About Private Vietnam

Nationwide Operations. Local Route Expertise.

Private Vietnam is a licensed passenger transport company providing directly managed private transfers across Vietnam—not an unvetted ride-hailing network or a hands-off booking platform. Under the personal governance of our founder and our centralised logistics desk, we take full responsibility for your safety, comfort, and the flawless execution of your long-distance journeys.

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Our Origins: Born from the Reality of the Road

The foundation for this service was laid in 2022 when our founder, David Dam —bringing years of local transport coordination and route logistics experience— began a multi-year initiative across 34 provinces to personally map thousands of kilometres of highways, coastal roads, and volatile alpine paths. By navigating mechanical breakdowns, flash weather disruptions, severe seasonal fog on high-stakes corridors like Hanoi to Sapa, and steep language barriers outside major cities, he gained a first-hand understanding of local travel risks.

Recognising that international travellers undertaking complex, multi-leg journeys across Vietnam were often forced to coordinate each transfer separately—through ride-hailing apps, hotels, or local agents—David began documenting the operational problems behind long-distance travel. In 2025, he founded Private Vietnam to replace fragmented transport arrangements with one professionally managed nationwide operation built on real highway experience.

Meet Our Leadership & Network Teams

David Dam, founder and director of Private Vietnam, wearing glasses and a white button-down shirt.

David Dam

Founder & Director

David built the firm to make travel safer. He runs the Da Nang base to make sure every guest is kept safe on their full trip.

Trong Quyen, North Regional Manager for Private Vietnam, wearing a light blue button-up shirt.

Trong Quyen

North Regional Manager

Trong Quyen manages our Hanoi base of 25 cars. He knows the steep hills well, giving you a great ride to Sapa and Halong Bay.

Thu Hong, Central Regional Manager for Private Vietnam, wearing a textured white sleeveless top.

Thu Hong

Central Regional Manager

Thu Hong leads the Da Nang fleet of 35 cars. She knows the coastal roads well and can easily change plans in Central Vietnam.

Nhut Truong, South Regional Manager for Private Vietnam, wearing a white polo shirt.

Nhut Truong

South Regional Manager

Nhut Truong leads 30 cars across the South. He knows Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta well, keeping your trips on track.

How Our Operations Are Coordinated

Central Logistics & Dispatch Desk

Every booking is supervised at our headquarters under David Dam’s direct oversight. Instead of simply assigning a driver and leaving the rest to chance, our operations team actively coordinates every journey—tracking flights, monitoring highway conditions, and resolving issues before they affect your itinerary.

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A transit map interface of Vietnam outlining a route through North, Central, and South Vietnam, with marked points for Hanoi, Hai Phong, Hue, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, and Can Tho.

Regional Operations Managers

Operations is managed by specialised operators stationed across North, Central, and South Vietnam. These controllers maintain direct command over the network in their respective territories, ensuring instant bilingual communication and rapid on-the-ground support.

Region-Specific Driver Allocation

Vietnam’s mountain roads, coastal highways, and major cities each require different local experience. Whenever a route is primarily within one region, we assign drivers who regularly operate there and understand the area’s roads, weather, and driving conditions.

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Fleet Management & Vehicle Allocation

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We combine our own operational vehicles with a hand-picked, strictly vetted network of long-term regional transport partners. Every vehicle assigned to a Private Vietnam booking must meet our standards for maintenance, cleanliness, climate control, and overall operating condition, regardless of whether it comes from our own fleet or a trusted regional partner.

Vehicle allocation is planned around your entire itinerary, not just a single transfer. Before assigning a vehicle, we consider your group size, luggage requirements, route, travel duration, and any special requirements along the way. We match your group size and luggage requirements to the ideal vehicle layout, ensuring you pay only for the exact space and luxury level your itinerary demands.

Designed for Complete Travel Itineraries

Most of our customers have already planned a multi-city journey across Vietnam before contacting us. With their accommodation and travel dates confirmed, they rely on Private Vietnam to coordinate every transfer as one continuous transport plan instead of booking each journey separately through different providers.

Plan Your Journey Across Vietnam

Regulatory Registration & Compliance

Private Vietnam operates in full alignment with the commercial passenger transit regulations enforced by the Department for Roads of Viet Nam (DRVN) and the tourism service quality frameworks set out by the Viet Nam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT).

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Official regulatory logo of the Vietnam Register (VR) for vehicle inspections and transport standards.
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  • Registered Corporate Entity: Dam Quang Phuoc (Director)
  • National Business Registration: 079099033503
  • Regulatory Oversight Office: Tax Authority of Hai Chau, Da Nang
  • Operations Headquarters: 50 Bach Dang, Hai Chau, Da Nang 550000
  • Direct Operations Line: +84 97 685 9685
  • Corporate Governance Desk: bookings@privatevietnam.com