INTREPID TRAVEL INTRODUCES 11 NEW TRIPS TO NEPAL AND A 10% DISCOUNT

Intrepid Celebrates The 55th Anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary's Everest Summit with Unique New Adventures

Boulder, CO (May 1, 2008) - With adventure travel on the rise, Intrepid Travel (intrepidtravel.com) has added 11 new Nepal trips, and is offering 10% off all new Nepal adventures booked now through June 30, 2008.

Exotic, remote and wild, Nepal is a land that conjures up images of frosted mountain peaks, deep green valleys and bustling market towns. After years of uncertainty, Nepal is opening once again to the world and is back on the top of everyone's 'must see' list - especially as the country celebrates the 55th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary & Tenzing Norgay's historic climb to Everest's summit.

To celebrate this anniversary, Intrepid is offering 11 new Nepal treks, including a high-altitude adventure to Mera Pean (Nepal's highest trekking peak), a journey to the Secret Kingdom of Mustang and the incredibly challenging but equally rewarding trek along the Southern Route to Everest.

The beauty of Intrepid's Nepalese journeys is that the locations may be well off the beaten track, but the trip styles are distinctly Intrepid. Traveling in small groups and joined by expert local guides, travelers are able to get up close to the cultures and really get to know Nepal's fascinating people as well as its awe-inspiring landscapes. These tours take you beyond the guidebooks to discover the real Nepal.

Below is selection of the new trips. For further details please visit www.intrepidtravel.com/nepalindia

Mera Peak
www.intrepidtravel.com/trips/NXM
21 days, ex Kathmandu
From $3070 (plus US$300 local payment) land only
Nepal's highest trekking peak, Mera Peak, offers all that makes Nepal a classic travel destination and more. Challenge yourself as you trek to 6,476 m and take in some of the most spectacular of Nepalese views as you follow glaciers, frosted rivers and rocky valleys. Although this trek is challenging it does not require special mountaineering skills - you just need to be reasonably fit, have a sense of adventure and be ready for an awe-inspiring trek.

The Secret Kingdom of Mustang
www.intrepidtravel.com/trips/NXU
19 days, ex Kathmandu
From $2706 (plus US$360 local payment) land only
This trip is one of the more challenging of Intrepid's range, as we trek around one of the highest mountain ranges in the world - the Annapurnas. The snow-capped mountains, deep plunging valleys, isolated communities and remote monasteries will inspire travelers with a true adventurous spirit.

The Southern Route to Everest
www.intrepidtravel.com/trips/NXR
25 days, ex Kathmandu
From $1060 (plus US$400 local payment) land only
An unforgettable expedition into the most mountainous corner of the world, the Nepalese Himalayas. Everest has traditionally been the ultimate goal for mountaineers and on this challenging expedition, we head towards the Everest base camp. Explore the mountains and valleys around the towering peak, while learning about the traditions and cultures of the famous Sherpa, also spending time in exotic Kathmandu.

About Intrepid Travel:
In 1988, young Australians Darrell Wade and Geoff Manchester threw caution to the wind, bought a rusty truck and took an epic journey across the Sahara. Somewhere between the endless sand dunes they had an idea for a style of group travel that was well out of the ordinary. Travel that took small groups to meet local people, traveled on anything that moved and to experience the Earth's most amazing places up close. Travel that was filled with real life experiences. Twenty years later, Intrepid Travel has grown from a Saharan idea to become one of the world's leading small group adventure travel companies with 600 staff globally and 400 trips in 93 countries.

Wherever we go in the world, we take a responsible attitude with us. We mostly take public transport, stay and eat in small-scale, locally-owned establishments, travel in small groups, and spread the word of sustainable tourism wherever possible. For more information please visit www.intrepidtravel.com, images available upon request.

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