Community-based tourism is in which tourists can join in every activity with local community. This type of tourism brings high economic benefits for many locals, especially 'in mountainous areas and rural areas, including Son La. Son La is located in the northwest of the country, there are much natural potential for tourism development community. Topography, climate, water, vegetation... are very favorable for tourism development community. However, tourism development community here is not commensurate with its potential. Tourists are few, not many days stayed, tourism revenue is not high. The tourism products are not unique, so no tourist attraction. It is necessary to have specific solutions for planning, investment, human resource development, dissemination, promotion for tourism development more sustainable and efficient.