Intrepid Travel Launches it's Global Trip Competition for Asia Travel

    BOULDER, CO, November 13, 2008 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Intrepid Travel is offering travelers the chance to enjoy an early Christmas present with their Real Life Experiences competition. This competition allows travelers to win one trip every day for 30 days during November. Participants choose the adventure tour they want to be a part of.

Intrepid begins this giveaway with some incredible trips to Asia. Travelers can imagine themselves spending the night in a Ger (a traditional Mongolian dwelling) in Russia, waking up on the mighty Ganges River in India, giving alms to monks in Laos, or even walking along the Great Wall of China. Asia's diverse culture, food, history, and sights, are fertile ground for finding a unique real life experience.

One of these incredible tours explores the beauty of Thailand. Northern Thailand is a treasure trove filled with glittering temples, ancient ruins, exotic markets and sumptuous foods. Travelers will explore the capital of Siam's golden age at Sukhothai, ride an elephant through the rainforest of Lampang, and browse the bustling markets of Chiang Mai. On this Thailand adventure tour they will stay at a special homestay with local friends and enjoy a traditional khan toke dinner in Thailand's northern kingdom. For more information on this Thailand adventure tour, visit: http://www.intrepidtravel.com/trips/TSK/USPR

Travelers also have an opportunity to win a travel experience in China on Intrepid Travel's Iconic China tour. Travelers will take in China's iconic sights and highlights on this in-depth adventure. From Hong Kong to Beijing, passengers will discover ancient relics, natural wonders, vibrant cities and a culture and history dating back thousands of years. Whether they're standing atop the Great Wall, checking out the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an, cycling past paddy fields or roaming the markets of Shanghai, they'll be creating memories of China to last a lifetime. For more information on China travel, visit: http://www.intrepidtravel.com/trips/CSA/USPR

Ten winners have already been selected, however, there is still time for twenty more to get their Asia trip on the road. Which experience will travelers choose? For more information visit the competition page at www.RealLifeExperiences.com/USPR

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 450 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.

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