Motorbike Trips from Hanoi

Route guides for rides out of the city: distances, road conditions, what to carry, and which bike suits each trip. Longer routes include permit and border considerations where relevant.

38 guides in this topic.

• Ba Be Lake by Motorbike: The Northeast Lakes Trip From Hanoi Riding from Hanoi to Ba Be Lake by motorbike: the QL3 route to Bac Kan, lake boat trips, homestays in Pac Ngoi and a realistic two-to-three day plan. trips
• Ba Vi National Park by Motorbike: Forest Climb West of Hanoi A motorbike day trip from Hanoi to Ba Vi National Park: the Highway 32 route past Son Tay, the park entrance roads, the long climb and what to expect at the top. trips
• But Thap Pagoda and Phu Lang Pottery by Motorbike: A Bac Ninh Craft Loop A motorbike loop from Hanoi into Bac Ninh province: But Thap pagoda on the Duong River dyke, Phu Lang pottery village and how to plan the day ride. trips
• Cao Bang and Ban Gioc by Motorbike: The Northeast Waterfall Trip Riding from Hanoi to Cao Bang and Ban Gioc waterfall by motorbike: the QL3 route, Ma Phuc Pass, the border waterfall and how to plan four to five days. trips
• Cat Ba and Ha Long by Motorbike: The Ferry Trip From Hanoi Riding from Hanoi to Cat Ba Island and Ha Long by motorbike: the QL5 route, the sea-crossing bridge, motorbike ferries, tickets and a two-to-three day plan. trips
• Co Loa Citadel by Motorbike: The Shortest History Ride From Hanoi Riding from Hanoi to Co Loa, Vietnam’s oldest citadel in Dong Anh: the dyke-road route, the spiral ramparts, the museum and how to fit the trip into a half day. trips
• Da Nang and Hoi An by Motorbike: The Central Coast Ride Riding the central coast by motorbike: the Hai Van Pass between Hue and Da Nang, the 30 km run to Hoi An, Son Tra and how to plan the classic coastal ride. trips
• Dai Lai Lake by Motorbike: The Easy Northern Loop From Hanoi Riding from Hanoi to Dai Lai lake in Phuc Yen: the Noi Bai route, the lakeside loop road, swimming and resort facilities and how long the trip takes. trips
• Duong Lam Ancient Village by Motorbike: Back Roads to Vietnam’s Oldest Village Houses Riding from Hanoi to Duong Lam ancient village: the Son Tay route, what makes the village special, food to try and how to plan the day. trips
• Your First Mountain Motorbike Trip From Hanoi: Which One to Choose Choosing your first mountain motorbike trip from Hanoi: Tam Dao versus Mai Chau, Pu Luong, Ha Giang and the others compared by difficulty, days and riding skill. trips
• Fuel, ATMs and Phone Coverage on Rural Rides in Northern Vietnam Practical logistics for rural motorbike rides in northern Vietnam: fuel station patterns and the half-tank rule, ATM cash strategy, phone coverage gaps and power planning. trips
• The Ha Giang Loop by Motorbike: Route, Days and What to Expect The Ha Giang loop by motorbike from Hanoi: getting to Ha Giang city, the 300-350 km QL4C circuit, the 3-5 day plan, permits, passes and safety realities. trips
• How Far Can You Ride in a Day From Hanoi? A Realistic Distance Guide Realistic motorbike day-trip distances from Hanoi: average speeds, what 50/100/150 km rides look like in practice, and how far is too far for a return trip. trips
• Hue by Motorbike: Riding From Hanoi to the Imperial City Riding from Hanoi to Hue by motorbike: the multi-day route via Ninh Binh and Phong Nha, the Hai Van Pass arrival and planning a week-long ride south. trips
• Hung Kings Temple by Motorbike: Riding to the Nation’s Founding Site in Phu Tho Riding from Hanoi to the Hung Kings Temple complex on Nghia Linh mountain in Phu Tho: the route past Viet Tri, the climb, and the Ancestor’s Day festival. trips
• Lang Son by Motorbike: The Border Gateway Trip From Hanoi Riding from Hanoi to Lang Son by motorbike: the legal roads versus the expressway, Huu Nghi border gate, Bac Son valley and a two-to-three day plan. trips
• Mai Chau by Motorbike: The Overnight Valley Trip From Hanoi Riding Hanoi to Mai Chau overnight by motorbike: the QL6 route past Hoa Binh, Thung Khe Pass, where to sleep in the valley and how to plan the two days. trips
• Moc Chau by Motorbike: Plateau Riding Two Days From Hanoi Riding from Hanoi to Moc Chau plateau by motorbike: the QL6 route, riding time, the 1,050 m plateau climate, tea hills and where to break the journey. trips
• Taking a Motorbike on Ferries and Trains in Vietnam How motorbikes cross water and long distances in Vietnam: island car ferries versus passenger speedboats, river crossings, and sending a bike as checked freight on trains. trips
• Budgeting a Motorbike Trip From Hanoi: What You Actually Pay For How to budget a motorbike trip from Hanoi: the cost categories (bike, fuel, food, lodging, entries, ferries), what drives the total and where riders overspend. trips
• Navigation and Offline Maps for Motorbike Trips in Vietnam How riders navigate motorbike trips in Vietnam: Google Maps offline areas, OSM-based offline apps, the expressway routing trap and paper-backup habits for rural rides. trips
• Motorbike Trip Preparation Checklist: Planning a Ride Out of Hanoi A practical preparation checklist for a motorbike trip from Hanoi: the bike, documents, route, weather, packing and the rental questions to settle before you leave. trips
• Motorbike Trip Seasons in Northern Vietnam: When to Ride Where Season-by-season motorbike trip planning for northern Vietnam: dry and rainy seasons, mountain fog and cold, rice-terrace timing and the Tet traffic problem. trips
• Ninh Binh by Motorbike: Can You Do Hoa Lu and Tam Coc in a Day From Hanoi? Riding from Hanoi to Ninh Binh in a day: realistic timing, the Hoa Lu–Tam Coc–Trang An options, boat queues and which route motorbikes can use. trips
• The Northeast Vietnam Loop by Motorbike: Route and Planning Guide The northeast Vietnam motorbike loop from Hanoi: Cao Bang, Lang Son and Bac Kan provinces, the border roads, a six-day shape and how to ride it safely. trips
• The Northwest Vietnam Loop by Motorbike: The Big Mountain Circuit The northwest Vietnam motorbike loop from Hanoi: Mai Chau, Moc Chau, Son La, Dien Bien Phu, Lai Chau and Sapa — a 10-day big-mountain itinerary and planning guide. trips
• Nui Coc Lake and Thai Nguyen Tea Hills by Motorbike Riding from Hanoi to Nui Coc lake and the Tan Cuong tea hills in Thai Nguyen: routes, boat rides, tea tasting and how to plan the day. trips
• Overnight Stays on Motorbike Trips: Picking and Asking for Bike-Safe Lodging How to choose overnight accommodation on a motorbike trip in northern Vietnam: parking arrangements, security, homestays versus hotels and the questions to ask before booking. trips
• Perfume Pagoda by Motorbike: Ride, River and Cave Temple Riding from Hanoi to the Perfume Pagoda (Chua Huong): the Highway 21B route, the boat stage, the climb to Huong Tich cave and how to plan the pilgrimage day. trips
• Phong Nha by Motorbike: The Ho Chi Minh Road Trip From Hanoi Riding from Hanoi to Phong Nha by motorbike: the Ho Chi Minh Road sections, how many days to allow, the cave country and planning a 4-5 day ride south. trips
• Pu Luong by Motorbike: The Rice-Terrace Reserve Trip From Hanoi Riding from Hanoi to Pu Luong Nature Reserve by motorbike: the QL6 route, village roads, waterwheels, and how to pair it with Mai Chau or Ninh Binh. trips
• Quan Son Lake by Motorbike: Karst Scenery Without the Crowds Riding from Hanoi to Quan Son lake ecotourism area in My Duc: route options, boat rides among limestone islands and the lotus season timing. trips
• Sapa by Motorbike: The Long Ride West From Hanoi Riding from Hanoi to Sapa by motorbike: the direct QL route versus the scenic mountain roads, the QL4D descent, altitude realities and a three-to-four day plan. trips
• Soc Temple (Den Soc) by Motorbike: The Thanh Giong Legend Ride Riding from Hanoi to Soc Temple in Soc Son district: the route north, the Thanh Giong legend, the giant statue and combining the trip with nearby lakes. trips
• Tam Dao by Motorbike: The Hill Station Day Trip From Hanoi Riding from Hanoi to Tam Dao hill station: the route to Vinh Yen, the mountain climb, riding time, what to expect at the top and how to ride back safely. trips
• Tam Dao vs Ba Vi: Which Mountain Day Trip From Hanoi Should You Ride? Comparing the two big mountain day trips from Hanoi — Tam Dao’s hill town versus Ba Vi’s national park forest — on riding distance, difficulty, scenery and who each suits. trips
• Thay and Tay Phuong Pagodas by Motorbike: The Southwest Half-Day Ride A motorbike route from Hanoi to Thay Pagoda and Tay Phuong Pagoda west of the city: distances, road choice, what to see at each and how to time the trip. trips
• Thung Nai by Motorbike: Hoa Binh Lake in a Day From Hanoi Riding from Hanoi to Thung Nai on Hoa Binh lake: the route along Highway 6, boat trips among the flooded hills and whether the trip works as a day ride. trips