Ho Chi Minh City / SGN ↔ Buon Ma Thuot · Dak Lak · Dak Nong
Private Car between Ho Chi Minh City and Buon Ma Thuot, Dak Lak
Buon Ma Thuot is the coffee capital of the Central Highlands, with the World Coffee Museum, Dray Nur and Dray Sap waterfalls, Lak Lake and Ede villages nearby. The road from Ho Chi Minh City passes through Gia Nghia in Dak Nong, so the same private car and driver can cover both. We take you from your hotel or the airport and bring you back on your schedule.
Route summary
- From
- Ho Chi Minh City (any district) · Tan Son Nhat Airport (SGN)
- To
- Buon Ma Thuot, Lak Lake, Dray Nur waterfalls in Dak Lak · Gia Nghia and Dak Nong on the way
- Distance
- Approximately 350 km to Buon Ma Thuot; Gia Nghia is roughly two-thirds of the way
- Travel time
- A long day on the road; depends on traffic, road conditions and stops
- Direction
- Ho Chi Minh City / SGN → Dak Lak / Dak Nong and back to Ho Chi Minh City / SGN
Who this service is for
- Coffee lovers and travellers exploring the Central Highlands.
- Business visitors and families travelling to Buon Ma Thuot or Gia Nghia.
- Groups combining Buon Ma Thuot with Pleiku, Kon Tum or Da Lat on a multi-day trip.
- Guests landing at Tan Son Nhat who want to go straight to the highlands.
Vehicle options
Vehicle options depend on passenger count, luggage and trip requirements. Tell us your group size and we confirm the suitable vehicle.
4-seat sedan
1–4 passengers
Couples, solo travellers and small families with light luggage.
7-seat SUV / MPV
5–7 passengers
Families and small groups travelling with suitcases.
9-seat limousine
8–9 passengers
Extra comfort for longer coastal drives.
16-seat van
10–15 passengers
Larger groups and multi-family trips.
29-seat coach
16–29 passengers
Group travel and company trips.
45-seat coach
30–45 passengers
Large groups and events.
Travelling with several large suitcases? Choose one vehicle size up, or simply tell us the number of bags and we will advise.
The private transfer experience
- One vehicle and driver for your group only, from your hotel, home or the airport.
- Rest and meal breaks on the way at a pace that suits you.
- Multi-day option: the driver stays with you for waterfalls, Lak Lake and village visits.
- Return to Ho Chi Minh City or Tan Son Nhat Airport on the same booking.
Practical travel information
- Send the exact hotel or address in Buon Ma Thuot or Gia Nghia for pick-up and drop-off.
- Airport pick-up at Tan Son Nhat: send your flight number, terminal and arrival time; the meeting point is confirmed before the trip.
- Pick-up from Buon Ma Thuot Airport can be discussed when you request a quote.
- Entrance tickets, village visits and boat trips on Lak Lake are paid locally; we provide the car and driver.
- Vehicles: 4-seat sedan, 7-seat SUV/MPV, 9-seat limousine, 16-seat van and larger coaches for groups.
How booking works
- 1Tell us your pick-up address and destination.
- 2Give us the travel date and pick-up time.
- 3Tell us the number of passengers and suitcases.
- 4We recommend or confirm the suitable vehicle.
- 5You receive your quote.
- 6You confirm the trip.
- 7You travel with the arranged private car and driver.
Pricing depends on the route, date, vehicle, passenger count, luggage and trip requirements. Send your details and you receive a clear price before you confirm.
One-way, return and door-to-door
- One-way or return transfer — book the outbound and the journey back together, or separately.
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel, resort, home, office or Tan Son Nhat Airport (SGN).
- Going back to fly out? We can drop you directly at the airport terminal for your departure.
- 4-seat and 7-seat cars suit couples, solo travellers, families and small groups with luggage; 9, 16, 29 and 45-seat vehicles are available for larger groups.
- Day trips, several stops or multi-day itineraries can be arranged on request.
Which vehicle fits my group and luggage?
Choose your passenger count and the number of large suitcases. The suggestion below is a starting point — the final vehicle is confirmed with you before the trip.
Suggested vehicle
4-seat sedan
2 passengers with 2 large suitcases fit comfortably in a 4-seat car.
Get a quote for this vehicleChoosing a vehicle for your luggage
Travelling with several large suitcases? A larger vehicle is often more comfortable than the smallest vehicle that fits your passenger count. Tell us how many passengers, large suitcases and carry-on bags you have and we recommend the right size.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Luggage guidance |
|---|---|---|
| 4-seat sedanComfortable for light luggage — hand luggage and one or two suitcases. | 1–4 passengers | Comfortable for light luggage — hand luggage and one or two suitcases. |
| 7-seat SUV / MPVA common choice for families: fewer passengers plus several large suitcases. | 5–7 passengers | A common choice for families: fewer passengers plus several large suitcases. |
| 9-seat limousineMore space per passenger on longer coastal drives. | 8–9 passengers | More space per passenger on longer coastal drives. |
| 16-seat vanGroup travel with many suitcases, sports bags or golf equipment. | 10–15 passengers | Group travel with many suitcases, sports bags or golf equipment. |
| 29-seat coachCompany trips and larger tour groups. | 16–29 passengers | Company trips and larger tour groups. |
| 45-seat coachLarge groups and events. | 30–45 passengers | Large groups and events. |
Frequently asked questions
Can I stop in Gia Nghia on the way to Buon Ma Thuot?
Yes. Gia Nghia is on the usual road; add it as a stop or a destination when you request a quote.
Can I continue from Buon Ma Thuot to Pleiku or Da Lat?
Yes. Tell us the full route and number of days and we quote the whole trip.
How is the price calculated?
The quote depends on the vehicle, distance, number of days and waiting time. The price is confirmed before the trip.
Questions from international travellers
Airport
Where will the driver meet me at SGN Airport?
The meeting point is agreed with you before your arrival day — normally just outside the arrivals hall of the domestic or international terminal. You receive the exact instructions and the driver's phone number once the trip is confirmed.
Can I book a private car from SGN Airport to Vung Tau?
Yes. This is one of our most frequent transfers: a private car and driver from Tan Son Nhat International Airport directly to your hotel or address in Vung Tau, around 125 km and roughly two hours depending on traffic.
Can I travel from SGN Airport to Ho Tram?
Yes. We drive from the airport directly to the resort entrance in Ho Tram, approximately 130 km and around two and a half hours.
Can I travel from SGN Airport to Long Hai?
Yes. Long Hai is served from the airport as a private door-to-door transfer, and the trip can continue to Ho Tram, Ho Coc or Binh Chau during your stay.
Can I book an airport transfer in the opposite direction?
Yes. Departure transfers from Vung Tau, Ba Ria, Long Hai, Ho Tram and Phu My back to Tan Son Nhat Airport are arranged the same way. Tell us your flight time and we plan the pick-up time with you.
Flight delays
What happens if my flight is delayed?
Please send us your flight number and the updated arrival time as soon as you know it. The pick-up is then coordinated using the agreed flight information. Any change to the arrangement is confirmed with you directly before the trip.
What information should I send before arrival?
Flight number, arrival date, scheduled arrival time, terminal, number of passengers, number of suitcases and the destination address.
Luggage & vehicles
How much luggage can I bring?
Luggage travels with you in the same private vehicle. Tell us how many large suitcases and carry-on bags you have and we confirm a vehicle with enough space before the trip.
Which vehicle should I choose for my group?
A 4-seat car suits 1–4 passengers with light luggage; a 7-seat SUV or MPV suits 5–7 passengers or a smaller group with several large suitcases. Larger groups use the 9-seat limousine, 16-seat van, or 29- and 45-seat coaches.
Booking
Can I book a one-way transfer?
Yes. One-way transfers in either direction are standard.
Can I book a round trip?
Yes. Tell us the return date and time when you request the quote and both legs are arranged on the same booking.
Can I request a quote before booking?
Yes. Send your route, date, time, passengers and luggage through the quote form, chat, WhatsApp, Viber, Zalo or by phone, and you receive the price before you confirm anything.
Payment & contact
Can I pay the driver directly?
Yes. Payment can be made directly to the driver, or arranged in advance by bank transfer. The agreed amount is confirmed with you before the trip.
Can I contact you on WhatsApp?
Yes. WhatsApp is the fastest channel for international travellers and works before you arrive in Vietnam.
Do you support Viber?
Yes. Viber uses the same number as our phone line and WhatsApp.
Can I contact you by phone?
Yes. You can call the hotline directly at any time; the same person who coordinates the trip answers.
Can I chat directly with Tuấn?
Yes. The chat on this website is answered by a real person, not a bot. Send a message and it reaches the operator directly, including a quote request if you prefer.
Airport transfers and destinations we cover
Private transfers between Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), Ho Chi Minh City and the Ba Ria – Vung Tau coast, in both directions. Pages marked in Vietnamese contain the same service — message us in English at any time.
Airport → destination
- SGN Airport → Vung Tau
- SGN Airport → Ho Tram
- SGN Airport → Long Hai
- SGN Airport → Ba Ria
- SGN Airport → Phu My
- Tan Son Nhat airport transfer overview
Return transfer → airport
- Vung Tau → SGN Airport
- Ba Ria → SGN Airport
- Phu My → SGN Airport
- Dong Nai → SGN Airport
- Binh Duong → SGN Airport
- Tay Ninh → SGN Airport
Ba Ria – Vung Tau destinations
How to reach us
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