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...
Costa Rica: Nature's Tropical Treasure House
Costa Rica: Nature's Tropical Treasure House
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
Tony is a professional naturalist, wildlife photographer and teacher who has travelled extensively in North and Central America. He is a caring tour leader who shares his contagious enthusiasm and well-honed skills with his tours participants. Tony has lead previous Quest tours to Hawaii, Costa Rica and Eastern and Western Canada.
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.
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.
"I had a great time and really enjoyed the country and people. The boat trip was really special, and the naturalits were wonderful, so friendly and knowledgeable, and ready to the extra mile. The crew was also good, and gave a great impression of their country."
~ M.C.B, Costa Rica
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Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive San Jose
Day 2
Braulio Carrillo National Park / Serapiqui
Day 3
OTS. La Selva
Day 4
Arenal Volcano
Day 5
Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge
Day 6
Cloud Forest
Day 7
Poas Volcano / La Pas
Day 8 / 9
Pacific Coast / Carara Biological Reserve / Rio Tarcoles Excursion
Day 10
San Jose
Day 11
DEparture Day / Start of Tiskita Lodge Extension
Tour Information
Leader:
Tony Beck
Length:
11 Days
Limit:
16 Participants
Departing:
San Jose
Cost:
Approx. US$2895 / Approx. C$3185
The actual itinerary will differ slightly from the one listed below. Please call Pamela for details.
Deposit:
C$500
Note:
2008 Departure
February 19 - February 29
2009 Departure
February 20- March 2
Tel.: 416-633-5666 Fax: 416-633-8667 Toll
free in North America: 1-800-387-1483
