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...
Newfoundland's Outports and Backroads Our tour to the central region of this amazing Atlantic island is a unique blend of icebergs, whales, tidal pools, boreal forest animals and wildflowers combined with the rich human history that has shaped this rugged Canadian province. This a perfect tour for those travellers who enjoy an abundance of diverse cultural and natural history experiences ..read more
Cost: C$2,595
2007 Departure:
June 27 - July 5
Yukon & Alaska - Land of the Midnight Sun We have timed our trip to this magnificent wilderness region for the long days of the northern midsummer, when wildflowers begin to carpet the alpine slopes, glacier-fed turquoise lakes gleam in deep valleys and snow-covered peaks of imposing mountains loom on the horizon. We'll walk in the footsteps of caribou and enjoy visions of the ghosts of the men who moiled for gold and danced to a honky-tonk tune. ..read more
Cost: C$3,395
2007 Departure:
June 21- June 30
Classic China Wildlife China boasts one of the world's oldest civilizations, a long history that has been chronicled for more than 5000 years. We will be introduced to this rich cultural heritage at a number of fascinating historical sites. Our point of entry is the famous and ancient capital of China, Beijing. We'll explore the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven and its Hall of Prayer, built without a single nail. No visit to China is complete without a visit to the Great Wall. ..read more
Cost: US$4195. / Approx. C$4600
2007 Departure:
June 3 - 16
East Africa Classic Safari: The Annual Serengeti Migration Kenya and Tanzania, well known for their great concentrations of game animals, protected in an excellent system of national parks and game reserves, guarantee you the supreme wildlife adventure of your life. Our annual safari to East Africa has been planned to give you every opportunity to view and photograph the magnificent animals of this region and, in particular, front row seats to the world's greatest wildlife spectacle - the Serengeti Migration. ..read more
Cost: US$5772 /Approx. C$6350
2007 Departure:
June 28 - July 13
Iceland: Land of Ice and Fire Quest Nature Tours toured Iceland for many years in the 80s and 90s and is now returning to this wonderful and exciting country early in the summer of 2006. Iceland is a magnificent, exotic, northern island that lies on the Arctic Circle and basks in perpetual daylight for much of the summer. Thanks to the warming influences of the Gulf Stream, Iceland enjoys a temperate ocean climate, cool in the summer and mild in the winter. ..read more
Cost: C$5195
2007 Departure:
June 29 - July 9 (June 19th Tour SOLD OUT)
The Great Canadian Grasslands To many people the prairies evoke images of golden wheat fields stretching off into the horizon in a series of undulating waves with an occasional lonely farmhouse to break the monotony.
Nothing could be farther from the truth, for beyond the fields of wheat is another world often hidden by the distances. The Canadian grasslands are a constantly changing tapestry of earth and sky. The land itself, while seeming flat, is an ever-changing blend of badlands, coulees, sand dunes, river valleys, hills and grasslands. Seemingly empty, the grasslands are filled with many species of wildlife uniquely adapted to this unforgiving prairie environment and we'll explore this important Canadian eco-system starting in Calgary.
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Cost: C$2995 from Calgary
2007 Departure:
Wednesday June 20 - Saturday June 30.
Tel.: 416-633-5666
Fax: 416-633-8667 Toll free in North America: 1-800-387-1483
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