Motorcycle Travel Guide: Vietnam

Why motorcycle travel in Vietnam? Vietnam is an incredible country to explore – especially on two wheels. Here’s five solid reasons why you’ll fall in love with the place The people The people are friendly and inquisitive. You are unlikely to have any real difficulty or disagreement with the locals as they are keen to present the good side of Vietnam bike tours. The food The food is varied and delicious. Each region, Southern, Central, Northern has its own speciality and these are often quite new for most visitors. The geography has something for everyone – if you are a fan of beaches, mountains or drier plains, you can find what you want. Range of activities to take part in: trekking, visiting ancient ruins, war relics and battle sites, fantastic open roads with little traffic winding through old growth rainforest, waterfall climbing, paragliding, deep water soloing. It is possible to bike tours Vietnam on a low budget. You only need to eat locally and stay in smaller hotels/hostels a little out of the tourist centres. If you prefer a little more comfort and quality, it is available and usually with a welcome and a smile. When you go greatly depends on the region because Vietnam spans several latitudes. Here’s a handy regional weather guide to plan your North Vietnam motorcycle tour. Generally good for riding but can get cold and wet. Dress accordingly Cooler sometimes cold, some rain, drizzle for days, often cloudy and misty Warmer clothing, good boots, good waterproofs, particularly gloves. There are a range of guesthouses throughout Vietnam now, particularly in the tourist spots. You can find: Shared dorm rooms in hostels and stilt houses for around 4-5 USD per night, shared bathroom / toilet. Meals provided are usually limited and a not too cheap. There are usually also private rooms and bungalow options too. Cheap motel rooms are around 10USD per night for a room for two with an en-suite bathroom/toilet and aircon. Meals are not usually provided here. Chain hotels 3 or 4 star in the larger towns and cities. These can range between 30-60USD per night with breakfast included, depending on location. Website: https://mtbvietnam.com/ Social Link: https://www.facebook.com/mtbvietnamcom https://twitter.com/MtbVietnam https://www.instagram.com/mtbvietnamcom/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk_GLN5FPgYWujfHrg5QGFQ