Construction Projects

In rural northern Vietnam, many communities face challenging living conditions, with schools and homes lacking basic facilities. Our Construction Projects aim to improve these conditions by building essential infrastructure, such as classrooms, bathrooms, and school yards. Volunteers will work alongside local villagers, not only contributing their efforts but also learning about traditional construction methods and community life. Beyond the worksite, volunteers can explore the breathtaking landscape and engage in cultural exchanges that make this experience even more rewarding.

PROJECT ITINERARY EXAMPLE

Day 1: Hanoi

On arrival in Hanoi and take our Hanoi Street Eats tour. You’ll taste some of the best food and drink that the city has to offer, including Bun Cha and the famous Egg Coffee.

Day 2: Hanoi - Ha Giang

Explore the city with our Hanoi Classic, visiting all the major sites, exploring the Old Quarter by cyclo, and watching a water puppet show. At night, you’ll take the night bus to Ha Giang.

Day 3: Ha Giang

Today you’ll relax, meeting your hosts and exploring the village. You’ll get to learn about the local culture and customs and also visit the project site. Your hosts will cook all your meals and you can try some ‘Happy Water’.

Day 4: Ha Giang

After breakfast, you’ll meet the local villagers who will assist you and begin planning your construction project. You’ll have time to teach your team any necessary new skills. In the afternoon ,you’ll visit the local school and can organise a game to play with the children or help them with their English.

Day 5, 6, 7: Ha Giang

Over the next three days, you’ll work on the construction project, making new friends and making a real impact to the lives of the community. At night you can relax with your hosts and have free time.

Day 8: Ha Giang

Today you’ll get to explore the area, by either taking a small trek or exploring the mountains by motorbike. At night, you’ll have a farewell party with the local people in appreciation of the work everyone has done.

Day 9: Ha Giang - Hanoi

In the morning, you’ll go by bus back to Hanoi. From here you will continue your holiday, or depart for home.

This is an example of what a construction project itinerary may look like. We’ll organise a custom itinerary for your own project.

Included: Ground transport, English-speaking guide, accommodation, activities & meals mentioned above.
Excluded: Airfares, visa fees, travel insurance, gratuities, personal expenses & all other services not clearly mentioned above.

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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WHAT TRAVELLERS SAID ABOUT YESD

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 …

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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.

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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.

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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.
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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.