Vietnam’s rich ancient history, as well as its beautiful landscape and local culture draw individuals year after year to visit this picturesque country. Whether you are an avid thrill seeker, or just looking to glean a more intimate understanding of the country, the best way to check out Vietnam is by motorbike. The Vietnam motorbike tours and itineraries available from Tigit Motorbikes and XO Tours offer an exciting variety in speed and difficulty level that make it possible for anyone and everyone to enjoy the exciting opportunity to truly explore Vietnam’s various towns and landscapes.
Guided, Passenger Tours
The variety of itineraries in Vietnam motorbike tours spans from passenger tours to off-roading. With XO’s passenger tour, visitors have the opportunity to ride on the back of a local’s bike.
This is a wonderful chance to hear about the intricacies of the area directly from someone who lives and works or studies there. As a passenger, you also can have your eye line open to be able to look around at the sights of the town, without having to focus on learning to ride safely.
The tour explores the remote areas of Cam Kim Island, stopping at local markets and getting in all the good sights of the breath-taking countryside. This tour offers a great combination of beautiful sights, thrilling adventure, and local culture. The passenger tours are often available as part of the groups tours, but they can be easily converted to a private tour for a small extra charge.
Fully-Guided Off-Road Tours
For those looking for a little more thrill and adventure, Tigit Motorbikes offers an off-road Vietnam motorbike tour. Individuals are able to ride their own Honda Xr 150 and explore the expansive and beautiful countryside. This gives more experienced or more daring individuals the chance to really lean into those twists and turns and to get their heart pumping while they get to know the beautiful sights of Vietnam.
These tours are also fully guided, so riders can explore without fear of getting lost. Tigit Motorbikes has several scheduled tours readily available for booking such as the “Ho Chi Minh Loop” which is described as “Easy/Medium” difficulty, or the “Cat Tien Off-Roader” which is labeled as “Medium/Hard.” These labels are helpful to tourists and ensure that you are able to book the experience that is best for you.
Why Take Advantage of Vietnam Motorbike Tours?
Tourists visit Vietnam in order to better experience the historical towns and expansive countryside. Tigit Motorbikes and XO Tours know this, and they tailor their itineraries to meet these needs and make sure that individuals visiting the country are able to get the fullest, most exciting and most informative experience of the local culture, ancient history, and untouched natural landscapes.
It is incredibly simple to book online through their respective websites, which offer detailed itineraries and pricing information. With local guides giving you intimate details of what it is really like to live in some of Vietnam’s picturesque old towns or taking you through the ups and downs of the countryside they grew up in, individuals visiting Vietnam are sure to see a side of the country they would not have otherwise seen.
By Helen O’Connor
Motorbike enthusiast, traveler to more than 25 countries