This tour follows in the footsteps of the remarkable naturalist, Alfred Wallace, from Sarawak in Borneo to Singapore, across to northern Sulawesi, to the spice island of Ternate, before ending in Bali by the Wallace Line.
Alfred Russel Wallace was one of the greatest - and most fascinating - intellectuals of the nineteenth century. He developed the theory of evolution through natural selection in the Malay Archipelago, independently of Charles Darwin. He was known as the greatest living authority on this region, particularly of its zoogeography, and discovered what is now known as the Wallace Line - a dividing line between Asian and Australasian animal species that extends between the islands of Bali and Lombok and between Borneo and Sulawesi. Wallace was passionately engaged in social issues and also made significant contributions in areas ranging from land reform to astrobiology.
The tour is led by George and Jan Beccaloni, world-renowned authorities on Wallace. These expert naturalists are also highly knowledgeable about this region, with a number of unique personal contacts.
Journey in the footsteps of Alfred Wallace from Sarawak in Borneo to Singapore, across to northern Sulawesi, to the spice island of Ternate, before ending in Bali by the Wallace Line.
Visit Bunaken Marine Reserve, one of the best snorkeling areas in the world.
At Tangkoko National Park see black macaques, hornbills, kingfishers and perhaps the tiny nocturnal tarsier.
In south-east Sulawesi, see some of the oldest cave paintings in the world, up to 40,000 years old.
Some walking between destinations, more time spent standing, and increased travel distances. Requires a reasonable level of fitness.
We like charm, comfort, convenience in location, and of course, excellence in service.
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