Our Team

Director

Bernard van Steen

Passionate about Brazil ever since first setting foot in the country, Bernard moved here thirty years ago to found Ideia Tours and show others why Brazil is so special.
Director

Emilia van Steen

Administration Manager

Stefan van Steen

With a taste for travelling off the beaten track in search of hidden wonders, Stefan feels Galinhos is just the place to find harmony among the various elements of nature.
Account Manager UK/NL

Erik Stronkhorst

With a passion for hiking, Erik likes nothing more than to go camping in his second home: the Catimbau National Park.
Operations Manager

Gilianne Cunha

A travel enthusiast who enjoys nature trips and regional cuisine, especially seafood, Gilianne loved visiting the Lençóis Maranhenses.
Account Manager FR/CH/+

Marcela Ramos

Marcela loves travelling and has had countless unforgettable experiences in Brazil, as well as living in four countries and visiting more than thirty.
Account Manager DE/AT/CH

Tatiani Schrammel

Travelling on cruise ships for over ten years inspired Tatiani’s passion for new cultures and nurtured her feelings for Brazil, such an incredibly diverse paradise!
Team Leader Operations

Danielle Silva

Fascinated by beaches and seafood, Danielle loved her self-drive along Costa Verde. She lived in Munich for seventeen years, becoming fluent in German.
Team Leader Operations

Flávia Ferraz

Flávia likes to make the most of every journey by challenging herself to try something new. Her ideal trip is a balance of culture and nature, always ending with a great beach.
Marketing & Product Development Coordinator

Glaucos Ribeiro

Currently? Discovering a new passion for the ukulele. Next destination? Definitely Chapada das Mesas!
Team Leader Operations

Rafael Rabello

Fascinated to learn about new cultures, Rafael likes travelling to be an immersive experience of the destination, to connect with the energy of the place.
Travel Consultant

Ana Ferreira

With a background in aromatherapy and varied interests focused on ancestry and complementary therapies, Ana really enjoys exploring different local cultures.
Travel Consultant

Anthony Ribeiro

Anthony was born in Geneva and twelve when he moved to Recife, which became his home. He’s travelled to several countries, including Ireland, where he lived for seven months.
Travel Consultant

Brenda Guedes

A rock music lover with an interest in dark tourism, Brenda sees the Lençóis Maranhenses as a piece of paradise located in Brazil.
Marketing analyst

Eduarda Tavares

Eduarda enjoys history, reading books and listening to music. She would love to go to Chapada Diamantina with friends again.
Travel Consultant

Felippe Marinho

A music enthusiast, Felippe’s favourite destination in Brazil is Canoa Quebrada. He also dreams of visiting Ouro Preto one day.
Travel Consultant

Fernanda Barbosa

She enjoys destinations that provide a challenge, such as trekking and visiting remote places. She also loves regional cuisine and trying typical foods.
Travel Consultant

Fernanda Quintino

A lover of culture and nature, Fernanda lived in Germany for three years and participated in a voluntary heritage conservation project in Romania.
Quality Coordinator

Geórgia Costa

A great storyteller who loves to cook and walk on the beach, Geórgia enjoys nature trips the most, her favourite destinations being Bonito and Pantanal.
Travel Consultant

Henrique Ferreira

Henrique is a cooking enthusiast, has brewed homemade beer, and loves the cuisine of Minas Gerais. He also enjoys taking long walks while listening to podcasts.
Travel Consultant

Mila Santos

Mila is passionate about music, singing and planning trips. Any destination will be unforgettable if her family is with her.
Travel Consultant

Pedro Garcia

A dedicated family man and innovation enthusiast with an eclectic taste in travel, Pedro has lived in Spain, Luxembourg and Brazil.
Travel Consultant

Rebeca Santos

Rebeca is a vegetarian and interested in ecology and sustainability. She loves her cat and has managed to learn English by herself.
Travel Consultant

Renata Oliveira

A great lover of travelling and being immersed in nature, Renata will never forget seeing the sunset in the Amazon.
Travel Consultant

Simeone Lopes

Graduate of Flight Attendant and Private Pilot courses, Simeone has a passion for maths and electronic games. He fell in love with tourism during his academic career.
Travel Consultant

Thaís Nascimento

With a master’s degree in hospitality and tourism, Thaís loves Brazilian landscapes, beaches, and nature, culminating in Fernando de Noronha.
Administration Assistant

Anne Carolina

Skilled in people management, Anne Carolina loves regional food and enjoys cooking, horseback riding and listening to podcasts.
Purchasing Manager

Felipe Barros

Felipe loves hitting the road on his motorcycle to discover new places and simply enjoy the feeling of freedom and adventure.
Administration Analyst

Heverton Cássio

An accounting graduate with a keen interest in mathematics, Heverton has a deep love of music and is always listening to something new.
Administration Assistant

Mariana Bandeira

Although she enjoys staying at home as much as going out, Mariana loves travelling to beaches and appreciating the seafood, like crabs and shrimp.
Team Leader Operations

Verônica Maciel

Verônica loves trying new cuisine, especially Italian and Japanese, and she’s keen on music, cinema and books. Her favourite destinations are Paraty and the beaches of the Northeast.
Travel Consultant

Diana Danielyan

Passionate about learning and new adventures, Diana prefers historical and cultural trips. She also loved witnessing the sunrise at the Lençóis Maranhenses.
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