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      Ha Giang Loop Motorbike Tour From Hanoi – 5 Days


      Duration: 
      5 Days/4 Nights


      Destinations: 

      Hanoi - Ha Giang


      Tour Level: 
      > >60% Offroad/Backroad


      Highlight:

      • Off the beaten track

      • Meeting more friend long life

      • Meditation/ swimming on waterfall

      • Motobike tour with local driver

      • Try Vietnam cuisine

      • Family Dinner and more


      Destination:

      1. Ha Noi

      2. Ha Noi

      3. Ha Noi

      4. Ha Giang

      5. Ha Giang

      6. Ha Giang


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      Ho Chi Minh Trail Motorcycle Tour – 12 Days


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      12 Days/ 11 Nites


      Destinations: 
      Hanoi - Nha Trang


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        2. Mai Chau

        3. Tan Ky

        4. Phong Nha

        5. Ke Bang National park

        6. Khe Sanh

        7. Vinh Moc tunnels

        8. Hue

        9. Da Nang

        10. Hoi An

        11. Kon Tum

        12. Buon Me Thuat

        13. Lak Lake

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          Vietnam Motorbike Tour Expert / Blog / Essential Tips for Motorbiking Vietnam Safely and Smoothly

          Essential Tips for Motorbiking Vietnam Safely and Smoothly

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          Tips for motorbiking Vietnam can make a huge difference to your journey, helping you ride more confidently through busy cities, mountain passes, and rural backroads. With unique traffic habits, diverse terrains, and unpredictable weather, preparation is key to enjoying the experience. Keep reading for practical advice that will help you travel safer, smoother, and more like a local on Vietnam’s roads.

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          Vietnam Motorbike Tours

          1. Why we should travel Vietnam by motorbikes?

          Because it’s the only way you can see the REAL VIETNAM!

          There are plenty of reasons for you to join our Vietnam Motorcycle Tours such as: Vietnam is a country of motorbikes, motorbike is a king in Vietnam or best flexibility…however one of the top reasons is that Vietnam have amazing routes for motorcycle touring:
          Vietnam is a long and narrow country with around 70% of the area is mountainous so it’s no double to say Vietnam has some of the best routes for motorbike riding that can make any motorcycle fans fall in love with. All our Vietnam motorbike tours always includes riding on the breath-taking mountain passes or scenic backroads with authentic view of countryside and nature; in addition, Vietnam has more than 2000 km coastlines so it is also a favourite country for the ones who love to ride along the coast.

          Besides, our Vietnam motorbike tours are almost to the remote areas where you can see plenty of colourful ethnic hill tribes so it also the best choice for the one who would love to ride motorbikes and discover the local traditional culture. Some people after doing a motorbike tour with us state that “if you don’t ride to the remote areas in Vietnam, it means you’ve never been to the real Vietnam”

          2. Essential Tips for Motorbiking Vietnam

          The most popular question and also it’s hardest question is that “is it safe to ride in Vietnam?” It’s hard to give the correct answer because it’s depending on each rider’s riding skill or each person’s carefulness… but you should trust the ones who did a long motorbike tour in Vietnam. All the bikers after doing Vietnam motorbike tours with us usually say traffic in Vietnam is funny or crazy. Some people say you should forget all the rules when you ride in Vietnam “NO RULES in Vietnam”. It is almost right because the the local people do not ride carefully, they get the license easily, some people can buy license easily so they don’t ride carefully with almost ‘No rules’. So we can say it’s not very safe to ride motorbikes in Vietnam. However, it’s only true for the one who ride themselves. If you can ride after a local tour guide who can take you on safe and unique routes, you will never die in Vietnam.

          Find out more: 10 Motorbike Safety Tips For An Unforgettable Experience

          Biking on the River in Ha Giang

          Here are some safety tips for motorcycle touring in Vietnam:

          • Wear protective gear: Always wear a helmet, gloves, and sturdy clothing to protect yourself in the event of an accident. Consider investing in additional protective gear such as body armor or a riding jacket.

          • Drive defensively: Vietnamese roads can be chaotic and unpredictable, with heavy traffic, erratic drivers, and poor road conditions. Drive defensively, anticipate the actions of other drivers, and give yourself plenty of time to react.

          • Know the rules of the road: Familiarize yourself with the traffic laws in Vietnam, including the proper way to use hand signals and the rules for passing and merging.

          • Stay alert: Long hours of riding can be tiring, so be sure to take frequent breaks, drink plenty of water, and avoid driving at night if possible.

          • Check your motorcycle before each ride: Make sure your motorcycle is in good condition, with working brakes, lights, and tires, and that all fluid levels are at the proper level. If you take a guided tour with us, our experienced guide and mechanic team will take care of all these stuff everyday to make sure your bikes are always in great condition. We know the bikes make the quality of the tours

          • Be aware of road hazards: Look out for potholes, loose gravel, and other road hazards, and slow down when you encounter them.

          • Avoid riding under the influence of drugs or alcohol: Impairment can seriously impact your ability to drive safely and increases the risk of an accident.

          • By following these tips, you can reduce the risk of an accident and have a more enjoyable and safe motorcycle tours in Vietnam.

          Read more: Ultimate Guide to Motorcycle Gear: 10 Essential motorbike touring gear

          3. Guided motorbike tours or Self-guided motorbike tours?

          Like we mentioned above, It’s not easy to ride in Vietnam because the rules here are different and the local riders, driver don’t ride and drive carefully so it’s oviously that taking a guided motorbike tour is always the best choice. When joining our guided Vietnam motorbike tours, you don’t care about the GPS or being lost. Our local guide will take you on the most beautiful routes and the safest possible ones. Vietnam is quite small country with busy population so most of the roads are busy and dangerous however quality Vietnam motorbike tours are not on those busy roads, our local guide will take you on safe and unique roads that only local people knows. Some of them are even not exit on the google map. So let’s take a guided motorbike tour to make it become the best possible trip.

          4. Do I need a motorbike license to ride in Vietnam?

          “Do I need a motorbike license or which kind of motorbike license are legal to ride in Vietnam?” Is a quite popular question and it’s still complicated to give the clear answers.
          Relating to the Vienna Convention on Road Traffic in 1968, International Drivers Permits (IDP) are legal here in Vietnam if your home country has signed agreement at the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic, and your motorbike license from your home country must be registered on the IDP. The UK, Australia and many other countries did not sign the agreement at the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic and their licenses are not recognized in Vietnam.
          So depending on from which country you get the IPD, you can ride in Vietnam legally or not; however, it’s just the law, it’s pretty easy on the road. The local people and policemen are quite friendly with foreigner tourists so if you can ride a motorbike well and especially with a local tour guide, NOBODY will care about your license or stop you when you are on tour with a local tour guide.
          In addition, it’s now easier to Convert your regular motorbike licences into IDP or local motorbike licenses in Vietnam that you can ride legally in Vietnam.

          Vietnam Motorbike Tours

          5. Food and Accommodation while touring Vietnam by motorbike

          Most of our motorcycle tours in Vietnam are off the beaten tracks to noon touristy/ unknown attractions…so we hope you understand and do not expect too much to have luxury hotels with plenty choices of fancy meals. We do have some tours to big towns/cities in Vietnam where you can stay in luxury hotels with fancy meals are available…however, most of our tours have just basic hotels. We will surely choose the best hotel in the region where we stay but they’re just basic standard ones but as you know the experience to ride off the beaten tracks to these remote areas is worthless.

          Vietnamese food on Motorbike Tours

          Accommodations:

          As mentioned all of our motorbike tours are off the beaten tracks so we will do stay between hotels and  home-stay.
          + Homestay: Staying at homestay is a special experience that you can’t miss during the bike tours in Vietnam. All the homestays are legally licenced by Vietnamese government to ensure the safety, hygiene…and they are well chosen by experienced guide team of Vietnam Motorbike Tour Expert to make sure your stays are worthy, enjoyable and memorable. All the homestay we choose are nicely wooden houses, they are all traditional typical houses in the region with friendly hosts who can cook great local food that can meet expectation of any foreigners. In addition, the view of the homestay is of the important factors for to choose. Most of the homestay have a great view of countryside /nature and well connecting with the community.

          + Hotel: We would like to say again, during our Vietnam motorcycle tours, we will pick the best hotels in towns but they’re almost in the remote areas where you can only find the basic standard hotels: They all will have free wifi, hot shower, clean and western-styled toilet…and a great view of nature.

          Home-stay on Vietnam motorbike tours

          6. When Is The Best Time to Take a Motorbike Tour in Vietnam?

          Vietnam, a long and narrow country stretching over 2000 km, experiences a wide range of weather conditions. The climate varies significantly between North Vietnam, Central Vietnam, and South Vietnam, and can change depending on the time of year you travel. Given that much of the country is mountainous, choosing the best time for a trip can be challenging. For those interested in North Vietnam motorcycle tours, Central Vietnam motorcycle tours, or Southern Vietnam motorcycle tours, it’s essential to check the weather in the specific regions you plan to visit before deciding when to embark on your journey.

          In our experience, it’s best for any motorbike tours in North Vietnam from February to May, February to early May is quite dry and not too cold or too hot in northern Vietnam. January to April is a great time to travel Central Vietnam and December through to March in southern Vietnam. February/March are the 2 good months you can travel most parts of the country. You would better to contact the experienced tour organizer to check the weather before booking motorcycle tours of vietnam.

          Best time for Vietnam motorcycle tours
          Best time for Vietnam motorcycle tours

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          4 Day Northern Vietnam Motorbike Tour From Hanoi

          icon Duration:  4 Days/ 3 Nites
          icon Destinations:  Hanoi - Vu Linh - Phu Yen - Moc Chau - Mai Chau - Hanoi.
          icon Tour Level:  Chill Level Tours
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          Experience the authentic Vietnam

          Ride off the beaten track

          Visit beautiful Thac Ba Lake

          Interact with lovely local people

          Riding some scenic offroad tracks

          Enjoy a variety of local foods

          DESTINATIONS:
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          2. Vu Linh
          3. Phu Yen
          4. Moc Chau
          5. Mai Chau
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          icon Destinations:  Sai Gon - Phan Thiet
          icon Tour Level:  Chill Level Tours
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          Explore Mekong delta

          Interact with lovely local people

          Enjoy a variety of Vietnamese food

          Ride some scenic off-road trails

          Ride off the beaten path

          DESTINATIONS:
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          2. My Tho
          3. Cai Be
          4. Vinh Long
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          7. Sai Gon
          8. Nam Cat Tien National Park
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          Special Ha Giang Loop Tour by Motorbike – 4 Days

          icon Duration:  4 Days/3 Nights
          icon Destinations:  Ha Giang - Du Gia
          icon Tour Level:  Chill Level Tours
          HIGHLIGHT

          Ride off the beaten track

          Experience the authentic Vietnam

          Interact with lovely local people

          Ride scenic offroad tracks

          Explore a variety of local's tradition

          Discover the hidden gems of Ha Giang

          DESTINATIONS:
          1. Ha Giang
          2. Nam Dam handicraft
          3. Yen Minh
          4. Dong Van
          5. Ma Pi Leng Pass
          6. Meo Mac
          7. Du Gia village (Homestay)
          8. Bac Me
          9. Ha Giang
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          Northwest Loop – Vietnam Motorcycle Tour – 9 Days

          icon Duration:  9 Days / 8 Nites
          icon Destinations:  Hanoi - Hanoi
          icon Tour Level:  Chill Level Tours
          HIGHLIGHT

          Visit all the "must see" of Northwest Vietnam

          Ride off the beaten track

          Experience the authentic Vietnam

          Ride beautiful offroad tracks

          Interact with lovely local people

          Visit the historical Dien Bien Phu

          DESTINATIONS:
          1. Hanoi
          2. Mai Chau
          3. Phu Yen
          4. Nghia Lo
          5. Mu Cang Chai
          6. Dien Bien Phu
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          Vietnam Motorbike Tour to Sapa and Ha Giang – 8 Days

          icon Duration:  8 Days/ 7 Nites
          icon Destinations:  Hanoi - Ba Be lake
          icon Tour Level:  Chill Level Tours
          HIGHLIGHT

          Explore the Real Vietnam

          Interact with lovely local people

          Ride off the beaten track

          See amazing nature in North Vietnam

          Scenic offroad tracks

          Discover a variety of local culture

          DESTINATIONS:
          1. Hanoi
          2. Phu Yen
          3. Than Uyen
          4. Ha Giang
          5. Meo Vac
          6. Bao Lac
          7. Cao Bang
          8. Ba Be Lake
          9. Hanoi
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          Top Gear Tour Through Vietnam – 23 days

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          icon Destinations:  Saigon - Hanoi
          icon Tour Level:  Chill Level Tours
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          Experience the authentic Vietnam

          Visit all the most beautiful places in Vietnam

          Interact with lovely local people

          Ride scenic offroad trails & coastlines

          Enjoy a variety of local foods

          Ride off the beaten track

          DESTINATIONS:
          1. Saigon
          2. Cat Tien
          3. Da Lat
          4. Nha Trang
          5. Hoi An
          6. Khe Sanh
          7. Hanoi
          8. Ha Giang
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          10. Ban Gioc waterfall
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          Vietnam Motorbike Tour to Ha Giang – 5 Days

          icon Duration:  5 Days/ 4 Nites
          icon Destinations:  Hanoi - Lao Cai
          icon Tour Level:  Chill Level Tours
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          Experience authentic Vietnam

          Ride off the beaten path

          Explore Ha Giang Loop & more

          Interact with lovely local people

          Enjoy a variety of Vietnamese food

          Ride some scenic off-road trails

          DESTINATIONS:
          1. Hanoi
          2. Ba Be lake
          3. Bao Lac
          4. Meo Vac
          5. Dong Van
          6. Ha Giang
          7. Lao Cai
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          icon Duration:  Day Trip
          icon Destinations:  Hanoi
          icon Tour Level:  Chill Level Tours
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          - Off the beaten track

          - Motobike tour with local driver

          - Meeting more friend long life

          - Try Vietnam cuisine

          - Meditation/ swimming on waterfall

          - Family Dinner and more

          DESTINATIONS:

          4 Day Northern Vietnam Motorbike Tour From Hanoi

          From $560 USD
          icon Duration:  4 Days/ 3 Nites
          icon Tour Level:  Chill Level Tours - Moderate Level Tours
          HIGHLIGHT

          Experience the authentic Vietnam

          Ride off the beaten track

          Visit beautiful Thac Ba Lake

          Interact with lovely local people

          Riding some scenic offroad tracks

          Enjoy a variety of local foods

          DESTINATIONS:
          1. Hanoi
          2. Vu Linh
          3. Phu Yen
          4. Moc Chau
          5. Mai Chau
          6. Hanoi

          South Vietnam Motorbike Tour – 7 Days

          From $980 USD
          icon Duration:  7 Days / 6 Nites
          icon Tour Level:  Chill Level Tours
          HIGHLIGHT

          Experience authentic Vietnam

          Explore Mekong delta

          Interact with lovely local people

          Enjoy a variety of Vietnamese food

          Ride some scenic off-road trails

          Ride off the beaten path

          DESTINATIONS:
          1. Sai Gon
          2. My Tho
          3. Cai Be
          4. Vinh Long
          5. Can Tho
          6. Cai Rang
          7. Sai Gon
          8. Nam Cat Tien National Park
          9. Lam Dong
          10. Da Lat
          11. Phan Thiet
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          Special Ha Giang Loop Tour by Motorbike – 4 Days

          From $560 USD
          icon Duration:  4 Days/3 Nights
          icon Tour Level:  Chill Level Tours - Moderate Level Tours
          HIGHLIGHT

          Ride off the beaten track

          Experience the authentic Vietnam

          Interact with lovely local people

          Ride scenic offroad tracks

          Explore a variety of local's tradition

          Discover the hidden gems of Ha Giang

          DESTINATIONS:
          1. Ha Giang
          2. Nam Dam handicraft
          3. Yen Minh
          4. Dong Van
          5. Ma Pi Leng Pass
          6. Meo Mac
          7. Du Gia village (Homestay)
          8. Bac Me
          9. Ha Giang

          Northwest Loop – Vietnam Motorcycle Tour – 9 Days

          From $1440 USD
          icon Duration:  9 Days / 8 Nites
          icon Tour Level:  Chill Level Tours - Moderate Level Tours
          HIGHLIGHT

          Visit all the "must see" of Northwest Vietnam

          Ride off the beaten track

          Experience the authentic Vietnam

          Ride beautiful offroad tracks

          Interact with lovely local people

          Visit the historical Dien Bien Phu

          DESTINATIONS:
          1. Hanoi
          2. Mai Chau
          3. Phu Yen
          4. Nghia Lo
          5. Mu Cang Chai
          6. Dien Bien Phu
          7. Sin Ho
          8. Than Uyen
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          Vietnam Motorbike Tour to Sapa and Ha Giang – 8 Days

          From $1120 USD
          icon Duration:  8 Days/ 7 Nites
          icon Tour Level:  Challenging Level Tours - Moderate Level Tours
          HIGHLIGHT

          Explore the Real Vietnam

          Interact with lovely local people

          Ride off the beaten track

          See amazing nature in North Vietnam

          Scenic offroad tracks

          Discover a variety of local culture

          DESTINATIONS:
          1. Hanoi
          2. Phu Yen
          3. Than Uyen
          4. Ha Giang
          5. Meo Vac
          6. Bao Lac
          7. Cao Bang
          8. Ba Be Lake
          9. Hanoi

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          From $3220 USD
          icon Duration:  23 Days/22 Nights
          icon Tour Level:  Challenging Level Tours - Moderate Level Tours
          HIGHLIGHT

          Experience the authentic Vietnam

          Visit all the most beautiful places in Vietnam

          Interact with lovely local people

          Ride scenic offroad trails & coastlines

          Enjoy a variety of local foods

          Ride off the beaten track

          DESTINATIONS:
          1. Saigon
          2. Cat Tien
          3. Da Lat
          4. Nha Trang
          5. Hoi An
          6. Khe Sanh
          7. Hanoi
          8. Ha Giang
          9. Cao Bang
          10. Ban Gioc waterfall
          11. Ha Long
          12. Hanoi

          Vietnam Motorbike Tour to Ha Giang – 5 Days

          From $800 USD
          icon Duration:  5 Days/ 4 Nites
          icon Tour Level:  Chill Level Tours - Moderate Level Tours
          HIGHLIGHT

          Experience authentic Vietnam

          Ride off the beaten path

          Explore Ha Giang Loop & more

          Interact with lovely local people

          Enjoy a variety of Vietnamese food

          Ride some scenic off-road trails

          DESTINATIONS:
          1. Hanoi
          2. Ba Be lake
          3. Bao Lac
          4. Meo Vac
          5. Dong Van
          6. Ha Giang
          7. Lao Cai
          8. Hanoi

          Hanoi Motorbike Tours

          From $1000 USD
          icon Duration:  Day Trip
          icon Tour Level: 
          HIGHLIGHT

          - Off the beaten track

          - Motobike tour with local driver

          - Meeting more friend long life

          - Try Vietnam cuisine

          - Meditation/ swimming on waterfall

          - Family Dinner and more

          DESTINATIONS: