Intrepid Travel Announces Asia Adventure Trips Accommodating Olympic Travelers

    /24-7PressRelease/ - BOULDER, CO, July 16, 2008 - To accommodate those travelers going to the Olympics, Intrepid Travel offers shortened Asia adventure trips adjacent to the Olympic dates.

After experiencing the thrill of the Olympics, travelers can extend their stay and indulge in an adventure trip through Asia. Travelers can add real life experiences in just a few days on the beach in Thailand, exploring the temples of Angkor in Cambodia or taking a boat cruise through Vietnam.

Possible China adventure trips for Olympic travelers wishing to extend their stay are:

Phuket Beach Break
On Thailand's Phuket Beach Break, travelers will lounge around the pool, lobby bar and in-house restaurant of stylish boutique hotel Manathai, a Thai-style resort with rustic architecture and a tranquil atmosphere. They will flag down tuk-tuks to visit the fine white sands of Surin Beach or head out after dark to explore the round-the-clock bars and shops of Patong. This Asia trip extension is 5 days and costs $245. For more information visit: http://www.intrepidtravel.com/trips/TAPM

Halong Bay Junk Cruise
Vietnam's Halong Bay Junk Cruise is the perfect add-on to any adventure in Vietnam - whisking adventurers away from the busy capital to World Heritage, Halong Bay. Travelers will jump on board the Jewel of the Bay and sail past thousands of limestone islands rising dramatically out of the gem-green waters of the Gulf of Tonkin, they will enjoy delicious meals cooked on board, dive into the water and discover secret caves in a kayak. This trip extension is 4 days and costs $320. For more information visit: http://www.intrepidtravel.com/tripd/VAQ

Angkor Explorer
In Cambodia, explorers will discover the sheer grace and majesty of the temples of Angkor. This Asia adventure trip has a comprehensive itinerary, designed to explore one of the most impressive sights on earth the temples of Angkor. Originally built between the 9th and the 13th century, these are the last remaining ruins of the Khmer Empire. Travelers will become a part of this incredible monument. This Asia trip extension is 4 days and costs $370. For more information visit: http://www.intrepidtravel.com/tripd/KAA

For more information on Intrepid Travel's Asia adventure travel and Olympic trips visit:
http://www.intrepidtravel.com/ourtrips/

Note: Special Olympic rates apply from July 15th, 2008 through September 15th, 2008.

About Intrepid Travel
With over 19 years of experience, Intrepid Travel is one of the world's leading small group adventure tour operators. Intrepid offers over 400 adventure itineraries in more than 90 destinations worldwide. Intrepid trips are designed to go off the beaten track, meet the locals and travel in an unconventional way, joining locals on their transport, in their markets and even in their homes. www.intrepidtravel.com

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