MOTORBIKES 

You will ride on a Kawasaki KLX or Honda CRF 150cc  There is a limited option to upgrade to a XR 250cc motorbike.  

 

DIFFICULTY AND OFFROAD 

During this trip through the Mekong Delta, we ride neither at a high altitude nor through extremely 

remote regions. We ride on light motorcycles which make the trip suitable also for those riders who have never undertaken an adventurous motorcycle trip before. The daily distances are not long which will give you plenty of opportunities for stopping along the way to take photographs or to visit villages. What might well prove difficult, however, is dealing with the busy traffic in and around Ho Chi Minh City. We ride lots of small tracks during this trip, but these are easily done without any offroad skills.  

 

ACCOMODATION 

During this tour we stay in a mix of accommodation from semi-luxurious to simple homestays. 

 

CLIMATE 

The rainy season in southern Vietnam lasts from June to the end of August. We plan our trips before or after the rainy season. Nonetheless, the weather forecasts are subject to change, so one must be prepared for a possible rain shower on all the trips. The temperature is nice and warm most of the year. 

 

CLOTHING 

The following items are mandatory: helmet, motorcycle jacket with protection, gloves, a good hard wearing pair of (motorcycle) trousers with protection and solid high (mountain) boots. It can be very warm in the lowland parts of the trip, especially in the Spring and Autumn. Accordingly, we recommend having a protective summer motorcycle jacket. One can wear extra clothing under one’s jacket as necessary. Furthermore, a good pair of sunglasses and a helmet with a visor that protects against dust are useful. 

 

INSURANCE 

Motorbikes have a standard liability insurance. There is no option to insure damage to the bikes. Damage caused by a rider needs to be paid at the end of the tour. 

 

VISA 

For most nationalities it is necessary to apply for an online visa. 

 

DRIVER’s LICENSE 

As of January 1st 2016, Vietnam permits most nationalities to drive if they have both an International Driving Permit (IDP) and their national driver’s license. A license without the IDP is not permissible and only the IDP model 1968 is accepted.