Hidden in north of Vietnam is one of the world’s best bike routes – the Ha Giang Loop.
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VIETNAM
Budget
Typical motorcycle travel costs and prices
Money: ATMs can be found throughout Vietnam, but cash is king.
Currency: Vietnamese Dong.
Food: £10 per day on average.
Accommodation: £15 per day on average.
When to go
The best time of year to rent or join a tour
The best time to rent a motorcycle or join a tour in Hanoi is between September to November and March and April.
If you’re heading north to Ha Giang then October is a great month.
In the south it’s December to March.
Paperwork
Visa, insurance and motorcycle licence
Visa: Visa requirements are dependent on your nationality. Please visit the country’s government website for visa information.
Driver’s licence: You need a valid motorcycle licence to legally rent a motorcycle or join a tour. If you risk riding without the correct licence, then not only will you be breaking the law, but your insurance will be invalid too.
International Driver’s Permit: An IDP is a requirement for many countries. The UK Gov website lists every country that requires one and which IDP is required.
Insurance: Motorcycle insurance needs to be checked with the rental or tour company. Ask what they offer, what’s included and what the legal requirements are.
You should purchase personal travel insurance separately from your home country before travelling.
Facts
Capital: Hanoi
Country code: +84
Emergency: 113 – police, 114 – fire, 115 – ambulance
Language: Vietnamese
Time: GMT+7
Land Mass:331,210 km²
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Flying in/out
The best airport to fly into and out of
Hanoi International Airport.
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