Our Story:
Born on the Back Roads of Vietnam
We Ride Vietnam was founded on a simple belief: the best way to experience this country is from the saddle of a motorcycle, on roads that no tour bus will ever find. Since 2015, we’ve been taking riders deep into the mountains of Ha Giang, across the valleys of Mai Chau, and through the limestone karst landscapes of Cao Bang.
We are licensed by Vietnam’s National Administration of Tourism (VNAT License: 01-774/2015/TCDL – GP LHQT) and operate with full insurance and safety standards. Every guide is Vietnamese-born, fluent in English, and trained in first aid and motorcycle mechanics — so the person riding beside you is also your translator, mechanic, and cultural guide rolled into one.
We never stop improving. Every season we scout new trails, push deeper into remote areas, and update our fleet of bikes to keep pace with Vietnam’s ever-changing landscapes.
Est. 2015 · Hanoi, Vietnam · VNAT Licensed
How We Tour:
Everything Included. Nothing Compromised.
Expert Local Guides
All guides are Vietnamese, born and raised here. We speak fluent English and carry decades of knowledge about local customs, history, and the best hidden roads across Vietnam. We act as your guide, translator, and fixer — all in one. Aso we travel with a mechanic / sweeper to keep everyone on the road and have a support vehicle if needed.
All-Inclusive on the Road
Once the tour begins, we cover all costs: accommodation, meals, fuel, and entrance fees. The only thing you pay for on the road is alcohol. Relax, ride, and let us handle the logistics.
Modern, Maintained Bikes
We run a carefully maintained fleet — from the Honda XR150 for beginners to the Honda CRF300L for seasoned riders. Every bike is checked each morning before departure by our dedicated mechanic.
Safety First
We provide full riding gear: quality helmets, jackets, saddlebags, ponchos, and waterproof bags. All guides are first-aid trained. We require all riders to have valid travel and medical insurance before joining any tour.
Tailor-Made Itineraries
Our website shows just a sample of what’s possible. Every tour can be fully customised — shorter, longer, harder, or softer. If you’ve ridden Vietnam before and want something new, talk to us about a custom route.
Private & Group Options
Want your own private experience? Our private tours run just for you, your family, or your friends — completely flexible. Travelling solo? Join a group and meet fellow riders from around the world.
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Our Fleet
The Right Bike for Every Rider
We run modern, well-maintained bikes suited to Vietnam’s mix of mountain passes, dirt tracks, and paved highways. See the full fleet →
Advanced
Honda CRF300L
Our flagship off-road machine. Built for Vietnam’s toughest dirt tracks and remote mountain terrain. Perfect for experienced riders who want to go further off the beaten path.
Intermediate
Honda CRF250L
Lightweight, reliable, and capable on both tarmac and trails. One of Vietnam’s most popular adventure bikes, upgraded for long-distance comfort and reliability.
Beginner–Inter.
Honda XR150
Custom-fitted with our own panniers and upgraded suspension, the XR150 handles Vietnam’s landscapes with ease. A great choice for first-time off-road riders.
Touring
Honda CB500X
For riders who want long-distance comfort without sacrificing performance. The CB500X is smooth, powerful, and ideal for multi-week touring adventures.
All Levels
Yamaha PG-1
Nimble, fun, and well-suited to Vietnam’s narrower mountain trails. A versatile option for riders who want something a little different on the road.
Jeep Tours
US Army MUTT Jeeps
Not a bike rider? Explore Vietnam in a Vietnam-era MUTT army Jeep. Open-air, iconic, and perfect for history buffs and adventurers who want something truly unique.
WHERE WE RIDE
Explore Vietnam by Motorbike or Jeep
From a single day out of Hanoi to a 14-day trans-Vietnam epic, we have a route for every rider. All tours depart from Hanoi.
Ha Giang Off-Road Tours
Vietnam’s most dramatic landscape — limestone karsts, remote Hmong villages, and the legendary Dong Van Karst Plateau. Multiple loop options from 6 to 14 days.
Ho Chi Minh Trail Tours
Follow the legendary wartime supply route through jungle, river crossings, and historical sites. Available as a 7-day Hanoi–Hoi An trip or the full 14-day Hanoi–Saigon epic.
Beginner–Inter.
Northwest Vietnam Loop
Conquer the famous Hai Van Pass, wind through Sapa’s rice terraces, and roll into Dien Bien Phu on one of Vietnam’s great classic loops.
Touring
Northeast Vietnam Tour
Discover Cao Bang’s Ban Gioc Waterfall, Ba Be Lake, and the wild border regions rarely visited by tourists. One of our most scenically rewarding routes.
All Levels
Vietnam–Laos Cross-Border Tours
Cross into Laos and ride the legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail from the Lao side. Available as a combined 12 or 14-day adventure with full cross-border logistics handled for you.
Jeep Tours
Hanoi Day Tour
Short on time? Our Hanoi Countryside Day Tour gets you out of the city and into rural Vietnam in just one day — perfect for a taste of what We Ride Vietnam is all about.
Meet the Founder
Phung Van Hai
Founder & Head Guide — We Ride Vietnam
Phung Van Hai was born in 1984 and grew up with a love for motorcycles and the open road. He studied Tourism at Hanoi Open University (2002–2007), graduating with a deep understanding of Vietnam’s culture, history, and landscapes — and an even deeper urge to explore them on two wheels.
After graduating in 2007, Hai spent years working for motorcycle tour companies across Vietnam, building an intimate knowledge of hundreds of tracks, trails, and back roads from the northern highlands to the southern delta. His reputation grew quickly: riders and peers came to know him as one of the most knowledgeable and trustworthy motorcycle guides in the country.
In 2015, Hai founded We Ride Vietnam with a clear mission — to offer something that most tour companies didn’t: real access to remote Vietnam, led by people who truly belong there. Today, he personally leads many of the tours and ensures every team member holds the same standard he built his reputation on.
“Riding throughout Vietnam, I find my country both beautiful and charming. The most simple, but most effective way to discover this beauty is by motorcycle — and I love introducing it to people from around the world.”
Hanoi, Vietnam
2007
Vietnamese, English
Hanoi Open University, Tourism Faculty
Our Promises
What You Can Always Count On
We Find New Roads Every Season
We never stand still. Every year we scout new trails, explore new regions, and update itineraries so that even returning riders experience something genuinely different.
Your Guide is Also Your Mechanic
Every guide doubles as a trained motorcycle mechanic. If anything goes wrong on the road, we fix it there and then — no waiting for a recovery van, no extra charges.
No Tourist Traps
We take you to places where you won’t see another tourist. Remote villages, hidden waterfalls, local guesthouses — the real Vietnam, not the postcard version.
Safety is Non-Negotiable
All guides are first-aid certified. All riders must have travel and medical insurance. All bikes are checked every morning. We take safety as seriously as the adventure itself.