10°46′ N   106°42′ EA city. A local perspective. Your kind of trip.SAIGON, VIETNAM
The Saigon River and illuminated skyline at blue hour

PRIVATE EXPERIENCES. PERSONAL CONNECTIONS.

Saigon.
A little closer.

The food, the streets, the beautifully unexpected. Discover your kind of Saigon, with Carmen.

Good company. Your own pace.SAIGON RIVER / AFTER THE RUSH
WELCOME TO MY KIND OF CITY

A coffee that becomes a conversation. A street that becomes a story. A city that starts to feel a little like yours.

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LESS CHECKLIST. MORE CONNECTION.

What’s your kind of day?

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The vaulted interior of Saigon’s Central Post OfficeLOOK UP. LOOK A LITTLE CLOSER.

A HOST, NOT JUST AN ITINERARY

The personal part?
That’s Carmen.

Saigon, Personally is built around a simple idea: a trip should feel like it belongs to you. Carmen hosts your experience and brings the details together, from the first conversation to the ride home.

Private, by designFlexible, by naturePersonal, always
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FROM OUR GUESTS

Good days make good stories.

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Memories from guests who explored Saigon with Carmen and her local guides.

Rebecca★★★★★

The tour was exceptional. Carmen had Linh showed me the city. Linh expertly navigated the bustling streets, offering insightful historical context at each stop. Her passion for the city's culture and heritage truly shone through, making for an engaging and memorable experience for the tourists. Highly recommended for anyone seeking an authentic and enriching exploration of Ho Chi Minh City.

Dhiraj★★★★★

very helpful and friendly girl

Ahmed★★★★★

Carmen Lai deputed Mrs Chang to guide me. I utilised the services of Chang for two days. It was a nice and sweet experience. I am immensely pleased by the way the guide took me around to places and discussed various historical topics. I will strongly recommend Mrs. Chang to any other traveler who really wants an intelligent guide.

FOR THE TRIP ONLY YOU COULD TAKE

A date night? A friends’ reunion?
Let’s make it yours.

A couple, a few friends, or a group of up to 60. Tell Carmen what you have in mind; we’ll work out the details together.

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A FEW NOTES BEFORE YOU GO

From the field notes.

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Rice paper, quail eggs and fresh toppings at a bánh tráng nướng stall in Saigon

TWO DAYS, YOUR WAY

48 Hours in Saigon for Couples and Friends.

5 MIN READ
Local shops, awnings and motorbikes on a sunny street corner in Chợ Lớn

CULTURE & NEIGHBOURHOODS

Chợ Lớn in Half a Day: Temples, Markets and Breakfast.

4 MIN READ
Vietnamese phin coffee filters, cups and tea on a table at a sidewalk café in Saigon

COFFEE & EVERYDAY SAIGON

Your First Saigon Coffee: What to Order and Where to Go.

4 MIN READ
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A LITTLE HELLO FROM CARMEN

Your Saigon story. US$50 off.

A little more room for something memorable. Leave a way to reach you and get your trip discount instantly.

US$50 off the final agreed trip price, once per booking. No minimum spend. No expiry date. The US$50 booking deposit stays unchanged.

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