HANOI TOURS
Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is known for its chaotic narrow streets, beautiful art-deco houses, temples, rich history, and of course its food! On arrival, most visitors head straight to the Old Quarter to explore, popping into the local shops and taking a seat on a small plastic stool for some noodles, Bun Cha or to have a famous ‘egg coffee’. For a break from the chaos, tourists can take a walk around the beautiful Hoan Kiem Lake or head north towards Tay Ho and Truc Bach.
To learn more about the country’s history there are many museums and historical sites to visit, including Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum. You may be overwhelmed when you first arrive in Hanoi, but YESD is here to help and give you the local knowledge that will help you fall in love with this city!
GRATUITY NOTE
Tipping is not customary in Vietnam though it is highly appreciated, mostly in our New Year and Tet holiday. In fact, if you do receive a service that completely exceeds your expectation, then a tip is welcome. Please consider our recommendations on when to tip in Vietnam.
- Tour guide: Tipping Expected.
- Tour driver: Tipping Expected.
- Homestay/ Hotel: Tipping optional.
- Taxi driver, restaurants: Tipping optional.
WHY TRAVEL WITH YESD?
Authentic
We give local people employment, income and learning opportunities so they are directly involved in your tourism experience. Our guides and hosts will give you a special insight into culture and life in Vietnam.
Responsible
We aim to minimise the negative impacts of tourism on the environment and the local community while contributing positively to local economies. We don’t just talk responsible tourism, we act!
Tours that translate
10% of all profits from our tours go towards a community fund. This money allows us to make infrastructure improvements and provide other important resources to those in need.
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Ha Chiang loop for an old boy
Well what can I say about my Ha Chiang loop trip I did with Yesd. They were excellent from start to finish. As a 54 year old man I did the loop solo with my driver Chinh as I wanted to avoid the happy water and karaoke aspect. Chinh understood this perfectly and took me on a fabulous trip. We took local routes when he could, avoiding some of main routes. He kept ahead of the ‘Mongolian army’ as he called the throngs of other loopers and often arrived at view points before they arrived …
An authentic and sustainable experience
It was a unique experience that allowed me to truly experience sustainable tourism. The activities took place in breathtaking landscapes and gave us the opportunity to learn firsthand about the traditions and lifestyle of the local communities. The team was very attentive and took care of every detail to ensure we enjoyed our stay to the fullest.
Realmente lo recomiendo! es una manera hermosa de descubrir Ha Giang y, al mismo tiempo, contribuir a un turismo responsable.
A memory for life
An amazing experience! Incredible guides! You almost feel privileged compared to other groups. The accommodation is top-notch; the house, the welcome, the meals—everything is perfect. The mountain trek is magical, the motorbike trek is insane (beware of sore bums by the end!), incredible views the whole time, and super enriching stories. It really puts things into perspective compared to our European comforts—it feels great! To conclude this review, thank you again to the entire YESD Travel team; they are truly wonderful people.
Amazing Trek + Ha Giang Loop Tour
We recently did a trekking + Ha Giang loop tour with YESD and were blown away by their service level and professionalism. We like YESD’s mission of responsible tourism while supporting the local community and empowering locals with employment. A portion of the profits also directly go back to supporting the communities and local infrastructure.
Our stay at Mr. Thien’s homestay was amazing! The place was homey and relaxing. Mr. Thien and the people working there were so friendly, warm and hospitable …
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4 Days 3 Nights Ha Giang Loop
Our trip to Ha Giang Loop with YESD was the highlight of our trip to Vietnam.
We were 3 couples and took a private tour some of us on bikes and others in car.
Booking with YESD was easy and Tuyet was so attentive with our needs and always replied promptly.
We stayed 3 nights in home stays all great experiences with the most generous host families.
All had our own rooms / bungalows with bathrooms.
YESD are socially and environmentally conscious with travel …
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Check out all of our reviews on TripAdvisor. YESD Travel is a part of YESD Social Enterprise which was established to help the disadvantaged youth and communities in Vietnam. With a background of working for non-governmental organizations, they gained many experiences in community development projects. Explore more responsible tours in Ha Giang, Sapa, Mai Chau, Ninh Binh, Ha Long, Ha Noi, Cao Bang, Bac Can, and Nam Dinh.
