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Vietnam is truly a biker’s paradise, and over the last twenty years, this sliver of coastline on the South China Sea has evolved into one of the world’s top motorbiking destinations. With flowing coastal highways, cliff-edge mountain passes, and enough remote trails to keep any explorer happy for years, you could never tire of riding through this incredible country!

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South to North Vietnam Motorbike Route – HCMC to Hanoi

If just one experience could define Southeast Asian adventures, it would be motorbiking across Vietnam. Whether north-to-south or south-to-north, a 2000 km traverse of Vietnam’s hyperkinetic highways and twisting country roads on your own two wheels is a journey that will leave you with stories to tell for years to come. Like many travelers, a …

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Motorbiking in Vietnam

Learn everything you should know before you hit the open road. From how to ride a bike and what you need to bring to whether you should buy or rent, we will help you make the best choice. No matter what city you visit, you’ll be able to secure a motorbike rental, as they as so common.

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As long as you get the right motorbike, you can explore the country on your own. Drive the coastline, explore some of Vietnam’s most famous passes, or simply take in the sights from your mechanical steed.

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How to Get To/From in Vietnam

While driving a motorbike to and from can be an amazing experience, you may want to see what other options are available. Don’t let this deter you from jumping on your bike and jetting off to your next destination, we just want to provide you with every possible option.

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Ride-hailing Apps in Vietnam

Grab, Be and GoJek all offer motorbike drivers for hire. Just download the app like Uber and hail a ride anywhere in the city for a low fees, much lower than taxis or cars.

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Ride-sharing in Vietnam: Be

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Ride-sharing in Vietnam: Gojek

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Guide to Motorbiking in Vietnam

Hanoi Vietnam April Traffic Motorbikes
April view from Highlands Coffee in Hanoi. Photo: Andrea Schaffer

The memory of driving a motorbike throughout Vietnam will stick with you forever, but there are a few things you should keep in mind to ensure you stay safe. You’ll have to learn the pulse of the seemingly chaotic city traffic, stay alert to livestock strolling down the highways, or the random motorbike coming opposite direction down the sidewalk.

When riding a motorbike in Vietnam you need to be able to adjust your course as needed on a moments notice. But if you’re someone who prefers to walk on the wilder side, then motorbiking in Vietnam is definitely for you!

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Motorbike traffic in Hanoi. Photo: Nam-ho Park

You may be used to navigating through your city’s congested roads, but when you come to Vietnam, you have to play by their rules. The streets at rush hour may seem chaotic, but they can be mastered. Just don’t expect to follow any lanes or signs, you’ll have to just go for it and use your instincts.

Make sure you go with the flow, stay alert, and follow how other people drive; it won’t take long before you get your rhythm. If you’re curious about how to drive a motorbike safely in Vietnam, we’ve got you covered.

If you’re planning to leave the city, and wish to explore more of the countryside, be sure to take a long, scenic route. It will be more rewarding than you know and provide you with ample time to take in the country’s natural beauty.

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Chatting from the bikes in Hoi An. Photo: 一人寿司-Hitori Sushi

Moreover, embrace every opportunity to spend time with the locals. Traveling by bike gives you the freedom to stop anywhere and the locals are wonderfully welcoming. Making a quick coffee break in a remote village can become a highlight of the trip, so book a homestay on your way to your destination and fully embrace the culture.

Riding the length of Vietnam from south to north, or vice versa, has become a classic road trip, and each year thousands of travelers embark upon this epic voyage. This can take anywhere from two weeks to months, depending on your leisurely pace.

Make sure to plan accordingly and get ready for one of the most memorable experiences of your life. An essential motorbike packing list may be key to having everything you need on your journey.

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Motorbikes and cars in Hanoi, Vietnam. Photo: tefl Search

But don’t think you have to go on a long expedition to rent or buy a motorbike, you can simply whisk through the city and feel part of area’s hustle and bustle. Wherever you go, traveling on two wheels is the perfect way to experience something closer to real Vietnamese life.

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