Which motorbike route for Vietnam (2023)

Tigit Jon gives us his latest updates on which route to drive a motorbike in Vietnam for 2023.
0:31 how far is HCM to Hanoi on a motorbike?
1:34 why my routes are different from backpacker / blogger routes
1:58 HCM to Nha Trang the recommended route
3:05 Nha Trang to Hoi An / Danang
4:52 Hoi An and the Top Gear Special explanation
5:05 The Ho Chi Minh Road
5:27 The Hai Van Pass
6:53 Phong Nha and caves
7:30 Phong Nha to Hanoi
8:40 The North of Vietnam on a motorbike
10:15 Talking about Sapa
11:00 Talking about trains
11:31 The Mekong Delta
12:40 Summary of Vietnam motorbike routes
13:00 What do I do if I don't have time
14:00 The Weather in Vietnam
14:25 How to avoid missing the best roads!

[@jayd1981]

When I did the route, we found one of my favorite roads going north out of Lao Bao and rode right into a wind farm in the mountains.

[@donkeizluv]

been throught all of the best in VN. It is a blessing

[@rcrc2340]

Phong Nha was definitely a big trip highlight for me and Mai Chau and the North are so beautiful. I am always wondering when I can go back to explore more of the north. Hopefully soon. Any more videos focusing on the North Vietnam routes would be welcomed! Another benefit of sticking to the mountain roads and avoiding the coast is you have much better access to the many beautiful waterfalls.

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

All true!

[@user-em2nk7jq3y]

Hello man ..are there any ways to explore the Phong Na caves ...oxalis is way too expensive to afford

[@vladislav_ivanovskiy]

Thanks for the info!

[@Antzzz_Manzzz]

Good content

[@charliem5332]

I'll be in contact with you next year. Great video. Thanks for the fantastic info.

[@SavageTraveling]

Nice! That's a serious map! I'll probably be back this winter sometime! May try and do the north or maybe just do south to north again...

[@riffraff8426]

Awesome video buddy, I just stumbled onto your page…….probably as I’ll be there in April. 👍

[@caminho7340]

Wow credit to you. This is the rough guide I'm looking for! May cross paths with tigit on my way, cheers

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

Thanks

[@person.X.]

This is great advice. I hope lots of people see it before their Vietnam trip. I followed this exact route from HCMC to Hanoi except that I did take the remote Truong Son Dong Road from Cam Ranh via Ayun Pa and Mang Den through the centre. Well worth it as much more pleasant riding. My only other suggestion would be to combine the Ha Giang loop with the Northeast in one big loop as the roads linking the two are a highlight.

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

Yes Ha Giang to North East is great driving

[@Mats21]

Great video Jon! Any information on crossing Vietnam/Laos border on a motorbike in 2023 (and crossing back)? Thanks for all the awesome content! 🙏

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

Laos and Cambodia are still possible. Getting back into Vietnam appears to be a bit random. Although we haven't seen any issues for a few months now.

[@daklakdigital3691]

I have lived in VN since 1992 and l travel all the time. Listening to your videp sounds like a different country to the one l know. Watch out for the Cops south of Mui Ne. Drive sensibly, observing speed limits. Cops expect Foreigners to drive properly. Only stopped once in 30 years.

[@1NickyFan69]

Could show or give a link to Boots that would preferable for the ride from the South to the North? Fantastic Video, it’s great help. Thank You

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

We use these chrunix.com/forma-terrain-evoloution.html

[@vuzinskienterprise4568]

Hello, I'm planning to do a motorcycle-camping adventure from north to south. In detail - I would like to camp one day somewhere remote near a lake or high in the mountains and the next day reach a city and clean myself and then stock up for the next day which will be camping. I believe it's doable and with the right gear and precautions - it will be the coolest thing I've ever done. Any insights you have on that adventure?

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

Unfortunately camping doesn't really work here. This is an article that explains www.tigitmotorbikes.com/camping-or-glamping-in-vietnam/

[@BuildAProWorkShop]

Few questions. Assuming I can fly into Da Nang do you offer bikes there to start? If I wanted to drive to Ha Noi how many days of casual driving is that route? You covered what route to go but not when to plan stop in between on some of the spots. Also for that area what month is best for coming out

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

We offer motorbike rentals in Danang yes. We go into more detail on blog articles, but I am a strong believer that Vietnam is a country to make it up as you go. There are not really "must do/see" activities here. I try to not push tourist sites too much. Vietnam is all about the culture and the bikes, not the activities.

[@ondrejmarko01]

Planing to do SE Asia next year, is there any. Chance to buy MC from you and also travel to neighbouring countries? I will not be time restricted so I want to use full visa time options and to see as much as possible.

[@beardyrider6286]

can you give me an itinerary for around 23 days in vietnam in coming december? this should cover whole country, most of the non-touristy places..

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

I think this entire video is an itinerary. But more detail here: www.tigitmotorbikes.com/vietnam-suggested-motorbike-route/

[@mymotosai5036]

I plan on renting from you in Hanoi in October for 2 weeks. With 2 weeks would you still recommend Hanoi - Ha Giang - Ban Gioc - Hanoi clockwise? Or Hanoi - Ban Gioc - Ha Giang - Hanoi counter-clockwise? Cheers

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

2 weeks you have enough time to do everything. I would start North East and work counter clockwise. It will give you more freedom for the situation of covering more ground than expected.

[@roygertel]

Hi ! Now, that you can only apply for a Vietnam e-visa online & they require you to specify Your port of entry: When I return to Vietnam with motorbike from Cambodia / Laos (land border), is it mandatory to return from the border that you indicated on the e-visa form ? Do they check it ? Or is it possible to return from any land border you want with the motorbike , as lons as you have the e-visa approved ?

[@1NickyFan69]

Is the road (DT 725) from Cat Tien to Da Lat dirt or is it paved? Thank you

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

Road

[@BuildAProWorkShop]

When is the best time for less rain and good temperatures

[@injected7797]

In autumn from Sept to Oct in both north and south

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

Complicated question with no answer. This article attempts to explain www.tigitmotorbikes.com/vietnam-weather/