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Think You Know Iran? Intrepid Doubts It

Most travelers would question an adventure tour toIran in the current political climate; those travelers aren't Intrepid travelers. At Intrepid exploring the unknown and mysterious is a way of life, now is the best time to exploreIran -- avoid the tourist crowds and experience the culture -- then judge for yourself how questionable the tour was.

"I decided to travel with Intrepid toIran to cut through the political and media spin and experience the country and culture first hand," comments Ellen Westbrook. "It was important for me to see the beautiful old cities, mosques, and ancient sites like Persopolis before they are possibly destroyed by wartime violence."

So go off the beaten path and discover refined Islamic cities, colorful bazaars, ancient ruins, fascinating nomads, shimmering deserts and lofty snow-capped peaks. Whether relaxing in a teahouse inTehran, or breaking bread with the Qashqai nomads on the harsh Iranian plateau, you'll be touched by the warmth and hospitality of the Iranian people, and the profound beauty of their land.

"Fascinating and mesmerizing;Iran is probably one of the most misunderstood countries on the planet," comments Intrepid traveler Anna Maria Reforgiato Recupero. "I will not forget the kindness of the people, the beauty of the sites and the silent calm of the landscapes."

Intrepid Travel'sIran Adventure Tour is 15 days long starting and ending inTehran and costs $1380; for more information and to see the full itinerary, visit: http://www.intrepidtravel.com/trips/ESN

With over 19 years of experience, Intrepid Travel is one of the world's leading small group adventure tour operators. Intrepid offers over 400 itineraries to more than 90 destinations worldwide. Trips are designed to go off the beaten track, meet the locals and travel in an unconventional way, joining locals on their transportation, in their markets and even in their homes. In 2007, Intrepid won the PATA Gold Award for their Corporate Environmental Program, and were winners of the Environmentally Responsible Tourism - Small Tour Operator category at the British Travel Awards.

SOURCE Intrepid Travel