An organization for today, a community for tomorrow: Thon Tha Responsible Tourism Cooperative
With our heart deep in the highlands of the Ha Giang province of Northern Vietnam, we are Thon Tha Responsible Tourism Cooperative, a local social business. This social enterprise for community development was founded by the Tay ethnic minority community in Thôn Tha, brought together in 2014 by our common life ambition to help the local communities access a better life and to provide authentic responsible experiences in Vietnam.
We have been carrying out tourism projects in various remote areas in Northern Vietnam since 2014, and have progressively changed the local lives through the years.
For travelers looking for an authentic Ha Giang Loop Tour, our community-based approach provides an opportunity to experience Ha Giang beyond the usual tourist routes while directly supporting local people.
What we do :
- Reduce poverty, create along-term sustainable vision for local people to be able to continue their work, and provide a working example for others tourism providers around the world.
- Create job opportunities for the local people through some services like: homestay, tourism activities: trekking, motorbiking, volunteering,… Visitors joining a Ha Giang Loop Tour can stay in local homestays, meet community members, and experience the region with local guides who understand the landscapes, cultures, and traditions of Ha Giang.
- Preserve traditional cultural values. I.E. local farmers do not need to give up their farming work to join groups of street vendor sellers like in some famous places, which has damaged the image of Vietnamese people and Vietnam in the eyes of our international friends.
- Provide an authentic Vietnam travel experience for our friends from around the world, by taking them into the heart of local Vietnam. Whether you are interested in a Ha Giang Loop Tour, trekking through rural villages, staying with a local family, or learning about Tay culture, our experiences are designed to connect travelers with local communities rather than simply taking them from one attraction to another.
We have received many different types of financial support from Non-profit organizations and social enterprises based in Vietnam. This aids us with marketing and promoting tourism in rural areas of Vietnam, as well as training locals to become local tour guides. Increased tourism in rural areas has a direct positive impact on the lives of locals as higher earnings mean better quality of life for the local families. Lives of people in Thôn Tha village is improving day by day thanks to this wonderful project. Big thanks to YESD Travel and V4D non-profit organization who have been supporting people of the Thon Tha village a lot over the years.
It all starts with the local people. The authenticity of an experience can only go as deep as the authenticity of the hearts of those involved in the experience itself. Poverty and isolation from the developing world are leaving many rural communities with no other choice but to change their ways of life, and leave behind the traditions and customs which have sustained them and their ancestors for centuries. With members of our organization coming from Vietnam, Europe, Northern Asia, Australia, North America and other. Due to this, we acknowledge the importance of preserving the cultures that make our international community so diverse. Our main goals include; reducing poverty, providing better educational opportunities, furnishing unaffordable necessities to survive in ever-changing climate of North Vietnam, promoting Responsible Tourism… those are only a handful of things we are striving for on a daily basis to ensure we can help sustain the life and authenticity of Ha Giang and others provinces.
The best part is that you can help! A little help goes a long way here, every one of you can make a huge difference!
A Ha Giang Loop Tour can therefore be more than a scenic road trip. When tourism is managed responsibly, it can become a way for travelers to contribute to the communities they visit.
How to support us?
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Come and enjoy an authentic experience before it becomes overly “touristic.”
Even a small contribution can make a meaningful difference to rural communities. By choosing locally owned accommodation, eating at local businesses, joining community-based activities, purchasing handicrafts, or booking a responsible Ha Giang Loop Tour, travelers can help tourism income reach local families.
A Ha Giang Loop Tour with local guides and community-based accommodation allows you to explore the spectacular landscapes of Ha Giang while contributing to local tourism development.
Book your Ha Giang Loop tour here!
OUR SIGNATURE HA GIANG LOOP TOURS
2 days, 2 nights | cultural, trekking | homestay
Thon Tha trekking tour will bring you to a perfect place with wonderful scienery in Ha Giang, Vietnam. With this trekking tour you will discover all the secrets of the beautiful Ha Giang region with a local guide. Far away from the crowds, this tour is a perfect combination of trek and culture while visiting the hill tribes’ villages of Ha Giang.
3 days, 2 nights | cultural, trekking | homestay
Embark on a mesmerizing adventure exploring the beautiful nature of Ha Giang on foot. You will get to experience all that Northern Vietnam gets to offer keeping you gasping for more. With the help of a local tour guide you will trek through breathtaking rice fields, towering mountains, and luscious forests. As well as have the opportunity to cool your feet or even go for a swim in one of many fairy like waterfalls.
4 days, 4 nights | motorbike | historical, cultural, trekking | homestay
This thrilling Ha Giang Loop Tour takes you around the Ha Giang Loop with a local guide. You’ll cover a significant distance, taking in all the magical landscapes Ha Giang motorbike tour has to offer. With mountain passes hanging onto cliff-faces high above roaring rivers, and back-roads threading through forests of limestone pinnacles, it’s ideal territory for a motorbike road trip. If you are looking for an authentic and exciting experience that is off the beaten track, the Ha Giang loop tour is for you!
3 days, 3 nights | motorbike | historical, cultural, trekking | homestay
This thrilling Ha Giang motorbike tour takes you around the Ha Giang Loop with a local guide. With mountain passes hanging onto cliff-faces high above roaring rivers, and back-roads threading through forests of limestone pinnacles, it’s ideal territory for a motorbike road trip. This Ha Giang Loop Tour is suitable for travelers who want to experience the region by motorbike without having to ride themselves. You can focus on the scenery, local villages, and cultural experiences while traveling with an experienced local rider.
1 day | motorbike | cultural
If you are short on time, but still want to experience the most of what Ha Giang has offer, the Ha Giang Easy Rider Express is for you! You’ll fall in love with the stunning scenery, local culture and the thrill of travelling by motorbike through this mountainous region.
3 days, 2 nights | motorbike | cultural, trekking | homestay
Interested in a mix of slow and fast-paced experiences in Ha Giang? Our Ha Giang Trek & Ride is a great way to explore Ha Giang! Our hospitable homestay owners and guides will provide you with a truly memorable holiday experience. If you want to explore more of Vietnam, Ha Giang is the place to do it!
4 days, 3 nights | motorbike | cultural, trekking | homestay
Interested in a mix of slow and fast-paced experiences in Ha Giang? Our Ha Giang Trek & Ride Plus gives you an extra day of riding to allow you to reach Meo Vac and ride along the Ma Pi Leng Pass. You’ll trek and ride and learn about the different ethnic groups in this area. Our homestay hosts in Thon Tha are excited to host you and we’re sure you’ll have a fantastic experience in Ha Giang on this tour!
2 days, 2 nights | motorbike | historical, cultural, trekking | homestay
This Ha Giang Easy Rider High Gear takes you around the Ha Giang Loop on the back of a motorbike with a local guide. Going at a slightly faster pace than the original Ha Giang Easy Rider tour, you’ll finish the loop in two days. This faster-paced Ha Giang Loop Tour takes you around the Ha Giang Loop on the back of a motorbike with a local guide.
4 days, 3 nights | car | historical, cultural, trekking | homestay
Want do discover a must-see Ha Giang but not comfortable enough to be on motorbike adventure? This Ha Giang Comfort Car Ride tour offers you to do the loop in a more comfortable way. Travelling by car does not mean having to compromise or miss out any of the popular sights. Our Ha Giang car ride tour will prove it to you! Our Ha Giang Loop Car Tour allows you to explore the famous mountain roads and landscapes by car while enjoying a more comfortable journey.
HA GIANG COMFORT CAR RIDE AND TREK
5 days, 4 nights | car | historical, cultural, trekking | homestay
Want do discover a must-see Ha Giang but not comfortable enough to be on motorbike adventure? We offer you to do the loop in a more comfortable way. Travelling by car does not mean having to compromise or miss out any of the popular sights.
HA GIANG CAR RIDE FOR LIMITED TIME TRAVELLERS
3 days, 2 nights | car | cultural, trekking | homestay
Want do discover a must-see Ha Giang but not comfortable enough to be on motorbike adventure? We offer you to do the loop in a more comfortable way. Travelling by car does not mean having to compromise or miss out any of the popular sights. When you have limited time and need a feeling of an intense excitement and stimulation.
4 days, 3 nights | motorbike | cultural, trekking | homestay
Traveling to Hoang Su Phi, visitors will be charmed by the pristine beauty of the wild mountains. Whether you are looking for an intrepid outdoor adventure among the components or a leisurely getaway, Hoang Su Phi is bound to satisfy your desire for vacation in Vietnam.
HOANG SU PHI – DONG VAN COMFORT CAR RIDE
5 days, 4 nights | car | historical, cultural, trekking | homestay
Want do discover a must-see Ha Giang but not comfortable enough to be on motorbike adventure? YESD offers you to do the loop in a more comfortable way. Travelling by car does not mean having to compromise or miss out any of the popular sights.
While following our responsible tourism guideline, you are contributing directly to improve the local community. Why should you book a tour with us?
- We are selling not a typical tours, but emmersive experiences.
- We commit to contribute a part of our profit to the local community fund to create job opportunities to the local people especially the young generation.
- We are a local social enterprise in which we focus on developing responsible tourism and preserving the dying cultures in Vietnam. This is one of the projects being carried out by a social enterprise in Vietnam named YESD.
Travel Ha Giang Loop Responsibly
When you follow our responsible tourism guidelines, your journey can contribute directly to local community development.
Why choose YESD Travel?
We are not simply selling typical tours. We create immersive experiences that connect travelers with local people, cultures, landscapes, and everyday life.
We commit to contributing part of our profits to the local community fund, helping create employment opportunities and support local people, especially the younger generation.
We are a local social enterprise focused on developing responsible tourism and preserving cultures that are at risk of disappearing in Vietnam.
Your journey can be part of that effort.
Book your Ha Giang Loop tour here!
Whether you choose trekking, a Ha Giang Loop Tour, a local homestay, or another community-based experience, you can explore Northern Vietnam while helping tourism create opportunities for the people who call this region home.
