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Tour & Activity Scams in Hoi An, Vietnam
Unlicensed guides, fake tickets, bait-and-switch excursions, and ticket scalping. Below are the tour & activities scams reported in Hoi An — how they work and how to avoid them.
For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like Luang Prabang, Phnom Penh, and Koh Samui.
Last updated: April 2, 2026
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Tour & Activities Scams
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Total in Hoi An
How it works
Basket boat rides and evening lantern river cruises are popular Hoi An experiences but are a consistent source of mid-trip price hikes, demands for larger tips, or unexpected 'entry fees' to certain river sections. Documented on Backpackers Wanderlust and multiple Vietnam travel forums.
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10 total warnings across all categories