FAQs
Last updated:Feb 24, 2024
Why Saigon Kiss? Can we kiss the girls?
NO. Saigon Kiss is slang that literally means a burn on the lower thigh caused by the hot exhaust of a Vietnamese motorbike. The founder of Saigon Kiss has one Saigon Kiss on her leg and she wants to tell that story and put that into the tour concept. Many Vietnamese have “Kiss” too.
The Saigon Kiss Girls behave appropriately with men and on our policies, male customers put their hands on the handle at the back of our motorbikes. Female customers can hold the waist of the girls and all of this will be told before each of our tours. We are a professional tour operator.
Do you offer tours in any other language other than English?
We currently only offer English-speaking tour guides.
Do you offer your tours in any other city in Vietnam besides Ho Chi Minh City?
We currently only offer tours in Ho Chi Minh City.
Do I drive my own motorbike on the tour?
Every single person of you will have your own driver. It is illegal for foreigners to drive in Vietnam without a Vietnamese driver’s license. International drivers licenses are not recognized by the Vietnamese government.
We also do not recommend anyone not familiar with local traffic patterns and rules (or lack of rules) to attempt to drive in Vietnam. If you get into an accident most travel insurance companies will not cover you if you do not have a legal Vietnamese drivers license.
What if it rains?
Yes, we have done many tours under the rain before, and dear Lord, beyond my expectation, our customers sent us feedback that doing the tour with a little rain added a new experience and they can see the city from totally new perspectives.
Saigon Kiss drivers prepare the rain ponchos for you and they are the local experts in giving you the funniest local experience in different weather.
We encourage guests to make the most of their time and go out for fun when traveling. The rain won’t stop us from enjoying the tour, but it’s all about your choice, just let us know in case you can join the tour with us.
I travel with my kids, is Kiss Motorbike Tours kid friendly?
Yes, we have done many tours with kids before. When being notified of the kids, we prepare smaller helmets to fit their heads comfortably and securely. Our drivers are made aware that they will be driving a child ahead of time and we specifically place certain drivers with our children’s passengers.
Here in Saigon Kiss Tours, our drivers genuinely love kids. If your child is over 7 years old he will need to ride with a driver by himself because of their size. Otherwise, he sits between you and your driver. The decision is up to you. Just let us know so that we can arrange the number of drivers for your family.
I have food allergy/restriction issues. Can I do the Foodie tour?
Yes, just notify us before the tour. We are happy to accommodate you. We provide the Vegan Food Tour and also accommodate food requests like gluten-free, dairy-free, and Halal food.
Is there a weight limit?
No one can stop you from doing this adventure as it’s fun. But please inform us if you are over 120 kilos so that we can arrange to have one of our drivers who has a larger bike and she will be the strongest girl in our Saigon Kiss team.
How to wear appropriately for the tour?
Comfortable clothes are perfect for motorbike adventure. And ladies, we don’t want to upset you but please don’t wear expensive jewelry. A phone or camera that fits your pocket is okay for some photo memories.
Can I cancel the tour?
Yes, you can. In the travel planning process, things might go a bit differently which leads to a flight date change or an unexpected itinerary change. Understanding that we have choices for guests when booking with us. You can choose to pay in advance with your Paypal or credit card or you can pay in cash later after the tour finishes. You don’t need to deposit the tour in advance. But in case you book the tour with Saigon Kiss and want to cancel, just let us know so that we can inform our drivers. We would appreciate it if you cancel the tours at least 3 hours before the departure time.
Are the stops the same on your day and night tours?
No. All the stops in the day tours are different from the night tours. For the day tours, they showcase you to different iconic and historical buildings of the city, you can also try the authentic Vietnamese coffee in a very local way in an old house from the war time.
For the night tour, we have 2 kinds of tour. One tour is Saigon By Night, which showcases the local lifestyle, immerse yourself in its culture, and witness its captivating beauty under the cover of darkness. Another one is the Evening Food Tour, if you are a food lover, this tour is for you. Throughout the tour, you will be taken to different local food stores which have been selling Vietnamese cuisine for decades such as Southern Banh Xeo, Vietnamese crab noodles soup, visit "HCMC's island" and try unique dishes of seafood there.
Can you pick us up at our hotel?
Yes, on a daily basis, your drivers will show up in front of your hotel at the departure time of the tour or your customized time that you notify us.
98% of travelers stay in the city center (Districts 1, 3, 4) where we can easily offer free hotel pickup. If you stay at hotels in Districts 2, 5, 7, Binh Thanh, or Tan Binh District, a surcharge of 50,000 Dong or US $3 will be counted, directly payable to your drivers after the tour finishes. If you stay far away (in other provinces like Binh Duong or Nha Be), you can easily take a taxi to the Independence Palace and your drivers will wait for you there and then start the tour.
Your drivers join the meals with you for a friendly atmosphere, share the stories over dishes, and together taste the yummy authentic food.
I’m a solo traveler, can I book your tours?
YES, for sure. We usually have solo travelers on our tour. If you want to make friends with different people from different countries, we can combine you to be a small group with 3 to 7 pax. If you want to have a private tour, you can also have a solo tour with only you and one tour guide. And for this private tour, we have a small surcharge of US$10 per person.
Why do the guides wear Ao Dai?
It’s the traditional dress of Vietnam. As all of the guides are female, it’s a good opportunity to share the beauty of our culture to guests around the world.
Do you have other services besides motorbike tours?
Yes, we also offer the following tours/services. Airport transfer: Tan Son Nhat Airport (SGN) to your hotel or from your hotel back to the airport. Price: 500,000 vnd (4 seater car); 600,000 vnd (7 seater car) (daytime arrival). +100,000 vnd (for nighttime pick-up 8 pm - 6 am). Cu Chi tunnel tour Half Day Premier group 12 pax. 680,000 vnd per pax. Mekong Delta tour 1-Day Premier group 12 pax. 750,000 vnd per pax. Cu Chi tunnel & Mekong Delta 1-Day Premier group 12 pax. 1,590,000 vnd per pax.
