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Intrepid introduces ‘under the radar’ Pakistan with 17-day expedition trip
Intrepid Travel has introduced Pakistan to its portfolio with a 17-day expedition trip from the capital Islamabad to Lahore. Tara Kennaway, operations
to fly and flop: they want to see, explore, learn and discover. Athens, with the beach, city, extensive history and mountains, combine to make the ideal location. “It was a natural progression for
us, and we hope to expand into other destinations in the near future.” The operator is also featuring
three new hotels for 2020: Ikos Andalusia, near Marbella, Spain;
MarBella Elix in the Parga region of Greece; and Domes Zeen Chania in Crete. Reopening in April, Domes
Zeen Chania originally launched in 2019 as Casa Cook Chania, as part of Thomas Cook’s portfolio. Seven nights’ B&B in a tropical bungalow at Domes Zeen Chania costs from £892 including flights from Gatwick.
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senior product manager, said: “We’re always looking to develop experiences that will get travellers out of their comfort zones, break new ground and broaden their horizons. Pakistan is one of the world’s few countries that remains under the radar with tourists.” The new Pakistan Expedition
offers the chance to travel on the famous Karakoram Highway, past glaciers and alpine lakes. Clients can visit Khunjerab
National Park to look out for snow leopards, bears, wolves and rare Marco Polo sheep; meet a
local women’s group created by the Aga Khan Foundation; and shop in the Walled City of Lahore at Akbari Mandi. Pakistan Expedition costs
from £2,400, excluding flights. It will depart on August 17 and
September 2 this year, and two departures are planned for 2021.
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travelweekly.co.uk
20 FEBRUARY 2020
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