$3,190USD PER RIDER
- [ 40% DISCOUNT FOR PILLION PASSENGERS ]
TOUR DATES
June 03 - 12, 2027
August 16 - 25, 2027
1600+KM
Welcome to Top Gear Moto 4
Top Gear Moto 4 is a ten-day journey from Hà Nội to Hội An, linking the mountains of northern Vietnam with the legendary Ho Chi Minh Road, the caves of Phong Nha, the history of Khe Sanh and Huế, and the famous coastal ride over Hải Vân Pass.
Inspired by the BBC Top Gear Vietnam Special, this tour goes well beyond the television route. We ride the roads that made the show famous, then push deeper into remote highlands, ethnic-minority country and regions rarely experienced by outside visitors.
There is plenty of outstanding riding, but this adventure is about far more than chasing kilometres. We make time for local coffee, village encounters, incredible food, wartime history and quality overnight stays in remarkable locations. With our experienced guides, support crew and luggage vehicle alongside you, all you need to do is settle into the ride and enjoy the real Vietnam.
Tour Route
Hà Nội - Nghĩa Lộ - Mai Châu - Ngọc Lặc - Thái Hòa - Phong Nha - Khe Sanh - Huế -Đà Nẵng - Hội An
Ride beyond the map through mountains, rivers, caves, jungle, historic towns and the central coastline.
Day 1
Hà Nội to Nghĩa Lộ | 200 km
Good morning, Vietnam. The ride we have all been waiting for is finally here. After breakfast, we load the luggage into our support van, run through the rider briefing and make the short trip to meet our motorcycles. The first few kilometres are taken at an easy pace as we find our rhythm among Hà Nội's lively streets and leave the capital behind.
The traffic soon thins and the scenery opens into rice fields, riverside roads and old rural towns. We follow the Red River valley through the cradle of Vietnamese civilisation, where the country's earliest kings once ruled from the broad banks of the mud-red river. Small back roads wind between crops and along raised river dykes before the mountains begin to rise around us.
By late afternoon we roll into Nghĩa Lộ, surrounded by green valleys and terraced farmland. Cold drinks, a welcoming hotel and dinner with the group bring our first day to a close. The mood is always high tonight - we have left the city behind, and the real adventure is underway.
Day 2
Nghĩa Lộ to Mai Châu | 240 km
We wake to cooler mountain air and set off across the rugged northwest highlands. The road climbs through dramatic passes and remote valleys beneath the great Hoàng Liên Sơn range, revealing a part of Vietnam still visited by very few international travellers.
One sweeping bend follows another as we ride through misty rice country, small ethnic-minority communities and landscapes that seem to change around every corner. As we approach the Mộc Châu plateau, the forest gives way to rolling hills covered in tea plantations, their neat green rows stretching across the slopes.
Our destination is the peaceful Mai Châu valley, a patchwork of rice paddies, traditional stilt houses and limestone mountains. Tonight we stay in one of our favourite countryside homestays, complete with comfortable rooms, a swimming pool and huge views across the valley. Home-cooked food, cold drinks and a traditional music and dance performance make this a memorable finish to a superb day's riding.
Day 3
Mai Châu to Ngọc Lặc | 110 km
Breakfast beside the pool is a relaxed start before we farewell our hosts and ride deeper into the mountains. The distance may be shorter today, but the road and scenery make every kilometre count.
We cross a series of high passes through remote valleys and limestone peaks wrapped in bamboo forest near the Laos border.
Tiny villages sit beside rivers and rice fields, and lifehere remains closely connected to the surrounding land. For many of Vietnam'sethnic-minority communities, food, building materials and daily necessities still come fromthe immediate countryside, much as they have for generations.
We arrive in the rural town of Ngọc Lặc with time to settle in and enjoy the slower pace of mountain life. Our accommodation is simple but comfortable, with private rooms, hot showers, air-conditioning and Wi-Fi. Dinner is served in a local restaurant, and the cooler highland evening is a welcome change after a day on the road.
Day 4
Ngọc Lặc to Thái Hòa | 240 km
Today we truly ride beyond the map. Narrow, twisting roads lead us into a hidden world of
towering limestone mountains, bamboo forest and traditional hamlets tucked beside clear
streams.
This is one of those days that captures what motorcycle travel in Vietnam is all about.
Bamboo waterwheels turn beside rice terraces, livestock wander through the villages and
timber homes sit beneath enormous jungle-covered cliffs. Local families wave as we pass,
and the landscapes feel so untouched that riders often describe the region as our own
Jurassic Park.
We stop for a picnic-style lunch in the countryside before eventually connecting with the legendary Ho Chi Minh Road. The riding becomes faster and more flowing as we continue towards Thái Hòa, a small regional town where a comfortable hotel, a good meal and a well-earned cold drink are waiting.
Day 5
Thái Hòa to Phong Nha | 270 km
We begin on open sections of the Ho Chi Minh Road, passing farmland, tea plantations and quiet country settlements. It is a rewarding road for motorcycles long, flowing bends, little traffic and wide views across rural Vietnam.
As we travel south, the landscape becomes increasingly dramatic. Huge limestone karsts rise from the valley floor and dense jungle closes around the road, signalling our approach to Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park, one of Vietnam's great natural treasures.
Phong Nha is known as the adventure capital of Asia and is home to an extraordinary underground world, including Sơn Đoòng, the largest known cave on Earth. Our hotel sits beside the Sơn River, within easy reach of the village's restaurants and relaxed bars. After a big day in the saddle, there is time for a riverside drink, a good meal or a massage before tomorrow's cave adventure.
Day 6
Explore Phong Nha Caves
Today the motorcycles take a rest while we explore beneath the mountains. After breakfast
overlooking the Sơn River, we board a local boat and cruise upstream towards Phong Nha
Cave. The river journey alone is worth the trip, passing village life, jungle-covered karsts
and landscapes shaped by centuries of water.
Our boat carries us into the cave before we continue on foot among enormous stalactites, stalagmites and illuminated chambers. The scale is difficult to appreciate until you are standing inside it. This region also carries powerful wartime history: the river once moved troops and supplies, while nearby caves provided shelter during heavy bombing.
In the afternoon we visit Paradise Cave, discovered in 2005 and stretching for more than 30 kilometres beneath the national park. Its vast chambers and extraordinary formations make it one of the tour's true highlights. Riders who prefer a quieter day can relax in town, enjoy the hotel or book a massage. Phong Nha is an easy place to slow down and take in the atmosphere.
Day 7
Phong Nha to Khe Sanh | 270 km
This is one of the great motorcycle roads of the world. We ride the remote Western Ho Chi Minh Road through the heart of Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park, surrounded by ancient limestone mountains, dense jungle, waterfalls and wild rivers.
The road twists and turns for kilometre after kilometre with barely a straight section in sight. Gibbons are sometimes seen crossing the road, and the surrounding wilderness remains home to rare wildlife, including elephants. With more bends than anyone will bother counting, it is a genuine rider's paradise.
After a roadside picnic and another afternoon of outstanding mountain riding, wind turbines begin to appear across the historically scarred landscape around Khe Sanh. We visit the former Ta Con Air Base, where a small museum, aircraft, helicopters and wartime displays offer a sobering insight into the battle fought here. A group photo at the Khe Sanh Victory Monument completes the day before we settle into our hotel for the night.
Day 8
Khe Sanh to Huế | 170 km
We leave Khe Sanh on lesser-known back roads, following the Đa Krông River through broad valleys and forested hills. The riding is smooth and flowing, with big views across the surrounding villages and plenty of friendly waves from local families along the way.
It is difficult to reconcile today's peaceful countryside with the events that once unfolded
throughout this region. Our guides share the stories behind the landscape, bringing both
the history and the modern life of central Vietnam into focus.
By afternoon we ride into Huế, Vietnam's former imperial capital and a UNESCO World Heritage city on the banks of the Perfume River. After checking into our hotel, there is an option to visit the Citadel and Imperial City. A rooftop pool and an excellent selection of nearby restaurants, bars and traditional shop-houses make Huế a brilliant overnight stop.
Day 9
Huế via Đà Nẵng to Hội An | 160 km
Good morning, Vietnam. Our final riding day begins through the streets of Huế before we
turn south and follow the coast past fishing communities, village homes and local shop-houses.
After lunch beside a lagoon, the road climbs towards the legendary Hải Vân Pass. Made famous around the world by the BBC Top Gear Vietnam Special, this ribbon of twisting mountain tarmac delivers spectacular views across the sea and coastline. It is a fitting final mountain road for our Moto 4 adventure.
We descend into Đà Nẵng, thread our way through the city and follow the beach road to Hội An. Here we farewell the motorcycles that have carried us through mountains, jungle, caves and history. Our hotel is close to the ancient town, leaving the evening free to explore its lantern-lit streets, riverside restaurants, small bars, galleries and famous tailor shops.
Day 10
Explore Hội An
After nine days on the move, today is about enjoying Hội An at a relaxed pace. This beautifully preserved trading port blends Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese and European
influences in a maze of historic streets, timber shop-houses and colourful riverside buildings.
We explore the market, museums, ancient houses, Chinese assembly halls, traditional craft workshops and the famous Japanese Covered Bridge. Around every corner there is another reminder of the merchants and cultures that shaped the town over hundreds of years.
Following lunch at a local restaurant, the afternoon is free to return to the hotel pool, arrange a massage, revisit the old town or finish some last-minute shopping. Tonight we celebrate the friendships, roads and unforgettable experiences of our ten-day journey from Hà Nội to Hội An - a ride through the real Vietnam, well beyond the usual tourist map.
Website Publishing Note
The current Top Gear Moto 4 webpage states a total distance of 1,620 km. However, the published riding-day distances add to 1,660 km. The artwork and this document retain the existing advertised total of 1,620 km pending confirmation. Before the website is updated, please confirm whether the overall total or one or more daily distances should be corrected.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
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See the real Vietnam, ride regions rarely seen by the outside world
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Ride country back roads through the most stunning landscapes of Vietnam .
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Deep in history rich in culture.
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Visit traditional villages that seem unchanged for centuries
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World Heritage & War history sites
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Dine on the most incredible foods which Vietnam is world famed!
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Vietnam Motorbike Tours' tours are designed for riders & pillions seeking the ultimate adventure
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Ranked top 3 best rides on earth
PACKED WITH EXTRAS
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Airport pick up and transfers
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Flights and transfers within Vietnam
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Quality overnight stays with western style bathrooms and WiFi
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Our famed Vietnam Motorbike Tours English speaking guides and support crew
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Our fully maintained fleet of motorcycles which are comfy and perfect for touring Vietnam
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All breakfasts, lunches and welcome dinner (special dietary requests available)
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Detailed rider briefings, Vietnam Motorbike Tours t-shirt and touring map
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Minivan for baggage transfers, carrying supplies, and limited seats for non-riders while on tour
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Entrance tickets and permits
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Limited third party and bike damage cover
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All fuel, mechanical and spares
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24 hour back-to-base support and field medical kit
TOUR INCLUSIONS
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Personalized in-house booking manager, making planning a breeze .
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Quality overnight stays, hotel & Homestay - all with wifi. single room upgrade available
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complimentary one night pre & post-tour accommodation
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airport pick up as per itinerary
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Domestic flights within Vietnam “as per tour itinerary”
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Detailed rider breifing covering all aspects of the tour
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Expert guide Lead guide & Vietnam Motorbike Tours support crew
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Lifan motorcycle & fuel . fully serviced & maintained . prefect for touring Vietnam.
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Support chase Minivan, seats passengers & bagagge transfers.
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All Breakfast & lunches - one welcome dinner
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Vietnam Motorbike Tours T-shirt - Cap - Vietnam touring map
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Endless bottled water, fruits & snacks
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Field medical kit - 24hr back-to-base support
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Motorcycle damage cover - 3rd limited party cover
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Return motorcycle freight to headquarters
NOT INCLUDED
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Motorcycle riding gear
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International flights - visa
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Personal travel insurance
All riders must have travel insurance
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Dinner meals - beverages
Vietnam Motorbike Tours' tours are designed for riders seeking the ultimate adventure and exploring some of the best back roads in Vietnam.
Places are limited so book early!
