I contacted Loc (Xin Chao Private Tours) from the UK and asked him to arrange a 3 week private tour for my wife and I. I am a photographer and the tour was based about that and us travelling off the beaten track to suitable locations. Loc understood what I was looking for and but together a great trip. He was extremely enthuisiastic and was happy to change things as we went along to fit in with what I was looking for. He was always prompt and attentive and his organisation and knowledge of the country was brilliant. Highly recommended, so much so that I am hoping to return to do a further trip in the far north with him.

When it comes to Vietnam tours, Loc stands as the unrivalled choice! Having previously enjoyed a tour of Ho Chi Minh with Loc, this time, we had the pleasure of his company in Hanoi for a comprehensive five-day exploration of this part of Vietnam. From arranging our accommodations and airport pickups to providing a dedicated driver and crafting a diverse itinerary, Loc managed every aspect with keen attention to our interests. Among the memorable highlights were an exciting and mouth-watering Hanoi evening foodie tour, the thrill of watching the train race along Train Street, and savouring a classic egg coffee at one of Hanoi's oldest coffee shops. Loc and the driver demonstrated an intimate knowledge of the city, expertly guiding us to its finest spots. The climax of our journey was a two-day, one-night cruise tour of Halong Bay, which granted us breathtaking views of the region's stunning limestone formations. Nothing was too much trouble for Loc, who consistently maintained his easygoing yet highly professional approach to every detail. Reuniting with him was a fantastic experience, and I wholeheartedly recommend touring Vietnam with him, regardless of your destination choice. You're guaranteed the most fantastic journey in the most capable hands.

I spent three weeks in Vietnam with Xin Chao Private Vietnam Tours. This company provided me with a custom-designed tour to photograph rice terraces and minority villages that went above and beyond the standard tourist itinerary. My guide Loc provided unforgettable experiences and cultural connections, in both the mountainous north, and the Mekong Delta. Loc understood my desire to see less-touristy areas. We went to places that few tourists visit, but that were completely amazing and breathtaking. Loc had an exceptional way of breaking the ice with local people in the less-visited areas. The people were unfailingly friendly, and many times invited us into their homes for tea. Hanoi, with its Old Quarter, was vibrant with food and culture. Saigon is Loc's home, and he is proud to show it off. This is the second time I have used Xin Chao Private Vietnam Tours in my visits to Vietnam. Loc and his team far exceeded my expectations. The enthusiasm they have for touring (and photography!) really is extraordinary. If you have a desire for adventure, need to find a less-touristy cultural connection, or see stunning scenery, I highly recommend this company.

My husband and I used this company for a 2 week private tour of Vietnam from Ho Chi Minh City all the way to Hanoi and beyond. It was an unforgettable experience that was surprisingly affordable. We learned about Loc and his tour company through friends who had booked a similar tour a couple of years prior. Every detail was taken care of. The only thing we had to do was book our flight to Vietnam and Loc took care of all the rest. His company booked all of our hotels, tours, intra-country flights and drivers. He was even waiting for us at the airport when we arrived. We experienced things we never would have found on our own. We went to restaurants that didn't have a single westerner in them; we had lunch at a restaurant in someone's backyard in the Mekong delta; we went to a small fish market in central Vietnam where we watched fish being bought right from the boat. We booked the mid-tier package so we were shocked at how nice all of the hotels were. They all had large, modern and comfortable rooms with excellent AC. We had a motorbike tour to 4 different restaurants in Ho Chi Minh, a country-side motorbike tour in Hoi An, saw countless temples and pagodas, hiked through the jungle, and even did an overnight cruise in Halong Bay. We had many encounters with locals thanks to Loc. He knew that our goal was to experience the culture so that's how he targeted our tour. He will customize each tour according to your preferences. I really do want to emphasize that this tour was surprisingly reasonably priced. We encountered a group taking a bus tour that followed the same basic path as our tour. Their tour was two days shorter and most of the excursions were "extra". The base cost of that tour was the same price as our longer, all inclusive private tour. Book any tour that Xin Chao Private Vietnam Tours offers. Each tour is meticulously planned and executed. You will not find a better tour operator.