Numerous regions throughout the S-shaped land are famous for spectacular views and unique cultures. If you desire to have a closer look and a new experience in a non-traditional way, don’t hesitate to try a motorcycle trip in Vietnam to explore more amazing unknown places.
It’s a good chance for you to enjoy that magnificent scenery. The information below is so useful for you to prepare for the journey.
Ho Chi Minh Road – What is it?
The Ho Chi Minh Road begins in Southern Vietnam and runs from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi. It’s the most beautiful road for you to have a Vietnam motorcycle trip. On the way, you can see the most spectacular landscape in Vietnam.
The roads in Vietnam are defined clearly on the map, so it’s easy for you to start your trip at any point. Hanoi and Saigon are not the only endpoints. It can be anywhere you would like to come. Almost all the roads are paved to minimize the risk of accidents like hitting a pothole or rough roads on your way. So you can completely rest assured on the go. It’s flexible for you to choose the starting point. It can be from North to South or vice versa! In Vietnam, there are three main sections South – Central – North. But for me, the Central is the most beautiful spot. If your time is limited, we recommend you to prioritize Central Vietnam to make sure that your motorcycle trip in Vietnam will be most enjoyable.
An unforgettable trip on Ho Chi Minh Road
No matter how many days you have for the discovery of Vietnam, you should spend time in the Central region – which is considered the most delicate slice of the whole journey. You can choose Da Nang as the starting point of your trip. In this coastal city, you can immerse yourself in the stunning landscape and enjoy great moments on long beaches.
In case you want to save your time, it is advisable to follow Highway 14 – Ho Chi Minh Road. One more suggestion for you is to go to the northwest. First of all, you will ride along the coast, and then you will hit the land on Highway 1A. This road will bring you to Hue City. Continue to travel to the north and you can see Highway 15.
Get the way to Phong Nha from Khe Sanh
The most picturesque landscape is on the route from Khe Sanh to Phong Nha. While moving between the destinations, don’t miss the chance to enjoy the wonderful view of endless mountains, which is covered with fog and thick clouds.
Once you arrive at Phong Nha, you can come and visit Ke Bang National Park. It’s a pity if you don’t spend a few days exploring nature here. Ke Bang National Park holds the oldest limestone mountains in Asia, which is formed 400 million years ago. Going underground, you can see hundreds of stunning underneath rivers and massive cave systems. You will gain more exciting experiences when deeply exploring the caves with the tour guide. Or you can take a river tour and join the locals there to know more about their daily activities.
In case you head the north and do not have much time for traveling around, you can come over Phong Nha, then go to Vinh and end your trip here.
Enjoy great accommodation
On this amazing road, you can choose to stay with local people by booking a homestay. The house owners will show you how interesting the daily lives are here. You can easily recognize homestays by those big signboards that say “HOMESTAY” on the road. When choosing this type of accommodation, you have to pay for everything in cash, thus carrying a lot of Vietnamese dong with you.
To choose a good homestay, you can use social networks as a bit of advice. The previous visitors often left their comments and rates on renting websites. You can check it easily and make your own decisions. If you want to stay in hostels and hotels, you can go here and there and rent one because there will be a lot on the way.
How to get a motorcycle
Vietnam is one of the countries with the highest motorbike usage. It’s not difficult for you to buy a new bike in the country. Moreover, almost every Vietnamese travel company offers motorbike rental services.
That being said, you need to know a fact that not all the bikes you find out are still in good condition. Maybe some are in a cheap model while some others are not powerful enough to cover a long distance. This convenience may cause some trouble for you. To be sure, you should ask the agency to try it around to ensure that it’s good enough for you.
I highly recommend one of the best travel companies in Vietnam – BM Travel Adventure. This company not only provides Vietnam motorbike rental services, but it also offers Vietnam motorbike tours (self-guided or guided) and more and more open choices for you. Their service is trustworthy and professional. All the motorcycles here are new and supplied in good quality.
You may think that joining a motorbike tour will cost you a lot but actually, it saves you a lot of time and money as you don’t have to prepare almost anything (itinerary, route, accommodation, spare parts…). A guided tour includes everything you need to start a stunning tour at an incredibly affordable price.
