Torres North Coast Private Tour from Porto Alegre

Eight hours along the state border, watching for whales and browsing local craft stalls

A private day trip from Porto Alegre to Torres on Brazil's north coast, with a live Portuguese-speaking guide and dedicated transportation for your group. The route follows the channel that marks the border between Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul states, stopping at the Pencil Bridge and local artisan markets. Whale-watching season runs November through early spring. Wheelchair accessible. WiFi and bottled water on board.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tour along North Coast and scenic spots

• Travel about 1 hour
• Visit channel border with Pensil Bridge
• Explore local handicraft bench
• See very cool spot
• Observe beautiful scenery and whales

The experience

You're picked up from your Porto Alegre hotel or location and driven north toward the coast in an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi on board. The journey itself takes about an hour, and the guide travels with you to explain what you're seeing as the landscape shifts. This is a private tour, so the pace and stops adjust to your group's interests rather than a fixed itinerary.

Once in Torres, you'll visit the channel that forms the natural border between Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul: a narrow waterway with its own character and local significance. The Pencil Bridge is a small but notable landmark in the area, and you'll have time to browse the handicraft benches where local artisans sell their work. If you're traveling between November and early spring, this is prime whale-watching season from the coast. The guide will point out what's visible and explain the marine life that passes through these waters.

The full outing runs eight hours from pickup to return, giving you a genuine taste of the north coast without the logistics of driving yourself. The vehicle is wheelchair accessible, and specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with young children. A restroom is on board depending on which option you choose at checkout.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned transportation from your Porto Alegre location.
• live guide speaking Portuguese throughout the day.
• WiFi on board.
• bottled water.
• eight hours total including the drive to and from Torres.

Options for this experience

2 options

City Tour for 1 to 4 PAXGuide in Portuguese · 15 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 20:00Pickup is included

City Tour for more than 4 paxGuide in Portuguese · 14 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 20:00Includes a bilingual guide in English or Spanish. Duration: 8 hours. Executive van for more than 4 pax. Pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day15 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 20:00

Book up to12h before

GroupPrivate

Live guidePortuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 18 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Mercosul Transporte Executivo

Is this one for you?Pick the smaller-group option if you need a restroom on board. The larger option runs the same route without one.

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Top questions

How far is Torres from Porto Alegre?

Torres sits on the north coast roughly an hour's drive from Porto Alegre, following the route toward the state border between Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina.

What is the Pencil Bridge?

The Pencil Bridge is a local landmark in the Torres area, located near the channel that marks the border between the two states: a small but distinctive feature of the north coast landscape.

When can you see whales on this tour?

Whale-watching season runs from November through early spring, when marine life migrates through the coastal waters. The guide will point out what's visible during your visit.

Is the vehicle wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the vehicle and all surfaces are wheelchair accessible. Specialized infant seats are also available if you're traveling with small children.

Does the tour include WiFi and water?

WiFi and bottled water are included on board. A restroom is available depending on which group-size option you select at checkout.