Vietnam Private Tour Packages

A Vietnam private tour package provides exclusive use of a dedicated English-speaking guide, a private vehicle, and a fully flexible day-by-day itinerary — shared with no other travelers. Indochina Travel Group (ITG) designs and operates 8 curated private packages ranging from 11 to 22 days across Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos, with accommodation options at 3-star, 4-star, and 5-star hotels. ITG holds government-issued Tour Operator License No. 010328/2023/CDLQGVN-GP LHQT and maintains a 98% customer satisfaction rate across verified reviews on TripAdvisor and Google.

What Is a Vietnam Private Tour Package?

A Vietnam private tour package is a fully exclusive travel arrangement where your group has a dedicated English-speaking guide, a private vehicle, and a personalized itinerary — with no strangers sharing your tour at any point.

Private tours differ from both group tours and semi-private arrangements in 3 specific ways. First, your guide is assigned exclusively to your group — full attention, no divided time. Second, your vehicle is private throughout the entire itinerary, from airport arrival to final departure, without shared shuttle transfers. Third, your schedule adapts to your group’s rhythm, not a fixed group departure time.

ITG’s private Vietnam tours accommodate groups of 2 to 10 travelers, with the optimal private experience achieved at 4 to 6 people. Tour durations range from 11 days to 22 days, covering Vietnam only or combined Indochina itineraries across Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos.

Is a Vietnam Private Tour Worth It Compared to a Group Tour?

A Vietnam private tour is worth it for groups of 4 or more travelers, where per-person costs approach group tour rates while retaining complete exclusivity. ITG’s 11-day private package starts at $762 per person for 6 travelers (3-star) — comparable to many international group tour prices for the same route, with a fully private itinerary.

Private tours deliver measurable advantages for families with young children, honeymoon couples, senior travelers, and solo women travelers — groups whose pace, privacy, or specific needs are difficult to accommodate in shared group settings. For solo travelers, ITG assigns a dedicated guide from arrival, eliminating the navigation challenges of traveling alone in an unfamiliar country.

How Indochina Travel Group Designs Private Vietnam Tours

ITG designs every private Vietnam tour through a 3-stage process: consultation, custom brief, and itinerary review. This process begins with a direct conversation about your travel dates, group composition, interests, and budget — before any itinerary is drafted.

Tony Tran, Co-Founder and Tour Operations Director, personally oversees transport assignment, guide vetting, and hotel standards for every private package. Jen Nguyen, CEO and Founder, ensures each route reflects authentic cultural depth — not the surface-level highlights that fill standard guidebooks. In her words: “We don’t just show you the sights — we invite you to become part of our story.”

Every hotel, restaurant, and cruise included in ITG’s packages is personally vetted by trip designers who have direct experience with those properties. ITG’s tour consultants undergo rigorous destination training and have first-hand knowledge of every destination they recommend — from the quietest time to visit Hoan Kiem Lake to the best light for photography at Hang Mua cave.

6 Defining Features of ITG’s Private Vietnam Tour Packages

ITG’s private Vietnam tour packages include 6 operational standards that distinguish them from standard group or semi-private travel arrangements.

1. Dedicated English-speaking guide — assigned exclusively to your group throughout the entire itinerary, with no time-sharing with other travelers. Guides are locally trained, culturally knowledgeable, and available to answer questions beyond the scheduled program.
2. Private air-conditioned vehicle — from airport arrival to final departure, your group travels in a private car or van appropriate for your group size. No shared shuttles, no detours to collect other passengers.
3. 3-tier accommodation selection — choose from 3-star, 4-star, or 5-star hotels personally vetted by ITG trip designers. Hotel names are confirmed at booking, not assigned from a generic pool.
4. Flexible schedule and pace — departure times, stop durations, and daily rhythms adapt to your preferences. Want a longer morning at Hoi An Ancient Town? Extra time at the Halong Bay kayaking point? Your guide adjusts.
5. 24/7 WhatsApp on-ground support — the ITG team remains reachable throughout your journey in Vietnam for any changes, emergencies, or special requests. Contact (+84) 9989 636 609 at any hour.
6. Full-inclusive logistics management — ITG coordinates domestic flights, free visa approval letters for Visa on Arrival, dietary requirements (including Indian vegetarian, Halal, and gluten-free), and specialized requests such as child-friendly activities and senior-pace itineraries.

Destinations Covered by ITG’s Private Vietnam Tour Packages

ITG’s private packages span Vietnam’s 3 main regions — North, Central, and South — as well as optional multi-country extensions into Cambodia and Laos.

North Vietnam

• Hanoi serves as the primary gateway for northern routes, offering the Old Quarter’s 36 ancient streets, the Ho Chi Minh Complex, One Pillar Pagoda, and traditional water puppet performances.
• Halong Bay — a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized twice — features overnight cruises through 1,600+ limestone islands, with options at 3-star (Le Journey Cruise), 4-star (Amanda Cruise), and 5-star (Athena Luxury Cruise) vessels.
• Sapa provides trekking through the Muong Hoa Valley to the Black H’mong villages of Lao Chai and Ta Van (8 km), with Fansipan cable car access to the highest peak in Indochina at 3,143 meters.
• Ha Giang — the Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark and the Ma Pi Leng Pass — represents Vietnam’s most dramatic highland scenery.
• Ninh Binh and Pu Luong Nature Reserve offer river-based exploration and terrace rice landscapes for travelers seeking off-the-beaten-path northern Vietnam.

Central Vietnam

• Hue — Vietnam’s former imperial capital — features the UNESCO-listed Imperial Citadel and Forbidden Purple City, the tombs of Nguyen emperors Khai Dinh and Minh Mang, and Perfume River dragon boat cruises.
• Hoi An Ancient Town, another UNESCO World Heritage Site, combines Japanese merchant houses, Chinese assembly halls, and the iconic covered bridge with immersive local experiences at Tra Que Vegetable Village and Bay Mau coconut water forest.
• Da Nang connects the central region’s coastal and highland experiences — Son Tra Peninsula houses the 67-meter Linh Ung Goddess of Mercy statue overlooking the East Sea, Marble Mountains contain active Buddhist sanctuaries inside limestone caves, and the non-touoc stone carving village offers direct artisan access. Ba Na Hills — 1,487 meters above sea level — features the Golden Bridge and French Village within a 30-minute cable car ride from Da Nang city.
• Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park contains Paradise Cave — the world’s longest dry cave system — and Dark Cave, which combines zipline access with a mineral mud bath inside an active cave.

South Vietnam

• Ho Chi Minh City anchors southern itineraries with the Cu Chi Tunnels (a 200+ km wartime underground network), the Reunification Palace, and the War Remnants Museum.
• The Mekong Delta region — including Cai Be floating market, Can Tho, and Tan Phong Island — reveals Vietnam’s river-based agricultural heartland through boat tours, coconut candy workshops, and local home stays.
• Dalat and Nha Trang extend southern routes into Vietnam’s highland flower gardens and coastal Cham heritage respectively.

Multi-Country Extensions

• Cambodia combines with Vietnam routes through Siem Reap (Angkor Wat — a 12th-century Khmer temple complex, Tonle Sap Lake floating village) and Phnom Penh (Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, Royal Palace).
• Laos extensions cover Luang Prabang’s dawn alms-giving ceremony and Pak Ou Caves, Vang Vieng’s limestone karst kayaking, and Vientiane’s That Luang Stupa.

When Is the Best Time to Book a Private Vietnam Tour?

The best time to visit Vietnam depends on the specific route, not a single nationwide answer. Vietnam spans over 1,650 kilometers from north to south, creating 3 distinct climate zones that determine the optimal travel window for each itinerary.

Tet Planning Advisory: Tet 2026 begins February 17. Tet 2027 begins February 6. Hotels fill 3–4 months in advance and rates increase 30–50% during Tet week. Many local restaurants close for 3–5 days. ITG recommends booking 90+ days ahead for Tet-period travel and manages all alternative dining and transport arrangements.

South Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta) remains accessible year-round, with the dry season from December to May offering the most reliable travel conditions. North Vietnam’s spring window (March–April) and autumn window (September–November) deliver the most consistent weather for Hanoi, Halong Bay, and highland trekking. Central Vietnam is best visited between February and August, outside the typhoon window that runs September through November.

How Much Does a Vietnam Private Tour Package Cost?

ITG’s private Vietnam tour prices depend on 4 variables: tour duration, group size (2–10 people), accommodation tier (3-star, 4-star, or 5-star), and whether multi-country extensions are included. The tables below show confirmed net prices per person in USD.

Vietnam At A Glance — 11 Days / 10 Nights

Vietnam Panorama Discovery — 17 Days / 16 Nights

Grand Tour of Indochina — 22 Days / 21 Nights

A 30% deposit is required at booking to confirm hotel and domestic flight reservations. The remaining balance is payable upon arrival in Vietnam. All prices are quoted in USD net per person.

What Is Included in a Vietnam Private Tour Package?

Every ITG private Vietnam tour package includes a core set of services and excludes specific costs that vary by traveler preferences.

Child Policy and Family Travel with ITG Private Tours

ITG’s private tours accommodate families with children through a 5-tier child pricing policy based on age and rooming arrangement. The table below applies to all private Vietnam tour packages.

Cancellation Policy for ITG Private Vietnam Tours

ITG’s cancellation policy is tiered by days before departure and fully transparent at booking. Travelers are encouraged to purchase travel insurance to protect against cancellation charges from events outside their control.

Practical Travel Tips for Your Vietnam Private Tour

Tipping Guide for Private Tour Services

Tipping is not mandatory in Vietnam but is a genuine gesture of appreciation for service quality. The following amounts are standard for private tour arrangements in Vietnam:

Cultural Etiquette on Your Vietnam Private Tour

Your dedicated guide will signal appropriate behavior at each site. The following etiquette points apply across most destinations ITG tours visit:

• Remove shoes when entering Vietnamese homes, pagodas, and some temples — your guide will indicate when required.
• Dress modestly at religious sites: knees and shoulders covered reduces cultural friction and is required at some temple interiors.
• Ask permission before photographing ethnic minority communities in Sapa and Ha Giang — your guide facilitates respectful introductions.
• Flash photography is prohibited inside Phong Nha Cave and Hang En — restrictions protect the limestone ecosystem.
• Direct cash giving to begging children is discouraged — contact ITG for approved community giving options that support local initiatives without creating dependency.

Getting Around Vietnam on Free Days

Vietnam’s major cities offer reliable ride-hailing through Grab (available in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Hoi An, and most provincial capitals) and Xanh SM (electric vehicles in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City). Both apps accept international credit cards and display fares upfront. Cyclo tours remain the recommended method for exploring Hanoi’s Old Quarter on foot-pace. ATMs are available throughout Vietnam and dispense up to 5–10 million VND per transaction for international cards.

Essential Packing by Region

Essential documents: Passport valid 6+ months beyond travel date | Printed visa approval letter or E-visa PDF | Travel insurance certificate | Power adapter (Vietnam: 220V, Type A/C/F plugs).

How to Book a Vietnam Private Tour with Indochina Travel Group

Booking a private Vietnam tour with ITG follows a 3-step process: contact and consultation, receive a customized proposal within 24 hours, and confirm with a 30% deposit. No commitment is required until you review and approve the final itinerary.

Early booking is strongly recommended for travel between October and April (peak season), during school holidays in Australia and the UK, and for any trip overlapping with Vietnamese national holidays. ITG’s most popular 11-day and 17-day packages sell out 8–12 weeks in advance during peak windows.

Our Vietnam Private Tour Packages — Full Collection

ITG offers 8 curated private tour packages, ranging from 11 to 22 days, available in 3-star, 4-star, and 5-star accommodation options. Each package includes a dedicated guide, private vehicle, and meals as specified. Select a package below to view the full day-by-day itinerary, hotel list, and pricing.

Vietnam-Only Private Packages (4 Itineraries)

Vietnam At A Glance (11 days) traces the country’s spine from Ho Chi Minh City through Hoi An, Hue, and Hanoi to an overnight Halong Bay cruise — the optimal first-time Vietnam itinerary. Vietnam Panorama Discovery (17 days) expands the south to include Dalat highlands and Nha Trang’s Cham heritage before moving north. Vietnam Trails (15 days) incorporates Sapa trekking and Fansipan for travelers prioritizing highland culture alongside the classic route. Vietnam Premium Discovery (20 days) covers the most off-the-beaten-path combination in ITG’s collection — Pu Luong Nature Reserve, Phong Nha caves, and Ba Na Hills alongside standard highlights.

Vietnam + Cambodia Private Packages (2 Itineraries)

Combination Cambodia and Vietnam (16 days) opens in Siem Reap with Angkor Wat before moving south through Phnom Penh and into Vietnam. Along the Heritages of Vietnam and Cambodia (16 days) begins in Hanoi and ends at Angkor — covering the full cultural arc of mainland Southeast Asia in a single continuous journey. Both itineraries include a dedicated local guide and private vehicle in each country.

Grand Indochina Private Packages (2 Itineraries)

Grand Tour of Indochina (22 days) covers Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia in one seamless journey — from Ho Chi Minh City through Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng, and Vientiane to Siem Reap. Vietnam and Cambodia Discovery (19 days) is ITG’s most adventurous route, incorporating Ha Giang’s Dong Van Karst Plateau — Vietnam’s most dramatic highland landscape — alongside Angkor and the Mekong Delta.

Frequently Asked Questions About Vietnam Private Tours

What is the difference between a private tour and a semi-private tour in Vietnam?

A private tour provides exclusive use of a guide and vehicle for your group only, with no other travelers. A semi-private tour may include shared transportation between cities (such as a shared minibus on the Hanoi–Sapa route) while offering a private guide at each destination. ITG’s private packages include private transport throughout — no shared segments at any point in the itinerary.

Is Vietnam safe for international travelers on a private tour?

Vietnam consistently ranks among the safest destinations in Southeast Asia for international visitors. Violent crime against tourists is exceptionally rare. Standard awareness — keeping bags secure in crowded markets, using registered taxis or Grab rather than unmarked vehicles — ensures a trouble-free journey. With a dedicated ITG guide throughout, travelers have a consistent local point of contact for any safety concern.

Can I travel to Vietnam during Tet on a private tour?

Traveling during Tet — Lunar New Year 2026 begins February 17; Lunar New Year 2027 begins February 6 — is possible and offers a culturally distinctive experience, but requires specific preparation. Hotel rates increase 30–50% during Tet week, and many local restaurants close for 3–5 days from the first day of the new year. ITG manages all logistics and alternative dining arrangements for Tet-period bookings. Book at least 90 days in advance to secure preferred hotels.

How much should I tip my Vietnam private tour guide and driver?

Tipping is not mandatory in Vietnam but is widely appreciated. For private tours, the standard is $5–10 USD per traveler per day for your guide, $3–6 USD per traveler per day for your driver, and $1–2 USD per traveler per day for Halong Bay cruise crew, pooled on the final cruise morning. Tip amounts reflect satisfaction and are entirely at your discretion.

How many days should I plan for a Vietnam private tour?

11 days covers the core highlights from Ho Chi Minh City to Halong Bay. 15–17 days allows the addition of Sapa trekking, the Mekong Delta overnight, or Dalat highlands without feeling rushed. ITG’s 17-day Vietnam Panorama Discovery is the most booked itinerary for first-time visitors who want comprehensive coverage. 20–22 days are reserved for travelers incorporating off-the-beaten-path regions or multi-country extensions.

Do I need a visa for Vietnam?

Most international travelers require a visa for Vietnam. Citizens of certain countries — including the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain (45-day exemption) and selected ASEAN members — qualify for visa-free entry for specified durations. ITG provides a free visa approval letter to facilitate Visa on Arrival processing at Vietnamese international airports upon booking any private package. Alternatively, a 90-day E-Visa is available through the official Vietnamese government portal, valid for single or multiple entries.

Can I customize the itinerary after confirming my booking?

Yes. ITG accommodates itinerary modifications after booking confirmation. Extensions, destination additions, and pace adjustments are possible subject to availability. Contact the team via WhatsApp at (+84) 9989 636 609 as early as possible — last-minute changes may incur additional charges if hotels or transport require rebooking within 3–5 days of the relevant service.

What currency is used in Vietnam, and where can I exchange money?

The Vietnamese Dong (VND) is the official currency. USD, EUR, AUD, and GBP are exchanged at airports, major banks, and authorized jewelry shops in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, and Da Nang. Credit cards are accepted at hotels, major restaurants, and shopping centers. Cash is essential for street food, local markets, rural Mekong destinations, and highland village areas where card infrastructure is limited. ATMs in major cities dispense 5–10 million VND per transaction for international cards.

The Team Behind Your Vietnam Private Tour

Indochina Travel Group is a licensed Destination Management Company (DMC) based in Hanoi, founded and operated by Vietnamese travel professionals with over 20 years of collective regional expertise.

ITG holds International Tour Operator License No. 010328/2023/CDLQGVN-GP LHQT, issued by the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism. The company operates from No. 72 Hong Tien, Bo De District, Hanoi, with direct local teams in every destination served.