Barry Griffiths and Geoff Carpentier have just returned from a scouting trip to one of the most exciting natural destinations in the world - Borneo. The newest tour in Quest's extensive worldwide nature tour program.
They report that, during their all too brief trip, they saw (up close and personal) over a dozen species of mammals including Orang Utans, Proboscis Monkeys, Maroon Langurs and Pig-tailed Macaques.
In addition, over 100 avian species appeared in their binoculars including Bornean Bristlehead, Rhinoceros Hornbill, Stork-billed Kingfisher and Spectacled Spiderhunter. Apparently the early mornings and late afternoons produced some of the best birding of their lives.
Now that they have put the final touches to the itinerary, you can be assured that this brand-new Quest trip will be one of the most unique and exciting offerings ever.
You won't want to miss this trip to one of the last remaining reserves of lowland rainforest in Borneo. Join Geoff Carpentier in September 2008, and let him introduce you to some of the finest flora and fauna in the world...
Jamaica: A Feast of Jamaican, Caribbean and North American Birds After thoroughly scouting the third largest of the West Indian islands, Jamaica, Quest President Barry Griffiths is convinced that it offers some of the most exciting bird watching in the Caribbean. And, by avoiding the well-known "high octane" tourist beaches, and resorts of Montego Bay and Ochos Rios, we can offer you a completely safe and relaxing visit as you enjoy the nature and bird life of the peaceful, laid-back Jamaican countryside. ..read more
Cost: Approx. US$3395 / Approx. C$3735
2008 Departure:
February 14- 24
Oaxaca, Mexico: Tropical Nature & Zapotec Culture Life still revolves around the zocalo or town square in the charming city of Oaxaca, a colonial city founded by the Spanish conquerors. Colonial-style buildings, draped with brilliant bougainvillea bursting in the sunshine, line the streets. The bustle of everyday life is offset by long, languid afternoons in the cafes that ring the zocalo. At 1700m, the city and valley floors are sunny and mild during the day and pleasantly cool at night. Oaxaca is the destination of choice for many travellers as it combines memorable views of nature with relaxed colonial surroundings, archaeology, colourful markets and local artisans in a relaxed, secluded corner of Mexico. ..read more
Cost: Please call Pamela at 1-800-387-1483 for information on this trip
2008 Departure:
Costa Rica: Nature's Tropical Treasure House This peaceful, democratic Central American country, with a long history of respect and care for its environment, deserves its reputation as the wildlife sanctuary of the Americas. It has preserved a greater proportion of its habitat than any other country in the world and as a result, has an excellent system of national parks, biological reserves and wildlife refuges that has won praise from conservationists around the world. ..read more
Cost: Approx. US$2895 / Approx. C$3185
The actual itinerary will differ slightly from the one listed below. Please call Pamela for details.
2008 Departure:
February 19 - February 29
Honduras Join us for our sixth tour season in Honduras, a land of mountains and forests, beaches and coral reefs, mangroves and wilderness, diverse cultural heritage and a unique colonial history. For many years, as we toured such Central America countries as Belize, Panama and Mexico, we heard about Honduras and its fast growing reputation as a land of ancient Mayan temples and pyramids set in pristine rainforests teeming with wildlife. Now, after a series of very successful tours, it is obvious that Honduras is everything we expected and so we have again included it in our 2007 winter tour schedule. ..read more
Cost: Approx. US$2795 / Approx. C$3075
2008 Departure:
February 10 - 22
Best of Cuba Over the years we have operated dozens of tours to Cuba, all exploring the unspoiled regions that lie beyond the popular tourist beaches. Many of our participants fall in love with this beautiful island and make repeated visits with us to different regions. This 15-day tour is a combination of the region west of Havana and the central area of Cuba. ..read more
Cost: Approx US$2695/ Approx C$2965 from Havana
2008 Departure:
February 3- 17 (Mike Street) February 10 - 24 (Pete Read)
Classic Cuba: From the Bay of Pigs to the Escambray Mountains Over the years we have operated many tours to Cuba, all exploring the unspoiled regions that lie beyond the popular tourist beaches. It is fascinating to note that so many of our participants fall in love with this lovely country and make repeated visits with us to its different regions. ..read more
Cost: Approx. US $2195/Approx. C$2395
2008 Departure:
February 17- 26. Please call Pamela for details
Eastern Cuba: Beyond the Beaches Over the last 15 years we have introduced over 600 people to the beautiful island of Cuba and some have enjoyed it so much, they have returned with us two and three times. Nobody knows the island as well as we do and we would like to introduce you to a very well kept secret, Eastern Cuba. ..read more
Cost: Please call Pamela at 1-800-387-1483 for information on this tour
2008 Departure:
Not available in 2008
Trinidad & Tobago We always enjoy taking our tour participants to the tropical islands of Trinidad and Tobago, the Caribbean Mecca for neo-tropical bird watching. These two verdant islands, surrounded by aqua-coloured waters, are near the east coast of Venezuela and contain a rich diversity of tropical flora and fauna. ..read more
Cost: Approx. US$2795 / Approx. C$3075
2008 Departure:
February 3-12
East Africa Classic Safari: The Southern Serengeti Wildebeest Migration To their indigenous Masai inhabitants, the golden grasslands that lie between Lake Victoria and the Great Rift Valley were simply The Serengeti, "the endless plains". Today, they are recognized as one of the world's most important ecosystems, holding a unique concentration and unsurpassed range of grassland animals. ..read more
Cost: Approx. US$5895 / Approx. C$6485
2008 Departure:
February 14 - March 1
Tel.: 416-633-5666
Fax: 416-633-8667 Toll free in North America: 1-800-387-1483
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