About Cuong's | Vietnam's Longest-Running Motorbike Tour Company Since 1998
Cuong’s Motorbike Adventure is a leading Vietnam motorbike tour company specializing in off-road and guided motorcycle tours across the country’s most remote and scenic regions. Based in Hanoi, we have spent over a decade designing and leading unforgettable journeys through Ha Giang, Northwest Vietnam, and the legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail.
Our tours are built for riders who want more than just a holiday. We focus on real adventure, authentic cultural experiences, and routes that go far beyond the typical tourist paths. With expert guides, full mechanical support, and carefully crafted itineraries, we deliver some of the most trusted motorbike tours in Vietnam.
Operating out of a humble garage on Highway 1 south of Hanoi in the early 1990s, Cuong’s reputation as a gifted mechanic and honest bloke quickly spread. By 2000, Cuong had opened a shop in Hanoi’s Old Quarter to repair, buy and sell Minsk motorbikes.
He was instrumental to the formation of Hanoi’s infamous Minsk Club in 1998, and it’s fair to say that if Cuong hadn’t been there to fix the bikes, the club would have never existed. Once Cuong’s shop was listed in the Lonely Planet, his name became synonymous with motorcycle touring in Vietnam.
It’s no surprise that when the world’s biggest automotive celebrities came to Vietnam to film the BBC Top Gear Vietnam Special in 2008, they called on Cuong for full mechanical support. He designed and built the amphibious motorbikes that carried Jeremy Clarkson and co. out into Ha Long Bay back in 2008, and he can be seen nursing Clarkson’s Vespa back to life on many occasions. Cuong also worked with Gordon Ramsay and Charley Boorman (twice!) when they came to film in Vietnam.
BBC Top Gear Vietnam Special – Built and Guided by Cuong
The BBC Top Gear Vietnam Special remains one of the most iconic road adventures ever filmed in Vietnam, and Cuong was directly involved behind the scenes. According to Cuong’s own published account, he provided full mechanical support for the production and designed and built the amphibious motorbikes used by Jeremy Clarkson and the team during the famous Ha Long Bay section. That experience is now part of the DNA of the Top Gear Vietnam Motorbike Tour, which follows the spirit of the original journey from Hanoi toward the south.
This is more than a marketing story. Cuong’s involvement with high-profile productions and riders has been referenced across multiple outside sources, including Motorcycle Mojo, which mentions Cuong’s Motorbike Adventure in a Vietnam travel feature, and Transmoto, which quotes Cuong on his background as a mechanic and tour operator in Vietnam. A Lonely Planet-related reference also lists Cuong’s Motorbike Adventure among recommended motorbike specialists in Hanoi.
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When considering a motorbike adventure in Vietnam, discerning travelers seek not just a ride but a complete experience. Cuong’s Motorbike Adventure offers exactly that, standing head and shoulders above cheaper tour companies. By focusing on quality, safety, and enjoyment, Cuong’s Motorbike Adventure ensures every journey is memorable, immersive, and hassle-free.
Expert Support, Better Food, and Stronger Logistics
Cuong’s tours are built around the full rider experience, not just the bike. That means quality accommodation, reliable luggage handling, good local meals, carefully selected picnic stops, and daily support from a team that understands both the roads and the expectations of international travelers. Whether you are riding a Honda CRF250L, Honda CRF300L, Honda CB500X, or joining one of the Jeep tours in Vietnam, the goal is always the same: safe riding, real adventure, and no unnecessary stress.
This is especially important on remote routes where support matters most. On tours like the Northwest Vietnam Off-Road Motorbike Tour, the Pu Luong Off-Road Motorbike Tour, or the Ho Chi Minh Trail Motorbike Tour, dependable support is what turns a good ride into a professional expedition.
Authentic Routes Across Vietnam
Cuong’s Motorbike Adventure has built its reputation on routes that go beyond the usual tourist trail. Riders can explore remote valleys, hill tribe villages, mountain passes, and historic backroads across northern and central Vietnam. Shorter scenic rides such as the Mai Chau Pu Luong Motorbike Tour are ideal for travelers with limited time, while longer expeditions such as the Ho Chi Minh Trail or Top Gear Vietnam route deliver a deeper cross-country adventure.
For travelers who want the same landscapes with more comfort, Cuong also offers selected Vietnam Jeep tours and support vehicle options, making these routes accessible to couples, families, and mixed-experience groups.
Recognized by Riders and Travel Media
Over the years, Cuong’s Motorbike Adventure has built authority not only through its own tours, but also through word of mouth, returning riders, and outside media mentions. You can read more in this Motorcycle Mojo feature, this Transmoto article, and this Lonely Planet reference page. You can also see current traveler feedback on Tripadvisor.
Quality Motorbikes
We take pride in having the largest fleet of bikes of any tour company in Vietnam. Well maintained and set up for touring in Vietnam. All of our bikes are officially registered to the company so there is no worry that you'll be riding a second-hand bike with a fake number plate. We don't rent out our motorcycles and only use them on guided tours.
Guides
Our guides have years of experience travelling Vietnam and know the roads many small tracks that take you off the beaten track. We tailor our itineraries to your riding style and road conditions and are flexible for the adventurous at heart. As we ride we look to explore and will not rush you to the guesthouse if there is riding to be done, It's the journey, not the destination.
Accommodations
We don't cut corners on your comfort, we offer single rooms in the best hotels and guest houses available, and have selected special home-stays that offer an opportunity to stay and eat with families in houses on stilts. Over the years we have worked with locals to make sure our guest are comfortable. Clean hot showers, good food and plenty of cold beer at the end of each days riding.
Food on Tour
Vietnamese food is excellent at the places we stay in. For breakfast, we have eggs and fresh bread, crêpe with honey or noodles. For Lunch, we bring imported meats and cheeses and purchase fresh bread to make picnics along the way or stop in local restaurants for a Vietnamese flavour. Dinners are with families or local restaurants. Meals consist of fresh vegetables, pork, chicken, beef, tofu, eggs, buffalo and other local specialities. We can accommodate vegetarian and non-pork eaters, please let us know any special dietary requirements.
Safety on Tour
20 years of experience on the road, local knowledge, connections and first aid training helps ensure a safe and happy journey. We travel with a full first aid kit and have a network of private and local health clinics along the routes we can access. We put client safety first and make sure we know road conditions and judge clients abilities on tour to adjust route selection. We have worked with client's insurance companies to provide the proper documentation to file a claim if needed and have plans for evacuation if the situation calls for it.
Happy Clients
Over the years many of our riders have returned for other rides in different routes or recommend us to there friends. Vietnam is an amazing place to ride and we provide the best of bikes and a tight organization to make your adventure you what to share with friends and remember for a lifetime. Have a look at our TripAdvisor to see the real reviews, no fake reviews, real customers - real experiences. Let us know if you have any questions
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Years of touring experience
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Fleet of Honda CRF 250L and CRF 300L
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Fleet of Ural 650 Solo
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US Army Jeeps
Our Team
With his years of experience on the tools and on the road, Cuong and his team of guides and mechanics will ensure you have a motorcycle adventure that is unique, unforgettable and most of all, fun.
Latest Videos
We are passionate to share our experience and try to produce a video of each group that travels with us. We find that they share with their friends and happy customers are our best marketing tool. Have a look at our videos see what our Vietnam motorbike tours.
