The hike to the top of the falls will start off with a 45-minute inclue to the top of the canyon, before settling into 1.5 hours of walking even ground atop a plateau. Take your time appreciating the beautiful falls and scenery before heading back down to Capao.
Overnight Alto Do Cajueiro
Day 6
LENCOIS – GROTTOS
Today ride through the National Park to some of the park’s most relaxing sites, an excellent chance to rest your weary legs after the past few days’ activities. Begin by visiting the Lapa Doce Cave, a spectacular grotto draped in colorful stalagmites and stalactites. Then make your way to the Gruta da Pratinha, Chapada’s own oasis, a transparent watering hole in the middle of the dry wilderness. From there take a 20 minutes hike up to Chapada’s famous look out point and watch the beautiful sunset. Return to Capao for dinner.
Overnight Alto Do Cajueiro
Day 7
LENCOIS – SOSSEGO FALLS
After breakfast, depart on a trek along the Ribeirao do Mei River. After a while, reach an impressive rocky façade from which the spectacular Sossego Cascade falls. Time to eat sandwiches and rest before heading back to Lencois in the afternoon. Free evening in Lencois.
Overnight Alto Do Cajueiro
Day 8
LENCOIS – THE QUILOMBO TRAIL
Today you will visit the Remanso Community, a short drive from Lencois. Depending on your preference, take either an off road vehicle or bikes through the old historic dirt road towards the flooded lands of Marimbus. There you will be met by the local community and join in some cultural activities to experience their way of life. The Remansco is an isolated community called a Quilombloa, which hails from a long lineage of slave descendants who liberated themselves from their owners over 100 years ago. They have been able to preserve their traditions such as the use of medicinal plants, traditional fishing techniques, and organic farming. This day will be an opportunity to learn about their peaceful culture amidst the natural beauty of the land. Return to Lencois later in the afternoon and enjoy a free evening.
Overnight Alto Do Cajueiro
Day 9
LENCOIS – FREE DAY
Today is a free day to roam and explore Lencois on your own, an ideal time to relax and reflect.
Overnight Alto Do Cajueiro
Day 10
LENCOIS – ENCHANTED POOL AND BLUE POOL
Greet the day with a yoga class and move on to discover two amazing sites of nature. After a two-hour trek, reach the Enchanted Pool and revel in its crystal cool waters. Then move to the Blue Pool where you will snorkel through its shockingly transparent waters, exploring the marvelous depths of this flooded cave. Return to Lencois in the afternoon.
Overnight Alto Do Cajueiro
Day 11
LENCOIS – SALVADOR
Free morning in Lencois. Check out and transfer to Salvador Airport for your return flight home.
