Tour 5 Fumaça Waterfall
1. Vale do Capão
2. Fumaça Waterfall
3. Cachoeira do Riachinho
Intense level – Recommended for people with a good level of fitness and experience with longer hikes.
8:30 – 18:30 h
Departure from Lençóis, with pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation.
Infos
- 12 km of hiking: around 2 km uphill and 4 km on flatter terrain each way
- 150 km by car (round trip)
- 360 m drop at Cachoeira da Fumaça
- Between December and April, the waterfall usually has a higher water flow
- Hike completed at your own pace, with breaks whenever needed
- Altitude: 1,350 m above sea level
Price: R$ 1100 for one person traveling alone
Os valores apresentados servem como reference for one person traveling alone, with no other participants in the groupThe price per person varies depending on the group size: the more people join the tour, the lower the individual price will usually be. For this reason, the prices displayed on our website represent the maximum price per person.
A Tour for Adventurers
An adventure for those seeking dramatic landscapes and a deeper connection with nature. Cachoeira da Fumaça impresses with its towering cliffs, high altitude, and panoramic views over the Serra do Sincorá.
Details
What's included
Travel and health insurance
Entrance fees
Transportation, including pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation in Lençóis (in a new or recent-model vehicle)
Meals included, with vegetarian, vegan, and other dietary options available
Tour stops
Vale do Capão
From Lençóis, we travel to Vale do Capão. The name “Capão” comes from the Tupi language and means dense forest.
Fumaça Waterfall
The trail crosses the Serra do Sincorá, offering incredible panoramic views. Cachoeira da Fumaça, with a drop of around 360 meters, can vary greatly in water flow depending on recent rainfall.
Riachinho Waterfall
On the way back, we stop at Cachoeira do Riachinho for a swim. Access is easy, with only about a 10-minute walk.
What to bring
- Swimwear
- Hat or cap
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Large water bottle
- Lightweight towel or sarong
- Hiking boots
- Backpack 30L
- And plenty of energy to enjoy the adventure!
Vale do Capão
Surrounded by the mountains of Chapada Diamantina, Vale do Capão is known for its well-preserved natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere. It is also the starting point for some of the region’s most famous trails, including Cachoeira da Fumaça.
Fumaça Waterfall
One of Brazil’s most impressive waterfalls, famous for its dramatic drop and panoramic views from the top of the mountain. Its name comes from the way the falling water is blown by the wind, creating a mist that looks like “smoke.”
Riachinho Waterfall
A waterfall approximately **15 meters high**, located near Vale do Capão and surrounded by rock formations and vegetation. With relatively easy access, it’s a great place to swim and relax after the hike.
Impressions of the tour
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