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.

Our Trips

  • People

    Focus on small, intimate groups with vetted guests. Many become repeat adventurers.

  • Places

    Feature curated itineraries with under-the-radar destinations and authentic experiences.

  • Impact

    Empower local operators with opportunities to give back, promote sustainable and regenerative travel.

Our Founding Team

  • Pier Nirandara

    Pier is an award-winning author, travel writer, film producer, and underwater photographer. She began her career as Thailand’s youngest English-writing author of three #1 national bestselling novels, graphic novels, and short stories with over 200,000 copies sold in multiple languages.

    A TEDx speaker and PADI AmbassaDiver™, Pier is also the founder of Hollywood Sharks, the industry’s first diving club, and hopes to use storytelling to evoke awe and catalyze social change. Her words and images can be found in BBC, Conde Nast Traveler, AFAR, Lonely Planet, Oceanographic Magazine, and more.

    An advocate for solo female travel, Pier has had the privilege of traveling to over 100 countries across 7 continents, and is based between Los Angeles, Bangkok, and Cape Town.

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  • Matt Reichel

    Matt, from Vancouver, Canada, is a nature enthusiast, geopolitics nerd, and documentary photographer. A Brown University graduate in International Relations, he leads oceanic programs and geopolitical trips, and is dedicated to exploring our world’s most remote, vulnerable and isolated regions, communities and wildlife.

    From documentary production to expedition logistics, he hopes to honor human and natural heritage through visual storytelling, and inspire people to be more open-minded and compassionate, as well as take away greater nuance in their understanding of our planet.

    Based between Vancouver and Mexico City, Matt’s work has been featured in National Geographic, The New York Times, The Washington Post, BBC, Al Jazeea, VICE, Reuters and more.

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Our Trip Leaders

  • Naudé Heunis

    Naudé is a filmmaker and photographer from Cape Town, South Africa. Specializing in wildlife, adventure, aerial and underwater, Naudé trained at film school as a director of photography before finding his calling on a shoot with National Geographic.

    Since then, he has built a name as one of the continent’s top wildlife filmmakers, with a fine skill and passion for bringing the stories of the voiceless to a world that desperately needs to hear them. His storytelling is driven by the philosophy that change begins with one person.

    He has worked with brands such as the BBC, WWF, DJI, IFAW, PolarPro, PADI and more, and is the co-founder of BTS Nature, an organization that utilizes visual storytelling to bring conservation stories to the world.

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  • Sarah Teng

    Sarah Teng is a New York-based photographer and adventure enthusiast with a passion for travel and underwater exploration. Her work captures breathtaking landscapes, marine life, and moments of stillness in nature. She is also the co-founder and photographer of Green Tile Social Club, an NYC-based mahjong community where she fosters connections and celebrates culture through vibrant shared experiences. Constantly in pursuit of new adventures, Sarah believes in connecting people through shared stories, cultural exploration, and a love for discovering the world together.

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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.

  • "The 2023 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.