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...
The High Arctic: An Expedition to Canada's Arctic and Greenland
The High Arctic: An Expedition to Canada's Arctic and Greenland
Cost: From: Main Deck Triple US$4195 / Approx. CDN$4825 Air: US$1350 2007 Departure August 12 - 23
Award winning artist Sharon MacKinnon paints in acrylic, encaustic and watercolour. Sharon has over twenty-five years teaching experience and is and elected member of the Society of Canadian Artists.
Sharon ran a very successful series of watercolour workshops for interested passengers on our recent 2005 High Arctic voyage.
Jim Coey - Quest Senior Naturalist
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.
Aaron Lawton - Expedition Leader
Aaron has guided and instructed sea kayaking, canoeing, hiking, climbing and rafting trips on five of seven continents. He has worked as Assistant Expedition Leader or Expedition Leader on over 70 polar expeditions. Aaron has been working with Quest for the last 5 years.
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.
Journey to the Sea of Ice
For the past ten Arctic summers, Quest expeditioners have been exploring the remote waters and coastlines of Canada and Greenland and, throughout those years, have had some marvelous polar adventures and sightings. In 2006, for the first time, our exclusive Quest charter on board the ice-rated expedition ship R.V. Akademik Ioffe, will be sailing to our most northerly points ever.
From: Main Deck Triple US$4195 / Approx. CDN$4825 Air: US$1350
Deposit:
$1250 USD. Approx.C1375
Note:
Please Note: The return charter flights from Ottawa to Resolute Bay are an additional US$1350 / Approx. CDN$1485 per person (subject to possible fuel surcharges).
2007 Departure
August 12 - 23
2008 Departure
August 13-23
Tel.: 416-633-5666 Fax: 416-633-8667 Toll
free in North America: 1-800-387-1483
