Vietnam Border to Beaches
Stunning Mountains to Sunny Beaches
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Tour Highlights
Cruise the Summit to the Sea
Tour Description
Vietnam motorcycle tour
Location
Vietnam
Duration
11 days, 11 nights
Total Distance
1,790 km
Motorcycle
410cc Royal Enfield Himalayan
Pillion
yes
Difficulty
experienced road riders welcome
The Motorcycle
410cc Royal Enfield Himalayan
Engine
Engine Type
air-cooled, single cylinder, SOHC, 4-stroke
Displacement
411 cc
Bore X Stroke
78 x 86
Ignition
Digital Electronic Ignition
Fuel System
fuel injection
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Transmission
Starter
electric
Gearbox
5 speed
Dimensions and Weight
Wheelbase
1465 mm
Seat Height
800 mm
Ground Clearance
220 mm
Kerb Weight
199 kg
Fuel Capacity
15 litres
Dimensions
2190 mm (L) x 840 mm (W) x 1370 mm (H)
Wheels, Suspension and Brakes
Suspension Front
telescopic, 41 mm forks, 200 mm travel
Suspension Rear
monoshock, 180 mm travel
Brakes Front
disc
Brakes Rear
disc
Tyres Front
90/90-21
Tyres Rear
120/90-17
Tour Itinerary
Lao Cai to Hoi An
- 0
- hotel
- Welcome dinner
- Transfer from the airport to your hotel and meet up with your guide for dinner.
- 160 km
- hotel
- Y Ty border region
- We’ll take a private 4-hour VIP van from Hanoi to the Chinese border, where the bikes will be primed and ready. We’ll then ride small paved roads through the Y Ty border town before reaching Sapa, the former French hill station.
- 140 km
- homestay
- O Quy Ho Pass
- We ride out of Sapa past the 3,142-metre-high Fansipan Mountain, Vietnam’s highest. We’ll ride up and over, the O Quy Ho Pass, Vietnam’s highest, before climbing up into the impressive rice terracing found near Mu Cang Chai.
- 160 km
- hotel
- Khau Pha Pass and Tu Le Valley
- We’ll climb the Khau Pha Pass past impressive Hmong-tended rice terraces and then descend steeply into the spectacular Tu Le Valley, then continue to Phu Yen, which nestles in a flat valley surrounded by beautiful mountains.
- 200 km
- homestay
- Pu Luong Nature Reserve
- We ride alongside the Black River, climb up to Moc Chau’s tea plantations and follow an old French road through the forest past many Muong hill tribe villages before descending into the Pu Luong Nature Reserve.
- 300 km
- hotel
- buslting Red River Delta
- We’ll travel south along the scenic Ma River, join the Ho Chi Minh Highway, and continue south near the Lao border. In the afternoon, we head east to Vinh, a coastal city close to Ho Chi Minh’s birthplace
- 280 km
- hotel
- Dong Loc Intersection
- Heading south, we’ll pass the Dong Loc intersection, considered the start of the Ho Chi Minh Trail, and journey through remote border areas with stunning karst limestone formations.
- 50 km
- hotel
- The World-Herritage-listed Phong Nha-Khe Bang National Park and Phong Nha Cave
- Kick back by the pool or explore the park and take a boat trip into Phong Nha Cave.
- 220 km
- hotel
- Phong Nha-Khe Bang National Park and Khe Sanh Museum
- We head south through the dense primary forest of Khe Bang National Park, encountering isolated villages and thick jungle. In the afternoon, we’ll reach Khe Sanh, known for the famous siege before the Tet Offensive.
- 160 km
- hotel
- Vinh Moc Tunnels and the Imperial Citidel
- We head to the coast through the former DMZ and visit the Vinh Moc Tunnels, where villagers lived underground during the war. Hugging small coastal roads, we’ll arrive at the scenic city of Hue.
- 140 km
- hotel
- Hai Van Pass
- We’ll follow the coast and ride the famous Hai Van Pass before heading past China Beach, where the first US Marines landed at Danang in 1965, and end our adventure at the charming town of Hoi An.
Inclusions and Extras
All-Inclusive Vietnam motorcycle tour
Tour Video
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Vietnam motorcycle tour FAQ
Is Vietnam affordable for tourism?
Vietnam is a relatively cheap country, especially for the things that matter most, like great food and drink. The economy is dynamic, and the people are hardworking. Companies are competitive, so it is easy to get good value while you tour Vietnam on a motorcycle.
How can I prepare for the Border to Beaches Vietnam Motorcycle Tour?
Our Vietnam motorcycle tours are simple to prepare for because we provide you with all the most important motorbike equipment. All you really need to do is respect the ride conditions while on tour to get the most out of your adventure in Vietnam.
What are the main differences between motorcycle tours in Vietnam and other countries?
Vietnam’s weather is gentle, so you can enjoy a motorbike tour at any time of the year. It is also very well supplied with excellent accommodation and fantastic food. The people of Vietnam are very friendly to visitors, especially motorbike riders.
You can ride in Vietnam all year round. It is hot and green from May through to September. Green means beautiful vistas, and it is well worth suffering from a bit of heat and rain to enjoy the sublime green rice-terraced mountains in the far north. September and October mark the annual rice harvest in the northern mountains, so it’s arguably the most beautiful time. It is dry and cool from October until February, when it can get quite cold and even wet from the constant drizzle. March and April are mild, and the fields begin to get green again from the rice planting.
Are International Driving Permits (IDPs) accepted in Vietnam?
Vietnam only accepts IDPs from countries that signed the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic. Unfortunately, many countries, including Australia, New Zealand, the USA and Canada, are not a party to this convention because they’re signed up to the earlier 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic.
This anomaly is a big headache for fully licensed and experienced riders because they technically can run afoul of the police and even have their insurance invalidated. At least on the insurance front, some policies only require you to hold a ‘home’ license, so you will still be covered. Also, police rarely, if ever, stop foreigners.
Do I need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes, you need to apply for an E-visa before you fly to Vietnam. Just click this link to start the process, which will end with a letter being sent to you that you’ll need to show both the check-in counter at your point of departure as well as immigration once you arrive in Vietnam.
What other tours do you offer?
Aside from motorcycle tours in Vietnam, we also offer off-road motorbike adventures in Laos, where we while an tour the original Ho Chi Minh Trail. One of our most popular rides takes you on an incredible tour of the Himalayas in India, while an offroad motorbike adventure in Mongolia is hard to beat.
What kind of equipment do I need to bring for a Vietnam motorcycle tour?
If you wish, we can provide you with a motorcycle jacket, an open-face helmet, rain gear, and waterproof bags. You will need to bring sturdy boots, gloves and riding pants.
Do I need to take any vacations for Vietnam?
Have a look at this link for health advice concerning India.
What electricity plugs are used in Vietnam?
Electrical wall outlets in Vietnam look like this.
