Should elderly travelers join Ho Chi Minh City food tour? Senior travelers should join tours having easy level of activity. Saigon sightseeing tour, Mekong Delta tour, Cu Chi Tunnels tour, Dinner on cruise, Water puppet show, Cyclo tour are great choices for old visitors in Ho Chi Minh City. Is a food adventure good for an elderly traveler to join?
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Should elderly travelers Ho Chi Minh City food tour?
Why is Ho Chi Minh City food tour an easy tour?
On most Ho Chi Minh City food tours, they take tourists go around the city by motorbike, taxi, private car, or jeep. Senior travelers just sit on motorbikes or in cars, and enjoy the beautiful sights as well as the real local life in different districts. It is an effortless trip so why don’t you give it a chance.
In addition, it is a culinary adventure so you simply get to different restaurants and street food stalls to enjoy various local dishes such as Banh mi, Broken rice, Rice noodle salad, Vietnamese pancake, Mini pancake, Stuffed rice roll, Grilled beef in wild betel, many rice noodle soups,… What is easier than enjoying delicious Vietnamese dishes on your trip to Ho Chi Minh City – one of the most attractive food paradises in the country.
Should elderly travelers join Ho Chi Minh City food tour?
Pluses of Ho Chi Minh City food tour
- Seeing the hidden city in other districts than District 1 which is full of beautiful things.
- Amazing Saigon street food which can not be found in other provinces in the country.
- The unique lifestyle of local people.
- Strange and surprising things at local places.
- Narrow alleyways with lots of interesting things.
- Friendly local tour guides who are passionate about the city and food.
- Hospitable local people, chefs, and waiters.
- Trolling into food markets, night markets, food courts, food streets which are less known by most tourists.
Is a group tour or a private tour better for elderly travelers?
It is recommended to book a private Ho Chi Minh food tour for elderly travelers. On group tours, older adults must follow the group of young adults and children so going with groups is not a good choice. Private Saigon food tours are not too expensive and affordable. Local tour guides can change tour routes, menus, and tour durations to meet elderly travelers’ expectation.
Should elderly travelers join Ho Chi Minh City food tour?
Which is the best means of transportation?
- Private car and walking: no worry, safety and convenience in A/C car, walking in narrow alleys, having difficulty seeing the real local life, things on the streets and alleys.
- Taxi and walking: being cheaper than private car choice.
- Jeep: the most expensive choice, open air vehicle, convenience and comfort, the most fashionable choice.
- Motorbike: the most effective means of transportation, reasonable price, the popular choice, ease of booking, challenge of sitting on the back of a motorbike.
Excellent tips for elderly travelers to stay safe on Ho Chi Minh City food tours
- Let your local tour guides know about any health problem or inconvenience. Let your driver know if you are not comfortable on/in the vehicle so he/she can drive more slowly and carefully.
- Walk slowly on the streets and in narrow alleys, stop if you feel tired.
- Stay away from too crowded places such as local markets, outdoor food courts.
- Watch out for wet streets and alleys, slippery floors to avoid falling, tripping, and slipping. Be careful with doors.
- Avoid getting burned when seeing local chefs cooking boiling broths, grilling meat and seafood, and frying cakes.
- Protect yourself from the strong sun by drinking more water, apply sunscreen, wear UV-protective clothes and accessories if it is a day tour.
- Consider joining a food tour if it rains.
- Watch out your belongings, do not bring too much cash, leave important documents and your passport in the safe in your hotel room.
- Do not eat the food or check with the guide if you doubt the food is dirty or undercooked.
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Should elderly travelers join Ho Chi Minh City food tour?
Some great Ho Chi Minh City food tours for elderly travelers
- Saigon Night Food Tour: classic and popular choice, great street food after dark
- Saigon Sightseeing & Food Tour: a great mix of tourist attractions and street food
- Saigon Unseen & Food Tour: a great mix of tourist attractions and street food
- The AoDai Foodie: traveling with nice female riders in Ao Dai traditional dress
- Street Food Tour with local students: budget choice, going with talented local student, more simple but impressive menu
- Walking Ho Chi Minh City food tour: the most popular choice for travelers that wouldn’t like to sit on motorbikes
- Ho Chi Minh City food tour by vintage vespa: more expensive and unique experience
- Ho Chi Minh City food tour by jeep: more expensive and unique experience on open-air jeep
- Morning Saigon Street Food Tour: exploring the city and trying amazing food that locals eat for breakfast and lunch
- Saigon Food Tour with Chef: going around and eating with a professional Vietnamese chef
Scooter Saigon Tour is one of the oldest and best food tour company in Ho Chi Minh City. Please contact Tracy Do & Bill Bui at +84938314386 (Whatsapp/iMessage/Viber/SMS) for detailed information about food tours in Ho Chi Minh City and best prices for your group.
