Into the Story We Go
Four original treks and traverses across the Espinhaço.
Four celebrations of life in the range.
Elisa and I will be leading four small-group expeditions in Brazil’s unheralded Serra do Espinhaço in 2026–27.
From a pair of long-form treks and a multi-modal high-savannah crossing to a month-long capstone traverse, these trips are a chance to move through a range 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, a solid baseline of fitness, and a good pair of boots (or two).
For most travelers who feel called to the Espinhaço, these trips are the clearest way in: motion-filled, story-led, and deeply rooted in the people, land, and time of the range.
All of our routes are original and depart just once. We may tackle similar crossings in years to come, but we’ll never have the same trip twice.
— Eddie
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 full of life—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 traverse is for travelers who like a bit of bushwhacking with their cachaça, and 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 relish coming home changed.
FAQs
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Nearly everything.
Accommodations, meals, crew, transport within the region, permits, and group trail gear are all included, along with pre-expedition preparation and a detailed trip dossier.
Flights, insurance, personal gear, alcohol, and discretionary spending are not included.
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If you’re looking for fewer days, a different pace, or a private format, take a look at our Bespoke trips.
If you’re traveling solo, Journeys may also be a better fit.
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These are active, multi-day crossings through varied terrain.
You don’t need to be an elite athlete, but you should be comfortable walking long distances over uneven ground, day after day.
If you’re unsure, we’re happy to talk it through.
Not sure which Expedition is right for you?
We’re happy to talk it through.