Money & ATM Scams in Ninh Binh

Van Long Nature Reserve Boat Overcharge

Van Long Nature Reserve, a wetland area 22 km from Ninh Binh city, offers rowing boat tours to see the limestone karst scenery and wildlife. Independent boat operators waiting outside the official reserve entrance offer tours at rates that sound similar to the official ticket price but are quoted per boat rather than per person, resulting in a final charge 3 to 4 times higher than expected. Some operators also claim the official ticket office is closed and offer a private arrangement that bypasses it.