Native guide, co-founder
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.
Guided trekking in Chapada Diamantina
Born from the roots
of Chapada
PSY TREKKING brings together native knowledge, art and nature in an alternative way of walking. More than reaching a destination, it is an invitation to slow down, awaken the senses and reconnect with the essence of life.
Pati Valley, Brazilian Ministry of Tourism award, 2010Local guides from LençóisDepartures from Lençóis, Bahia
PalmeirasAndaraíIgatuMucugêIbicoaraMorro do Pai InácioPoço EncantadoCachoeira da FumacinhaCachoeira do BuracãoChapada Diamantina National Park
Where every trail happens
In the heart of Bahia, 152,000 hectares of ridges, canyons and tea-coloured rivers, protected since 1985. Lençóis, where we were born, is the gateway.
- 152,000 ha
- of National Park, created in 1985
- On foot only
- is how you reach the Pati Valley: no cars get in
- 340 m
- drop at Fumaça Falls, one of the highest in Brazil
- 1844
- the diamond rush that opened these trails begins
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Relief: SRTM data (AWS Terrain Tiles). Trails, rivers and park boundary: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Approximate paths, along the trails each route mentions.
Featured routeBest seller
ORIGINAL VALE
Vale do Pati, 3 daysORIGINAL VALE is a crossing through the roots and living force of Vale do Pati. Where old coffee plantations gave way to new stories, native families continue to welcome travelers from around the world, a perfect trail for nature lovers and culture enthusiasts of the places we pass, live this experience
- Duration
- 3 days
- Distance
- 43 km
- Level
- moderate
- Starts from
- Lençóis
Treks
Lodging, transfer, meals and guide included
02Pati Crossing
4 days, 51 km
The trek continues from Vale do Pati to Vale do Capão, crossing the Gerais do Vieira, passing through old farms, family stories, and trails once traveled by mules. A journey of nature, history, and connection.
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03Coffee Route
5 days, 60 km
5 days Among ancient coffee plantations, mountains, and ancestral paths, discover the stories of the families who built their lives in the heart of Vale do Pati. A five-day crossing to immerse yourself in the native culture, feel the power of nature, and experience the essence of this extraordinary valley.
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04The call of Fumaça.
3 days, 36 km
O Chamado da Fumaça is a three-day journey through the wild Cachoeira da Fumaça por Baixo, among canyons, rivers, and remote trails in the heart of Chapada Diamantina. An invitation to challenge your limits, surrender to the path, and experience nature up close on an authentic and unforgettable crossing.
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05Mixila Waters
2 days, 23 km
An expedition through the mountains of Lençóis, exploring diamond mining history and local culture. Three waterfalls, wild camping, and wood-fired cooking. The waters lead you to the Mixila canyon, where we cross natural pools between towering canyon walls until reaching the majestic Mixila, in a magical fairytale setting.
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06Ancestral Waters
1 days, 12 km
Ancestral Waters is a journey through the Mini Pantanal of Chapada Diamantina. We paddle 9 km through surreal waters and landscapes, discovering diamond-mining memories, quilombola resilience, their culture and cuisine. A sensory encounter with the waters, culture, and nature of Chapada Diamantina.
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.
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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 storyMixila Waters, 2 days
An expedition through the mountains of Lençóis, exploring diamond mining history and local culture. Three waterfalls, wild camping, and wood-fired cooking. The waters lead you to the Mixila canyon, where we cross natural pools between towering canyon walls until reaching the majestic Mixila, in a magical fairytale setting.
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
Native guide, co-founder
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.
Who walked with us
Real moments from people who have walked these trails with us.
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."