BikeHike Adventures

Sustainability Practices

Since BikeHike Adventures Inc. was founded in 1994, we have worked to support sustainable tourism practices. Here are some of the specifics:

- BikeHike Adventures have a maximum of 12 travellers per trip; average is 6 to 8 people.

- We respect local cultures by operating sensitive adventures that view local communities as our partners.

- We strive to reduce our environmental footprint by working with socially responsible suppliers who care about the impact of their operations.

- We contribute to the conservation of local welfare and cultural heritage of the areas we visit. Some of our contributions include: financial support for typhoon victims in Vietnam, The Manjari Sankurathri Memorial Foundation in India, The Bicycles Crossing Borders program in Cuba, a project to educate street kids in Nicaragua, and providing school supplies to a remote village in Patachanca, Peru.

- In our Granville Island, Vancouver, British Columbia headquarters, we employ best environmental practices in our daily work by supporting the ongoing efforts of the recycling industry, using recycled paper products, and powering down all electronics before leaving the office. Many of our staff also regularly walk or bike to work each day.

- We actively communicate our values to our travellers and the local operators, educating them in sustainable tourism practices.

- As a unique multi-sport tour operator, BikeHike creates trips that are primarily 'self-propelled adventures' which means that there is minimal time spent in carbon dioxide emitting vehicles (cars, buses, planes) and more time having a great time outdoors.