Private tours from Ho Chi Minh CityTravel like a local, with a local.
Real families, real stories, real places, never staged for tourists. Private tours around Saigon, the Mekong Delta and Cat Tien jungle, designed around you.
- 100% private tours
- Guides born & raised in the South
- Tailor-made around you
Real, never staged
Every village, family and story is real. No tourist shows, no fake “local experience”.
Local guides, local stories
Our guides grew up here and share the food, beliefs and history of their own home.
Private & flexible
Only your group. Slow down, skip a stop or add a coffee break whenever you like.
Help before & during
Message us on WhatsApp with any question, from planning your route to what to eat.
We don’t fake the experience. We live it.
Trip Chip Travel is a small team of locals based in Saigon. We started with one simple idea: show our foreign friends the Vietnam we know, not the souvenir shops and staged boat rides.
So we take you into villages, family kitchens and pagodas, and tell the stories rarely shared with visitors: our folklore, music, festivals, beliefs and daily life. Every trip is private, unhurried and supports the local families who welcome you.
- Cook, farm and celebrate alongside local families
- Hear history from the people who lived it, including descendants of the Saigon Commandos
- Your money stays with local communities, not big tour factories
However you travel, we travel with you
Families, solo explorers or curious culture lovers: every trip is private and shaped around the people on it.
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Family adventures
A private car, a relaxed pace and hands-on fun for every age: wrap rice cakes, harvest coconuts, ride a boat. Parents discover Vietnam, kids make memories.
Family-friendly trips
Solo, never alone
Hop on the back of a local’s motorbike, eat where locals eat and have a friend in Saigon from day one. Ideal for solo and first-time visitors.
Saigon toursMeet the real people
Stay in a village, cook with a Khmer family and receive a monk’s blessing. Real encounters, never a show.
Village staysPrivate tours from Ho Chi Minh City
Half-day city stories, jungle treks and village stays in the Mekong Delta. Every tour is private, with hotel pick-up in Saigon on most trips.
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Around SaigonCu Chi Tunnels: The Iron Triangle
Crawl the tunnels, ride through rubber plantations and hear the real story of the war. Local lunch included.
Around SaigonYour Little Adventure in Saigon
Landmarks, hidden alley coffee, Tan Dinh market and a local brunch, by car or motorbike.
Around SaigonSaigon Chinatown Walking Adventure
18th-century temples, trade streets and Binh Tay Market, ending with a bowl of cold sweet soup.
Mekong DeltaHidden Villages & Khmer Culture
A 2-day Mekong Delta escape to Tra Vinh, far from the tourist boats.
Mekong DeltaAuthentic Tra Vinh Village Stay
Cycle village paths, cook with locals and receive a blessing from a Khmer monk.
Nature & trekkingCat Tien Jungle Trek & Night Safari
Ancient trees, gibbons at dawn and a spotlight safari in Vietnam’s lowland rainforest.
Exploring Vietnam on your own? Bring a local along.
Not ready for a tour? Our Travel Assistant packages give independent travelers a local friend for questions, bookings and support during the trip.
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Basic
For budget travelers who only need basic help
- Unlimited travel Q&A
- Book up to 3 essential services
- Support during business hours
Advance
For independent travelers who want a local on call
- Everything in Basic
- Book up to 10 services
- 24/7 support
- Help negotiating prices for services
- Local secret map
- 10% off all Trip Chip tours
Pro
For travelers who want a personal assistant all trip
- Everything in Advance
- Unlimited booking requests
- Priority response
- Personalized daily itinerary
- Vietnam travel insurance for the booker
- 15% off all Trip Chip tours
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Your private trip in 3 easy steps
Tell us your dream trip
Pick a tour or just tell us who is travelling, your dates and what you love. WhatsApp, email or the contact form, whatever is easiest.
We shape it with you
A local planner tailors the route, pace and activities, from kid-friendly breaks to extra time with a village family.
Travel like a local
Your guide picks you up and your private tour from Ho Chi Minh City begins. Questions on the road? We are one message away.
Unfiltered moments with our guests
No stock photos. These are our travelers, our guides and the families who welcomed them.
Stories from the Mekong and beyond
Local guides to culture, history and nature in Southern Vietnam.
- Cu Chi Tunnels or Mekong Delta? Honest Guide for 2026
Only one free day in Saigon? A local guide compares Cu Chi Tunnels and the Mekong Delta: time, cost, who each suits, and how to do both. - Is Mekong Delta Worth Visiting? 9 Honest Reasons (2026)
Wondering if the Mekong Delta is worth it? Two Saigon locals share what’s great, what’s touristy, and how to see the real delta. Updated 2026. - Ok Om Bok Festival 2026: Unforgettable Tra Vinh Moon Night
Join the Khmer moon festival in Tra Vinh on 23-25 Nov 2026: moon offerings, Ngo boat races and floating lanterns with a local guide.
Frequently asked questions
Are all your tours private?
Yes. All our private tours from Ho Chi Minh City are exactly that: only you, your family or your friends, with your own local guide. That means a flexible pace and plenty of time for questions.
Do you pick up from hotels in Ho Chi Minh City?
Most of our tours include pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in central Ho Chi Minh City by car, van or motorbike. Each tour page shows the exact details.
Are your tours suitable for families with children?
Absolutely. We adjust the pace, add breaks and include hands-on activities kids love, like cooking, boat rides and fruit gardens. Many of our trips are designed with families in mind.
I am travelling solo. Is that okay?
Of course. Solo travelers get a private guide who doubles as a local friend, so you can eat where locals eat and explore at your own rhythm.
Are the cultural experiences real or staged?
Real. We visit actual villages, family homes, pagodas and workshops, and our guides share their own stories. We never stage shows for tourists.
Can you customize a tour or plan my whole trip?
Yes. Tell us what you love and we will tailor any tour. If you are travelling independently, our Travel Assistant packages give you a local helper for the whole journey.
How do I book?
Book any of our private tours from Ho Chi Minh City directly on the tour page, or message us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose. We confirm all details by email.
Ready to see the real Vietnam?
Tell us who is travelling and what you love. A local will reply and help you plan your private tours from Ho Chi Minh City, with no obligation.