Guide · VoiceMap

Getting started with VoiceMap

PiGo's audio route plays in an app called VoiceMap. This page takes you from start to finish: where to buy the tour, how to get your code, how to install the app, and what to prepare before you ride.

  • Five steps, about 10 minutes
  • Do it at home beforehand, not on the spot
  • Works even with no signal out in the fields
Get ready

What do you need before you start?

No extra equipment to buy. The things below are all you need.

  • PhoneiPhone or Android both work. Charge it fully before you go: the route takes about three hours.

  • Tai ngheMuch clearer than the phone speaker. If there are two of you, bring a pair each instead of sharing one.

  • App VoiceMapFree on the App Store or Google Play. How to download it is in step 1 below.

Mua tour

Where do I buy the tour?

You don't buy the route in the VoiceMap app. You book with PiGo (the audio route is included in the bike rental price), and PiGo gives you a code to unlock the route in the app.

  • Task 1Choose a routeBrowse the routes on the home page and pick one that suits your time and fitness.

  • Task 2Book your bike and payBook a bike with the audio route on pigotour.com. Not sure yet? Just message PiGo first.

  • Task 3Get your route codePiGo sends you a VoiceMap code. Once you have it, follow the five steps below and you're done.

Setup

Start in just 5 steps

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Step 1

Download the VoiceMap app

Search for VoiceMap: Audio Tours & Guides on the App Store or Google Play. The app is free; you don't pay anything for it.

  • It's small and takes about a minute to download.
  • Several apps have similar names. The right publisher is VoiceMap.
App StoreGoogle Play
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Step 2

Create a free account

Open the app and sign up. Use your email, or sign in with Google/Apple.

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Step 3

Enter the code to unlock the route

In the app, tap Tour Codes in the bottom bar, then open the tab Enter Codes above. Type the code below and tap Download Now.

  • Codes are not case-sensitive in the app.
  • One code unlocks the route for one account.
Choose the route you booked to see its code:

Route code

Route codeSUNNYDAY

Route name in VoiceMap: PiGo Tour Tam Coc – Bich Dong
after entering the code, the route will appear under this exact name in your routes.

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Step 4

Listen to a sample

After unlocking the tour, tap preview

  • Turn on location (GPS) for the app. Without location, the route won't play at the right spots.
  • Test the volume with the headphones you'll bring.
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Step 5

Go to the starting point and ride

The app guides you to the start of the route. When you get there, tap start and put your phone in your pocket. From then on, you don't need to tap anything.

  • The starting point is right at the PiGo station
  • The narration plays automatically based on where you are. Stop or keep riding as you like
  • Went past a spot? Turn back and the app will replay it
On the road

A few things to remember on the ride

  • Go earlyBefore 8 a.m. it's cooler, the roads are quiet and the light is much nicer.
  • Wear only one earbudKeep the other ear free to hear traffic. It's much safer on village roads.
  • No signal neededThe route is downloaded in advance with the map, so the tour keeps working even without internet.
  • Watch your phone batteryRunning GPS and audio together drains the battery. Bring a power bank
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

No. The app is free, and the audio route is currently free to use.

Yes, as many times as you like. The route stays in your VoiceMap account, even after your trip ends.

The app picks up from where you are when your phone turns back on.

Come to our station (the starting point) and PiGo staff will help you.