Local guide, founder of Psy Trekking
Henrique
Born and raised in Lençóis, he has been a mountain guide since his teens. The son of a musician, art has always been part of his path. Psy Trekking was born as a way to express and expand that journey.
Marimbus, the whole sky inside still water
Every landscape
a portal
Guided treks of 2 to 5 days through Chapada Diamantina, led by two guides born in Lençóis. An easy pace, time to take it all in and a sound journey inspired by psytrance.
Vale do Pati, best trek in Brazil (Ministry of Tourism, 2010)Local guides from LençóisDepartures from Lençóis, Bahia
Brazilian Ministry of Tourism, 2010
Vale do Pati is officially recognized as the best trek in Brazil. We take you through it at the pace of people who live here.
"We are children of Chapada Diamantina. We grew up among trails, rivers and stories that shaped the way we live and feel the world."
See the Vale do Pati trek→- Treks
- 5 real crossings
- Duration
- 2 to 5 days
- Distance
- 22 to 60 km
- Departure
- Lençóis, Bahia
Treks
Lodging, transfer, meals and guide included
Best sellerVale do Pati, 3 days, 40 km
Heart of Pati
Transfer from Lençóis to Guiné, the Aleixo climb, Gerais do Rio Preto, Pati Viewpoint, Morro do Castelo, Fenda da Prefeitura and Cachoeirão Viewpoint. Lodging with a family inside the valley.
Explore this trek
02Pati Crossing
4 days, 50 km
Cachoeirão from above, Quebra Bunda Viewpoint and the Gerais do Viera to the village of Caeté-Açu.
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03Diamond Miners’ Route
5 days, 60 km
Poço da Árvore, the meeting of the rivers, Pati de Baixo, Rampa do Império and historic diamond mining sites.
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04Below the Smoke
3 days, 36 km
Ribeirão do Meio, Serra do Veneno, Toca da Onça and two days of camping.
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05Mixila Waters
2 days, 22 km
Poção waterfall, canyons to Mixila, river pool crossings and access to Capivari.
See the full itineraryDeep time, at the edge of Fumaça Falls
1.8 billionyears
of sediment under your boots, around 400 times older than the first dinosaurs. Chapada is an ancient ocean floor, lifted into a plateau and carved by rivers.
Those rivers brought the diamond rush here in 1844, and with it the miners who opened the trails we walk with you today.
Walking here means crossing layer after layer: sandstone, quartz, river gravel, family memory.
See the trek that passes here→Diamond mining heritage
A miner's grandson, guiding on his grandfather's river
João Felipe, known as "Mogli", is the grandson of João Duarte, "João da Gia", a real diamond miner. He grew up running free along the rivers here, climbing mango and jackfruit trees. Today his refuge is the same mountains where his grandfather searched for diamonds.
- 1844
- the diamond rush begins in Chapada Diamantina
- The range
- today's trails are paths opened by miners
- Today
- Mogli guides along the same rivers where his grandfather searched for stones
The trek behind this storyDiamond Miners’ Route, 5 days
Poço da Árvore, the meeting of the rivers, Pati de Baixo, Rampa do Império and historic diamond mining sites.
See this trek→"It is not only about reaching the destination, but about living every moment of the way to the fullest."
Days for contemplation, not just climbing
"We walk at an easy pace, with pauses for contemplation, breath and presence. Sound and sensory experiences inspired by psytrance awaken the senses."
Meals included on every trek, prepared on the trail.
Your two guides
@psy_trekking_chapada
From a local family, a miner's grandson
João Felipe"Mogli"
With roots in Lençóis and Rio de Janeiro, he grew up deeply connected to nature and freedom. His purpose is to share what it means to live in Chapada through the eyes of someone born here, with respect and responsibility.
Upcoming group departures
Confirmed dates with real availability. If none fits your trip, you can request your own date on the trek page.
The next group dates are being set. Pick a trek and request your date, we confirm within 24 hours.
Ask about dates on WhatsAppSafety and logistics
Moderate to challenging. Expect 10 to 18 km a day with a backpack, long climbs and stretches in full sun. No technical experience needed, just the fitness to walk several days in a row.
Lodging, transfers, meals and guide are included on every trek. No extra fees later.
On WhatsApp, anytime. The floating button opens a chat with us, and on the trek page it already carries your date and group size. We also answer Instagram messages.
A 30 to 50 liter backpack, light clothes, a light jacket, rain cover, swimwear, boots or sneakers, flip-flops, sunscreen, insect repellent, toiletries, personal medication, headlamp, quick-dry towel, water bottle, light snacks, cash, a trash bag and a power bank.
On the trek page, pick a group departure (or request your own date) and your group size, check the total and finish on WhatsApp with everything already filled in.
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2026 season is open
Your spot in the mountains
"If you are looking for more than a trail, if you seek meaning, presence and connection, Psy Trekking is the way."