Far from the crowds of Hanoi, tucked into a mountainside in Vietnam’s Northern frontier, there’s a little-known paradise for any road-trip junkie. One of the region’s “Four Great Passes,” and arguably the most spectacular, the Ma Pi Leng Pass is a place of extremes… Gorges plunge away from the roadside, jagged mountaintops skim the clouds, and the locals’ rugged culture is a …
Renting a Motorbike in Hanoi
While renting a motorbike often consists of getting a second-hand machine from a small store, there are plenty of reliable and professional shops to pick from, especially in Hanoi. And when traveling out onto the open roads, you're going to want a dependable machine to make sure you reach your final destination. Without doing ample research, you could end up with a fake …
Renting a Motorbike in Ho Chi Minh
Motorbike rentals in Vietnam have come a long way in recent years and when venturing out onto Saigon's open roads, you're going to want a trustworthy machine to get you around. While there are still plenty of second-hand shops where you can snag a motorcycle for a few days, there are a few highly professional and reliable rental companies, especially in Ho Chi Minh City. To …
Buying or Renting a Motorbike in Vietnam
Cruising down the roads on a motorbike and taking in Vietnam's rich culture along the way is truly an unforgettable experience. However, obtaining a bike requires you to either rent or buy, and coming to a decision on your own can be a daunting task. To make planning your motorbike trip a little easier, we've broken down everything you need to know about renting or buying a …
How to Get From Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi
Vietnam's two largest cities, Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi, are naturally its most visited. However, they lie at opposite ends of the long country, separated by around 1140 kilometers of air travel, 1600 km by road, and 1700 km on a train. Either way, you trek it, the trip from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi, or vice-versa, covers a lot of distance. So what's the best way to get from Ho …
How to Get From Ho Chi Minh to Nha Trang
While it's not the closest beach to Ho Chi Minh, Nha Trang is probably the best beach destination nearer the city. It's certainly the most popular and largest in the south at more than 535,000 full time residents. It lies approximately 440 kilometers by motorbike, 411 km by train and 406 km by flight. What's the best way to travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang? There …
How to Get to Fansipan Cable Car from Sapa Town
The base resort for Mount Fansipan sits 2km drive up from the town of Sapa. The best way to accomplish this is via the mountainside tram that leads from Sapa town to the ticketing office at the start of the Fansipan Cable Car. There are three main ways to get to the Sun World Fansipan Cable Car from Sapa town: Car or motorbike taxi 30 minute uphill walk …
The Essential Vietnam Motorbike Trip Packing List
Before we start, let’s address the elephant in the room: Motorbiking in Vietnam, also referred to as motorcycling, is risky. And due to this, we can only recommend that experienced, fully kitted-out bikers attempt to ride here. But, let’s also be realistic. Not everyone who wants to ride Vietnam has prior experience on a bike, and even fewer are dressed to the nines in the …
Hai Van Pass – Da Nang to Hue
The saying goes: “It’s not about where you’re going. It’s about how you get there.” In central Vietnam, draped across the hillsides and clifftops, is a road that could define this well-worn motto. Here’s everything you need to know about one of the most inspiring roads you will ever travel: The Hai Van Pass. It connects Da Nang to the south with Hue to the north. And there …
Can Tho International Airport (VCA)
Can Tho International Airport (VCA) is one of the lesser-known entry points to Vietnam but offers a unique way to access the Mekong Delta and avoids many of the overcrowding issues found at major Vietnam airports. History of VCA Originally built in 1965 by the US forces, the airport served as an air force facility for the 4th Air Division of the Republic of Vietnam Air Force. …
Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR) by Nha Trang
The city of Nha Trang actually has two different airports. Whilst the original Nha Trang airport used to serve both civilian and military traffic, today it is a military airbase and normal air traffic is redirected to Nha Trang’s second airport, Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR). Cam Ranh International Airport had its humble beginnings as a US Air Force base before …
How to Drive a Motorbike Safely in Vietnam
Driving your own motorbike in Vietnam adds to the already high thrill of visiting this amazing land. It grants you the freedom that you can't get with taxis or even riding on the back of a Grab motorbike (like Uber). There are certain things that you need to know before renting a motorbike and driving out into traffic. We'll review the laws surrounding riding a motorbike as …
Vinh International Airport (VII)
Vinh International Airport (VII) is a French colonial airfield turned major north Vietnam airport turned aspirational international airport. It's constantly updated to match modern trends but as of yet still not really fulfilling its potential. Like other regional airports near major international terminals, the airport might have all the makings of greatness but still …
Van Don International Airport (VDO) – near Cam Pha
Van Don International Airport (VDO) is the gateway to the amazing Ha Long Bay (known for its famous limestone pillars that cascade into the ocean), located only 50 km (31 miles) away from the bay itself. The airport is brand new, modern & clean and only just celebrated its first birthday in 2019. History at VDO With tourism expanding rapidly in the north of Vietnam to Ha …
Chu Lai International Airport (VCL) by Tam Ky
There is nothing cooler than coming into land at the massive, sprawling former US military base to set the mood for your Vietnam adventure, and Chu Lai International Airport (VCL) ticks all the boxes. The airport is a great way to reach two of Vietnam’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the golden beaches of Tam Ky and the picturesque Cham Islands. The airport is also a great …
Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) – Hanoi
Hanoi’s Noi Bai airport is the gateway to North Vietnam, and will likely be one of the first places you tread upon arriving in the country. For those airport trivia buffs out there, it's also the nation’s second-biggest airport seeing 27 million passengers in 2018. Originally built in 1978, the airport only took on its modern facade in 2001 with the construction of today’s …
