meliss35 Posted September 13, 2017 #1 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Has anyone done a scooter tour of Ho Chi Minh City? If so, did you like it and who did you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted September 13, 2017 #2 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Has anyone done a scooter tour of Ho Chi Minh City? If so, did you like it and who did you use? Tripadvisor is your friend...Google this type of tour for some current experiences and recommendations. Using a professional in those crazy crowded streets is a must...we had to be careful just walking with our private guide. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted September 13, 2017 #3 Share Posted September 13, 2017 I can't imagine doing a scooter tour. The streets are so very crowded. Seems very dangerous to me plus it is very hot. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meliss35 Posted September 13, 2017 Author #4 Share Posted September 13, 2017 We won't be driving the scooters but the there would be a driver/tour guide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mryanutc Posted September 13, 2017 #5 Share Posted September 13, 2017 We went to HCMC 2 years ago and did the tour on the back of scooter. Fully recommend XO tours all female drivers. We did the city tour and the foodie night tour outstanding organisation and tour - would go as far as to say one of the best tours we have ever done in the world absolutely fantastic. Recommended them to our friends in OZ and they said the same. They take photos on the tour and then email them to you afterwards you will not be disappointed Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted September 13, 2017 #6 Share Posted September 13, 2017 We won't be driving the scooters but the there would be a driver/tour guide. Glad you won't be driving them. Just be careful if they are driving you. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mryanutc Posted September 13, 2017 #7 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Would also say that as mad as the traffic looks and is the drivers are so good. Never felt worried at any time including rush hour Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted September 13, 2017 #8 Share Posted September 13, 2017 The city is funny. When we cross the street we know they won't hit us but we've had several close calls. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted September 14, 2017 #9 Share Posted September 14, 2017 The city is funny. When we cross the street we know they won't hit us but we've had several close calls. Keith Always keep moving...stopping/hesitating is when you can get hit :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted September 14, 2017 #10 Share Posted September 14, 2017 I agree and don't run. Just stay the course. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TLCOhio Posted September 14, 2017 #11 Share Posted September 14, 2017 The city is funny. When we cross the street we know they won't hit us but we've had several close calls. Keith Appreciate these various comments and interesting follow-ups. In late January 2018, we will be doing our first visit to Southeast Asia, for Hong Kong, Bangkok, Vietnam and Cambodia, including Angkor Wat and Hue/Danang. This includes Jan. 29-Feb. 1 for Ho Chi Minh City. Understand traffic is crazy there and will be planning accordingly. Enjoying now reading and learning more. It's only about four months till we depart. Keep it coming with all of these tips and ideas for Vietnam, etc. THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio Enjoyed a 14-day, Jan. 20-Feb. 3, 2014, Sydney to Auckland adventure, getting a big sampling for the wonders of "down under” before and after this cruise. Go to: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1974139 for more info and many pictures of these amazing sights in this great part of the world. Now at 187,008 views for this posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iancal Posted September 15, 2017 #12 Share Posted September 15, 2017 We spent a month in Vietnam and loved every minute. My spouse was hesitant to go, now she wants to return. I think a scooter tour will be a fabulous experience. I think we were told that there were 7 million scooters in Hanoi, but only 4.5 were licensed. The rest were stolen/unlicensed. Many are used for commercial goods transport. Not unusual to step out into a busy 4 -6 lane road with traffic zoomig by. The vehicles and scooters will zoom around you. If you are not sure you simply stop in your tracks. Much safer than trying to rush across. It took us 4 full days in Hanoi to get used to it. Saigon was busy but not as much as Hanoi. In Saigon we did a visit to the war museum. Very interesting. We did a tour to the tunnel areas. Picked up the tour at a agency near our hotel. $20 USD. Four hours. It was very good. DW went down the tunnels. I could not-claustrophobia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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