Private tours · Small groups · Local soul

Vietnam like
a local friend
would show you

We are a German–Vietnamese duo who open doors no guidebook can. Authentic encounters, unhurried rhythms, and stories that stay with you long after you return home.

The Name Behind the Journey

What does "Dzô" mean?

Walk into any home, street-food stall, or rooftop bar in Vietnam and you will hear it sooner or later: "Dzô!" – the Vietnamese toast that means cheers, but carries so much more than that one word can hold.

Dzô is the sound of a table coming together. It is the moment when strangers become friends over a bowl of phở, when barriers dissolve over cold bia hơi, when the day's distance melts away. It is spontaneous, generous, and unmistakably Vietnamese.

We chose this name because it captures everything we believe travel should be: joyful, open, and genuinely shared. When you travel with us, you are not a tourist being shuttled between landmarks – you are a guest being welcomed into a living culture.

"Dzô! – raise your glass, open your heart,
and let Vietnam surprise you."
Your Guides

Meet your
local guide

Lucy – Founder & Local Expert
🇻🇳  Vietnam
Food & Culture Local Knowledge Traditions Nature Languages

Lucy

Founder · Local Expert · Your Guide

Born and raised in Vietnam, I have spent my life exploring every corner of my homeland – from the mist-covered rice terraces of the north to the winding waterways of the Mekong Delta. Vietnam is not just where I live; it is what I know, love, and want to share.

My local connections open doors that no guidebook can: the family restaurant with no sign on the door, the temple elder who shares stories over tea, the market vendor who teaches you to cook what you just bought. When you travel with me, you travel as a guest – not a tourist.

Native Vietnamese
3 Regions
EN · VI Languages
Our Routes

North, Centre & South –
three Vietnams

North Vietnam
North Vietnam Mountains & Waters
Hanoi · Nghĩa Lộ · Mù Cang Chải · Sapa · Bắc Hà · Hà Giang · Đồng Văn · Bảo Lạc · Cao Bằng · Ba Bể
Central Vietnam
Central Vietnam Heritage & Lanterns
Đà Nẵng · Hội An · Huế Imperial City · Mỹ Sơn Sanctuary · Bach Ma National Park
South Vietnam
South Vietnam Delta & City Life
Ho Chi Minh City · Mekong Delta · Cần Thơ · Phú Quốc
Our Responsibility

Travel that gives
more than it takes

Vietnam's tourism boom has brought economic opportunity to millions – but also real costs: overcrowded landmarks, carbon-heavy transport, and tourist money that rarely reaches local communities. Most visitors see this from bus windows. We think there is a better way.

The challenge: Mass tourism routes follow the same roads, fill the same restaurants, and funnel money into the same large operators – leaving rural communities and fragile ecosystems behind. A single diesel minibus covering 3,000 km emits as much CO₂ as a return flight from Europe. The places travellers come to see are quietly being worn away by the way they are visited.
Electric Car First
We prioritise electric vehicles for all private transfers wherever infrastructure allows – and we are actively extending our EV network into more remote regions. Quieter roads, cleaner air, and a significantly smaller carbon footprint without sacrificing comfort or reach.
Lower emissions
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Sustainable Homestays
We partner exclusively with family-run homestays that are rooted in their communities. Your accommodation spend goes directly to local households – funding education, preserving traditional architecture, and keeping young people in their villages rather than pushing them toward cities.
Local economy
🗺️
Clever Route Planning
We design circular routes that avoid backtracking, time visits to reduce crowd impact, and deliberately include lesser-known stops that benefit from tourist attention. Less time on the road means more time in places that matter – and a lighter footprint on the land we travel through.
Less waste · More depth
Customer Feedback

What our travellers
are saying

★★★★★

"Lucy showed us a Vietnam we never could have found on our own. The homestays, the markets, the families we met – it felt like visiting old friends, not tourism."

Markus & Jana Germany · North Vietnam Tour
★★★★★

"The Hà Giang Loop was breathtaking, but what made it unforgettable was Lucy's stories about the people and places. Her knowledge and warmth are unmatched."

Sophie & Thomas France · North Vietnam Tour
★★★★★

"From street food in Hội An to sunrise over the rice terraces – every single day surprised us. Private Vietnam Travel is exactly what it promises: personal, authentic, unforgettable."

Claire & David UK · Central Vietnam Tour

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Get in Touch

Let's plan your
perfect trip

Every journey starts with a conversation. Tell us when you'd like to travel, which regions speak to you, and what kind of experience you're after – we take care of everything else.

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LanguagesEnglish · Deutsch · Tiếng Việt
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