VIETNAM MOTORCYCLE MOTORBIKE TOURS, ADVENTURES & HOLIDAYS

Experience what is, in our estimation, some of the best motorbike tours in Vietnam. Vietnam offers some of the most enjoyable and varied motorcycle riding in Southeast Asia, particularly in the mountains of the north. The Northern Vietnam motorcycle loop is widely regarded by riders as one of the world’s great motorcycling routes.

Authentic ethnic cultures, stunning mountain scenery, magnificent viewpoints, and challenging, exhilarating roads combine to create a once-in-a-lifetime motorcycle adventure. Whether you are looking for remote mountain roads, quiet rural backroads, or an immersive cultural experience, Northern Vietnam has something special to offer.

For the latest Vietnam travel and tourism updates, including information related to Covid-19, please check this link. During the pandemic, Vietnam’s tourism industry was hit extremely hard, but our team remained available and continued supporting our customers whenever possible.

Many Vietnam motorbike tours were cancelled or suspended between 2020 and 2022. The good news was that Vietnam officially reopened its international borders to tourism on March 15, 2022. Vietnam is now welcoming international travellers again, so it is time to plan your next motorcycle adventure in Vietnam.

Why Northern Vietnam?

Northern Vietnam is a motorcycle paradise for riders who enjoy mountains, winding roads, spectacular scenery, and authentic local experiences. The region offers an extraordinary network of paved and unpaved mountain roads, many of which remain remarkably quiet compared with the major highways and tourist routes.

During a typical Northern Vietnam motorbike tour, you can encounter waterfalls, hot springs, traditional villages, ethnic minority communities, rice terraces, limestone mountains, and breathtaking viewpoints. There always seems to be another scenic stop just around the next corner, giving you plenty of opportunities to stretch your legs, take photographs, and meet local people.

You are also never too far from civilization. Major towns are generally within a reasonable riding distance, fuel is readily available along the main routes, and accommodation can be found throughout the regions we travel. Vietnamese food is another major attraction, with excellent local cuisine available almost everywhere we ride. Larger towns also offer many of the modern comforts travellers may need after a long day on the motorcycle.

Our tours welcome a wide range of riders, from novice motorcyclists to experienced adventure riders. We never get tired of these journeys, no matter how many times we ride them, because there is always something new to discover. The combination of relatively quiet roads, a warm climate, constantly changing scenery, and genuine cultural experiences creates a two-wheeled holiday that is difficult to match elsewhere.

We can also add a range of adventure activities to your trip, depending on your interests and available time. These can include trekking, swimming, bamboo river rafting, massage and spa experiences, jungle hiking, fishing, and Vietnamese cooking classes.

Flexibility is our mission. You have many choices, and we can adapt your Vietnam motorcycle tour to suit your interests, riding experience, schedule, and preferred level of adventure.

How We Ride

Every tour is carefully planned, combining enjoyable roads, spectacular scenery, cultural experiences, and interesting stops along the way. Whether you choose a one-day motorcycle tour around Hanoi, a seven-day adventure through the mountains and ethnic villages of Northern Vietnam, or a longer Great North Loop motorcycle tour, we aim to give you an authentic experience of Vietnam’s cultural heritage, local food, landscapes, and people.

We believe that motorcycling is one of the best ways to experience Vietnam. Unlike travelling by coach or simply flying between destinations, riding a motorcycle allows you to feel the changing terrain, stop whenever something catches your attention, and reach places that are often missed by conventional tours. You are not simply watching Vietnam through a window—you are actively experiencing it.

We also keep our groups small. As a general guideline, around six riders is the maximum that each guide or tour leader is comfortable taking while still providing personal attention to everyone. Our guides can recommend the best places to see and things to do, but you are never under pressure to follow the crowd.

Depending on the itinerary, there may also be opportunities to explore independently and meet the group again later. Our aim is to provide a scenic, cultural, and exciting guided motorcycle adventure while giving you enough freedom to enjoy the journey in your own way.

Why Us?

Our team has more than 20 years of experience operating motorcycle adventures in Vietnam. That experience has taught us the practical realities of travelling and riding in remote parts of the country.

Knowing the roads, local conditions, accommodation, mechanics, food, and communities along our routes allows us to anticipate many of the challenges that can affect travellers. We use this experience to provide a well-organized and hassle-free motorcycle holiday, allowing you to concentrate on riding and enjoying Vietnam.

Most importantly, we are a locally operated Vietnamese motorcycle tour company. Our guides, mechanics, and support team understand the motorcycles, routes, and local environment, and we are directly involved in organizing and operating our tours.

Self-Guided Motorcycling In Vietnam

Self-guided motorbike rentals are available for experienced riders who prefer to explore Vietnam independently.

If you would like to ride on your own, consider hiring one of our motorcycles for a self-guided Vietnam motorcycle adventure. Our touring fleet is built around Japanese Honda motorcycles, generally ranging from approximately 125cc to 250cc. We do not use Chinese-copy motorcycles in our touring fleet.

We know our motorcycles well and keep maintenance and repair records for our rental bikes. If you experience a mechanical problem during your journey, this information can help us identify the motorcycle’s history and determine what repair or replacement parts may be required.

When you collect your rental motorcycle, we can also provide practical riding tips, route advice, and information about travelling by motorbike in Vietnam. For a successful self-guided trip, some basic mechanical knowledge is useful, particularly if you are riding a manual-clutch motorcycle through remote areas.

And, of course, getting lost occasionally or dealing with a flat tyre can become part of the adventure. You may even make a few new friends on the road while figuring out how to get moving again!

Guided Motorbike Tours Of Vietnam

Offroad Vietnam offers professionally guided on-road and off-road motorcycle tours in Vietnam, as well as semi-guided (or half-guided) motorbike tours. Our trips are designed for riders who want to explore Vietnam by motorcycle while enjoying the support and local knowledge of an experienced team.

Our guided tours generally include motorcycle rental, food, accommodation, fuel, attractions and entry fees, maps, professional guides, breakdown recovery, replacement motorcycles when required, and other assistance and guidance during your stay. We provide Japanese Honda road motorcycles and dirt bikes from 125cc to 250cc for the duration of your trip.

We own all of our touring motorcycles and personally maintain, service, and prepare them for every trip. We believe motorcycle condition is extremely important, particularly when riding remote mountain roads in Northern Vietnam. You can concentrate on riding and enjoying the adventure while our guides and mechanics take care of the motorcycles.

We also work with trusted partners in Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, and China, giving our customers additional options if they would like to extend their motorcycle adventure beyond Vietnam.

Below are some typical guided motorbike tours in Vietnam that we offer. We can adapt many of these itineraries for both experienced and less-experienced riders by selecting an appropriate motorcycle and route. If you would like to join one of our existing Vietnam motorcycle tours with spaces available, please follow this link.

One Day Around Hanoi

In just one day, join us on a short motorbike tour around Hanoi. We offer several route options to suit different riding experiences, expectations, and budgets. Depending on your interests, we can ride to traditional villages, mountain viewpoints, temples, Buddhist pagodas, and quiet countryside around the capital.

Although this is a short trip, we generally recommend it for intermediate and experienced riders. Getting out of Hanoi and back can be surprisingly challenging because of the traffic. The total distance is usually under 200 km, but the ride can take approximately 5-6 hours.

Two Days Of Mai Chau Valley

Mai Chau is a beautiful valley in Hoa Binh Province, not far from Hanoi, and is home to several ethnic communities, including the Thai, H’mong, Dao, and Muong. During this two-day Mai Chau motorbike tour, you will stay with a Thai host family in Pom Coong Village and have an opportunity to experience their traditional lifestyle and daily routines. The Thai people are known for their warm hospitality and welcoming nature.

This is one of our best short motorbike tours from Hanoi. You will ride nearly 400 km over two days, with approximately 9 hours of riding in total. The route combines river roads, mountain roads, rural backroads, villages, and beautiful valley scenery.

There is also an option to extend the trip to three days and explore more challenging tracks around Mai Chau or continue farther north toward Ta So and Ta Xua in Moc Chau District.

Roof Roads Of Northern Vietnam

The Hoang Lien mountain range contains the highest mountains in Vietnam, including Fansipan, the highest peak in Indochina, near Sapa. High elevations, cooler weather, spectacular rice terraces, dramatic mountain views, and colourful ethnic communities make this a fantastic 5-day off-road motorbike adventure in Northern Vietnam.

This tour is best suited to experienced riders who enjoy challenging mountain roads and changing terrain. The total distance is approximately 1,000 km, requiring around 30 hours of riding.

Northeast Vietnam

Northeast Vietnam is one of the most spectacular regions of the country. The route combines breathtaking landscapes such as Ba Be Lake, Ban Gioc Waterfalls, and Highway 4 with opportunities to meet friendly Dao, Thai, Tay, and Nung communities.

This Northeast Vietnam motorbike adventure can suit riders from novice to experienced, depending on the motorcycle and route selected. Staying in traditional homestays adds an especially authentic dimension to the journey, allowing you to experience local food, hospitality, and village life.

The loop covers approximately 1,200 km and involves around 35 hours of riding.

Northwest Vietnam

Northwest Vietnam is spectacular, but some of the roads can be quite rough and challenging. The region is home to a remarkable variety of ethnic communities and some of the most remote mountain landscapes in Vietnam.

Because of road construction, seasonal landslides, and cold or misty weather in winter, this Northwest Vietnam motorcycle tour is best suited to intermediate and experienced riders. Road construction around Muong Lay, particularly during the development of the Lai Chau hydroelectric project, can make some sections especially demanding.

For this reason, we normally avoid the more difficult section and instead ride from Son La to Than Uyen and then continue toward Sapa.

Depending on the route, this adventure covers approximately 1,400-1,600 km and involves around 40 hours of riding.

Ho Chi Minh Trail/Road

The BBC Top Gear Vietnam Special featured parts of the historic Ho Chi Minh Trail in its famous 2008 programme. Join us to retrace sections of the route and discover the landscapes and history surrounding this legendary wartime supply network.

Our Ho Chi Minh Trail motorbike tour combines approximately 40% backcountry roads and 60% highways, taking us through the mountains and countryside of Vietnam from north to south. We ride within Vietnam and do not extend the tour onto the Ho Chi Minh Trail in Laos because the additional visas, permits, motorcycle documentation, and other paperwork can be complicated and expensive.

The modern Ho Chi Minh Road is generally much quieter than Vietnam’s main highways, making it enjoyable for long-distance motorcycle travel. However, compared with Northern Vietnam, this route is generally less scenic in places and involves longer riding days.

Great North Loop Of Vietnam

If you have enough time and budget, join our Great North Loop motorcycle tour and explore Northern Vietnam on an extensive journey through the region’s mountains, valleys, villages, and remote roads.

This is our opportunity to show you as much of Northern Vietnam as possible. The riding days are long and challenging, but the reward is an adventure far removed from conventional tourism. You will travel through many of the northern provinces and encounter a remarkable variety of ethnic cultures and local communities along the way.

This ride is best suited to intermediate and experienced riders, although less-experienced riders may be able to join after taking a riding lesson and selecting a suitable motorcycle.

Allow at least two weeks to complete this approximately 3,000 km loop, which involves around 80 hours of riding.

Customized Vietnam Motorbike Tours

Forget about a fixed itinerary. With a custom Vietnam motorbike tour, you can enjoy greater flexibility and freedom while exploring the country according to your own interests, riding experience, and available time.

A customized adventure requires careful preparation and good riding skills, particularly if you want to explore remote roads and challenging terrain. We can help plan the route, but the final itinerary can remain flexible enough to adapt to road conditions, weather, and your interests along the way.

You can ride fast or slow, always within Vietnam’s speed limits, and we can decide where to stop for the night as the journey develops. Our normal riding day starts around 9:00 am and finishes before dark, generally around 5:00-6:00 pm, depending on the season and route.

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Ready To Kick Start Your Vietnam Motorbike Adventures?

That’s it! You have now seen some of the most popular Vietnam motorbike tours we offer. We hope the information above helps you choose a route that matches your riding experience, available time, and expectations.

If you would like to discuss a tour, ask questions, or create a custom motorcycle adventure in Vietnam, please contact us by email. We are happy to help you choose the right motorcycle, route, riding level, and itinerary.

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