The Brazilian Switzerland – Visit The Charming Mountainous Town Of Campos Do Jordão
São Paulo, Brazil
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Campos do Jordão – The Brazilian “Alps” in a full day Private Tour
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Campos do Jordão – The Brazilian “Alps” in a full day Private Tour
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Campos do Jordão – The Brazilian “Alps” in a full day Private Tour
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Campos do Jordão – The Brazilian “Alps” in a full day Private Tour
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Campos do Jordão – The Brazilian “Alps” in a full day Private Tour
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Campos do Jordão – The Brazilian “Alps” in a full day Private Tour
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Campos do Jordão – The Brazilian “Alps” in a full day Private Tour
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Campos do Jordão – The Brazilian “Alps” in a full day Private Tour
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Campos do Jordão – The Brazilian “Alps” in a full day Private Tour
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Campos do Jordão – The Brazilian “Alps” in a full day Private Tour
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Campos do Jordão – The Brazilian “Alps” in a full day Private Tour
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Tour type: Private tour.
Live guide & available language: Español, English, and Português.
Tour Operating Hours: Book this tour between 06:00 to 09:30.
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 pick-up and drop-off in São Paulo or elsewhere are included like hotel or airport.
Join this day-trip tour going to the charming mountainous town of Campos do Jordão, a destination known as Brazilian Switzerland. Its wooden houses and alpine landscapes conquer anyone!
Departing São Paulo, after about 2:30 h we reach Campos do Jordão, a beautiful city located at 1,700 meters above sea level surrounded by the Mantiqueira Mountain Range and colorful forests, the city captures the typical European architecture, gastronomy that combines flavors and recipes.
This is the most famous winter city in the state of São Paulo, where, in both hot and cold seasons, thousands of tourists escape to enjoy the mountain activities it offers. Once we arrive, we take a city tour of its most emblematic points and get to know its history. Among these places, the Boa Vista Palace stands out, which is currently the country house of the state governor and a cultural center that hosts exhibitions of Brazilian art.
Then, we visit Vila Inglesa, Alto Capivari and make a special stop at Ducha de Prata, a waterfall in the middle of the city close to a craft fair. During the tour, see why this beautiful place is called the Brazilian Switzerland, letting the charming wooden houses teleport you to the alpine country.
Continue to Vila Capivari, in the heart of Campos do Jordão, and have free time to eat, walk, shop for typical products and ride a cable car.
On the way back to São Paulo, stop at a chocolate factory. In addition to this product, we can buy wines, cheeses and other traditional sweets from the region. Delicious!
The proposed itinerary can last about 12 hours starting the count from the pick-up moment in São Paulo or its surroundings. To meet your needs, you can also decide on the number of people in your group, pick-up and "final drop-off locations", pick-up date and time, and language… and price will be shown according your demands.
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These below sights are simply suggestions of activities to do and sights to see in Campos do Jordão. The actual tour can be personalized by the guide according to your preferences and available time.
State your preferences in the “OBSERVATION BOX” further during the booking or simply talk directly to the guide on spot on the day of the tour.
Notice that some of the suggested activities charge admission fees that are NOT covered for the given rate here. Meals and drinks are NOT covered as well.
Click on the " " sign for a little insight of the sight or place and picture.
Duchas de Prata waterfall
(A very pleasant place to observe a waterfall and a stream of water with a beautiful local vegetation);
Itapeva Peak
(A 2030-meter of altitude peak with an incredible viewpoint of all the vastness of Paraiba's valley);
Monastery São João
(Religious center of community of nuns with church, Gregorian chants, craft shop, trees and lake);
Boa Vista Palace
(Former governor's winter residence that has been turned into a museum, with more than 1800 works of art);
Mansions inspired in alpine & Swiss architecture
(Campos do Jordão brings together a mix of architectural styles inspired in architecture of cold climate countries like Switzerland);
Handcrafts & Souvenirs Fair
(Good prices for small gifts with several shops that sell handicrafts, knitting and traditional chocolates);
Wool factory
(Warm garment is really something to be seen in Campos as it represents a big economic activity in town with factories launching collections that stand out in low temperatures);
Chocolate Factory
(A brief visit to the factory to see a little of chocolate production);
Capivari Village
(Lined up in the main square and radiating streets lots of cozy cafés, and a myriad of restaurants and shops);
Morro do Elefante
(Elephant Hill) (Take a chair cable car to see one of the most picturesque views of Campos do Jordão atop of the Elephant hill);
Chinese View
(A place to comtemplate the sunset with a great view of the mountains through the valleys);
Horto Florestal State Park
(More than 8 thousand hectares with tree nurseries, gymnasium, bike path, restaurant and handicraft shops);
Street Car Tour
(Ride throughout the town on a cool street car);
Train Ride Tour
(Graceful old train with wooden seats, takes tourists to the city gate cutting through Campos in a 50 min ride);
Amantikir garden
(Known as "Talking Gardens", consists of 29 themed colorful gardens inspired in gardens of many parts of the world);
Brewery and Factory Baden Baden
(Take a guided tour to know the whole process of manufacturing 15 types of beers);
Felicia Leiner Sculpture Museum
(There are 84 works by this renowned sculpturer, exposed in the open air in the middle of the remnant of Atlantic Forest);
Borboletário (Buttlerfly house)
(With 35 species of butterflies in the middle of the remnant of Atlantic Forest);
Casa da Xilogravura
(House of the Woodcut) (The only space in Brazil devoted to this technique. It has more than five thousand works by 400 artists);
Pedra do Baú
(Stunning rock formation reached in one hour of light hike and only 15 min climb onto it. It's also used for paragliding and others outdoors activities);
Enchanted Forest Park
(12 thousand square meters gathers the most famous houses of the enchanted kingdom such as the house of "Snow White" and "Santa Claus")
Tarundu Park
(Park with several activities such as tree climbing, horse riding, mini golf and zip lines);
Mountain Fishing Park
(Space for fishing, horseback riding, trails and other sports);
ATC ride
(Ride on a quadricycle through the rugged, rocky and mountainous territory);
Hot Air Balloon Rides
(Get carried away in a Hot Air Balloon adventure over the mountains of Campos do Jordão capturing the imagination, attention and memories);
Icebar
(Be amazed by this remarkable feat of engineering and enjoy this unique venue as you sip on your favorite drinks);
Tourists being conducted by the guide Rocco.
Tourists being conducted by the guide Denis.
Transport by fully-equipped vehicles.
Any address pick-up and drop-off are included like hotel or airport as long as the booking system accepts the address you enter.
Licensed bilingual private tour guide.
Private driver for groups bigger than four people, otherwise the guide drives the vehicle themselves.
VAT, all taxes, tolls, handling charges, parking fees during stops, airport Greet & Meet service.
Meals and drinks.
Tips. (optional).
Entrance fees.
Confirmation is sent just after the booking is made.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
Tour guide details is sent 1 day before the booking date.
This tour offers stops en route for pictures, contemplation, relaxation, exploration, snacks or lunch, and a little shopping for souvenir.
Adult pricing applies to all travelers.
Wheelchair accessibility: As long as the tourist has some mobility then this tour would be suitable.
Casual clothes.
Sunscreen.
Comfortable walking shoes, flip flops or sandals are recommended.
If you cancel at least 5 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 2 & 4 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 1 day 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 spot.
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.
Museums and other cultural Campos do Jordão activities are closed on Mondays like Felicia Leiner museum.
Any time available on the timetable of the "PRICE FORM".
The key part of our system is the flexibility to book a tour according to 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 four 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 airport 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. (valid for this tour)
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 airport 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 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
44-seater buses
Please, read these frequently asked questions before booking.
When does the hired number of hours start to be counted?
Count starts from the pickup moment, no matter where you are.
Do I pass by or visit all the listed sights in the suggested itinerary?
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. The offer for 12-hour guide and vehicle availability is enough to cover the São Paulo-Campos do Jordão round trip transfers and do the suggested itinerary tour and sightseeing in Campos do Jordão.
In case tourists want to have more stops for any reason or spend more time at a sight, it should impact on the tour coverage reducing the number of seen sights.
The tour coverage depends on the tour rhythm as the guide goes at your pace, and also pretty much on the pick-up and drop-off locations.
Other adversities may also slow down the tour progress such as traffic jam, and the group size that determines the size of the vehicle. Bigger vehicles assigned for bigger groups tend to be slower, and thus cover less ground and sights.
What if I am in a city far away from São Paulo and want to take this tour in Campos do Jordão?
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 and drop-offs, as the tour may NOT be worth taking because of the trip time to the city of the tour. In this case, you can either select closer locations or get in touch with us for options.
What time range is it recommended to take the tour? Or what time should the tour start?
Any time available on the timetable of the "PRICE FORM". However, it’s recommended to set the pick-up time in São Paulo around 7:00 in order to reach Campos do Jordão about 9:30 or 10:00 to then effectively start the tour.
Does the tour guide always pick the customers up at their places?
Yes, always. Sometimes, other than the tour guide, there is also a driver depending on the number of people.
Can I personalize the tour according to what I want to see?
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.
Do other unknown tourists join the tour with me? Or is this tour in group or private?
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.
Does the guide pay their own expenses during the tour?
The guide’s basic expenses such as meals, drinks and parking lot are paid by themselves on spot. Museums, cultural and some entertaining activities are free of charge for tour guides.
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, dance clubs, nightclubs 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.
What does the tour guide talk about?
All tour guides have complete knowledge about the city sights, culture, history, and social-economic aspects of São Paulo, Campos do Jordão and Brazil. Some guides are experts on architecture, street art, music, local crafts and design, fashion, cycling, hiking, photograph, business, sports, LGBTQ culture, nature, religion, shopping, gastronomy, art, nightlife, and other topics. If you want a deeper understanding of a specific topic, please state / type your interests in the “BOOKING OBSERVATION BOX” further during the booking process.
What if I arrive at the airport? Does the tour guide wait for me at the arrivals area of the terminal?
Once you have arrived at the airport, 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.
When does the "tour count" of hours start when I arrive at the airport?
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.
What’s the minimum and maximum number of people can I hire a city tour for?
The tour can be hired for 1 person up to 42 people. We will assign a suitable vehicle according to your group.
If you have groups with more than 42 people, the ideal is to make two (2) bookings splitting the group and using two vehicles plus two tour guides.
Does the company have references or reviews of other tourists who hired GREGTUR?
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