WHAT TO BRING ON YOUR VIETNAM MOTORBIKE TOURS
What to bring on your Vietnamese motorbike tour(s) is one of the most common questions we received. On this page, we will try to cover as much as possible.
As you probably know, Vietnam is a tropical country and we have four seasons in a year. This is correct in the Northern part of the country where we are based. Below is a list of what to bring on a Vietnam motorbike tour. Please check and decide for yourselves what you really need.
In conclusion, please look at the photo at the bottom of this page and just ride with minimum luggage.
Spare Parts
We have spare ignition keys, a puncture repair kit and/or install tire sealant, a tool kit, some spare inner tubes, spark plugs, cables, and brake shoes. We will provide a standard set that includes inner tubes and cables when you collect your bike(s), a typical set weighing 2-3 kg. We can provide other parts if you ask for them because some customers may not be able to handle simple repairs. Therefore, carrying unnecessary parts and tools may not be ideal.
Credit Cards
It’s easy to find ATMs and hotels accept them. In Vietnam, cash is still the best!
Medication
You know what you need. Tablets and pills are available in Vietnam, most without prescription but bringing what you know best or are used to is a good idea.
Duck Tape & Super Glue
These are not easy to buy in Vietnam.
Glasses
Sunglasses and/or Reading glasses and/or spare glasses.
Touring Maps & Guides
Buy what you can from your home country, in Vietnam maps are not so detailed and clear.
Mobile Phone
Bring a basic phone or an unlocked smartphone. SIM is cheap in Vietnam and in addition, pre-paid cards are easy and popular. Remember to bring your phone charger!
Tie Down Strap
Vietnam uses basic rubber elastic straps. If you have cargo nets or better straps with a hook, bring them with you.
Camera
With empty memory cards or extra cards, and batteries/chargers. Recently, smartphones are so good at taking photos so you may think about bringing one and leaving the camera at home.
Sun Block
Anything you can buy to protect from the UV.
Swimming Costume
Vietnam has many lakes and rivers, swimming is good when it’s hot.
Waterproofs
Sizes in Vietnam won’t fit you, so taking yours is a good idea. If not, buy local ponchos. Rain jackets and pants are too small in Vietnam!
Gloves
Lightweight and warm/waterproof gloves.
Earplugs
People wake up very early, around 5am. Also, animals will make noise.
Clothing
Balaclava, T-shirt, socks & underwear, long-sleeved shirt, turtleneck shirt, extra jeans, light jacket, leather chaps, zip-lock bags, riding boots, bandannas, and goggles.
Personal Items
Like basic toiletries, emergency cash, and medical devices (if any).
Emergency Items
First aid kit, emergency contact number, list of medical conditions, list of medications, and a flashlight.
Miscellaneous
Small towels, bath towels, and trash bags.
Just contact us if you have any suggestions or ideas of what to bring to add or want to know about the current road and weather conditions.
Other Essential Things
Safety riding gear
Motorbike lesson
Driving license
Insurance
Mechanic basics
Terminology
Travel documents
Me and my son are looking to go to Vietnam in August for a week is that a good time
Hello Paul. August is hot and you might expect shower in the late afternoon. Northern Vietnam may have tropical typhoons and landslides in the mountains.
Hi, I’m planning a 3 weeks trip in Vietnam from July 6 to July 25. I would like to rent a bike. I’m starting my trip in Hanoi and living from Ho Chi Min. His it possible to rent a 200cc from your company? How much would it be?
Dear Jaziel Petrone,
Thank you for contacting us.
We are based in Hanoi only and unfortunately haven’t provided one-way motorbike hire yet.
There are some companies who offer one-way rentals but sadly they don’t use same quality or bikes like our fleet so sadly we can’t recommend. You could easily find them through Google.
Let us know if we could assist you in any other way.