Western Vietnam Motorbike Tour
Western Vietnam is one of the best regions for a short Vietnam motorbike tour, combining scenic mountain roads, quiet back-country routes, White Thai villages, and the lush landscapes of Pu Luong Nature Reserve. This 3 day 2 night journey from Hanoi is ideal for riders who want a compact but authentic motorcycle adventure without committing to a longer expedition.
Our Mai Chau and Pu Luong motorbike tour is fully guided and all-inclusive, with an English-speaking guide leading from the front and a mechanic riding sweep at the back. You ride at your own pace, stop when you want, and enjoy local homestays, great food, and some of the most beautiful back roads in northern Vietnam.
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Western Vietnam Motorbike Tour Cost:
| Motorbike | Motorbike | Motorbike |
|---|---|---|
| Honda CRF 250L | Honda CRF 300L | Honda CBX 500 |
| 781$ USD | 840$ USD | 900$ USD |
Pillion Passenger: 483$ USD
All-inclusive: Western Vietnam Tour Prices are in $USD, All inclusive and based on Per Person on tour. overnight in home-stay with a local family
Support vehicle available on request at an additional cost per group including fuel and driver.
Optional extras:
- Support Vehicle: 110$ USD per day including driver, petrol & expenses
- 3Rd party liability coverage 30$ USD Per day
- Comprehensive damage insurance Honda CRF 30$ USD Per Day, Honda CB500X 40$ USD Per Day
- Airport Pickup 15$ USD per group per way
Why we are different
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.
Western Vietnam Motorbike Tour FAQ
What is the Western Vietnam motorbike tour?
The Western Vietnam motorbike tour is a 3 day 2 night guided ride from Hanoi through Mai Chau and Pu Luong, using scenic back roads, village routes, and nature reserve landscapes.
Where does the tour start and finish?
The tour starts and finishes in Hanoi, with pickup arranged before departure.
What bikes are available for this tour?
Riders can choose from the Honda CRF250L, Honda CRF300L, or Honda CB500X.
What is included in the tour price?
The price includes the motorcycle, fuel, maintenance, meals, non-alcoholic drinks, accommodation, guide, park and road fees, helmets, riding gear, rain gear, and dry bag.
Is this a guided motorbike tour?
Yes. The tour includes an English-speaking guide at the front and a mechanic acting as sweeper at the back.
Do I need a motorbike licence?
Yes. Riders are required to have a valid motorbike licence from their home country to join the tour.
Western Vietnam Pu Luong - Mai Chau Motorbike tour
Tour Start and Finish: Hanoi Nearest Airport: 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 8 am 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 viewpoints that give 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 farmlands and see local people process bamboo into 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.
Western Vietnam Mai Chau – Pu Luong motorcycle tour Our all-inclusive prices cover:
- Motorcycle: Honda CRF 250L, Honda CRF 300L or Honda CB500X
- Petrol, Oil, and maintenance
- All meals and non-alcoholic beverages
- Accommodation in local guesthouses, hotels Single rooms or homestays
- English-speaking guide
- All fees, tolls, and National Park entrance tickets
- Helmets: Full-face and open-face
- Padded Motorcycle jackets & Motorcycle pants
- Rain pants and Poncho
- Dry bag and tie-downs
What’s Not Included:
Free Cuong's T-shirt and Moto-X jersey included on tour
Our Bikes:
Riding Gear Included on Tour
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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 $US |
|---|---|
| Honda CRF 250cc | 75$ per 3 day tour |
| Honda XR 150cc | 60$ per 3 day tour |
| Ural 650cc solo or Sidecar | 75$ per 3 day tour |
Western Vietnam Motorbike Tour- 3D 2N
Only a few hours riding west of Hanoi lies the peaceful valleys of Mai Chau – Pu Luong, where green rice paddies are ringed by steep karst mountains. Western Vietnam 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 Western Vietnam Mai Chau – Pu Luong motorcycle tour.
Hanoi • Pu Luong • Mai Chau • Hanoi
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