ABOUT IMMERSIV

We go where
the wild things
still are.

Immersiv Expeditions is an adventure company that encourages you to venture outward while exploring within. We specialize in intimate, small-group trips — both on land and under the sea — with a focus on wild animal encounters and off-the-beaten-path locations.

We are conservationists, storytellers, underwater photographers, and documentary filmmakers. Every expedition is built from a genuine belief that the natural world still has the power to change how people see themselves — and the planet they're part of.

OUR WORK IN

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OUR STORY

Built from curiosity.

Immersiv Expeditions grew out of a simple obsession: getting as close to the natural world as possible, and bringing others along for it. Not as spectators. As participants. In the water, on the ground, eye-to-eye.

Our founder Pier Nirandara spent years as a travel writer, underwater photographer, and storyteller — visiting over 100 countries and building a network of conservationists, scientists, and local operators across the globe. Co-founder Matt Reichel spent those same years leading expeditions in the world's most remote regions, documenting wildlife and human heritage through his lens.

Immersiv is what happens when you combine those two lives. The storytelling that makes people want to go. The operations that make it actually possible. And a shared conviction that the best adventures are small, intimate, and led by people who genuinely know what they're doing.

We keep groups small — never more than eight per boat — because the quality of the experience depends on it. We work with local operators who share our values. And we design every trip around a natural phenomenon that most people will never have access to — unless they travel with us.

People book Immersiv trips once. Then they come back. And then they bring their friends. That's the whole business model, really — and we wouldn't have it any other way.

Our Trips

  • People

    We don't fill trips — we curate them. Small groups of curious, respectful, open-minded people. Many become repeat adventurers. A remarkable number become lifelong friends. We think that says something about the kind of experience we're building.

  • Places

    Under-the-radar destinations. Off-the-beaten-path locations. We go where the wildlife is — not where the crowds are. Every itinerary is built around access that takes years of relationships to earn, in places that don't appear in a standard travel brochure.

  • Impact

    We work with local operators who give back. We tell conservation stories that reach audiences beyond our trips. Our founders are proud members of The Explorers Club and the International League of Conservation Photographers — and we believe the best travel leaves more than it takes.

Our Founding Team

  • Pier Nirandara

    Founder · Storyteller · Lead Guide

    Award-winning author, travel writer, film producer, and underwater photographer. Thailand's youngest English-writing author of three #1 national bestsellers. A TEDx speaker and PADI AmbassaDiver™, her conservation work has been recognised by the Lowell Thomas Awards, Ocean Photographer of the Year, and the Save Our Seas Ocean Storytelling Photography Grant. Member of The Explorers Club and the International League of Conservation Photographers. Based between Los Angeles, Bangkok, and Cape Town.

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  • Matt Reichel

    Co-founder · Photographer · Operations

    Documentary photographer, geopolitics nerd, and nature enthusiast from Vancouver, Canada. Brown University graduate in International Relations. His career has been dedicated to exploring the world's most remote, vulnerable, and isolated regions, communities, and wildlife — and documenting them with honesty and care. Work published in National Geographic, The New York Times, BBC, Washington Post, Al Jazeera, VICE, and Reuters. Based between Vancouver and Mexico City.

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  • “I didn’t know experiences like this were possible before meeting Pier. Not only has every trip been perfectly planned, the people we’ve traveled with have become family, and the adventures have reshaped our perception of the planet we’re a part of.“

    Jason M.

  • “These trips make you explore the best part of nature, getting you up close with the animals. The team takes care of everything so you can just enjoy the fun! Plus their experience make you want to go again and again to a new adventure.”

    Benedetta A.

  • “Have done most of these adventures (some more than once already) and will more than likely do the rest. They are kinda like potato chips. You won’t be able to do just one, and you will probably make some lifelong friends (maybe even a few human ones).”

    Keith M.

  • “I went on their Sardine Run trip in South Africa in 2021, and even through the uncertainty of COVID surging that summer, the trip was unreal. They wouldn't let even a nationwide COVID shutdown keep us from having an incredible (and safe) trip on the water, I just felt so cared for. I had never been on any kind of ocean adventure before, and this trip made me an addict!”

    Claire W.

  • “That trip changed my life for the better. I saw the endless possibilities of what life could be like.”

    Nancy N.

  • Having done 10+ trips with Pier over multiple continents, let me say don’t ask questions, just say YES. I promise, you will not regret it!

    Helena B.

  • “The expeditions I have taken with Pier have shown that once in a lifetime experiences are not limited to unachievable rarity.”

    Josephine W.

  • "Sardine Run was a life-changing experience. All the staff involved were meticulous, extremely knowledgeable, and passionate about everyone’s experience. I never imagined a trip like this could be possible, especially as a new diver. I will definitely be back for others and would highly recommend entrusting Pier and Naude with your adventure!"

    Naomi E.

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