Into the Story We Go
Four bold expeditions across a forgotten range.
Four motion-filled celebrations of life.
We’ll be guiding just a handful of small-group expeditions in Brazil’s unheralded Serra do Espinhaço in 2026–27.
From story-rich multi-week treks and a multi-modal high-savannah crossing to a month-long capstone traverse, these trips are an opportunity to experience a place that few travelers have known, guided by a crew that’s spent years walking its ridgelines, keeping its histories, and calling it home.
All accommodations, meals, equipment, and ground and river transportation are included. All we ask is an open mind, solid baseline fitness, and a good pair of boots (or two).
For most travelers who feel called to the Espinhaço, these expeditions are the clearest way in: motion-filled, story-led, and deeply rooted in the people, land, and time of this forgotten range.
These routes are original, and some may run only once. We may tackle similar crossings in years to come, but we’ll never have the same trip twice.
The 2026–27 Expeditions
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The Serra Circuit
May 20 - May 31 (2026)
12 days | $9,995 per traveler
The warmest possible welcome to life in Brazil’s Serra do Espinhaço: an immersive 12-day loop through soaring peaks, cola-colored waterfalls, and story-rich villages, linked by little-traveled trails and dirt roads. Short in length but overflowing with spirit, and challenging in all the right places, it’s a trek for travelers who want the beauty of Brazil’s highlands and the space to truly feel it.
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An Exploration of the Highlands of Brazil
April 13 - April 26 (2026)
14 days | $16,995 per traveler
Take it from Sir Richard Francis Burton: crossing the Espinhaço has always been an adventure worth celebrating. Horses, pack mules, canoes, and Toyota Bandeirantes carry us across high campos, river valleys, and dusty backroads to starlit campsites and shared tables in out-of-the-way places. This kinetic 14-day traverse is for travelers who like a bit of bushwhacking with their cachaça, and who value the fellowship of a tight trail crew as much as the views.
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A Diamantine Tale
June 7 - June 28 (2026)
22 Days | $21,995 per Traveler
Our ode to the lost trails and little-visited communities of the Espinhaço: a layered, 368-km trek across the furthest corners of the highlands, into the Story of Brazil. Remote hamlets, pristine conservation units, dozens of waterfalls, and almost no one else on the path make it feel like an undiscovered world-class trek. For seasoned walkers who want time, distance, and room for the story to sink in.
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Diamonds / Wild Tales + Lost Trails
August 31 - September 27 (2026)
28 days | $33,995 per traveler
An unabridged telling of the Story of Brazil, as only the Espinhaço can tell it. High crossings, mythic waterfalls, and a labyrinth of forgotten trails set the scene, but it’s the dinner-table conversations, hard-earned celebrations, and trail-forged camaraderie that stay with you. A 28-day capstone traverse for travelers who have the time to go deeper and who relish coming home changed.
FAQs
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Nearly everything. All accommodations, meals, equipment, ground and river transport, permits, and group trail gear (tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads) are included, along with pre-expedition prep, trip dossiers, and a small run of GOGO merch.
Airfare, travel insurance, personal gear, and tips are not included.
→ Visit our full FAQ page for a detailed breakdown.
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We do. Our Bespoke Trips begin at 5 days and are designed for individuals, couples, or private groups. If you’re drawn to the spirit of our Expeditions but want something shorter or more tailored, visit our Bespoke page or reach out and we’ll guide you from there.
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Yes, within reason. We cap our Expeditions at 8 travelers, but we can sometimes accommodate slightly larger private groups through Bespoke, depending on the route, season, and support needed. Get in touch with your numbers and dates and we’ll let you know what’s realistic for the range and for you.
Not sure which expedition is right for you?
We’re happy to help you match route, timing, and exertion to your life and legs.