Asia Motorcycle Tour Pioneers Since 1999

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Digby Greenhalgh riding through the Himalayas

Asia Motorcycle Tours

Laos. Vietnam. The Himalayas.

Explore some of the world’s most exciting roads to a host of awesome locations.

Explore Indochina is one of Asia’s longest running motorcycle tour companies. We pioneered motorcycle tours in Vietnam and were the first to chart the original Ho Chi Minh Trail in Laos.

We’ve raised over US$320,000 through our annual Vietnam charity ride, Rally Indochina, been featured in a host of publications, and have assisted the production of a number of TV features, including the BBC’s Top Gear Vietnam Special.

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Guided Motorcycle Tours

How We Ride

Experience. Safety. Transparency.

Everything Included

All-inclusive Asia motorcycle tours. Bike, fuel, accommodation and pretty much everything else are taken care of.

Airport to Airport

Airport pickup and dropoff included as standard, as are hotel stays before and after your tour.

No Hidden Costs

Transparent pricing, displayed on-site: what you see is what you pay.

Digby Greenhalgh, founder of Explore Indochina Asia motorcycle tours, in the Himalayas

Founder

Digby Greenhalgh

All motorcycle tours are designed and led by Digby Greenhalgh.

Explore Indochina evolved from the Hanoi Minsk Motorcycle Club, which Digby started in 1998. He was one of the first foreigners to explore north Vietnam.

A passionate historian, Digby is an expert on the Ho Chi Minh Trail. He recently led an expedition to uncover the crash site of a USAF jet that had been piloted by Forest Fenn, the art dealer who became famous for hiding the Fenn Treasure, a cache of gold and jewels, in America’s Rocky Mountains.

TV Features

Top Gear. Charley Boorman. The BBC.

The Experience

More than 700 Tours Since 1999

John Glover
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Reminiscing about the trip, as I sit here doing work. Wish I was back in Laos on the trail!
Chris
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I've done quite a bit of trail riding in the UK over 20yrs and this trip was absolutely amazing. The local knowledge and competence of Digby not forgetting the invaluable assistance of our tail end mechanic made this 8 day trip all the more enjoyable.
Danny Dwyer
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Our group of 12 did the 14 day Northern Border Loop, just can't find enough superlatives to describe our trip and the wonderful people at Explore Indochina.
Lucy Hartiss
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Vietnam is a beautiful country and these guys can give you a great, well organised, and safe adventure. Beware of cheaper imitations, you really do get what you pay for.
Mac
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This is not only a bike tour but a food tour, a cultural tour, a scenic tour—everything you expect and much, much more.
Stefan
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The jungle, local village hospitality, local history, unbelievable sights, many river crossings, ridiculous hill climbs and friendships.
Peter Savage
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Vietnam is a beautiful country and these guys can give you a great, well organised, and safe adventure. Beware of cheaper imitations, you really do get what you pay for.
Russell
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The Explore Team went out of their way to make it all happen extremely well—even catching us with a replacement set of boots after big foot failure on day 2!
Geoff
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It would have to be one of the best things I've ever done . We have done two trips and will be back for a third in the not too distant future . Highly recommended
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Press

MCN. Time. The Guardian. Nat Geo.

Digby's Journal

Adventures on the Ho CHi Minh Trail

Ba Be Lake countryside in 2023
Rally Indochina was a motorcycle charity rally that raised US$250,000 for Blue Dragon Children's Foundation. It was joined by riders from all over the world.
French soldiers march against the Viet Minh
The Battle of Route Coloniale 4 was one of the most important of the First Indochina War. Here's what happened.
Indiana Jones and his father having an argument on an old Soviet motorcycle
650cc Russian Ural and 125cc Belarusian Minsk motorcycles are pieces of motorcycling history. Here are a few times they've been in the spotlight.

The Ho Chi Minh Trail Then and Now

Massive Collection of Images of the Trail

FAQs

How long does a typical motorcycle tour last?

The sweet spot for a motorbike tour is 9-11 days. You’ll have plenty of time to explore your destination and enjoy some downtime at the end of your ride.

Our Asia motorcycle tours are designed for experienced riders who hold a full motorcycle license. You need to bring your home motorcycle license and an International Driving Permit when joining one of our motorcycle tours.

Our motorcycle tour groups number between 6-10 riders. This size is perfect, easy to organise, and fun to ride with

No. On all our Asia motorbike tours, you are responsible for bringing your full riding kit, including a helmet, jacket, pants, gloves, and boots. Our rides are serious, so we want you to be comfortable in your own gear.

The price of our Asia motorcycle tour includes motorbike rental, accommodation, permits, and food. Typically, you are only responsible for your flights, visa, travel insurance, and petrol.