Cyclo Scams

Cyclo scams are just as common as taxi scams and could even be more dangerous in certain occasions. Anywhere in Ho Chi Minh City, but especially in District 1, you can find cyclos or bike taxis offering their services on just about every street corner, and some of them are able to sweet-talk unsuspecting tourists to take a ride with them.


 

If you are certain that you would like to take a cyclo, only book them through your hotel or tourism company. Many cyclo drivers around the city speak English well enough to sweet-talk tourists into hiring them. However, be aware that you are more likely to be scammed by these independent cyclo versus the ones you book through a hotel. Even if you are not bargaining the price much lower than what is offered, you must do it just o principle. If you don’t bargain, it will be a signal to the driver that you will give into the demands.

 

 

Before you start the ride, be very clear on what the price agreement is. Make sure you understand what the total price is and what is includes. You should be clear on whether your agreed price is person, per hour, or a total price regardless of number of people or amount of time. Writing it down and confirming with the driver may help to eliminate the possibility of a misunderstanding. Also, if you are using a cyclo throughout the day and the driver will have to wait for you while you sightseeing, make sure that the total price includes waiting time as well. 

See more

  • Get around Phu Quoc

    Getting around Phu Quoc , you can not only enjoy the beautiful beach and landscapes but also explore the local life in the fishing village and try the fresh seafood here....

    Read more

  • Halong Transportation

    There are many choices for tourist to transport from Halong City to other nearby destinations, like Cat Ba, Mong Cai, or Hai Phong City.

    Read more

  • The Speciality Fruits and Vegetables in Bac Kan

    In Bac Kan , there are some famous fruits and vegetables that tourists also know and want to buy as a gift for their family and friends. 

    Read more

  • What you will see on a cruise trip?

    Most guests who visit Halong will spend either 1 or 2 night on a cruise or junk - this is without doubt the best way to enjoy the scenic landscape of the Bay. Each cruise...

    Read more

  • Steps to choose a tailor

    It is a great idea to have some tailor made clothes and it is another great idea to travel to ancient Hoi An . So why not combine two excellent ideas? There are something we...

    Read more

  • Top Vegetarian Restaurants in Hue

    The people of Hue have a strong tradition of eating vegetarian food, so vegetarian restaurants are more common in Hue than in the rest of Vietnam. On the 1st and 15th of...

    Read more

  • Tips for travelling Hoi An in Tet period

    Lunar New Year is the most important festival in Vietnam in general and Hoi An particular. This is the time for family reunion so the life in Hoi A n doesn’t happen...

    Read more

  • 5 Best Cruises in Halong Bay

    With so many choices available, it is rather hard to answer which one is "The Best Cruise" of Halong Bay. It really depends on what category of cruise you are looking at and...

    Read more

  • How to get to Bac Lieu?

    Nowadays, it is easy to get to Bac Lieu because the transportation is very developing so you can choose the suitable mean of the transportation to save your money and your...

    Read more

  • Getting to Quang Binh

    Nowadays, it is very easy to get to Quang Binh by different kinds of transportation such as: plane, train, bus. So, you can choose any kind of transportation that suitable...

    Read more

Destinations

Most popular tours

Business info

  • Vietnam Local Guide

  • Address: 18th Floor, VTC Online Tower, 18 Tam Trinh Str.,Hai Ba Trung Dist., Hanoi, Vietnam
  • Email: info@vietnamguider.com
  • Phone: (+84) 0904989890
  • Hotline: (+84) 0904989890