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Company Profile Grasshopper Adventures was founded out of the combination of a passion for cycle touring and a desire to provide travellers with down-to-earth and fun experiences that truly offer what many companies advertise but rarely deliver - an opportunity to see the real Asia. Travelling by bicycle you instantly immerse yourself in the local culture. By following back roads and staying in towns that most people whizz through on buses or trains you'll appreciate the life, friendliness, smells, hardships and essence of the country. |
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| Experience | Young company, old hands... |
| Service | Personal, timely, passionate... As a small company, Grasshopper Adventures can offer a level of service far beyond anything possible by the big travel companies. By the time you arrive on your trip we will know you quite well because chances are you've been dealing directly with your tour leader. All your inquiries are handled by our crew in the field, not office bound sales people, so you know any information provided is not only factual but also the most up-to-date available. |
| Philosophy | Feel at home... It is important to us that our trips are not only adventurous and interesting, but also fun - you are on holidays after all! At the same time we try to be responsible travellers always respecting the local customs and culture. This is particularly important when we hit the back roads and travel through areas not used to tourists. Information will always be provided to help you fit in with the local communities. |
| Positive Impact |
Travel with a conscience... An integral part of travelling is to have a positive impact on the country that you are visiting. On all our trips there are small things that you can do to have a positive impact: from having a blind massage to eating in a restaurant that trains street kids in the hospitality industry. Your tour leader will inform you of any projects that we come across that can be supported while we travel. |
| Our Prices | Quality not bargain basement... An important part of the Grasshopper philosophy is to charge reasonable prices for quality trips. As a web based company we don't have the huge overhead costs of large tour companies. We charge reasonable prices but provide great bikes, good quality accommodation and unbeatable value for money. All group organisers will receive one free place (land cost only) if their group has at least 10 paying customers. |
| Founder |
Grasshopper Master ... Company founder, Jason Williams, made his first cycling tour in 1995 on a six month jaunt around Scotland and Ireland. After a stint in the computing industry and a poor attempt at a career in street performing, Jason broke free again this time in Asia, cycling his way through four countries. That experience led Jason to making a commitment to himself to somehow remain in Asia. This resulted in six years working for an Australian tour company leading small group and cycling trips in nine countries throughout Asia. Although a great experience Jason decided to break out on his own in an attempt to return the adventure to 'adventure' tourism. Grasshopper Adventures is the fruit of that dream. Jason handles most aspects of Grasshopper from dealing with your enquiries to leading many of the tours. This business is his passion. |
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