24 Jan 2023
My wife and I spent 4 wonderful days in Chapada Diamantina National Park with Ivan, our private tour guide and driver in his comfortable, safe, and agile 4x4 SUV. Along the way, he shared his vast knowledge, many experiences, and clear English explanations with us. He tailored his itinerary to our interests and hiking abilities, where he shared his sincere passion of this unique place with us. We also loved the colorful town of Lençòis where we stayed 3 nights in a charming pousada conveniently located adjacent to the park's trailhead. Due to the long transit time to/from Salvador, we used the remaining 2 full days to enjoy some key park highlights. As such, we recommend a minimum of 4 total days, where even more days would've allowed us to visit more sites. We highly recommend Ivan for this adventure that we could not have accomplished without his expertise and car. Be sure to bring good walking shoes, hat, and sunscreen.