The Top Gear Vietnam tour starts in Hanoi were we go to the hill-tribe village of Pu Luong then meet the Ho Chi Minh Highway and make our way to Phong Nha national park, where explorers recently found the world’s largest cave, visit Khe Sanh and the former DMZ, and spend time in the former imperial capital at Hue and the historic trading port of Hoi An. We continue down the coast on quiet roads and make our way up to the central highlands. We head back down to the coast to the beach town of Nha Trang and make our way along the coast to Saigon and the end of our ride. Our route also takes advantage of the good hotels dotted along Vietnam’s long coastline and includes a ride over the glorious Hai Van pass. Take the long way down from Hanoi to Saigon motorbike tour.
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Motorbike | Motorbike | Motorbike |
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Honda CRF 250L | Honda CRF 300L | Honda CB500X |
3320$ USD | 3430$ USD | 3680$ USD |
Pillion Passenger: 3185$ USD
All-inclusive: Top Gear Tour Prices are in $USD, All inclusive and based on Per Person on tour. Overnight in Homestays, guest houses, and hotel Single rooms. The hotel is included on the last day of the tour in Ho Chi Minh City. The price includes shipping bikes from HCMC to Hanoi at the end of the tour.
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.
Tour Start and Finish: Hanoi / Ho Chi Minh City Nearest Airport: Noi Bai International Airport / Tan Son Nhat International Airport The tours start in Hanoi and follows the route takes we took the crew from BBC Top Gear on their Vietnam Tour. we make our way to the hill-tribe village of Pu Luong, climbing through the steep hills and great views of the nature reserve. We meet up with the trail and drive south overnighting in Vinh where we see the Ho Chi Minh Trail Museum and the Dong Loc Intersection, one of the heaviest bombed places during the war. We stop in at Phong Nha National Park, where explorers recently found the world’s largest cave, visit Khe Sanh and the former DMZ, and spend time in the former imperial capital at Hue and the historic trading port of Hoi An. Our route also takes advantage of the good hotels dotted along Vietnam’s long coastline and includes a ride over the glorious Hai Van pass.
Top Gear Motorbike tour 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.
Motorbike | Additional Cost $US |
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Honda CRF 250cc | 325$ per 13 day tour |
Honda XR 150cc | 260$ per 13 day tour |
Ural 650cc solo or Sidecar | 325$ per 13 day tour |
Take our Hanoi to Saigon Top Gear motorbike tour and follow the route from the BBC Top Gear Vietnam Special with the people who make it happen. Ride the Ho Chi Minh Trail and experience the history and culture of Vietnam first-hand. Visit Hue and travel over the Hai Van pass to Hoi An and further south to Saigon.
Hanoi • Pu Luong • Vinh • Phong Nha • Khe Sang • Hue • Hue • Hoi An • Quy Nhon • My Khe • Nha Trang • Da Lat • Quoc Long • Saigon
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