
The Mai Chau Pu Luong Motorbike Tour is a 2 day 1 night guided ride from Hanoi into the peaceful valleys of Northwest Vietnam. This short adventure combines scenic mountain roads, light off-road tracks, ethnic minority villages, and traditional homestays—perfect for riders who want a real Vietnam experience in a limited time.
Perfect for 2–3 day Vietnam trip, Close to Hanoi – no long transfers, Beginner-friendly with off-road options & Private or group departures available
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| Motorbike | Motorbike |
|---|---|
| Honda CRF 250L | Honda CBX 500 |
| 610$ USD | 650$ USD |
Pillion Passenger: 300$ USD
All-inclusive: Mai Chau – Pu Luong Tour Prices are in $USD, All inclusive and based on Per Person on tour. Overnight in Home-stay
Support vehicle available on request at an additional cost per group including fuel and driver.
Optional extras:
All of our guided motorbike tours include an English-speaking guide out front and a mechanic acting as a sweeper in the back. On the road, if you want to stop to take photos, enjoy the scenery or meet people along the way, no problem. You don’t have to worry about keeping up with the group or missing a turn, you can travel at your own pace. We travel this way to keep the group safe and be there in case anything goes wrong. We don’t cut corners on our bikes, your safety, your food or accommodations. Find out more about international licensing, comprehensive damage insurance and personal insurance options. Contact us for group tour discount.
<strong>Tour Start and Finish:</strong> Hanoi <strong> Nearest Airport:</strong> Noi Bai International Airport Have any questions Click here to learn more about our tours. We Pick you up at your hotel and take you to our garage to get fitted out on the bikes. Leaving our Garage around 8am and head out of town on a divided highway after 45km we join small roads and make our way through hills and villages to the town of Hoa Binh and the Black River. We take lunch en route and continue on quiet country roads stopping at view points that gives you a view of the Mai Chau valley, The people living here are of the White Tai hill tribes. We will stay with a local family and their house on stilts. The next day, We drive through rolling hills to the Ma River to We follow the banks of the river through village and farm lands and see local people process bamboo in to chopsticks and other useful products and continue through the Pu Luong Nature reserve to the Muong hill-tribe village. We overnight in a local Family.
Pu Luong motorbike tour 2D 1N Our all-inclusive prices cover:
What’s Not Included:


Drivers License:
We require that you have your home country motorbike licence to join on one of our tours. You must have personal health insurance or Travel insurance that covers Motorbike in Vietnam to cover you in case of accident or illness. Please have a look at World Nomads who offer travel insurance that covers Vietnam. Please Contact us for more information and recommended insurance providers. To drive a Ural sidecar motorbike on tour you must have a sidecar licence and sidecar driving experience.
Passports and Visa
You must have a valid passport with 6 months before the expiry date to obtain a Vietnam tourist visa. We can arrange a visa on arrival letter please have (2) 3 x 4cm photos, and bring $USD to pay the visa fee at immigration at the airport, rates vary per country. Here is the latest visa information online. please contact us for more information or consult your local Vietnamese embassy or consulate to see the tours visa requirements.
Comprehensive Damage Insurance Optional:
Our insurance policy covers lost, theft or any damage to the motorbike caused by an accident or fall, you will be fully covered in-case the bike is damaged beyond repair. The policy excludes any, personal medical insurance, liability to other vehicles or injury caused to another party. Contact us for full coverage and details.
Comprehensive Damage Insurance Optional:
This insurance policy covers lost, theft or any damage to the motorbike caused by an accident or fall. The policy excludes any, personal medical insurance, liability to other vehicles or injury caused to another party. Contact us for full coverage and details.
| Motorbike | Additional Cost $US |
|---|---|
| Honda CRF 250cc | 50$ per 2 day tour |
| Honda XR 150cc | 40$ per 2 day tour |
| Ural 650cc solo or Sidecar | 50$ per 2 day tour |
Only a few hours riding west of Hanoi is the peaceful valleys of Mai Chau – Pu Luong motorbike tour, where green rice paddies are ringed by steep karst mountains. This area offers great riding to bikers who only have a short time to explore Vietnam. Experience the daily lives of ethnic minority people with a night in a traditional house on stilts on our Mai Chau – Pu Luong motorbike tour.
Hanoi • Pu Luong • Mai Chau • Hanoi
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Explore our most popular Vietnam motorbike tours, including guided on-road and off-road adventures through Ha Giang, Northwest Vietnam, Pu Luong, and the legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail. These tours are designed for riders looking for authentic routes, experienced support crews, and unforgettable mountain riding across Vietnam.
Cuong – Founder of Cuong’s Motorbike Adventure
Cuong is the founder and driving force behind Cuong’s Motorbike Adventure, one of Vietnam’s most experienced and respected motorbike tour operators. With decades of riding experience across the country’s most remote regions, Cuong has built a reputation for delivering authentic, high-quality adventures. He is closely connected to Vietnam’s riding community as a member of the Hanoi Minsk Club, one of the country’s oldest and most iconic motorbike groups. Cuong and his team also gained international recognition for their work supporting the BBC Top Gear Vietnam Special, helping source bikes and logistics. His deep local knowledge, passion for adventure riding, and commitment to rider safety continue to shape every tour experience.