About Customized Vietnam Motorbike Tours
If all of the tours on this website are not what you are into, then book Customized Vietnam Motorbike Tours. You need to be experienced riders because we likely ride on more challenging roads. In addition, you also need to stretch your budget a little bit because we do the unexpected things. You have total flexibility of where to eat and stay. In return, you experience Vietnam in a way that not many people did before. The experience is special and unique and you will remember for long. In addition, you can connect with our partners to ride in Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, and China. Ride where you want, when you wish and for as long as you can. Therefore, there is no fixed agenda, and anything is possible.

Adventure travel, after all, requires flexibility and spontaneity.
To start with, please let us know:
– Number of people;
– Expected date and also duration;
– Riding experience, ride solo or double;
– Food and also accommodation preference;
– Your expectation;
– Any special requests you may have;
– And anything you can tell us.

As soon as we receive your information, we will consider everything carefully. Then we will send a reply to you with a rough proposal. Therefore, the more details you shared, the better proposal you got.

Day 2: Cat Ba. Boating.

HISTORICAL HO CHI MINH TRAIL MOTORBIKE VOYAGE

Introduction Of Ho Chi Minh Trail Motorbike Voyage

Ho Chi Minh trail is so famous that BBC Top Gear made a special show first time ever by motorbike called Top Gear Vietnam Special. This was back in 2008, a long time ago but many riders still watch that show over and over again. If you want to retrace Top Gear route and see how bad the war was then ride this Ho Chi Minh Trail Motorbike Voyage. In addition, American veteran riders are also welcome! Vietnamese people didn’t care about the Vietnam/American War as much as before. In general, this expedition is only good for experienced riders because the riding hours are quite long.

Honestly, this 2 wheels voyage does not focus on people or views but culture and history. Therefore, expect lower mountains and more flat terrain. On the other hand, this ride is varied and diverse in many ways. You experience a complete Vietnam inside out.

12 DAYS HO CHI MINH TRAIL MOTORBIKE VOYAGE ITINERARY

Day 1: Hanoi – Tan Ky (290 km, 9 hours)

Today is the first day of this Ho Chi Minh Trail Motorbike Voyage. To get out of Hanoi safely, we will have a short briefing to let you know about the rules. In addition, the guide will show you how to understand him by his body language. We start around 8.30am after the rush hours. This is earlier than other tours due to the first long day. Just like the name of the trip, right from the beginning.

We leave Hanoi from the Southwest end to avoid heavy traffic during late rush hours.

Then ride on a small, spectacular and paved trail. Then join the Ho Chi Minh trail (now a newly built highway) all the way to Tan Ky town where we spend the night in a hotel.

Day 2: Tan Ky – Phong Nha (280 km, 8 hours)

Today is another long day of this 12-day Ho Chi Minh Trail Motorbike Voyage.

Ride on Ho Chi Minh Highway until Pho Chau where we stop to visit the HCM Trail victory monument which is, in fact, the real starting point of our HCM Trail ride.

Ride all the way to Phong Nha – Ke Bang, the biggest and also the most beautiful cave in Vietnam and Indochina and is now a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site. The karst formation of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park has evolved since the Paleozoic (some 400 million years ago) and so is the oldest major karst area in Asia. Subject to massive tectonic changes, the park’s karst landscape is extremely complex with many geographic features of considerable significance. The vast area, extending to the border of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, contains spectacular formations including 65 km of caves and underground rivers.

Day 3: Phong Nha – Dong Hoi (60 km, 2 hours)

After the first long days, we have a short day to recover and relax a bit.

Boating and exploring World Heritage site of Phong Nha where local civilians and military sheltered from incessant bombing during wartime. Then we drive down to the coastal town of Dong Hoi, which was heavily shelled by US warships during the war. At a hotel over looking the beach, we can take in some sunbathing by the beach. Overnight in Dong Hoi.

Day 4: Dong Hoi – Khe Sanh (200 km, 6 hours)

We strike south through foothills which were once sprayed heavily by Agent Orange towards the former DMZ. There is still much evidence of bombing on the mountain sides and from time to time we will see remnants of the original Trail. We take in the Vinh Moc tunnel, the famous Hien Luong Bridge (former demarcation line between North and South Vietnam, the Truong Son Cemetery and finally Khe Sanh (former US Marine base). Overnight in Khe Sanh.

Day 5: Khe Sanh – Hue (180 km, 7 hours)

In the morning we head south over the Da Krong Bridge (built by the Cubans in 1973) into the infamous A Shau Valley, an area of intense wartime activity. Passing Hamburger Hill and mountains still barren due to the extended effects of Agent Orange, we arrive at A Luoi, where there are many Bru Van hill tribe people. Then, cruising through green back country down the steep Me Oi Pass, we continue on to the beautiful city of Hue which lies along the banks of the Perfume River. Overnight in Hue.

Day 6: Hue – Hoi An (145 km, 5 hours)

See the Forbidden Citadel in the morning. Join the National Highway 1 and head up the Hai Van Pass (Cloudy Pass) before the World Heritage site of Hoi An, a major trading centre in SE Asia in the 16^th and 17^th centuries. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 7: Hoi An. Sightseeing day.

Those who wish can ride up to My Khe beach, where US marines first landed, otherwise enjoy a free day to explore Hoi An by foot or by motorbike taxi. With fine wining and dining (including a range of Hoi An specialties), impressive architecture, fantastic tailoring, endless shopping, and a glorious beach, there is no shortage of activities to indulge in.

Day 8: Hoi An – Kon Tum (~290 km, ~9 hours)

We strike back up to the mountains before rejoining the Trail at Phuoc Son (also known as Kham Duc). From there we head up the towering Lo So Pass, passing through remote areas thinly populated by people of the Ba Na ethnicity. Edging close to the border with Laos, where a number of Trail arteries crossed over in Laos, we continue on to Kon Tum.

Overnight in Kon Tum.

Day 9: Kon Tum – Buon Ma Thuot (~240 km, ~8 hours)

In the morning we head south through the Central Highlands, passing Pleiku and the Ia Drang Valley battlefield, before continuing onto Buon Ma Thuot (also known as Buon Me Thuot). This city is where northern forces launched their final assault on the then Saigon. Buon Ma Thuot produces most and best coffee products in Vietnam.

Overnight in Buon Ma Thuot.

Day 10: Buon Ma Thuot – Nha Trang (~190 km, ~7 hours)

We take an easy drive back down off the Tay Son highlands towards the coast, arriving at Highway 1 some 30 km north of Nha Trang. Taking in this scenic coastal stretch past turquoise waters and scarlet fishing boats, we arrive in the bright lights of Nha Trang and its relaxing holiday options.

Overnight in Nha Trang.

Day 11: Nha Trang – Da Lat (~180 km, ~5 hours)

This 150km ride shows you some footage of the famous 2008 BBC’s Top Gear Vietnam Special show. Mountainous ride on the Central Highland.

Da Lat is known as “The City of Love”. It is a favourite holiday resort for Vietnamese as well as the French. With evergreen forests, waterfalls, beautiful lakes, the country’s best flower gardens, and delicious fresh produce, Da Lat has always provided a welcome respite from the heat of the lowlands. We can spend the rest of the day visiting the highlights of Da Lat – its gardens, cathedral, waterfalls, market, Valley of Love, convent, university and train station.

Day 12: Da Lat – Ho Chi Minh City or Saigon (~320 km, ~10 hours)

Down on road 20, we ride to Ho Chi Minh City or Saigon as many of you may call.

This is so long and a big day as traffic is very crazy when we enter Saigon (HCM City). Finally, we ride straight to the train station where the ride ends. If you need information about places to stay and/or to eat our guide will be able to recommend some.

• Day 1: Hanoi – Tan Ky (290 km, 9 hours).
• Day 2: Tan Ky – Phong Nha (280 km, 8 hours)
• Day 3: Phong Nha – Dong Hoi (60 km, 2 hours)
• Day 4: Dong Hoi – Khe Sanh (200 km, 6 hours)
• Day 5: Khe Sanh – Hue (180 km, 7 hours)
• Day 6: Hue – Hoi An (145 km, 5 hours)
• Day 7: Hoi An. Sightseeing day
• Day 8: Hoi An – Kon Tum (~290 km, ~9 hours)
• Day 9: Kon Tum – Buon Ma Thuot (~240 km, ~8 hours)
• Day 10: Buon Ma Thuot – Nha Trang (~190 km, ~7 hours).
• Day 11: Nha Trang – Da Lat (~180 km, ~5 hours)
• Day 12: Da Lat – Ho Chi Minh City or Saigon (~320 km, ~10 hours)

SCENIC HA GIANG DIRT BIKE TOUR

Introduction Of Scenic Ha Giang Dirt Bike Tour
You may wonder what’s the most beautiful motorbike ride in Vietnam? The above destinations are great but the best is right here. This is, in fact, the most scenic and popular tour that we provided to our customers. We don’t find enough word to say about the beauty of high mountain views in Ha Giang, Dong Van Geopark, Cao Bang, Ban Gioc waterfalls and old Highway 4. Not only the scenic landscape, you will experience the local way of life in home stays in host families & stilt-houses. Let’s ride Scenic Ha Giang Dirt Bike Tour!
This is truly Vietnam best motorbike ride that shows YOU a REAL VIETNAM! The roads in this area are less travelled than the Northwest and the scenery is much more beautiful than anywhere in Vietnam. Join this trip and you will have it as one of your most fantastic rides of your life!
In fact, we can tailor this trip to work with fewer days. You either skip the first part or the last part, except the Ha Giang areas. Minimum is 7 days without Sapa part or Ban Gioc waterfalls.

SCENIC HA GIANG DIRT BIKE TOUR ITINERARY
Day 1: Hanoi – Nghia Lo (~250 km, ~7 h)
Today is the first day of this Scenic Ha Giang Dirt Bike Tour. To get out of Hanoi safely, we will have a short briefing to let you know about the rules. In addition, the guide will show you how to understand him by his body language. We start around 9.30am after the rush hours.
Before the ride, it takes 30 minutes to double check the bikes and ensure that we have all necessary tools and equipment to guarantee maximum fun. We head out of Hanoi skirting along Red River to Son Tay and then head up the Hoang Lien range on a stunning mountain road to Nghia Lo. The road is easy and flat from Hanoi to Thanh Son, from Thanh Son to Thu Cuc and then Ba Khe to Nghia Lo is beautiful, snaking the foot of Hoang Lien Range. This is a big mountain town where we stop for the night.
Day 2: Nghia Lo – Than Uyen (~180 km, ~5 h)
Wild and bumpy road with Lung Lo Pass as the first challenge. The next one is the higher Khau Pha Pass. We ride through the Mu Cang Chai massif, almost as high as the Fansipan. From the top, it offers one of the most beautiful views of North Vietnam. The ride is challenging but very rewarding. In fact, this is one of the best riding days on this Scenic Ha Giang Dirt Bike Tour.
Night in a hotel.
Day 3: Than Uyen – Sapa (~140 km, ~5 h)
Today is another great day on roof roads with Fansipan Peak as the top of Indochina.
The area of Than Uyen is mainly populated by Flower H’mong and Dzao people. Then ride to the direction of Sapa. Easy track for 100 km and asphalted mountainous road for the last 40 km. Stay in Sapa and you will find out the reason Sapa is one of the most popular places for tourists in Vietnam.
Day 4: Sapa – Bac Ha (~100 km, ~3 h)
The drive from Sapa to Bac Ha takes ~3 hours, down from Sapa to Lao Cai (34 km), a border city where we can take photos with China as the background. After lunch, ride up to Bac Ha (70 km) with stunning landscape. Overnighting in Bac Ha.
Day 5: Bac Ha – Ha Giang (~200 km, ~6 h)
After breakfast, ride on the track to Xin Man and on many small/back roads with scenic mountain views before joining the main road heading up to Ha Giang where we stop for the night and be ready for the next day epic ride.
Day 6: Ha Giang – Dong Van (~180 km, ~6 h)
After breakfast, we ride on small challenging mountain roads (but incredibly beautiful) on the land of colorful mountain hill-tribes. In reality, today is the best riding day of the whole expedition.
Head up the Ma Pi Leng Pass. Here is yet another amazing place, with cloudy mountain ranges and the poetic Nho Que river winding off in the distance. Ride on a zig-zag track until Dong Van, a remote area and meet the hard-working local people here. It is inspiring to see how they survive as they manage to live in the rocks. When we reach town we will have some extra time to wander the ancient streets lined with H’mong homes of clay bricks and tiles roofs built centuries ago.
When we arrive in the hotel, please handle your original copy of passport to the guide. You need a permit to sleep in this border town.
Day 7: Dong Van – Bao Lac (~120 km, ~3 h)
You have a full or half morning to discover the beautiful town of Dong Van. Then follow the new road to Bao Lac. The landscape is among the most beautiful of Vietnam, and the slow tempo is only more appreciable.
We cross the wild regions of the mythical province of Ha Giang. Stop for the night at Bao Lac, the ethnic crossroad of Northeast Vietnam. Many other ethnic groups on the two sides of the border meet at the market every Sunday.
Day 8: Bao Lac – Cao Bang (~160 km, ~5 h)
Beautiful ride down to Cao Bang via many small roads and tracks. We descend from the high mountain range down to a medium range – Cao Bang.
The roads could be a bit rough but exciting. When we arrive, we stay in a nice hotel near Bang Giang river.
Day 9: Cao Bang – Ban Gioc Waterfalls – Quang Uyen (~130 km, ~2 h)
Having obtained permission from the border police, we make our way through spectacular scenery to Vietnam’s most impressive waterfalls. Weather permitting we can swim right up to where the 50 m high falls hit the river. In general, Ban Gioc is most beautiful in rainy season between June and October.
Then ride 1 more hour back to the beautiful village of Quang Hoa, in the middle of a mountain cirque. This is the territory of Nung An people.
Spend the night in our friend’s house. In fact, the hostess is a great cook and hopefully, you will find her food some of the best.
Day 10: Quang Hoa – Lang Son (~150 km, ~5 h)
Drive from Quang Hoa to Lang Son. Currently, Lang Son is the biggest trading post between Vietnam and China now due to its distance to Hanoi. In addition, this is our chance to buy some cheap Chinese electronics like a phone charger, power banks, toys, replica products etc.
Overnight in a hotel.
Day 11: Lang Son – Hanoi (~150 km, ~3 h)
If the weather is nice, we can then continue driving toward South to Mau Son. Mau Son is 30 km away from Lang Son, 1.541m above sea level. Promenade around Mau Son in the morning, visit our Dao friends. Then, ride down to Lang Son to have lunch.
On the road back to Hanoi, there are a few traditional villages and also Buddhist pagodas that we could stop and pay a visit. Alternatively, we can ride some back roads to avoid the busy highway 1B. Arrival at Hanoi around 4 pm.

• Day 1: Hanoi – Nghia Lo (~250 km, ~7 h).
• Day 2: Nghia Lo – Than Uyen (~180 km, ~5 h)
• Day 3:Than Uyen – Sapa (~140 km, ~5 h)
• Day 4: Sapa – Bac Ha (~100 km, ~3 h)
• Day 5: Bac Ha – Ha Giang (~200 km, ~6 h)
• Day 6: Ha Giang – Dong Van (~180 km, ~6 h)
• Day 7: Dong Van – Bao Lac (~120 km, ~3 h)
• Day 8: Bao Lac – Cao Bang (~160 km, ~5 h)
• Day 9: Cao Bang – Ban Gioc Waterfalls – Quang Uyen (~130 km, ~2 h)
• Day 10: Quang Hoa – Lang Son (~150 km, ~5 h)
• Day 11: Lang Son – Hanoi (~150 km, ~3 h)

NORTHEAST VIETNAM MOTORCYCLE ADVENTURE
Northeast Vietnam is one of the most scenic areas in Northern Vietnam. Despite the low and medium mountains, breathtaking landscapes like Cao Bang mountains, Ba Be lake, Ban Gioc waterfalls and Highway 4 plus warm and friendly Tay and Nung people will definitely make you feel very welcome. This Northeast Vietnam Motorcycle Adventure is recommended for both experienced and inexperienced riders.
On the other hand, if you want to take it a bit harder, we can ride further to Bao Lac and ride to Cao Bang on rough roads. At Ban Gioc waterfalls, we also have some challenging tracks for you. These options can be arranged if your riding skill is at least from intermediate levels.
Northeast Vietnam Motorcycle Adventure From Hanoi Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi – Vu Linh. ~180 km, ~8 h.
Today is the first day of this 7 days Northeast Vietnam Motorcycle Adventure. To get out of Hanoi safely, we will have a short briefing to let you know about the rules. In addition, the guide will show you how to understand him by his body language. We start around 9.30am after the rush hours.
Ride to Vu Linh in 8 hours including stops for photos, drinks, and lunch. In general, the road is easy and mostly sealed. We are welcome in the house of our Dao friends. Honestly, the welcome is exceptional.
Day 2: Vu Linh – Ba Be. ~190 km, ~6 h.
You ride from Vu Linh to Ba Be through Tuyen Quang. In fact, the road is sealed almost all the way. However, the last part of 10 kilometres is still wild and bumpy. Pac Ngoi is a Tay village, in the middle of the primitive forest. Mr. Sao, our host will welcome us in his house.
Day 3: Ba Be. Boating.
After two long riding days, we can stay up late. The only activity today is boating on Ba Be lake and river. Then go to market (if it is the day you arrive). Stop at a waterfall, beautiful swim etc. Ong pirate, the chief of Dau Dang waterfall will prepare lunch for us. Down the waterfall, we could visit the village and a small school (only a few pupils during the summer). Spend the second night in Mr. Sao’s stilt house.
If time allows, we can even ride a bit to the forest. The roads can either be rough or sealed depending on your skills. Just discuss this with your guide.
Day 4: Ba Be – Cao Bang. ~170 km, ~8 h.
This is a beautiful ride up to Cao Bang province. There are few passes from where you can dominate the area. The road is easy, but there are many blind curves. While riding, we can stop very often for photos. Altogether, with stops for drinks and food, it should be an 8-hour journey.
Stay in a hotel in Cao Bang at a nice hotel by Bang Giang river.
Day 5: Cao Bang – Ban Gioc Waterfalls – Quang Uyen. ~130 km, ~2 h.
Having obtained permission from the border police, we make our way through spectacular scenery to Vietnam’s most impressive waterfalls. Weather permitting we can swim right up to where the 50 m high falls hit the river. In general, Ban Gioc is most beautiful in rainy season between June and October.
Then ride 1 more hour back to the beautiful village of Quang Hoa, in the middle of a mountain cirque. This is the territory of Nung An people.
Spend the night at our friend’s house. In fact, the hostess is a great cook and hopefully, you will find her food some of the best.
Day 6: Quang Hoa – Lang Son. ~150 km, ~5 h.
Drive from Quang Hoa to Lang Son. Currently, Lang Son is the biggest trading post between Vietnam and China now due to its distance to Hanoi. In addition, this is our chance to buy some cheap Chinese electronics like a phone charger, power banks, toys, replica products etc.
Overnight in a hotel.
Day 7: Lang Son – Hanoi. ~150 km, ~3 h.
If the weather is nice, we can then continue driving toward South to Mau Son. Mau Son is 30 km away from Lang Son, 1.541m above sea level. Promenade around Mau Son in the morning, visit our Dao friends. Then, ride down to Lang Son to have lunch.
On the road back to Hanoi, there are a few traditional villages and also Buddhist pagodas that we could stop and pay a visit. Alternatively, we can ride some back roads to avoid the busy highway 1B.

Sapa Motorbike Tour From Hanoi Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi – Nghia Lo. ~180 km, ~7 h.
Easy drive on sealed road along the river road via Son Tay to Trung Ha bridge. Then head up the low hills ò Hoang Lien range to Thu Cuc. Ride through rural areas with beautiful rice field along the road until Khe pass, the first one of the main range where Fansipan is the top or peak of Indochina.
Nice and quiet cruise via Ba Khe to Nghia Lo. In fact, half of today ride is on mountain roads and the scenery is quite good.
Night in a hotel.
Day 2: Nghia Lo – Than Uyen. ~140 km, ~6 h.
Today we ride on a wild and windy road. We go through the Mu Cang Chai massif, almost as high as the Fansipan. From the top, we have one of the most beautiful views of North Vietnam. Once in Than Uyen, we can go around visiting villages.
Night in a hotel.
Day 3: Than Uyen – Sapa. ~140 km, ~5 h.
Honestly, today we have least riding hours of this Hanoi to Sapa motorbike tour. Therefore, we can stay up a bit late or walk around. Than Uyen is mainly populated by Flower H’mong and Dzao people. Then ride toward Sapa. In reality, we have an easy track for 100 km and asphalted mountainous road for the last 40 km. You can stay in Sapa mountain town. Otherwise, if you feel going further and the weather is nice, just keep riding until Muong Hum where we stay with Giay people. This portion has 40 km of dirt road but a beautiful riding.
Day 4: Sapa – Vu Linh. ~200 km, ~7 h.
We start riding down to Lao Cai and then we go to Thac Ba lake. Until Luc Yen, the road is easy and asphalted. Next, a secondary road along the Thac Ba lake, through Dzao and Tay territory until the traditional village of Vu Linh where we stay with our friends.
In the evening, we have a party with the host. Dao men drink a lot of rice wine and they will invite us a few rounds! This welcome is exceptional.
Day 5: Vu Linh – Hanoi. ~180 km, ~6 h.