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The "Chapada Diamantina" (Diamond Highlands) is a continuation of the "Espinhago" Mountain Range in the state of "Bahia". Located 400 kilometres to
the west of "Salvador", these highlands are an immense oasis with flowered hills,
luxuriant valleys and perennial river amid the barrenness of the backlands.
Visitors who climb the lush slopes feel as if they are in a make-believe
world: 84.000 square kilometres peppered with crystal-clear waterfalls,
gorges, caves, dens and rocky hills. The "Chapada" is best explored with
a local guide: some of the most beautiful sites can only be reached on
foot. In the middle of the "Chapada": "Lencois", a precious town nowadays
small and cosy, but once Brazil's diamond centre. Just as all mining
centres, it grew and developed in a confused and disorganized manner.
Its name originates from the large number of cloth tents that characterized
the first settlers' camps. Seen when coming down from the surrounding
hills, these tents gave the impression of sheets lying on the rocks
to dry. In its heyday, "Lencois" was of great importance to the
European jewel trade, a busy town where French was spoken. Today
"Lencois" still retains its rich architecture and a distinctive
regional culture.
The Itinerary
DAY 1:
Pick up at your hotel or at the airport in Salvador de Bahia, and transfer to
the bus-station for the 7-hour ride to Lencois by local bus.
Upon arrival, the visitor walks to Pousada Canto das Aguas.
DAY 2:
Full day to trek in Lencois and the surrounding area. Walking along the
riverbeds of the Grizante and the Lencois the visitor discover the
spring waterfall and admire the coloured sand. Returning to the city
via Serrano, to take a delicious natural massage bath. (B).
DAY 3:
The cave region is situated about 75 km from Lencois. The day starts at
the cave of Lapa Doce, with beautiful stalagmites and stalactites. We continue
with the Silver Cave where we swim in an underground river with crystal clear water.
The break of sunbeams at the Blue Cave provides a spectrum of colours,
a unique natural phenomenon. In the afternoon, we climb the Morro de
Pai lnacio, and enjoy a spectacular view over the Chapada.
(B)
DAY 4:
At 08h:30 am the bus leaves Lencois for the 7-hour ride back to Salvador.
Pick-up at the bus-station and transfer to the hotel. For those who wish
to stay longer, additional days can be arranged upon requests.(B)
General Information
Rated: Easy.
| Tour Tariff | |||||
| Room type | SGL | DBL | TPL | ||
| USD | $ 434 | $ 334 | $ 281 | ||
| EUR | € 360 | € 277 | € 233 | ||
| GBP | £ 243 | £ 187 | £ 157 | ||
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