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Seattle, WA - Intrepid travelers planning a natural history and cultural
exploration of the rain forests, indigenous villages and tropical beaches
of Costa Rica and Panama can request free 'Travel Planners' from Wildland
Adventures, a Seattle-based adventure travel company. The new, 1999 Travel
Planners describes a wide range of specialized travel opportunities year-round,
including active, lodge-based natural history explorations, family adventures,
nature honeymoons, and adventure cruising, along the wild Pacific and
Caribbean coasts, the San Blas Islands, and through the Panama Canal.
Wildland Adventures President Kurt Kutay once worked for the Costa Rican
National Park Service, and was a founding member of The Ecotourism Society.
Recognized as one of the world's most highly recommended ecotravel outfitters
by Conde Nast Traveler Magazine, Wildland Adventures has recently aligned
itself with leading conservationists and naturalist guides to develop
the most comprehensive and in-depth nature and culture travel programs
available in Panama. Trips range from lodge-based natural history and
cultural explorations in the cloud forests, rain forests and among the
Kuna Indians of the San Blas Islands, to a 10-day, transcontinental expedition
from the Caribbean to the Pacific. Crossing mountains and trekking through
the Darien jungle, the route follows the same path taken by Spanish Conquistador
Vasco Nunez de Balboa when he discovered the Pacific Ocean in 1513.
"Since I worked for the Costa Rican National Park Service in 1982
and developed nature-based travel there, I am convinced that Panama as
a destination has at least the potential that Costa Rica had 15 years
ago. The transfer of the Panama Canal in 1999 will bring hundreds of millions
of dollars worth of exposure to one of the most beautiful, fascinating,
biologically diverse countries on the planet," notes Mr. Kutay.
Travel agents and adventure travelers will appreciate the detailed itineraries
and maps, photographs of parks, wildlife and hotels, background information
about climate and naturalist guides, and special "Travel Tips for
Custom Trips". All-inclusive itineraries for individuals, families
and groups range from 8-12 days beginning at $1095 land cost per person,
with many optional add-ons.
Wildland Adventures offers authentic worldwide nature and culture explorations
designed for sophisticated, active travelers who appreciate charming hostelry,
premier camping safaris, expert native guides, and personal service in-country
to Central America, Mexico, the Andes and Amazon, Patagonia, Galapagos,
Africa, Turkey and Spain. To order a free Travel Planner call toll free
1-800-345-4453 (206-365-0686), visit the website,
write Wildland Adventures, 3516 NE 155th St., Ste. K, Seattle WA 98155,
or email.