What's included in the tour cost ?
All of our tour s are all inclusive and includeds:
- Motorbike
- English Speaking Guide
- All meals, water and soft drinks on tour
- Accommodation in Local home-stays and guesthouses – twin share
- Petrol, oil and mechanic on tour
- Riding gear: HJC open face helmets
- Waterproof rain pants and rain poncho
- Spacious saddle bags & waterproof bags to pack clothes in
- Western standard armored motorcycle jacket and riding pants
- Bungee cords and tie downs
- Permits, tolls and entrance fees
How can I meet you in Hanoi or somewhere else ?
You should book your own hotel in Hanoi , you can try websites like Agoda.com * they have competitive prices with what you can book in person. We will meet you and take you to our office where you will be briefed on the tour schedule. You will be given a map, all riding gear including wet weather gear, helmets if required, waterproof bags, and saddle bags.
* we don’t endorse them they seem to do a good job.
What should I bring for riding in Vietnam ?
We will send you a list of tips that can be useful for your motorbike journey through Vietnam.
Do I need insurance for riding motorbike in Vietnam?
It is strongly recommended that you obtain travel insurance in your own country and include cover for the riding of motorcycles up to 650cc. Make sure it includes health and emergency evacuation coverage.
How far and how long should we ride each day ?
That depends on where you want to go. In the northern mountains a distance of approximately 150-200 kms or 5-6 hours of riding is normal for trip lengths of 2 to 12 days. This also includes trip lengths of 14 days to explore the Northeast and Northwest combined.
Meanwhile the Ho Chi Minh trail tour provides longer distances of 200-300kms or 6-8 hours per day of riding with trip lengths of 10 to 14 days.(depending whether tour ends in Hoi An or Ho Chi Minh city.)
The roads in Vietnam are narrow, busy and very twisty, average speeds are 40-60kmh. 350km is a LONG day in Vietnam, we schedule our rides to be safe and take time to enjoy the people and places along the way.
How can I keep in touch with family and friends while on the ride?
Nowadays in Vietnam, Internet and WiFi coverage is everywhere, even in the deepest valleys and highest hills. You can also buy a SIM card for $5 USD and easily communicate with family and friends.
How do I pay for the tour ?
We will ask you to place a deposit in advance of $300 USD for each person to confirm your booking.
We will provide the bank account details for you to easily transfer the deposit.
I can not ride but still want to join the tour riding ?
Do not worry about that. We will arrange this for you and find a local rider with a wealth of experience and you can sit behind as a pillion passenger. However an additional cost with have to be paid for this person.
Do you accept children on the tour ?
Yes. We can arrange the tour to accommodate the family either in a 16 seat minibus or 4 seat vehicle depending on the number. However you will have to pay extra for car rental.
