What this category means
Includes at least one major swimming stop or close contact with a waterfall or river.
A good fit if
Travellers who want to cool off and alternate walking with time in the water.
Before choosing
Swimming depends on weather, water level and guide advice; never assume every pool is open.
Tours and packages in this category
Day routesIntense toursFumaça Waterfall + Riachinho
A demanding day with about 12 km of hiking to the viewpoint above the 340-metre waterfall, followed by a swim at Riachinho.
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Itinerary
- Lençóis → Vale do Capão
- Initial climb and walk across open fields
- Fumaça Waterfall viewpoint
- Return and swim at Riachinho
- Guide
- Transport from Lençóis
- Entrance fees
- Trail snack
Day routesModerate toursBuracão Waterfall
A long drive to Ibicoara, with a stop in Mucugê, a short trail and a life-jacket crossing through the canyon to the main waterfall.
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Itinerary
- Early departure from Lençóis and stop in Mucugê
- Trail through Ibicoara Municipal Park
- Canyon crossing and swim at Buracão
- Upper viewpoint and return to Lençóis
- Guide
- Transport from Lençóis
- Entrance fees
- Trail snack
Day routesIntense toursSossego Waterfall + Ribeirão do Meio
A demanding trail from Lençóis, about 14 km round trip, with riverbed boulders and swimming at Sossego and Ribeirão.
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Itinerary
- Follow the riverbed trail to Sossego
- Swim and snack break
- Return with a stop at Ribeirão do Meio
- Arrive in Lençóis in the late afternoon
- Guide
- Trail snack
Day routesEasy toursMarimbus + Roncador River
A gentle boat trip through the “Chapada wetlands”, with vegetation and birdwatching, plus a swim stop in the Roncador River.
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Itinerary
- Lençóis → Marimbus region
- Boat ride through the wetlands
- Swim stop in the Roncador River
- Return along the same route
- Guide
- Transport from Lençóis
- Entrance fees
- Boat trip
Day routesModerate toursMuritiba Park
A half-day walk from Lençóis through Serrano, Sand Halls, waterfalls, pools and a viewpoint, covering about 3 km on rocky ground.
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Itinerary
- Serrano and natural pools
- Sand Halls
- Primavera Waterfall and Poço Halley
- Viewpoint and Cachoeirinha
- Guide
- Entrance fees
Day routesEasy toursMosquito Waterfall + Poço do Diabo
Two swim stops: a short trail to Mosquito Waterfall, lunch, then Poço do Diabo on the Mucugezinho River.
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Itinerary
- Lençóis → Fazenda Santo Antônio
- Trail and swim at Mosquito Waterfall
- Lunch
- Poço do Diabo and return
- Guide
- Transport from Lençóis
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
2 daysModerate toursQuartz — 2 days
Two classic days for a short first trip, combining caves, Pratinha, Pai Inácio, Mosquito and Poço do Diabo.
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Itinerary
- Day 1 — Fumaça Cave + Pratinha + Pai Inácio
- Day 2 — Mosquito Waterfall + Poço do Diabo
- Guide
- Transport from Lençóis
- Entrance fees
- Pickup at your lodging in Lençóis
- Lunches or trail snacks according to each day
3 daysIntense toursAmethyst — 3 days
The two-day package plus a demanding Sossego hike and a stop at Ribeirão do Meio.
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Itinerary
- Day 1 — Fumaça Cave + Pratinha + Pai Inácio
- Day 2 — Mosquito Waterfall + Poço do Diabo
- Day 3 — Sossego Waterfall + Ribeirão do Meio
- Guide
- Transport from Lençóis
- Entrance fees
- Pickup at your lodging in Lençóis
- Lunches or trail snacks according to each day
4 daysModerate toursTopaz — 4 days
Four varied days with caves, waterfalls, blue pools and a lighter final day near Lençóis.
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Itinerary
- Day 1 — Fumaça Cave + Pratinha + Pai Inácio
- Day 2 — Mosquito Waterfall + Poço do Diabo
- Day 3 — Poço Encantado + Poço Azul
- Day 4 — Muritiba Park + Ribeirão do Meio
- Guide
- Transport from Lençóis
- Entrance fees
- Pickup at your lodging in Lençóis
- Lunches or trail snacks according to each day
5 daysIntense toursEmerald — 5 days
Five active days alternating caves, the Sossego hike, short-access waterfalls, blue pools and Buracão canyon.
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Itinerary
- Day 1 — Fumaça Cave + Pratinha + Pai Inácio
- Day 2 — Sossego Waterfall + Ribeirão do Meio
- Day 3 — Mosquito Waterfall + Poço do Diabo
- Day 4 — Poço Encantado + Poço Azul
- Day 5 — Buracão Waterfall
- Guide
- Transport from Lençóis
- Entrance fees
- Pickup at your lodging in Lençóis
- Lunches or trail snacks according to each day
6 daysIntense toursDiamond — 6 days
The longest package ends with a light day in Muritiba Park after five days of caves, waterfalls, pools and trails.
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Itinerary
- Day 1 — Fumaça Cave + Pratinha + Pai Inácio
- Day 2 — Sossego Waterfall + Ribeirão do Meio
- Day 3 — Mosquito Waterfall + Poço do Diabo
- Day 4 — Poço Encantado + Poço Azul
- Day 5 — Buracão Waterfall
- Day 6 — Muritiba Park
- Guide
- Transport from Lençóis
- Entrance fees
- Pickup at your lodging in Lençóis
- Lunches or trail snacks according to each day
Common questions
Can the rating change?
Yes. Weather, water, roads and group pace change the experience. Confirm conditions for your date.
How do I choose group or private?
Groups have set times and routes. With Suzy, the tour is private and can be more flexible.