Adventures with Purpose!

Whether you are looking for a learning experience that will give you a deeper understanding of local issues and ideas of how to help, or you are looking for a means to physically contribute to a project that will benefit local communities, our international tours will give you insight and experiences beyond your typical package tour. As a participant on a GrassRoutes Adventure, each participant is responsible for a financial contribution toward tour specific initiatives which can be done through a variety of fundraising events that raise awareness for your cause. Each of our tours include involvement in supporting grass root initiatives as well as an exhilarating aspect of adventure. GrassRoutes Adventures offers a few distinct types of tours that can be customized and developed hand-in-hand with our clients.

Upcoming Adventures

Sights and Insights of Central Viet Nam

The unparalleled beauty of the coastal mountains and thier pristine beaches, matched with the unbridled enthusiasm of the local people, offer unique experiences sure to leave a favorable impression of this fascinating country.

November 2010
Project: Building a Library in rural Viet Nam
Adventure: Cycling from Viet Nam's original port town, through a national park to the ancient capital

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Rwandan Renaissance

A rewarding exploration of a country rebuilding its culture and relationships in the shadow of its infamous recent atrocities. Join us on a journey that takes us through the lush terraced hills and verdant valleys of this awe inspiring country as we learn about its incredible history, unique traditions, and unforgettably inspiring people.

Summer 2010 (Specific dates TBA)

Project: (TBA)

Adventure: Caving and Climbing through some of the worlds most spectacular volcanic mountain scenery.

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Bike for Books

Our 3rd annual flagship cycling tour is slated once again for the September long weekend with this years goal of raising enough money to support deforestation education in Malawi and a mobile library in Viet Nam! Last year, adventurous riders completed highway 93 - the Banff Windermere Highway - through the scenic Kootney mountains. Join us this year as we turn our attention south, and line up a tour through Waterton National Park.

Click HERE to reserve your spot!

	Adventures with Purpose! Whether you are looking for a learning experience that will give you a deeper understanding of local issues and ideas of how to help, or you are looking for a means to physically contribute to a project that will benefit local communities, our international tours will give you insight and experiences beyond your typical package tour. As a participant on a GrassRoutes Adventure, each participant is responsible for a financial contribution toward tour specific initiatives which can be done through a variety of fundraising events that raise awareness for your cause. Each of our tours include involvement in supporting grass root initiatives as well as an exhilarating aspect of adventure. GrassRoutes Adventures offers a few distinct types of tours that can be customized and developed hand-in-hand with our clients. Upcoming Adventures Sights and Insights of Central Viet Nam The unparalleled beauty of the coastal mountains and thier pristine beaches, matched with the unbridled enthusiasm of the local people, offer unique experiences sure to leave a favorable impression of this fascinating country. November 2010 Project: Building a Library in rural Viet Nam Adventure: Cycling from Viet Nam's original port town, through a national park to the ancient capital Click HERE to reserve your spot! Rwandan Renaissance A rewarding exploration of a country rebuilding its culture and relationships in the shadow of its infamous recent atrocities. Join us on a journey that takes us through the lush terraced hills and verdant valleys of this awe inspiring country as we learn about its incredible history, unique traditions, and unforgettably inspiring people. Summer 2010 (Specific dates TBA) Project: (TBA) Adventure: Caving and Climbing through some of the worlds most spectacular volcanic mountain scenery. Click HERE to reserve your spot! Bike for Books Our 3rd annual flagship cycling tour is slated once again for the September long weekend with this years goal of raising enough money to support deforestation education in Malawi and a mobile library in Viet Nam! Last year, adventurous riders completed highway 93 - the Banff Windermere Highway - through the scenic Kootney mountains. Join us this year as we turn our attention south, and line up a tour through Waterton National Park. Click HERE to reserve your spot!	RECENT UPDATES Rundle Students Raise $12,000 at fundraiser! After weeks of planning and some nervous jitters, the students at Rundle College pulled off a huge success! GrassRoutes Adventures is proud of their accomplishment, as will be the Cambodians who benefit. You can read the article in the Calgary Herald here. Calgary Teachers Convention We are excited as ever to be a part of the convention and looking forward to meeting educators face to face! Check back here soon for highlights and information on experiential tours and educational opportunities for students. Viet Nam Insights Tour Dates Released Yep, we finally have them! April 12 - 21st, 2009 we'll be making our way through central Viet Nam, enjoying the coastal life and making a difference to a rural community in need! Justice Film Festival Join us for an inspirational weekend taking in an array of powerful international films and documentary's sure to make a difference. The best part is it's free! Halloween Horror! goodGiving is at it again, this time sending out a casting call to all those fans of horror yore to come dressed up as their favourite slasher for a chance at a starring role in the scariest bloodbath of all time! An interactive Murder Mystery to raise funds for both local and international educational programs. Check out www.halloweenmystery.com for all the scary details and ticket information. Rocky Mountain Ride 2008 The new route has been set for the annual ride for charity raising money to buy mobile libraries in Viet Nam. This year riders will cycle the south end of highway 93 between Banff and Invermere, as well as summiting the landmark Rundle mountain! Music to Change the World A successful night of great talent, and great tunes for all our supporters that made it out to the event (despite the conspiring forces of nature) which managed to raise over $1500 to contribute toward a library project in rural Viet Nam. You can learn more about the great work of the Global Village Foundation and their current grassroot initiatives that contribute to literacy right here.