Our Team
Director
Bernard van Steen
Passionate for Brazil after setting foot in the country for the first time, he decided to move in permanently 30 years ago to found Ideia Tours and show others why Brazil is special.
Director
Emilia van Steen
Administrative Manager
Stefan van Steen
An adventure-driven traveller in search of off-beaten tracks and still-remote wonders. Galinhos is the perfect place to find harmony in the various elements of nature.
Dutch & U.K. Market Manager
Erik Stronkhorst
Passionate about hiking, he likes to go camping in his “second home”: the Catimbau National Park.
Operational Manager
Gilianne Cunha
A travel enthusiast who loves nature trips and regional cuisine, especially seafood, she loved going through the Lençóis Maranhenses.
French Market Manager
Marcela Ramos
Loves travelling, she has countless unforgettable experiences in Brazil, having visited more than 30 countries and lived in four different ones as well.
DACH Market Manager
Tatiani Schrammel
Travelling around on cruise ships for over 10 years inspired her passion for new cultures and reassured her feeling towards Brazil, an incredible diverse paradise!
Team Leader Operations
Danielle Silva
Fascinated by the beach and seafood, she loved self driving through Costa Verde. Fluent in German, she also lived in Munich for 17 years.
Team Leader Operations
Flávia Ferraz
She likes to make the most of every trip by challenging herself to try something new. Her ideal trip is a balance between culture and nature, always ending with a good beach.
Marketing Coordinator & Product Development
Glaucos Ribeiro
Currently? Discovering a new passion for the ukulele. Next destination? Definitely Chapada das Mesas!
Team Leader Operations
Rafael Rabello
Fascinated about learning new cultures, he likes travelling to experience the destination in a more immersed way, to feel a more energetic connection.
Travel Consultant
Amanda Rocha
Entertained by music, games and horror stories, she taught herself to speak English, as well as Spanish and basic Japanese.
Travel Consultant
Ana Ferreira
As an aromatherapist with varied interests who focuses on ancestry and therapies, she really enjoys exploring different local cultures.
Travel Consultant
Anthony Ribeiro
Born in Geneva, he moved to Recife at age 12 and has made it his home ever since. He’s travelled to several countries, including Ireland, where he resided for 7 months.
Travel Consultant
Brenda Guedes
A rock music lover with an interest in dark tourism, she thinks Lençóis Maranhenses is a piece of paradise located in Brazil.
Marketing department
Eduarda Tavares
Enjoys listening to music, history and reading books, she would love to go to Chapada Diamantina with friends again.
Travel Consultant
Felippe Marinho
A music enthusiast, his favourite destination in Brazil is Canoa Quebrada, and he 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, she 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, she enjoys nature trips the most, her favourite destinations being Bonito and Pantanal.
Travel Consultant
Henrique Ferreira
A cooking enthusiast, he loves Minas Gerais cuisine and has brewed homemade beer before. He also enjoys taking long walks while listening to podcasts.
Travel Consultant
Mila Santos
Passionate about music, singing and planning trips, any destination will be unforgettable if her family is with her.
Travel Consultant
Pedro Garcia
Infatuated with family, innovation and with an eclectic travel taste, he has lived in Spain, Luxembourg and Brazil.
Travel Consultant
Rebeca Santos
Ovo-lacto vegetarian interested in ecology and sustainability, she loves her cat and managed to learn English by herself.
Travel Consultant
Renata Oliveira
Loves travelling and being in nature, she will never forget seeing the sunset in the Amazon.
Travel Consultant
Sandro Aguiar
Before entering the tourism sector, he aspired to become a French teacher. Now, he uses his language skills to provide enriching experiences.
Travel Consultant
Simeone Lopes
A graduate of the Flight Attendant and Private Airline Pilot courses, he is passionate about electronic games and maths, and fell in love with Tourism during his academic career.
Travel Consultant
Thaís Nascimento
Master in hospitality and tourism, she loves Brazilian landscapes, beaches, and nature. Living on Fernando de Noronha was a challenge.
Administrative Assistant
Anne Carolina
Skilled in people management, she loves regional food and enjoys cooking, horseback riding, and listening to podcasts.
Sales Manager
Felipe Barros
Loves hitting the road on his motorcycle, travelling, discovering new places and the feeling of freedom and adventure.
Administrative Analist
Heverton Cássio
An accounting graduate with a keen interest for mathematics, he has a deep love for listening to music.
Administrative Assistant
Mariana Bandeira
Although she enjoys staying at home as much as going out, she loves travelling to beaches and indulging in seafood, like crabs or shrimp.
Team Leader Operations
Verônica Maciel
Loves trying new cuisines, especially Italian and Japanese. Passionate about music, cinema and books, her favourite destinations are Paraty and Northeast beaches.
Sales Coordinator
Diana Danielyan
Passionate about learning and new adventures, she favours historical and cultural travels. She also loved witnessing the sunrise at the Lençóis Maranhenses.
Travel Consultant
Simone Schneider
Travel Consultant
Vanessa Paiva
Passionate about music and concerts, she loves watching series and keeps track of them all in apps. Her most unforgettable experience was the Iguazu Falls.