ORIVA

Travel That Gives Back

We believe travel should create meaningful experiences while supporting local communities, respecting culture and protecting the places that make every journey possible.

Our Commitment

A More Thoughtful Way to Travel

Sustainability at Oriva is not a finished checklist. It is a way of making better choices, one journey at a time.

As a growing travel company, we are building our approach around three simple ideas: supporting local communities, respecting culture and reducing unnecessary impact on the environment.

We know there is always more to learn. Our commitment is to keep improving the way we design journeys, choose partners and communicate with travellers as we grow.

OUR THREE COMMITMENTS

Travel With a Positive Impact

Our approach is built around three simple commitments that guide how we design journeys, work with partners and support the places we visit.

SUPPORT LOCAL

We want more of the value created by travel to stay within the communities travellers visit. Where possible, we work with local guides, family-run businesses, artisans and locally based partners, helping create genuine connections while supporting local livelihoods.

RESPECT CULTURE

Every destination has its own traditions, beliefs and ways of life. We encourage respectful behaviour, meaningful cultural exchange and experiences that help travellers understand the context behind what they see.

TRAVEL LIGHTLY

Travel will always have an impact, but we can make more thoughtful choices. We aim to reduce unnecessary waste and favour lower-impact activities, transport and accommodation options where practical.

FROM PRINCIPLES TO PRACTICE

Turning Our Values Into Action

Our approach is built around three simple commitments that guide how we design journeys, work with partners and support the places we visit.

We prioritise trusted local suppliers, guides and independent businesses who understand their communities and destinations deeply.
Where possible, we favour locally managed stays and properties that show care for their environment, employees and surrounding communities.
We look for activities such as walking, cycling, kayaking and craft workshops that allow travellers to connect with a place without placing unnecessary pressure on it.
We prefer digital itineraries, confirmations and travel materials where practical, helping reduce unnecessary printing and paper use.
We encourage locally made products and souvenirs while avoiding items that may involve protected wildlife, threatened species or illegally sourced cultural artefacts.

WORKING WITH OUR PARTNERS

Better Journeys Begin With Better Partnerships

We cannot build more responsible travel alone.

Oriva works with hotels, guides, transport providers, activity operators and local hosts who share our belief in respectful and responsible tourism.

As our partner network grows, we aim to give greater preference to businesses that demonstrate good labour practices, care for their environment and meaningful engagement with local communities.

OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO TRAVELLERS

Responsible Travel Is Shared

We believe travellers are part of the solution too.

Before and during each journey, we aim to provide clear information about local customs, cultural etiquette and responsible behaviour where it matters. We encourage travellers to respect communities, minimise waste, protect natural environments and support local businesses whenever possible.

Small choices, multiplied across many journeys, can make a meaningful difference.

GROWING RESPONSIBLY

A Journey We Continue to Build

Oriva is still at the beginning of its sustainability journey.

As we grow, we aim to strengthen how we evaluate suppliers, understand our environmental impact, develop responsible travel guidelines and identify practical ways to increase the positive contribution of each journey.

We will continue reviewing our approach, learning from our partners and travellers, and sharing meaningful progress as our sustainability practices develop.

TRAVEL BETTER WITH US

Simple Choices Make a Big Difference

Responsible travel often starts with small, everyday decisions. Here are a few simple ways we can all travel more thoughtfully.

RESPECT LOCAL CUSTOMS

Dress appropriately, observe local etiquette and be mindful when visiting religious or cultural sites.

CARRY A REUSABLE BOTTLE

Reduce single-use plastic by carrying your own water bottle wherever practical.

CHOOSE LOCAL

Support local makers, markets and businesses by choosing locally made products and services.

PROTECT WILDLIFE

Avoid products or experiences that exploit wildlife or involve threatened and protected species.

LEAVE PLACES BETTER

Minimise waste, respect natural environments and leave each place as you found it — or better.

Sustainable Journeys

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The Complete Vietnam Journey in 14 Days

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Vietnam: North to South in 10 Days

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Vietnam Essentials in 8 Days

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Let Your Journey
Unfold at Your Pace

Tell us what inspires you, how you like to travel and how much time 
you have. We’ll help shape a journey around you.

No fixed formula. Just a journey designed around you.

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