About Us
Where Every Trail Tells a Story
What is Remote Expeditions
Established
May 2019
Established
May 2019
Guided in
24 Countries
Guided
20.000 travelers
Led by
Tristan Quevilly
It all began with a trip to Latin America that was originally intended to last six months. However, it ended up turning into a transformative three-year journey, commencing in Cuba and culminating in Brazil. Along the way, he cycled through the landscapes of Guatemala and Mexico, explored the mesmerizing reefs along the Caribbean coast, immersed himself in the Kuna Indian community, serenaded monkeys with his music in Nicaragua, lived with a local family in Colombia, embarked on a remarkable boat journey through the Amazon, mastered the art of Brazilian ballroom dances, sold french “Crêpes” on the bustling streets of Brazil, and ultimately took part in the exhilarating Sao Luis Carnival as a musician in a vibrant Batucada ensemble.
After returning to Europe, Tristan made a self-promise: to work diligently, save money, and eventually return to South America to create his own business. Since then, he has embarked on a remarkable career as a leisure director in luxury resorts across the globe, spanning over 15 countries including Senegal, Morocco, Cuba, Mauritius, Greece, and more. Driven by an insatiable thirst for new experiences, every six months he eagerly sets off on a fresh adventure in a different country, fearlessly embracing the challenge of starting anew each time.
As a manager of teams, Tristan was responsible for creating original and leading activities for travelers. These activities ranged from hiking and sports to games, dance classes, juggling, magic shows, and even presenting and participating in shows in front of large audiences.
Although fueled by an intangible passion, Tristan felt confined by what seemed like a gilded prison and found himself continuously drawn to the real world beyond.
After ten years of experiences filled with discoveries, learning, and love, it became impossible for him to return to a normal day job. This realization led him to Santa Marta, Colombia, where an Adventure Travel Agency was in search of a manager.
Through his role, he quickly acquired new skills such as tour creation, travel advisor, serving as a tour guide for adventurous journeys, photography, as well as technical skills including operating system development and web development.
At the helm of Remote Expeditions, Tristan adeptly combines exploration, photography, tour designer, web developer, and tour leadership, encapsulating the essence of a versatile travel entrepreneur.
However, the landscape of adventure tourism underwent a transformation during this time. The advent of social media propelled the travel market into an era driven by profit above all else.
As a result, the essence of adventure travel began to shift, with tourism gradually becoming standardized and stereotyped. The once cherished and invaluable moments of discovery and magic started to fade away.
Tristan found himself pondering how he could continue designing unique trips while upholding the pioneering and creative spirit that are essential ingredients for a truly meaningful and distinctive experience. He recognized the importance of preserving the essence of adventure travel and its ability to create unforgettable journeys unlike any other.
We are far from being a travel agency that views clients as mere numerical figures. We are a human agency that wants to sell less to maintain a high level of quality.
He set out to create something that he couldn’t find in the travel market. Remote Expeditions is the end result of his years of experience and extensive travels in search of the world’s finest adventure experiences. Our signature trips embody this vision—a collection of unique itineraries meticulously curated from around the globe. These exclusive journeys occur only a handful of times, offering unparalleled adventures that leave a lasting impact on all those involved.
Core Values
Authenticity
Emphasizing authentic and meaningful experiences
Integrity
Doing the Right Thing
Responsibility
Think Global, Act Local
Innovation
Thriving on new ideas and embracing change
Empowerment
The vast majority of your money will go straight to support and grow local economies.
Passion
We are inspired by the work we do and the trips we offer
Local Guides
Meet the Team
Anthropologists, mountain guides, community leaders, biologists, photographers and academics are the ones who accompany the travelers, with the aim of giving them the opportunity to live an unforgettable experience.
Edinson
Colombia
Emerson
Peru
Andres
Cuba
Tristan’s Work was featured on
Thank you, Tristan, for this new experience by your side
Thank you, Tristan, for this new experience by your side. Cuba is truly a world of its own that is worth discovering. Thank you for all the wonderful encounters, for your patience, and for the valuable advice 🙂
Traveling with you is always the best.
Hope to see you very soon.
Wonderful trip organized by the agency Remote Expeditions
Tristan is an exceptional guide, initially a great specialist in Colombia, and his expertise has expanded to all of South America. A skilled photographer and experienced trekker, his trips are captivating.
We had a fantastic journey in Colombia for the four of us. Great professionalism and kindness.
I highly recommend him.
Colorful photography tour in Cuba
We had a wonderful tour in Cuba with Tristan. He knows the island very well and can spot perfect photo opportunities. He is also a great and patient teacher, and spares no effort to make the traveler’s experience memorable.
A Multifaceted Adventure with Tristan
My wife and I were fortunate to have Tristan as our leader on our recent trip to Colombia. Tristan brings so much of his skills as a photographer, organizer, logistical expert, and more to enhance the participants’ experiences.
He relates to the locals in a warm, welcoming, and personal manner. He is multilingual and effortlessly switches between English, Spanish, French, and some of the indigenous languages. When locals meet him, the affection they feel for him is palpable. He can and does literally work magic with children.
It’s a joy to see their expressions when he magically extracts a coin from their ear. It makes for wonderful photos. He’s constantly in search of photo opportunities. He creates them spontaneously and we walked away with great photos so many times.
As the oldest one on the trip, Tristan was always ready to assist me with an inordinately heavy suitcase. Whether dealing with a technical camera issue or the best way to compose a shot, Tristan was there with great advice. He also provided very helpful photo editing sessions.
I would highly recommend him as a leader, no matter the destination.
A Compassionate Journey with Tristan
As the wife of a photographer, I’ve gone a half dozen photo tours. I try to make them my own and usually am successful in doing so. If I had to pinpoint anything that made the trip successful, it would be Tristan’s humanity shown so many times in the way he treated participants and native
Colombians. Visiting native tribes (not painted-face imposters) was a treat for me and my iPhone camera. Tristan planned well, explained things in detail and also found local experts who taught a great deal.
Uncovering Colombia’s Magic with Tristan
I’ve been slowly reviewing all my shots from the Viva Colombia tour. It makes me relive all the incredible experiences Tristan put together for us! His love and enthusiasm for Colombia and its people was obvious. He had a good bond with all his drivers and guides, and he shines when he’s around children with his magic tricks. His people skills were excellent.
Tristan was responsive and went out of his way to make everyone happy. He took feedback to heart. I wanted to highlight how diligent he was. I have never been on a tour where the leader had prepared such a thorough talk with slides and examples of some of the creative concepts he was trying to teach.
I am so happy I managed to pull it together last minute to get onto this tour. It was SO worth it! There are a few Luminous Journey tours that I have an interest in so I’m not out of your hair yet.
Unveiling Beauty Through the Lens with Tristan
The Luminous Journeys “VIVA Colombia” trip was fantastic for photographic opportunities in a country that is still largely unexplored by travel photographers. Tristan was an enthusiastic leader offering insights into his creative approach to photographing Colombia, including its indigenous peoples. His patient and sensitive approach dealing with locals allowed participants learn and appreciate Colombia’s many diverse customs. There was a good balance between street & culture photography, nature/tropical birds, and landscapes.
In addition, Tristan’s willingness to help participants with the technical and artistic aspects of photography was greatly appreciated. Plus he’s just great fun! The trip was well organized and the hotels and food were superb. Overall, Viva Colombia! provided diverse photographic opportunities that would have broad appeal to photography enthusiasts looking for untrammeled travel adventure in a fascinating South American country.Highly recommended!
A Photographer’s Dream Tour with Tristan
From the very first communication Tristan was responsive and helpful, receptive to tailor making a travel and photographic experience that was exactly what I was looking for. As a passionate photographer himself, I knew I was speaking with a like-minded soul who understands the specific needs and wants of a fellow photographer.
The tour itself was brilliant. As well as being a capable and professional tour organizer, Tristan is great company and an interesting travel companion.
The special relationship he has built up over the years with the Kogui people and local guides enabled a very special opportunity to visit and photograph them, both culturally and photographically interesting, and a rare, much appreciated opportunity.
Combine this with Tristan’s ability to speak several languages fluently including the local one, and you’re onto a winner!
What a wonderful Trip !
What a wonderful trip. Tristan is such a lovely person and well organised.
We had a wonderful trip around the Sierra Nevada in Colombia, up to Camarones and even Mompox. We visited so many places and met so many great people and communities.
It was FANTASTIC.
I highly recommand Remote Expeditions and Tristan for any trip you intend to plan
Authentic and well organized expedition in an indigenous tribe
Tristan guided me through the mountains of Sierra Nevada and facilitated all the details for meeting a kogi tribe.
It was a work trip as I was working on a very specific topic ( panela) and Tristan took care of all the details and was very
understanding.
The whole experience felt very authentic, and overall Tristan is so passionate
about what he does it’s hard not to have a blast during the trip.
Fantastic trip off the beaten path
Tristan is a very knowledgeable guide and photographer, and he is also very personable. Traveling with him was a very nice experience and we had lots of laughs too!
The trip was flawlessly organized and Tristan understood our needs very well, tailoring the itinerary to ensure we had the best experience possible. Thanks to him, we discovered Colombia off the beaten path.
Last but not least, I have done a number of photography trips and Tristan is probably the most dedicated teacher I have traveled with. He is really passionate about passing on his knowledge and passion about photography.
I will certainly book another trip with Remote Expeditions in the near future.
About our Logo
1. Seruankua
The first symbol in our logo depicts the majestic snowy peaks of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta in
Colombia. It reflects our reverence for nature, our commitment to sustainability,
and our acknowledgment of the indigenous cultures that hold the mountains as sacred, maintaining a
strong connection with the land and its spiritual essence
2. The Bird
The choice of a pre-Colombian pictograph for the bird symbol acknowledges the deep-rooted relationship between humans and nature that has been present for centuries. This symbol reminds US of our responsibility to protect and coexist with the wild world, drawing inspiration from the wisdom of our ancestors and their reverence for nature.
3. The Trees
By including the tree symbol in our logo, we aim to emphasize the significance of nature and the need
to preserve it. It serves as a reminder of our responsibility to protect and conserve forests, promote
sustainable practices, and mitigate the effects of deforestation and climate change.
4. Indigenous Huts
By incorporating the indigenous huts into our logo, we pay homage to the indigenous communities and
their valuable contributions to society. It represents our respect for their traditions, knowledge, and
their role as guardians of the land
5. Crossed Arrows
The fifth symbol in our logo features crossed arrows, representing unity, strength, and collaboration. In
many indigenous cultures, crossed arrows symbolize friendship, peace, and solidarity among different
tribes or communities. It signifies the power that emerges when individuals or groups come together to
work towards a common goal.
