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...
Northwest Passage: In the Footsteps of Roald Amundsen
Northwest Passage: In the Footsteps of Roald Amundsen
Cost: from US$5195/C$5455 from Ottawa
Please call Audrey at 1-800-387-1483 for more information. 2008 Departure Aug 24 – Sept 7
Jim has been an avid naturalist since the age of 10 and studied botany and zoology at university. His birding and natural history interests have taken him to many parts of North and South America, Africa, Europe and Asia. Jim is an experienced leader and is Quest's Senior naturalist. He has led Quest trips to Cuba, Galapagos Islands, Madagascar, Ireland,Patagonia, Western Canada,East Africa, Antarctica and the High Arctic.
Audrey has been working for Quest's for five years, and is currently the Sales Team Leader. Her expertise has been developed as a participant in a number of our voyages of discovery. Her clients appreciate her attention to detail and her friendly, professional approach.
Charter flight to Resolute and board ship by Zodiac.
Day 3
Beechey Island and Prince Leopold Island
Day 4
Fort Ross and Bellot Strait
Day 5
Victory Point, King William Island
Day 6
Gjoa Haven and Simpson Strait
Day 7
Jenny Lind Island
Day 8
Johansen Bay, Victoria Island
Day 9
Holman
Day 10
Smoking Hills
Day 11
Pearce Point
Day 12
Bernard Harbour
Day 13
Byron Bay/Lachlan River, Victoria Island
Day 14
Cambridge Bay /Charter flight to Edmonton/ Overnight
Day 15
Depart Edmonton.
Port Dues and Taxes are included.
Tour Information
Leader:
Jim Coey and Expedition Staff
Length:
15 Days
Limit:
110-passenger ship.
Departing:
Resolute Bay
Cost:
US$5195/C$5455
Deposit:
10% or US$750/C$785 (which ever is greater)
Note:
The charter flight from Ottawa to Resolute and from Cambridge Bay
to Edmonton will cost Approx. US$1650 or Approx. C$1730. This is
subject to change.
Please Note:
1. The cost of the charter flight is not included.
2. Port Dues and Taxes are included.
3. Gratuities are not included.
4. The volatility in global oil prices may result in a fuel surcharge
on both the cruise and flight costs.
5. On all of our Expedition Cruises, weather, ice or other conditions
may require that changes be made to our published itinerary and shore
excursions altered or cancelled..
2008 Departure
Sun. Aug. 24 – Sun. Sept. 7
2009 Departure
Sun.Aug.23–Sun.Sept.6
Tel.: 416-633-5666 Fax: 416-633-8667 Toll
free in North America: 1-800-387-1483
