Discover Indigenous Culture & Atlantic Rainforest Nature — Full-Day Private Tour
Santos, Brazil
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Strengthen ties with the Indigenous population – Full Day
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Strengthen ties with the Indigenous population – Full Day
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Strengthen ties with the Indigenous population – Full Day
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Strengthen ties with the Indigenous population – Full Day
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Strengthen ties with the Indigenous population – Full Day
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Strengthen ties with the Indigenous population – Full Day
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Strengthen ties with the Indigenous population – Full Day
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Strengthen ties with the Indigenous population – Full Day
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Strengthen ties with the Indigenous population – Full Day
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Strengthen ties with the Indigenous population – Full Day
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Strengthen ties with the Indigenous population – Full Day
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Strengthen ties with the Indigenous population – Full Day
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Tour type: Private tour.
Live guide & available language: Español, English, and Português.
Tour Operating Hours: Book this tour between 07:00 to 08:00.
Transport: Fully-equipped hatchbacks, sedans, minivans, vans, buses according to you group size.
Instant confirmation: Yes, from Monday through Sunday.
Tour start location / Final tour location: Any address pickup & drop off included in Santos or its surroundings like hotel or port.
Get away from the city and explore a meaningful journey that blends culture, nature, and authentic connection with one of Brazil’s most traditional Indigenous communities.
After pickup from your hotel or address in Santos, we drive about 1 hour and 30 minutes to Bertioga, home to the Ribeirão Silveira Guarani Territory — a living community that preserves its language, spirituality, and ancestral traditions on native land.
You’ll spend the morning immersed in Guarani culture and their relationship with the forest, enjoy a refreshing break at the Silneira River, and finish the day relaxing by the ocean at Praia da Enseada, one of the most family-friendly beaches on the São Paulo coast.
About the Experience
This experience is authentic, flexible, and community-respectful — not a staged performance.
Activities may vary depending on the day, cultural moments, and the rhythm of community life.
We tailor the visit to your interests and preferences, ensuring a meaningful and relaxed interaction.
During your time in the village, you may experience:
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Welcome and cultural introductions
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Conversations about beliefs, spirituality, and daily life
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Traditional chants or music (when available)
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Optional body-painting with jenipapo
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Traditional archery demonstration
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Observation of local crafts and daily life practices
You’ll also take a light walk to the Silveira River, a sacred place with:
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Crystal-clear natural pools
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Calm shallow waters ideal for children
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Sandy natural “mini-beaches”
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A peaceful setting perfect for swimming and nature connection
Not every activity happens every time — each day is unique and guided by the community’s rhythm.
Cultural Authenticity — Not a Show
The Guarani welcome visitors into their real environment and everyday life.
They typically wear regular clothing during visits — traditional attire is reserved for cultural moments and ceremonies, not for tourist presentation.
This ensures a respectful, genuine, and meaningful experience.
Picnic & Indigenous Tasting — Two Different Moments
? Gregtur Picnic Included
We provide a light picnic during the river stop — fruit, snacks and simple refreshments, ideal for a relaxing break in nature.
Indigenous Tasting (Cultural Experience)
The community usually shares symbolic foods, which may include:
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Roasted sweet potato
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Roasted banana
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Fire-roasted pineapple
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Palmito in natura with honey
These are traditional foods with cultural meaning — not a full meal.
Lunch & Beach Time — Praia da Enseada (Bertioga)
After the Indigenous experience and river time, you’ll head to Praia da Enseada — a calm, welcoming beach with full facilities.
Here you will:
Enjoy lunch at a local beachfront restaurant
Fresh seafood and regional dishes in a relaxed, seaside atmosphere
Relax by the ocean afterward
Enseada Beach offers:
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Calm water and soft sand
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Beach kiosks & restaurant service
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Bathrooms & showers
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Shade and seating
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Boardwalk & playground
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Safe, peaceful environment ideal for families
A quiet and refreshing way to close the day before returning to Santos.
Cultural Context
Throughout the day, your bilingual guide will share insights about:
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Guarani identity, language & spirituality
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Their relationship with the Atlantic Forest
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Indigenous culture in contemporary Brazil
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Environmental stewardship and traditional knowledge
This is a learning experience and cultural exchange, not just a sightseeing tour.
Responsible Tourism
This experience is developed in partnership with the Guarani community.
A portion of your tour fee directly supports:
Cultural preservation
Community-led projects
Local families
Sustainable land stewardship
Travel consciously. Learn deeply. Honor tradition.
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Learn about indigenous history, customs, heritage and rich culture.
Combines the indigenous visit with beach time at one of the top beaches in the state of São Paulo.
Hear insightful commentary from the guide.
Enjoy a scenic drive through incredible sceneries laying beside the ocean.
Meet indigenous people who are preserving their traditions and speak their own language.
Totally private and exclusive for you and your group.
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Santos and nearby areas
Private transportation with driver/guide
Visit to Ribeirão Silveira Guarani Indigenous Community (Bertioga)
Light walk to the Silveira River
Lunch included
Beach stop at Riviera de São Lourenço
Contribution to the Guarani community
Private driver for groups bigger than 4 people, otherwise the guide drives the vehicle themselves.
VAT, all taxes, handling charges, tolls, parking fees, port Greet & Meet service.
It’s included in the given price a contribution to the village in order to support the community.
Drinks and additional food items
Visitors who have never been vaccinated against yellow fever should get the vaccine at least 10 days before the tour or use insect repellent and wear long sleeves and long pants.
Confirmation is sent just after the booking is made.
Tour guide details is sent 1 day before the booking date.
This tour offers stops en route for pictures, contemplation, exploration, snacks or lunch, and a little shopping for souvenir.
Adult pricing applies to all travelers.
This tour has an Easy level of difficulty.
Please consider the suitability of such activity before booking.
The tourist must inform the guide before the start of the hike of medical conditions, illnesses or disorders that may be relevant for safety reasons or aggravated during the tour.
Appropriate clothing so that you can feel comfortable during the tour.
Comfortable walking shoes.
Pack a towel and swimsuit if you are going to take the swim.
Sunscreen & Sunglasses.
If you cancel at least 5 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 & 4 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 days of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
The charge is made in Brazilian currency.
Make a down payment online of either 50% or the total amount. If 50% of the payment is made online as a down payment, the remainder should be in cash directly to the guide on site.
Wherever you specify at the time of the booking as long as the booking system accepts the address you enter. The booking system may automatically reject too long-distance pick-ups & drop-offs.
As it’s a private tour, you choose the best pick-up point that suits your needs.
Any day available on the timetable of the “PRICE FORM”, which is from Monday through Sunday.
Any time available on the timetable of the "PRICE FORM", however as the indigenous village is far away from Santos, it's advisable to set the pick-up as early as possible.
It's advisable to set the pick-up time between 7:00 and 9:00AM.
The key part of our system is the flexibility to book a tour according to the number of people, pick-up and final drop-off locations.
We don't actually sell a set tour program for a certain number of hours, but instead we sell the number of hours the “TOUR GUIDE & VEHICLE ” are going to be at your availability to do a certain activity with you. There is also private driver for groups bigger than 4 people in addition to the guide.
Wherever you specify at the time of the booking as long as the booking system accepts the address you enter. The booking system may automatically reject too long-distance pick-ups & drop-offs.
As it’s a private tour, you choose the best drop-off point that suits your needs.
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Once you have arrived at the port there will be a member of our staff (Or guide) waiting for you at the arrivals area holding a clear sign with your name on it, they will then escort you to your waiting private vehicle.
Our team member will be waiting for you even if the flight is delayed.
In the very unlikely situation that the customer is not able to locate our guide, please call our emergency telephone number on the voucher.
As soon as the tour guide arrives at your hotel, they get the front desk to call you in the room in case you are not at the lobby.
In the very unlikely situation that you are not able to locate our guide, please call one of our emergency telephone numbers that are on the voucher.
For long-distance trips, we may have to ask the state or federal road department authorization for taking open highways with big vehicles like vans and buses. Thus, in order to do that, it's required the list of all passengers and their passport or ID numbers at the time of the booking (send it via e-mail after the booking). Therefore, it’s extremely important to book tours with long-distance pick-ups or drop-offs with at least 24 hours in advance.
If big vehicles like a van or a bus is traveling without the required documents and the police pulls it over, the trip cannot continue.
For local pick-ups or drop-offs like port or nearby cities, there is NO need of such list and passport or ID numbers.
Such requirement is not necessary for small vehicles like sedans, minivans and SUVs.
The tour guide themselves drive the vehicle in case of groups with up to 4 people besides guiding and giving all tour explanations. Groups bigger than 4 people have also a private driver along with the tour guide.
The assigned vehicle is according to the number of passengers for the tour. The vehicles are all fully-equipped and suitable to fit you and your group comfortably.
Hatchback vehicles
Midsize sedans
Minivans
15-seater vans
19-seater vans
29-seater minibus

Count starts from the pickup moment, no matter where you are.
Just fill out the “PICK-UP” and “FINAL DROP-OFF” location fields to have the price for the tour guide to pick you up wherever you are, take you on the tour, and return you back to your place afterwards. The booking system may automatically reject too long-distance pick-ups & drop-offs, as the tour may NOT be worth taking because of the trip time to get to the tour location. In this case, you can either select closer locations or get in touch with us for options.
Have in mind that the tour guide may depart from Santos to pick you up at your place. So in case you are far from Santos, consider the trip time from Santos to your city NOT booking short notice.
In case the weather does not turn out well on the day of your booking (i.e. rain), first we will try to find an alternative date for the tour. If this is not possible, the booking will be cancelled and no costs will be charged (any deposit will be fully returned).
Most of Santos rain is in the evenings during summertime, so you will find that most tours are very sunny.
If for some unexpected reason we are forced to cancel the tour, all reserved guests will be contacted via email and text to be advised properly.
Any time available on the timetable of the "PRICE FORM", however as the indigenous village is far from Santos, it's advisable to set the pick-up as early as possible.
It's advisable to set the pick-up time between 7:00 and 9:00 AM.
No, this tour is designed to be taken in daytime.
To form the price the system takes into consideration the number of people, the number of hours the tour guide and vehicle are going to be at your availability, the pick-up and drop-off locations, and the tour language. So just feed the price form with your demands, and it will automatically show the "RATES" for the tour guide to pick you up with a suitable vehicle.
Yes, always. Sometimes, other than the tour guide, there is also a driver depending on the number of people.
Yes, private tours are totally personalizable according to your interests and likes. Talk directly to the tour guide about your wishes or state / type them in the “BOOKING OBSERVATION BOX” further during the booking process.
The tour is totally private and exclusive for you and your group. No other person out of your group must join your tour, unless it's invited by you.
The tour guide themselves drive the vehicle in case of groups with up to 4 people. Groups bigger than 4 people have also a driver along with the tour guide.
The guide’s basic expenses such as meals, drinks and parking lot are paid by themselves onsite.
The guide may decline to participate in high-priced activities that fall out of the scope of a regular tour such as going to fancy restaurants or anything out of a standard tour. In these cases, if customer wishes to have the guide as a permanent companion, the guide’s expenses should be covered by the customer. Otherwise, the guide must wait for the customer just nearby to continue on the tour afterwards. Nevertheless, this tour is not supposed to have expenses with lunch or drinks during lunch time.
The tour starts where you are. It could be at a hotel, port, company or any address you'd like to be picked up by our licensed tour guide and be taken on the city tour.
All tour guides have complete knowledge about the city sights, culture, history, social-economic aspects of Santos, Bertioga and Brazil. For this specific tour the guide must have a vast knowledge of local ecology and Brazilian indigenous history.
Once you have arrived at the port, there will be a member of our staff / guide waiting for you at the arrivals area holding a clear sign with your name on it, they will then escort you to your waiting private vehicle.
The "tour count" of hours starts to run from the time the tour guide meets the tourist.
Our staff / guide will be waiting for you even if your flight is delayed, without extra charges.
The tour can be hired for 1 person up to 26 people.
If you have groups with more than 26 people, the ideal is to make 2 bookings splitting up the group and using two vehicles plus two tour guides.
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