Should I book Saigon motorbike tour?

It is dangerous to travel Ho Chi Minh City by motorbike, traffic in Saigon is crazy, and there is a lot of negative information about Saigon motorbike tours. However, you will be recommended to join motorbike tours in Ho Chi Minh from tourists who experience sitting on motorbikes and weaving the city on two wheels. Let me share with you some strengths and weaknesses of Ho Chi Minh City motorbike tours.

Pluses of Saigon motorbike tour

Experience being on a motorbike – the most favorite and effective means of transportation in Vietnam: When you travel to a new country, it is recommended to experience being transferred by popular means of transportation in the country. In Thailand and Cambodia, a tuk-tuk trip is worth trying. Jeepneys which are also called jeeps are minibus-like public utility vehicles in Phillipine. In some regions in other countries, tourists love to ride camels (Mongolia), elephants (Thailand), ostriches (Phan Thiet, Vietnam), horses (Mongolia), horse carts (Mekong Delta, Vietnam), cow carts (La Gi, Vietnam),… Coming to Ho Chi Minh City – the biggest and most vibrant city in Vietnam, you can see not only cars and trucks but also a large number of motorbikes including scooters, motorcycles, Vespas, electric motorbikes,… In the past, most tourists choose to go around the city by car for safety and convenience. In recent years, many tour agencies have designed motorbike routes and offered tourists chances to see far districts, hidden places, narrow back alleys, local markets, and food areas. You can only see the luxurious Saigon in District 1 from the windows of comfortable cars. Real life of local people, brilliant gems, and the second city will be revealed on your motorbike trip. For people who have never been on a motorbike, it is an opportunity to challenge themselves with the help of experienced tour guides and drivers.
See everything on the streets clearly: Vietnamese drivers usually turn on air conditioning and close car windows while driving around Ho Chi Minh City. You can not see street food stalls, vendors, shops, parks, trees, local markets, and many others when sitting in a cab or car. You can tell them to open the car windows but it is not like sightseeing on a motorbike. Motorbike drivers on motorbike tours are well-trained to drive slowly when passing by impressive places and things such as crowded local markets, lantern streets, flower markets,…
Travel to hidden corners and small alleyways: Many alleys in Ho Chi Minh City are wide enough for cars to drive through. Some are narrow and only motorbikes, cyclos, bicycles, and walkers can go through. For example, the famous Ho Thi Ky flower market – the biggest wholesale flower market in Saigon covers streets and alleys so tourists can not explore it on car tours.
Get a good breeze: In the morning, at the end of the afternoon, and in the evening, it is cool and people go out to eat, drink, relax, and meet their friends. I would like to recommend you weave Saigon by open-air jeeps, cyclos, and motorbikes. It is perhaps a great way to get a good breeze.
Stop easily at any place when riding: There are not many car parking in Saigon because automobiles are not as popular as motorbikes in the country. Would you like to stop at Binh Tay Market in Saigon China Town? Your car driver needs to drop you off at the main gate of the market, and then drive to the nearest parking lot. There is a parking lot for motorbikes right in front of the market. So it seems to be more convenient to go to this market by motorbike. In the city center, there are parking lots in luxurious buildings where shopping malls and 4-5-star hotels are located. For your information, there is no large parking lot next to Ben Thanh Market – the iconic sight of Saigon. Sometimes, motorbike drivers stop on bridges and let tourists enjoy beautiful sights or slums along the river banks. When driving through local markets, you can tell your motorbike driver to stop at a shop and buy some nice items.
Avoid being stuck in rush hours: In Ho Chi Minh City, traffic jams usually occur from 6:30 to 9:00 AM and from 4:30 to 7:30 PM. A large number of vehicles close together and are unable to move or move very slowly. Skillful and experienced motorbike drivers can avoid getting stuck in traffic jams and deal with traffic congestion. Cars usually move more slowly than motorbikes in traffic jams.

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Should I book Saigon motorbike tour

Should I book Saigon motorbike tour? A great chance to troll into small alleys and see local houses

Minuses of Saigon motorbike tour and how to avoid

Snatch theft while sitting on the back of the bike
- Do not wear big jewelry pieces or many jewelry pieces
- Use a backpack, cross-body bag/purse/pouch/wallet, or belt bag to carry your stuff
- Use a wrist strap, under armor drop-resistant phone case, gear beast cell phone lanyard to protect your phone
Traffic jams in rush hour
- Choose to start the tour not in rush hours
- Choose an appropriate tour route to avoid being on the streets in rush hours
Rain in the rainy season
- Travel to Ho Chi Minh City in the dry season (from December to April)
- See a weather forecast before booking a motorbike tour in the rainy season
- Use a raincoat if it rains lightly
Possibility of accidents on two wheels
- Follow the instructions of your motorbike driver
- Make sure your driver drives slowly and careful
- Let him know what you feel and what you would like to do
Air pollution
- Wear a mask
Strong sunlights
- Use sunscreen, wear a hat before putting on your helmet, sun protection clothing, sunglasses