Private Full-Day Beach Town Exploration in Santos and Guarujá with Santos Pickup
Private Full-Day Beach Town Exploration in Santos and Guarujá with Santos Pickup
Embark on a serene day trip exploring São Paulo's idyllic coastal treasures, specifically the stunning beach towns of Santos and Guarujá. Our knowledgeable guide will whisk you away from your hotel or port for a 10-hour excursion, showcasing sights like Mont Serrat, the Coffee Museum, and the picturesque Porchat Island in Santos. Continue the adventure with a scenic ferry ride to Guarujá, where you can unwind on its inviting sandy shores, indulge in appetizing treats, and enjoy refreshing drinks right by the sea. The tranquil beaches, known for their soft sand and gentle waves, offer a perfect retreat for those looking to soak up the sun or simply relax in a stylish, natural setting.
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Embark on a day of serene discovery along the stunning coastline of São Paulo, where the enchanting beach towns of Santos and Guarujá await to offer you the perfect sunny escape. Our knowledgeable guide will conveniently pick you up from your hotel or port, setting the stage for a splendid 10-hour journey through the picturesque cities of Santos and Guarujá, ensuring a safe return to your starting point.
The adventure begins in Santos, where you'll be treated to the city’s hallmark attractions including the majestic Mont Serrat, the fascinating Coffee Museum, and the breathtaking views from Porchat Island, all while enjoying the scenic backdrop of Santos' beautiful beaches. The journey continues as we take a leisurely ferry boat ride to the charming beach town of Guarujá. Here, you can unwind on its inviting sandy beaches, nestled close to cozy snack bars and welcoming restaurants. Indulge in delicious appetizers and refreshing drinks right on the beachfront, making the most of this idyllic setting.
Guarujá's beach is renowned for its crystal clear, soft sands and gentle waves, creating an ideal spot for a rejuvenating sea bath. It's the perfect retreat for those seeking to immerse themselves in nature or simply spend a leisurely day lounging on the sand, embracing the coastal lifestyle with elegance and tranquility.
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Discover the Splendid Beaches of Santos and Guarujá
Get ready to spend a relaxing day discovering some of the most beautiful beaches in the coast of the state of São Paulo. There is no better place for enjoying a sunny day than going to the delightful beach towns of Santos and Guarujá.
Our expert tour guide picks you up at your hotel or port, and takes you on a 10-hour tour visiting the cities of Santos and Guarujá and return you back to your place afterwards.
Visit Santos most significant sights like Mont Serrat, Coffee Museum and Porchat Island combined with sightseeing through its beaches. Then change the pace totally taking the ferry boat to go to the neighboring beach town of Guarujá to relax on a sandy beach near snack bars and restaurants having appetizers and sipping drinks beachfront.
This beach of Guarujá stands out for a strip of clear soft sand and small waves, ideal for sea bathing. It’s certainly a destination for those who want to be closer to nature or lounging around on the sand to pass the time away with style.
Itinerary
Ride on a tram upwards Mont Serrat which is a peak that has a superb panoramic viewpoint from the former old casino on the top of it. The access to the hill is made by a funicular system (called the cable car of Monte Serrat) that connects the top hill to the center of the city and departs every 20 minutes. From its viewpoint, it is possible to have a complete view of the port, the urban part of Santos and surroundings, Bertioga Canal, Estuary and Barnabé and Santo Amaro Islands.
Have a breakfast at the stylish coffee shop of the coffee museum in Santos, and visit it to learn about the importance of the coffee for Brazilian socio-economic development. The coffee shop offers the opportunity to try out all the types and aromas of coffees grounded right before drinking.
Take a sightseeing in the beautiful restored historic center of Santos and drive along the 8-km long of continuous, wide and flat strip of sandy beaches. Santos major highlight is the largest beach garden in the world, recorded in the Book of Records with 5335 meters long, full of flowers and carefully treated trees.
Santos is also home to the largest port in Latin America where a huge portion of the Brazilian GDP passes through at a never-ending coming and going the transatlantics.
Admire the marvelous view of the shoreline of Santos and the city of Saint Vincent (First permanent Portuguese settlement in Brazil) from Niemeyer’s monument on the top of Porchat Island hill. You'll be able to see the whole shore, ships on the horizon, waves being formed, people like ants and paragliders flying around!
Guarujá is a classic Brazilian beachfront. A combination of many family-operated businesses, snack bars and restaurants. When you’re hungry, you’ll find plenty of vendors offering all kinds of tasty food, snacks, and drinks. Vendors also rent beach chairs, umbrellas, surfboards, bodyboards, scooters, and much more.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Transport by fully-equipped vehicles.
- Pick-up and drop-off are included like hotel, airport or port.
- Licensed bilingual private tour guide.
- Private driver for groups bigger than 4 people, otherwise the guide drives the vehicle themselves.
- VAT, all taxes, handling charges, tolls, parking fees, airport greet and meet service.
Exclusions
- Meals and drinks.
- Entrance fees.
- Admission fees for Mont Serrat tram $ 10.00 USD
- Admission fees for Coffee Museum $ 2.00 USD
- Tips. (optional)
Important Notes
Get ready to spend a relaxing day discovering some of the most beautiful beaches in the coast of the state of São Paulo. Enjoy sunny days in the delightful beach towns of Santos and Guarujá.
- 10-hour tour visiting Santos and Guarujá with pick-up and drop-off at your specified location in Santos or its surroundings
- Visit significant sights like Mont Serrat, Coffee Museum, Porchat Island, and enjoy the scenic beaches
- Take a ferry boat to Guarujá and relax on sandy beaches near snack bars and restaurants
- Guarujá beach features clear soft sand and small waves, ideal for sea bathing and lounging
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Pick-up information: Specify your pick-up point in Santos city or the seaport terminal at booking. No pick-ups in São Paulo city or countryside
- Drop-off information: Specify your drop-off point in Santos or its surroundings. No drop-offs in São Paulo, countryside or GRU airport
- Hotel pick-up: Tour guide will contact you at hotel reception or your room
- Santos Port Disembarking: Staff will meet you at Meeting point 2 in the terminal, holding a sign with your name. They will wait even if the ship is delayed