Is it safe to join a Ho Chi Minh City motorbike tour?

Is it safe to join a Ho Chi Minh City motorbike tour? In Saigon, tourists usually explore the city by car, minivan, or bus for comfort and safety. You may not know that automobiles (four-wheeled automotive vehicles) are not as popular as two-wheeled vehicles perhaps because of the combined network of streets and small alleys. Being in a car, you can only see the tip of your iceberg. There are thousands of amazing things to see in less-known corners and hidden back alleys. Some tourists are afraid of traveling on motorbikes but curious about real local life and brilliant alley gems. Let me share with you useful information about Ho Chi Minh City motorbike tour and you can easily decide whether to join or not.

Is it safe to be driven on the back of a motorbike?

Theoretically, a car is safer than a motorbike. However, it is more dangerous to sit in a car at high speed than to sit on a motorbike at low speed. For your information, there are many motorbikes so drivers must drive at 20 – 40 kilometers per hour on main streets in the city center and urban districts. In addition, most of the drivers on motorbike tours in Vietnam are well-trained and know how to make tourists who are pillion passengers feel comfortable and safe on the journey. They usually do not drive fast and always ask guests if it is ok to sit behind them. In my opinion, it is safe to join a Ho Chi Minh City motorbike tour and it is recommended to choose a trusted tour operator for your safety.

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If you seriously worry about the motorbike ride, you can choose to join a Ho Chi Minh City jeep tour on which you will enjoy the breeze of the wind on an open-air four-wheeled vehicle.

Is it safe to join a Ho Chi Minh City motorbike tour?

Is the traffic in Ho Chi Minh City crazy?

Yes, it is true to say that the traffic in Saigon is chaotic and dense. Traffic jams and small accidents occur frequently in Saigon. Rush hour traffic in Saigon occurs during the morning and evening commuting hours. Is it a good choice to do a Ho Chi Minh City motorbike tour? If it is a yes answer, you will have a chance to experience cruising the streets and alleys and explore the city in a different way from other visitors. If it is a no answer, you will be safe on your trip to Saigon. Please note that professional drivers usually drive slowly and take care of tourists as well as possible.

How to prevent my bag and other belongings on a motorbike?

Here are some advice for you to protect your belongings from theft:

• Use a cross-shoulder bag or small back bag (a heavy back bag can make your driver lose balance)
• Put your small bag between you and your driver
• Use a belt bag to keep your money, credit cards, and important documents instead of using a purse or wallet which is put in your pocket
• Do not wear so many pieces of jewelry, or big rings, necklaces, and bracelets
• Keep your camera strap around your neck
• Be careful while using your smartphone to take photos and capture videos on the streets and in alleys
• Watch your belongings before leaving any toilet room, sightseeing place, or food stop on the tour

Is it safe to join a Ho Chi Minh City motorbike tour?

How to eat safe in Ho Chi Minh City?

Although most tourists have said that local dishes are good on their motorbike tours in Saigon, I would like to recommend you to eat “safe foods”. For example, it is a great choice to order a bowl of noodle soup because they usually pour boiling broth over noodles and toppings. You can tell them to blanch bean sprouts, vegetables, and herbs to make sure they are safer to eat. Pancakes, grilled meat, grilled rice paper with toppings that have just been cooked and served right after that are great and safe. If you have a weak stomach, you should not eat cold local dishes like salads, spring rolls, seafood, and snail dishes. You should choose a reliable tour agency to book a Ho Chi Minh City motorbike tour to book your excursion because they will take you to eating places maintaining necessary hygiene and safety.

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