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• Journey into the countryside north of Chiang Mai on this short trip and experience the Golden Triangle, the infamous area where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet
• Discover rural village life with an overnight stay in Doi Mae Salong, a beautiful region up in the mountains where tea is grown and local hilltribe people come to sell their crafts in the town market
• No trip to Chiang Rai would be complete without a visit to the funky White Temple. Check out the startling modern design, and see where traditional Thai art and murals are broken up with pop culture references
• By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, EcoThailand Foundation. Donations help educate school children on important environmental issues like climate change, nature appreciation, conservation and sustainability.

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• Experience the best of Cape Town and the Garden Route, while staying in premium accommodation
• Enjoy two nights and four game drives at Amakhala Safari Lodge – each lodge includes a private plunge pool
• Explore Tsitsikamma National Park and De Hoop Nature Reserve on foot
• Visit two Stellenbosch wineries for a day of wine tasting with food pairings
• Encounter African penguins among the granite rocks of Boulders Beach

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• Drive the Icefields Parkway, one of the most scenic drives in the world
• Visit iconic lakes including Lake Louise and Moraine Lake
• Enjoy wildlife-viewing opportunities in Jasper National Park
• Enjoy three nights each in Banff and Jasper

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• Enjoy a mixture of adventurous activities, from snorkelling to hiking to rafting – perfect for those families who love to get their pulse going
• Take an exhilarating white water raft on the Ayung River, taking in beautiful backdrops of rainforests, gorges and rice paddies along the way
• Snorkel in the clear blue waters off the shore of a small village
• Round out a big adventure with a visit to Sanur, a superb hub for shopping and relaxation by the beach.
• By travelling on this trip, you’ll learn about our Intrepid Foundation partner, Coral Triangle Center Foundation. Donations help expand their coral restoration project and support their educational outreach activities for local schools in Nusa Penida. Intrepid will double the impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.

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• Spend an unforgettable week walking along the Lycian Way – a path once used by ancient Greeks and Romans – joined by a local leader adding historical context to your discoveries.
• Unearth thousands of years of Turkey’s history and see how tradition lives on today during visits to Fethiye, Phaselis, Olympos, Adrasan and Aperlai.
• Your walks will be complimented by a truly spectacular backdrop – the Turquoise Coast. Named for its vibrant waters, you’ll have plenty of chances to marvel at stunning beaches and dazzling coastline.
• Visit Cirali Bay – home of sea turtles, legendary flames and Lycian ruins. This is a place where history and nature meet!
• Hike to the ancient ruins of Olympos – one of the major cities of the Lycian union, this important city served as both a centre for trade and a pirate stronghold for many centuries.

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• Flat and flexible cycling along beautiful lakeside paths, wildflower fields, vineyards and cherry orchards
• Historical and cultural: Baroque churches, Gothic cathedrals, fairytale palaces, romantic castles
• Postcard-pretty villages, half-timbered, frescoed towns, cafe-lined waterfronts and stunning mountain views
• Wonderful flora and fauna en route, including kingfishers, cormorants and red-crested pochards.

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• Travel with a naturalist guide, spotting iconic wildlife from the comfort of a catamaran
• Snorkel and walk to find sea lions, magnificent frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies, white-tip reef sharks and much more
• Look for the waved albatross and the red-footed booby at the birding islands of Espanola and Genovesa

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• Skip the Drake Passage and fly from Punta Arenas to King George Island
• Explore the remarkable Antarctic Peninsula
• Incredible wildlife including seabirds, penguins, seals and whales
• Cross the Antarctic Circle at 66° 33’ S
• Travel on a small expedition vessel