Vipers of Guatemala
2024-06-08
to
2024-06-15
This super-adventurous jam-packed expedition will expose you to the authentic food, landscape and wild jungles of remote Guatemala. This itinerary spans multiple biomes, from a cloud forest to the driest location in all of Central America. One of Daniel Solis' favorites, this expedition tours three national preserves (Reserva Natural Ranchitos del Quetzal, Reserva Natural Heloderma and Reserva Natural Los Tarrales). This maximizes the opportunity to see some of the world's rarest vipers and other reptiles in their natural habitats, even endangered species. You will also see many beautiful birds, such as the Quetzal and Toucanets, and an active volcano. Tour participants will engage directly with scientists to better understand the animals and ongoing preservation efforts. Herping is offered nightly. Please note some locations are high altitude.
Field Notes
La Aurora (GUA)
Key Itinerary Items
Day/night wildlife trekking
Day/night volcano trekking
Herping
Birdwatching
Direct engagement with local scientists on conservation efforts
Photography instruction
This trip is rated as "adventurous," with an active itinerary. At minimum, participants should be able to walk at least two (2) miles in high humidity and heat while carrying their own equipment and water.
This expedition will take you through cloud forest (wet rainforest at high altitude), jungle (high temperatures and high humidity), the Caribbean coastline and Central America's driest desert.
Accommodations on this trip are primarily comfortable, which are hotel or hotel-type rooms that sleep two (2) persons, feature private bathrooms and climate control. There are two (2) nights which are rustic, spent at a scientific outpost facility. Rustic accommodations feature shared living quarters and bathroom, limited or no climate control, and limited or inconsistent electricity.
Target Species
Abronia (A. fimbriata & A. gaiophantasma)
Bothriechis schlegelii
Bothriechis bicolor
Bothriechis aurifer
Bothrops asper
Crotalus simus
Ctenosaura palearis
Cerrophidion godmani
Heloderma charlesbogerti
Micrurus elegans
Meltalpicloatus mexicanus
Metlepilcoatlus occiduus
Porthidium nassutum
Porthidium ophyromegas
Plectrohyla species (P. hartwegi, P. pokomchi, P. quecchi)
5
$1950
