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 Jan Beccaloni, a world-renowned authority on Wallace. An expert naturalist, Jan is 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.
Travel by boat to the neighbouring islands of Ternate and Tidore, known for their roles in the spice trade. Visit a spice plantation and learn about their histories.
See black macaques, hornbills, kingfishers and perhaps the tiny nocturnal tarsier.
Take a boat across to Halmahera and drive to Dodinga village to visit the older part of the village, where Wallace lived.
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Travel by boat into the beautiful Bako National Park, with opportunities to see multitudes of colourful birds, long-tailed macaques, water monitors, wild boar, gibbons and the proboscis monkey.
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Spend time relaxing on the beach or snorkel in one of the world's best coral reef diving and snorkelling areas.
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Learn about the culture of the Land Dayaks and visit their baruk (headhouse) where skulls can still be seen. Meet with a local healer and learn of their culture practices.
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Longer and fuller days. More walking and longer distances require more energy, good fitness, and mobility.
If you have some questions about this particular tour, you can contact the Jon Baines Tours team by phone or email.
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