Can I use Tuk Tuk in Vietnam?

So first, we need to know what is tuk tuk?

Tuk tuk is a general term for a type of vehicle that is used in Southeast Asian countries such as Thailand, Cambodia Vietnam. In each country, people have different names for it. The term Tuk Tuk is used in Thailand, in Vietnam people call it “ xe loi”"xe lam"or “ xe ba gac”. In the 20^th century, it was quite popular in the area, however now a day people use it for travel services mostly, we still see locals use it for their daily lives however not as popular as in the past.

Vietnam's government recently limited amount of Tuk Tuk in some big city because of traffic issues. Somehow, in memory of Vietnamese people, the tuk or Xe lam is always a beautiful means of transportation. It always reminds them a vintage era, if you are the type of people who love nostalgic stories don’t forget to give Tuk Tuk  or Xe Loi a try once you travel to Southeast Asia.

Where can you try Xe Lam in Vietnam?

As I mentioned above, we would not see Xe Lam regularly in big city in Vietnam, I recommend you to go to the Mekong delta provinces, the locals there still drive it and use it for their daily activities.

Is it comfy when you sit on an Xe Lam?

My answer is not, however, the feeling funny like you are turning back time is worth giving it a try.

There are few local groups in Mekong Delta offer that service however I recommend you contact your homestay in the Mekong to organize it for you or a credit travel agent is also a good choice.

We can control the standard of the service and also avoid being overcharged.

I suggest you visit Ben Tre province and use the service in this area, Ben Tre is one of the most beautiful lands in the Mekong delta according to my experience, it is supper green there and you can see tones of fruit gardens such as coconut farm, mangosteen, small hamlets located next to small branches of Mekong river. Don’t forget to ask the driver to bring you to a vegetable farm and canals to observe local cultivating and fishing.  

For me, Tuk Tuk or Xe Lam is always on my list of activities whenever I travel to the Mekong delta.

If you still have any questions or something you wanna know about Mekong Delta generally, Tuk Tuk service in Vietnam, you can reach out to me, and will have answers for you.

Thank you so much!