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Private Car & Driver · Northwest & Northeast Vietnam

Private Car & Driver for Northern Vietnam

Your route. Your pace. Northern Vietnam.

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FROM USD 30 / person / day
4Seat private car
7Seat private car
FlexibleAny duration you choose
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Build Your Own Journey

Your Journey, Your Route

Tell us how many people, how many days, where you want to go, and what kind of experience you want. We help connect the route and make it practical.

No obligation. Sending this form starts a conversation, not a booking.

Private Car Pricing
PRIVATE CAR FROM USD 30 / PERSON / DAY

The more people traveling together, the lower the price per person.

1 traveler
$110
per day
2 travelers
$60
/person/day ($120 total)
3 travelers
≈$44
/person/day ($130 total)
4 travelers
$35
per person/day
5–6 travelers
$30
per person/day
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Estimate your trip

Rate / person / day
$35
Vehicle total / day
$140
Estimated vehicle total
$1,960
4 × $35 × 14 days = $1,960

This is the private vehicle cost only. See below for what's included. Groups larger than 6 may need a second vehicle, so message us for a group quote.

What the price includes

  • Private vehicle
  • Private driver
  • Fuel
  • Driver's own meals
  • Driver's own accommodation
Customers do not need to provide food or accommodation for the driver.

What is not included

  • Customer hotels
  • Customer meals
  • Local guides
  • Entrance tickets
  • Workshops
  • Boat tickets
  • Other activities
Unless quoted separately.
Vehicle Options

4-seat or 7-seat, your choice

4-SEAT CAR

4-Seat Private Car

Best for:

  • 1–3 travelers
  • Couples
  • Solo travelers
  • Small families
7-SEAT CAR

7-Seat Private Car

Best for:

  • 3–6 travelers
  • Families
  • Groups
  • Travelers with more luggage

Vehicle model may depend on road conditions, availability and luggage. We do not promise one exact car model unless confirmed.

Destinations

Where can you go?

43 places across four regions. Pick what interests you and we will connect the route.

Northwest
Northwest

Rolling tea hills, terraced rice fields and highland H'Mong villages on the classic northwest loop.

Mai ChauMoc ChauMu Cang ChaiDien Bien
Sapa & Lao Cai
Sapa & Lao Cai

Vietnam's highest peak, Black H'Mong villages and the Sunday market at Bac Ha.

SapaFansipanBac HaMuong Hoa Valley
Ha Giang
Ha Giang

Karst mountains, the Ma Pi Leng pass and Flower H'Mong communities along the Dong Van loop.

Dong VanMa Pi LengNho Que RiverMeo Vac
Northeast
Northeast

Ban Gioc waterfall and quieter, less-visited mountain roads near the Chinese border.

Ban Gioc WaterfallCao BangBa Be Lake
Beyond the Loop

Add Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Ha Long Bay or Pu Luong to extend your journey beyond the northern loop.

HanoiNinh BinhHa Long BayPu Luong
Route Map

Build your Northern Vietnam road journey

Hanoi Mai Chau Moc Chau Son La Dien Bien Lai Chau Mu Cang Chai Sapa Bac Ha Ha Giang Dong Van Meo Vac Bao Lac Cao Bang Ban Gioc

Simplified route diagram for orientation only, not for navigation. A detailed interactive map can be added later.

Sample Journeys

Three ways to travel Northern Vietnam

SAMPLE ONLY, ROUTE CAN BE CHANGED

10 DAYS
10 DAYS

H'Mong Highlights

Customize This Journey
Rice terraces H'Mong villages Black H'Mong culture Highland markets
View full itinerary
Noi Bai→ Mu Cang Chai→ Lai Chau→ Sapa→ Bac Ha→ Ha Giang→ Dong Van→ Meo Vac→ Hanoi / Noi Bai
14 DAYS
14 DAYS

H'Mong Heritage Journey

Customize This Journey
Mu Cang Chai rice terraces H'Mong crafts H'Mong King Palace Ma Pi Leng · Nho Que · Ban Gioc
View full itinerary
Noi Bai Airport→ Yen Bai→ Mu Cang Chai→ Lai Chau→ Sapa→ Lao Cai / Hekou Border→ Bac Ha→ Ha Giang→ Quan Ba→ Yen Minh→ Dong Van→ Meo Vac→ Bao Lac→ Trung Khanh→ Ban Gioc→ Cao Bang→ Hanoi / Noi Bai
30 DAYS
30 DAYS

Grand H'Mong Heritage Road Journey

Customize This Journey

For travelers who want to travel slowly, with 2–3 nights in key regions, family visits, weekly markets and traditional crafts along the way.

Slow travel Family visits Weekly markets
View full itinerary
Noi Bai→ Mai Chau→ Pa Co→ Moc Chau→ Son La→ Dien Bien→ Lai Chau→ Mu Cang Chai→ Sapa→ Bac Ha→ Si Ma Cai→ Xin Man→ Hoang Su Phi→ Ha Giang→ Quan Ba→ Yen Minh→ Dong Van→ Meo Vac→ Bao Lac→ Trung Khanh→ Ban Gioc→ Cao Bang→ Hanoi

These journeys are examples only. Every route can be changed to fit your own time and interests.

3 days 5 days 7 days 10 days 14 days 21 days 30 days or custom
Cultural Journey

Travel beyond the main road

A private road journey gives travelers time to meet local communities, visit mountain markets and understand H'Mong culture at a slower pace.

H'Mong Villages

Visit mountain villages around Sapa, Mu Cang Chai, Pa Co and Moc Chau, and see homes, farming and daily life up close.

Bac Ha Sunday Market

Local Markets

Plan around weekly highland markets such as Bac Ha, Can Cau, Coc Ly and Dong Van when the schedule allows.

Batik & Indigo

Each ethnic group has its own textile patterns and colors, from H'Mong to Tay, Nung and Dao. See indigo dyeing, batik and embroidery along the way.

Local Guides

Optional H'Mong local guides speak English, Hmong, Vietnamese and Chinese, and can be arranged for any part of the journey.

Black H'Mong around Sapa Flower H'Mong around Bac Ha H'Mong communities around Ha Giang, Mu Cang Chai, Pa Co & Moc Chau, Cao Bang Culturally diverse, home to many ethnic groups, not only H'Mong

Northern Vietnam is welcoming to every traveler, from families and photographers to cultural travelers and anyone curious about H'Mong heritage and remote mountain life.

Famous Landscapes

Landscapes worth the drive

Mu Cang Chai rice terraces
O Quy Ho Pass
Muong Hoa Valley
Dong Van Karst Plateau
Ma Pi Leng Pass
Nho Que River
Ban Gioc Waterfall
Mountain roads
Optional Services

Add only what you need

Customers may ask us to help arrange:

Hotels Homestays H'Mong family stays Local H'Mong guides Trekking guides Meals Village visits Batik workshop Indigo dyeing Embroidery Traditional crafts Weekly markets Entrance tickets Nho Que boat trip Airport pickup Airport drop-off
Our H'Mong local guides can speak English, Hmong, Vietnamese and Chinese, so let us know your preferred language when booking.

The main product always stays private car + driver. Everything above is optional and quoted separately.

Why a Private Car

Travel your way

Stop when you want

Take photos, eat, rest or visit a village without following a group schedule.

Your own pace

Travel slowly or move faster depending on your preference.

Visit remote areas

Reach places that many standard group tours do not visit.

Flexible route

Change parts of the plan when practical.

How It Works

Four simple steps

01

Choose destinations

Pick places from our list or tell us your own ideas.

02

Choose travelers & days

Tell us your group size and how long you want to travel.

03

We organize the route

We connect the stops into a route that actually works on the road.

04

Meet your driver

Meet your private driver and begin the journey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can we travel for only 5 or 7 days?
Yes. Choose any number of days that works for you.
Can we travel for one month?
Yes, we regularly plan longer journeys of 21, 30 days or more.
Can we change the route during the trip?
Small changes are often possible when practical. Bigger changes are easier to plan for in advance.
Can we finish the trip somewhere other than Hanoi?
In many cases, yes. Tell us your preferred start and end points and we'll confirm what's practical.
Is the price per car or per person?
The price is for the whole private vehicle per day. We also show a per-person rate so groups can compare easily.
Are hotels included?
No, hotels are not included in the private car price, but we can help you book them.
Are customer meals included?
No, your own meals are not included. Driver meals are already covered by us.
Does the driver need a hotel room?
No. The driver arranges his own accommodation, at no extra cost to you.
Which car is better, 4-seat or 7-seat?
A 4-seat car suits 1–3 travelers, couples and solo travelers. A 7-seat car suits families, groups and more luggage.
Is the driver a tour guide?
The driver's role is to drive safely and know the roads. If you want a local guide for culture, history or trekking, we can arrange one separately.
Can you arrange a H'Mong local guide?
Yes, subject to availability. Our H'Mong guides can speak English, Hmong, Vietnamese and Chinese. Let us know your preferred language in the trip builder or contact form.
What languages do your guides speak?
Our H'Mong local guides can speak English, Hmong, Vietnamese and Chinese, so most travelers can be matched with a guide in their own language.
Does the driver need us to pay for his food?
No. The driver's meals are already included in our price.
Can we design our own route?
Yes. The sample routes are only inspiration, and most customers build a route that fits their own time and interests.
Can you pick us up at Noi Bai Airport?
Yes, airport pickup can be arranged as part of your journey.
Can we visit H'Mong markets?
Yes, we plan around markets such as Bac Ha, Can Cau and others when the schedule allows.
Can we cross into China at Hekou?
We can take you to the border area on the Vietnamese side. Crossing into China depends on your own passport and visa, and we cannot promise entry.
Do mountain roads take longer than expected?
Northern Vietnam has many mountain roads. Travel time may change due to weather, road repairs, traffic, landslides or local events. The itinerary should remain flexible.
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We usually reply within one day. Overseas H'Mong families and international visitors are always welcome.