Help picking a vacation?

[Tyguy35]

Hello, I am looking to go south Costa Rica, Panama, Belize or Nicaragua or if anyone knows of anything better? I am looking for more of a herping wildlife adventure don't really care for the beach. I went to costa rica last year but during a dry season and couldn't find so much although a few vipers which was awesome. I was wondering if anyone knew of anything vacation lodges or trips they had gone on for viewing wildlife and could help me out a bit please thanks.

Tyler

[Zoo Nanny]

Why not look into Eco Tourism trips. They focus on saving native fauna and protecting the environments of undeveloped ecosystems. I've had a few friends that have gone on these trips and they loved them. They were able to see off the beaten path in several South American countries. Someday when I have a few extra $$ I would love to do the Amazon trip

[Tyguy35]

I have looked at the Eco tourism trips they look so awesome but I don't really know where to look for ones I can afford? The ones I'm finding are $3000-$4500 without flights. I won't be able to find enough cash in time unfortunately.

[Zoo Nanny]

You've got to find the ones where you can book yourself in without a travel agent.
Belize Itineraries | Snorkeling, diving, temples, and b&bs | Ecotourism (http://www.kutoatravel.com/itineraries-belize/)

[Tyguy35]

That website looks pretty good. I'll give it a read through. My girlfriends mom is an agent so I'm
Hoping I not have travel gent charges.

[MDT]

La Paz Waterfall Gardens Resort in Costa Rica is AMAZING...they do have an on site zoo with a really nice serpentarium (believe it or not)...but it's not a herping kind of excursion. It's a "I think I'll have a massage today and lobster for dinner" kind of vacation.

[Tyguy35]

Not really my style but thanks. Last year I stayed in tents in the cloud forest that's my sort of vacation. Although somehow they cost more.

[MDT]

Not really my style but thanks. Last year I stayed in tents in the cloud forest that's my sort of vacation. Although somehow they cost more.


LOL! No worries :)

Just thought I'd throw it out there. Hope you find a great one and have a blast dude!

[dave himself]

I spent a few weeks in Ecuador about 10 years ago ( 5 days in the rain forest ). And although I wasn't on a harping holiday we saw plenty, everything from boas to vipers. The insect life was just incredible there was something to see everytime you turned around, might be worth looking into

[Tyguy35]

I think I actually have herd about the La Paz and herd it was a nice place to go. maybe one day. I never even thought about Ecuador where did you go there?

[pdomensis]

You guys are just killin me. I'm lookin out my window at a 6° F winterscape wishing I could head south.

[Tyguy35]

Haha you want to see out my window I am in Canada haha just we are in the midst of a little storm haha

[dave himself]

I think I actually have herd about the La Paz and herd it was a nice place to go. maybe one day. I never even thought about Ecuador where did you go there?

We stayed in a small town called Shell it was right on the edge of the rain forest. Then we flew out in a small 4 seater aircraft to a small village deep in the rain forest fir 5 days and nights