Real Stories. Real Adventure.
Why Our trips are different — and who they’re really for
You’ve traveled the world.
Now you want something more.
You’ve seen the icons, booked the “unmissables,” and stayed at the five stars.
Now you’re looking for something you can’t Google.
The kind of experience that moves you — and keeps moving in you.
We’ve dedicated our lives to guiding these kinds of experiences.
Read on to discover why GOGO trips are unlike anything else out there — and why one might be exactly what you’re looking for.
Reason #1
You want more than beauty — you want to understand.
You’re here to experience life as few have, in a part of the planet that few travelers know. We’re here to show you just how vast & remarkable that place is.
Our shared mission—to experience a place to the absolute fullest—is ambitious.
But it’s also what makes each trip so epic.
You may find yourself coming home disheveled, but you’ll do so enriched — with a lifetime of lessons, stories & memories to reflect on, and a deeper understanding of both yourself & the place you left behind.
Reason #2
You want to truly experience a place.
Our trips aren’t just about the places we go, but how we move through them — across their landscapes, and into the layered truths that shape them.
Geography. Culture. Time.
The result is a different kind of understanding. A different kind of experience. And a different kind of reward.
The way we see it, real life gives us everything we need for adventure.
Our job is to frame it.
Yours is to experience it.
If that sounds good to you, you’re in the right place.
Reason #3
You know that real adventure changes you.
Our trips aren’t vacations. And they’re more than treks, trail rides, or overlanding expeditions.
They’re explorations of places — and ways of life — far from your own: demanding, unpredictable, and often transformative.
In our mind, the best adventures are measured by their purpose, their scope, and their impact; not by accommodations, activities, or settings.
You’ll know you’ve had one because you won’t be able to stop thinking about it.
And because it will cause you to rethink everything.
Reason #4
You want to move with a story — not a schedule.
Our trips are paced for meaning, not efficiency.
They’re narratives, and there are rhythms intrinsic to each: of action & reflection, camaraderie & solitude, movement & stillness.
Of exhilaration & rest.
This isn’t a checklist. It’s a pilgrimage.
Reason #5
You’d rather travel with explorers & masters than a tour guide.
We don’t just lead our trips — we live them.
We reside in the region, travel these trails, and research, develop, and guide each step of the way ourselves.
Our crew are more than just staff. They’re lifelong friends—miners, ranchers, scientists, firefighters—working men and women who’ve spent their lives on these lands.
During your trip, they won’t be performing a role. They’ll be traveling alongside you, as themselves.
These aren’t products. They’re journeys into a place — and into the lives of the people who call it home.
Reason #6
You believe the best moments can’t be staged.
No city tours. No choreographed village welcomes. No souvenir shops.
Yes shared meals with local families. Yes impromptu sessions at the local watering hole. Yes candid, unforced conversation.
Our trips are a reflection of our belief that experiencing a place as it truly is — the way it is even when we’re not around to see it — is the deepest & most enriching way to travel.
The narrative compels. The logistics carry. But the unscripted moments — that’s where the magic lies.
Reason #7
You want to leave a lasting positive impact.
As do we.
We started Gift of Go to share the stories of places we felt deeply connected to. We’re every bit as committed to the well-being and faithful portrayal of these places — and of the people who live there — as we are to the incredible journeys of the travelers who come with us.
We hire locally, support family-run businesses, contribute to meaningful community projects, and honor the knowledge of those who live here.
Travel always leaves an imprint. We do everything in our power to make sure yours is a positive and lasting one.
The Espinhaço has been our home for the past 4 years. To learn more about the work we’re doing to make it a better place, see our Give by Going page.
Reason #8
You want to go want to go where few others do.
From unrecorded trails to uncounted visitors, the places we go aren’t just unknown to international travelers — they’re undervalued by locals themselves.
We don’t choose them for exclusivity, though. We choose them for discovery: of hidden ways of life, raw, unscripted beauty, and meaningful human connection.
If you’ve gone “off the beaten path” before and dreamt of venturing deeper, you’re in the right place.
Reason #9
You define luxury differently.
We don’t design our trips to impress. We design them to stir.
To us, luxury is about richness — of depth, connection & purpose — not comfort.
It’s about access, not excess.
Meaning, not opulence.
What we take away, not what we’re served.
Rest assured that during your time with us, you’ll sleep well and eat even better.
But the real indulgence is in living fully.
Reason #10
You want to celebrate life.
The sweat from a hard-fought summit. The sting of an ice-cold waterfall. The stillness of a night in the wild.
The warmth of cachaça by firelight.
The fatigue from a 30-km day. The joy of a home-cooked meal. The profound satisfaction of a new perspective.
Our trips aren’t simply tributes to life in a place, they’re tributes to life itself — meant to be fully embraced and deeply felt.
If you’ve read this far, you don’t want to escape life. You want to celebrate it.
And so do we.
Ready to see what our trips actually look like?
Step into our 2025/26 Collection — a small handful of immersive, exhilarating journeys into the story of Brazil.
Still feeling things out?
You can also meet our Crew — or read our Journal to get a feel for the road ahead. If you’d like to dive deeper into our philosophy of travel, the Book of Go awaits.