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Digby Greenhalgh on a Himalayas motorbike tour

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

Ho Chi Minh Trail Laos

Experienced dirt bikers will relish riding the original cobblestoned Ho Chi Minh Trail through ultra-remote jungle.
  • price from US$3,300

Himalayan Adventure

This is a bucket-list adventure for experienced motorcycle riders keen to ride some of the world’s highest and most spectacular roads in the Himalayas.
  • price from US$4,100

Mongolia Adventure

In Mongolia, marvel at the unbound freedom to explore grassy steppes, pine forests, clear lakeshores, and vast dunes.
  • price from US$4,200
Reviews
5 Over 128 Reviews
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I can't say enough good things about Digby and Explore Indochina! I've done 2 adventures with Digby (so far, hopefully more to come!) and they made some of the best memories and experiences of my life (and I'm someone who travels and does a lot of adventures.) He's definitely plans the trips well and tailors them to what your group is after. This is due to his meticulous personal research of the areas and relationships he builds with locals ahead of time. Vehicles and mechanics are awesome! We've run into it all, open spaces where you feel like you're one of the only people's that's been there, crowded villages where you feel so lucky to be a visitor, unexpected storms, the perfect ice cold beer and a view, road closures and work-arounds, technical rides, groovin' rides, fantastic local cuisine, rope bridges, water floats in the river with your bikes on a skiff bobbing along behind you. If you're thinking about doing something like you see on Explore Indochina, stop looking around and pull the trigger! Digby is the man (and quite the character 😉 and you'll thank yourself when the trip is done and be thinking of your next one! Have fun!
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Jan 2025. One of a group of ten experienced off-road riders. We booked a tour with Digby to ride parts of the Ho Chi Minh trail in Laos near the Vietnamese border. The Honda CRF250Ls were reasonably well turned out with decent tyres and proved up to the job, and Digby's encyclopedic knowledge of the Vietnamese war provided added interest along the way. His wingmen Kai (riding sweeper) and Chai (support pickup) were excellent, fixing everything from punctures to running out of beer.
River crossings, narrow jungle tracks through ravines and steep climbs, the off-road riding was immense.
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I have ridden with Digby three times. Twice out of Hanoi and once in the Himalayas in India. We have always had the best times, met great people, he has overcome problems with ease (including landslides that rerouted us). I keep going back for a reason. Highly recommended.
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Have done two tours with Digby, Laos and Himalaya. Both trips were amazing!
Will go with him again!

Experience

With years of trusted experience, we deliver unforgettable tours, outstanding service, and authentic adventures. Join us for the ride of a lifetime.

Motorcycles

Our motorcycles are in excellent condition and meticulously maintained by professional mechanics. We use only reliable, well-cared-for bikes exclusively for our tours.

Food + Accommodation

Enjoy fine local dining and excellent accommodation while immersing yourself in the rich cultures of Laos, Vietnam, Mongolia and India.

No Hidden Costs

Transparent pricing displayed on-site: what you see is what you pay. We don’t have any surprises or extra fees on our motorbike tours.

Beautiful Places

From breathtaking landscapes to secret routes, ride off the beaten path and fully immerse yourself in the local culture.

Group Size

We limit our motorcycle tours to 06-12 riders for a safer, more personal experience. Smaller groups promote camaraderie, offering a closer-knit adventure with fellow riders.

Safety

Our teams know what to do in case of an accident and are closely connected with the necessary hospitals and emergency vehicles.

Airport to Airport

Airport pickup and drop-off are included as standard, as are hotel stays before and after your tour.

Everything Included

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

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 Appearances

Top Gear. Gordon Ramsay. The BBC. Charley Boorman.

The Ho Chi Minh Trail Then and Now

Massive Collection of Images of the Trail

Press

MCN. Time. The Guardian. Nat Geo.

How We Ride

Motorcycle Tour FAQ

We are at the high end of the spectrum and pride ourselves on using outstanding accommodation on all tours. That said, some areas are so remote that standards naturally fall. In such cases, we will always use the best accommodation available. This is especially the case in Laos, where we have no choice but to stay at simple yet clean motels for three nights.

Our group sizes are usually capped to ensure safety, manage logistics, and provide a more personalised experience. Depending on the tour type and destination, groups typically range from 6 to 18 riders. Mongolian and Ho Chi Minh Trail rides are limited to 10 people per tour, while the Himalayan and Vietnam rides can have up to 18 people. Large groups are possible because we provide detailed route booklets and GPS-assisted navigation apps that allow people to ride at their own pace, so you don’t need to worry about riding in a huge pack. It also makes for a great party each night!

Vietnam is the easiest country to custom-make tours because there are so many different types of roads from one point to another. In Mongolia and the Himalayas, the route is pretty much fixed, while in Laos, some of the more challenging days can be bypassed should the group’s riding ability not be up to scratch.

Yes, non-riders are usually welcome. Experienced pillions can join the Himalayan ride, but going in the support vehicle is not recommended. The Ho Chi Minh Trail and Mongolia adventures are strictly one rider, one bike, but it’s possible to arrange self-drive jeeps for Mongolian tours. Non-riders are not an option for Ho Chi Minh Trail rides because much of the trip is on single tracks, which the support jeep can’t drive. In Vietnam, arranging a vehicle to follow the bikers and carry non-riders is easy.

The daily distance varies by tour but typically ranges from 150 to 250 km. We like to get an early start each morning and be in bed by 9 pm. Some days involve longer rides, while others focus on sightseeing with shorter distances. The specific itineraries for each tour provide details on riding times.

Only the Himalayan ride has a specific rest day. On the Ho Chi Minh Trail ride, there is one location where we spend two nights, so participants can opt for a day off. Mongolia and Vietnam rides do not have rest days.

No. On our Mongolian, Himalayan and Ho Chi Minh tours, you must bring your complete riding kit, including a good helmet, jacket, pants, gloves, and boots. Our rides are serious undertakings, so we want you to be comfortable in your gear. In Vietnam, we provide the option of using our extensive range of open-face helmets, jackets and rain gear.

No, all our tours have set bikes that we hire from our local tour company partners. In Laos and Vietnam, we ride 250cc Honda CRFs; in Mongolia, we ride 400cc Suzuki DRZs; and in the Himalayas, we ride 410cc Royal Enfield Himalayans.

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