Quest Nature Tours: Classic Cuba: From the Bay of Pigs to the Escambray Mountains

Tel.: 416-633-5666 Fax: 416-633-8667 Toll free in North America: 1-800-387-1483

Premiere Service

Reservation Form

Request Information

The Fabled Island of Borneo

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...

Home Page / Classic Cuba: From the Bay of Pigs to the Escambray Mountains

Classic Cuba: From the Bay of Pigs to the Escambray Mountains

Classic Cuba: From the Bay of Pigs to the Escambray Mountains

Cost:
Approx. US $2195/Approx. C$2395
2008 Departure
February 17- 26. Please call Pamela for details

print this tour

view detailed itinerary

Don Shanahan - Quest naturalist

Don is formerly a Secondary School Science Department Head who has had extensive experience as a nature tour leader. During his travels to many parts of the world, he has been able to hone his natural history interpretive skills. He has participated in many studies with the Ministry of Natural Resources, Canadian Wildlife Service and Bird Studies Canada and has also written for a number of publications. Don will be using his knowledge, experience, intuition and humour to ensure that everyone on this trip enjoys it to the fullest.

Pamela Berton -

Pamela has been a member of Quest Nature Tours' sales team for over ten years, and has been involved in Nature Tourism for over twenty years. She is Quest's expert sales consultant in Canadian and International Land Tours. In fact, she has been a participant on many of them including, most recently, India and East Africa. She is able to offer valuable insights for tour participants.

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.

view detailed itinerary

click map for larger image

Tour Itinerary
Day 1	Depart Toronto, Arrive Havana / Soroa
Day 2	Reserva del Rosario
Day 3-4	Parque natural Cienaga De Zapata
Day 5	Cienfeugos / Trinidad
Day 6	Topes de Collantes / La Codina
Day 7	Cayo las Brujas / Jardines del Rey Archipelago
Day 8	Santa Clara
Day 9	Old Havana
Day 10	Departure Day

Tour Information
Leader:	Don Shanahan
Length:	10 Days
Limit:	16 Participants
Departing:	Toronto, ON
Cost:	Approx. US $2195/Approx. C$2395
Deposit:	C$500
Note:	"I realize that after talking to friends here who have visited Cuba, we saw a great deal of the varied geography of Cuba which many tourists do not. The local naturalist guides were excellent. The hotels surpassed my expectations. The Quest leader was tops." ~S. S. Thunder Bay, ON

2008 Departure
February 17- 26. Please call Pamela for details
2009 Departure
February 16 - 25

Tel.: 416-633-5666 Fax: 416-633-8667 Toll free in North America: 1-800-387-1483