What this category means
Used when distance, terrain or duration significantly increase the day’s effort.
A good fit if
Active travellers used to trails and ready for an early start and the guide’s pace.
Before choosing
Do not choose only by the photo. Confirm distance, elevation gain, stones, sun exposure and personal limitations.
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 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
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
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
3 daysIntense toursVale do Pati — 3 days
A concentrated trek for travellers with less time, with daily hikes, viewpoints, rivers and overnight stays in local homes.
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Itinerary
- Day 1 — Enter the valley and reach the local guesthouse
- Day 2 — Trails, viewpoints and possible swimming
- Day 3 — Exit hike and return to Lençóis
- Guide
- Transport from Lençóis
- Lodging in local homes
- Meals during the trek
- Route planning
5 daysIntense toursVale do Pati — 5 days
A fuller trek with five days of valleys, viewpoints, waterfalls and stays in local homes in Pati.
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Itinerary
- Day 1 — Enter the valley
- Day 2 — Trails and viewpoints
- Day 3 — Waterfalls and valleys
- Day 4 — Continue the crossing
- Day 5 — Exit and return to Lençóis
- Guide
- Transport from Lençóis
- Lodging in local homes
- Meals during the trek
- Route planning
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.