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. (Learn more about our tour types here)

Upcoming Adventures

Going Green around the Gulf

A Canadian odyssey sailing the famously breathtaking Gulf Islands with opportunities to train to become a skipper make this small group voyage a must!

July 20th - 26th, 2008
Project: Beach Clean-Up
Adventure: Sailing around five of Canada's must-see islands

Click HERE to receive a detailed itinerary

Rocky Mountain Cycling High

Bombard your senses drinking in the world's most scenic highway as we ride through two National Parks along the Icefields Parkway.

August 28th - September 1st, 2008
Project: Funding Mobile Libraries in rural Viet Nam
Adventure: Cycling, camping, hiking, and a visit to the Columbia Icefield

Detailed itinerary coming soon – sign up HERE to get it when it’s fresh!

East Coast Capes and Cabots

Rural Canada at its finest cycling the Atlantic splendor of the Cabot Trail on Cape Breton

August 28th – September 1st 2008
Project: Funding Mobile Libraries in Rural Vietnam
Adventure: Cycling the 325km Northern shore of Nova Scotia

Detailed itinerary coming soon– sign up HERE to get it when it’s fresh!

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.

December, 2008
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 receive a detailed itinerary

	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. (Learn more about our tour types here) Upcoming Adventures *Going Green* around the Gulf A Canadian odyssey sailing the famously breathtaking Gulf Islands with opportunities to train to become a skipper make this small group voyage a must! July 20th - 26th, 2008 Project: Beach Clean-Up Adventure: Sailing around five of Canada's must-see islands Click HERE to receive a detailed itinerary Rocky Mountain Cycling High Bombard your senses drinking in the world's most scenic highway as we ride through two National Parks along the Icefields Parkway. August 28th - September 1st, 2008 Project: Funding Mobile Libraries in rural Viet Nam Adventure: Cycling, camping, hiking, and a visit to the Columbia Icefield Detailed itinerary coming soon – sign up HERE to get it when it’s fresh! East Coast Capes and Cabots Rural Canada at its finest cycling the Atlantic splendor of the Cabot Trail on Cape Breton August 28th – September 1st 2008 Project: Funding Mobile Libraries in Rural Vietnam Adventure: Cycling the 325km Northern shore of Nova Scotia Detailed itinerary coming soon– sign up HERE to get it when it’s fresh! 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. December, 2008 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 receive a detailed itinerary	RECENT UPDATES *Follow the GRA Insight Tour 2008* Join us online this spring as we meet with new grassroot organisations throughout Cambodia, Viet Nam, Rwanda, and Malawi in preparation for new amazing and meaningful experiences off the beaten track for 2009! Follow our blog and learn about some of the inspiring organisations beating the odds and truly making a difference in the lives and communities in which they work. 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.