We are an ethical social impact tour company focusing on culture, women’s empowerment and environmental protection in the Sapa region of northern Vietnam.
We offer immersive, experiential adventures for conscientious travellers by creating unique adventures whilst empowering local minority tribal people in better providing for themselves.
We offer a wide range of experiences, from trekking through hill tribe villages, ethnic minority homestays, textile workshops and motorbike adventures throughout Northwest Vietnam. Contact us to discuss your preferences and we'll do our best to make your time in Sapa an unforgettable one.
All our tours are flexible and customisable. Talk to us now to discuss your needs and we'll happily offer you our expert recommendations.
All trips with
ETHOS
include the following services. Get in touch to find out more.
Accommodation
Accommodation provided on overnight trips, typically in traditional Hmong long houses. Rooms are basic but comfortable, with western style toilets.
Guided excursions
Fully-escorted with local guides for unique cultural immersion and fascinating activities.
Ground transfers
All transfers before/during/after the trip.
All meals
All meals included in multi-day trips prepared with fresh local ingredients.
ETHOS Reviews
What people are saying about
ETHOS
J
Jasmin
01/06/2024
My husband and I joined the Simply Hmong experience and it was truly amazing! Right before we went on the trek with a Hmong guide, we were comfortably seated at the Ethos house to have a chit chat session with a local Hmong teen, Cha. It was amazing hearing stories about their history culture in Sapa and it was really educational.
Mi was our guide and she was really nice and open in sharing her stories and life. She also made sure to take care of us on the trek since we weren’t too experienced trekking through muddy rice fields with lots of steep slope!
T
Tenaya S
07/06/2024
We had the most incredible experience on our day trip with a local Hmong family and our guide Pang! A short trek through the stunning fields, surrounded by such beauty, then lunch with a local family was a truly magical experience.
Learning about the Hmong people's lives and culture firsthand added such depth to our journey through Vietnam.
We highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to immerse themselves in the rich heritage of the Hmong community.
Thank you to the wonderful family and our guide who made this day so unforgettable!
C
Christine
03/05/2024
The people and guides at ETHOS are some of the kindest and most incredible people I’ve met. They really want to make your experience perfect to your needs and wants, and will go out of their way to make it special. Really recommend the 2 day, 1 night trip as you get a really authentic experience! They are here to show you the culture and lives of ethnic minorities and makes you feel very welcome. They also helped me get a good bus when I was leaving and made sure I had the best time. I would definitely come back and do their tours again! Unforgettable experience and something you should book.
Hi, I'm Hoa from ETHOS. Let me know what kind of trip you're interested in, and I'll send you a personalized plan - with no pressure to book!
ETHOS
Responsible tourism to Northern Vietnam
Why choose ETHOS?
Vietnam owned & operated
Leading responsible tourism operator
Top-rated on Trip Advisor
ETHOS customer reviews
Jasmin
01/06/2024
My husband and I joined the Simply Hmong experience and it was truly amazing! Right before we went on the trek with a Hmong guide, we were comfortably seated at the Ethos house to have a chit chat session with a local Hmong teen, Cha. It was amazing hearing stories about their history culture in Sapa and it was really educational.
Mi was our guide and she was really nice and open in sharing her stories and life. She also made sure to take care of us on the trek since we weren’t too experienced trekking through muddy rice fields with lots of steep slope!
We had the most incredible experience on our day trip with a local Hmong family and our guide Pang! A short trek through the stunning fields, surrounded by such beauty, then lunch with a local family was a truly magical experience.
Learning about the Hmong people's lives and culture firsthand added such depth to our journey through Vietnam.
We highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to immerse themselves in the rich heritage of the Hmong community.
Thank you to the wonderful family and our guide who made this day so unforgettable!
The people and guides at ETHOS are some of the kindest and most incredible people I’ve met. They really want to make your experience perfect to your needs and wants, and will go out of their way to make it special. Really recommend the 2 day, 1 night trip as you get a really authentic experience! They are here to show you the culture and lives of ethnic minorities and makes you feel very welcome. They also helped me get a good bus when I was leaving and made sure I had the best time. I would definitely come back and do their tours again! Unforgettable experience and something you should book.
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