This site is a tour library, mostly off road. The cost for each itinerary is very different from the others. Some cost as low as $100US per day per person (for example day tour on a semi-automatic moped scooter) while the most expensive can be 5 times more (kayaking and cruising). The number of people in the group, means of transportation and your expectations are the deciding factors.
Most of our tours are private and personalized, can be customized before and during the journey, taking into account actual road and weather conditions and also your ever changing expectation. You will get real experiences of Vietnam and it can be a trip of a life-time.

Indochina Explorer Tour^® organizes all-inclusive full package tours. The only exception is at the request of travelers who wish to upgrade their accommodation for something more luxurious (but not always possible!). We know our prices are not cheap, but we guarantee to deliver the best balance of cost/quality and if you still hesitate, check out how satisfied our customers felt after the rides. The following are provided on standard motorcycle touring, special tours are subject to modifications.

* Note:
- All of our tours are "a la carte", the price for each tour may be lower or higher than rates listed here.
- Prices listed above are for motorcycle tours in Vietnam using Honda GL Pro 160cc road bike, Honda XL125 or Honda Baja XR250. Other bike options and tours on Ho Chi Minh Trail, junk in Halong Bay and in/to Laos and/or Cambodia and/or Thailand and/or China can be more or less expensive. Contact us for more details.
- We never have any hidden cost, if you brake part(s) when you ride, we have uploaded a price list here and this is all what you have to pay.
- If you ride double, there is a small discount.
- All our tariff rates are net and in US Dollars (cash, credit cards are subject to surcharges which we will let you know before you pay) based on twin-share or triple-share accommodation unless stated otherwise. For single occupancy, an extra charge will apply.
- Costs are not the same everyday. To make it easy, we calculated all costs and charge equally per day.
- As a way to say "thank you", we won't ask deposit for returning customers and you definitely get a discount on your next tour(s).
- You can start a ride and we post an update on our update page to get more people for you. This type of trip usually has riders with different riding experiences (from novice to competent off-road riders) and if you care about strangers in the group, you'd better book a strictly private tour.

The price will be different if you select different bike options, please include this in your request to have a correct quotation.

- Option 1 (Honda XL motocross 125cc): The best shocks, drum brakes, kick starter, 4-stroke engine, 13 hp, full spare parts support, imported brand new from Japan, made in 2000. We won't use this model from mid-2011 as spare parts are extremely expensive and it's underpowered.

- Option 2 (Honda Baja, XR motocross 250cc or SL 230cc): The best shocks, front and back disc brake, electric starter, 4-stroke engine, 20-28 hp, full spare parts support (only from May 2008!), imported second hand from Cambodia or Hong Kong. Bikes are made in between 1996 and 2004.

- Option 3 (Honda road/dirt bike 125-160cc): Very smooth shocks, front disc brake, kick starter, 4-stroke luxury sport, 13.8 hp, very powerful bike, full spare parts support, made in 1998, imported brand new from Indonesia, the most reliable bike and available exclusively for OGreen Trail Tours^® customers. After the major upgrade and fine tune in late 2009, all bikes were replaced with a new 160cc piston. Spare parts price is also uploaded to give you an idea of replacement fees.

- Option 4 (Honda moped scooter 100-125cc): Good shocks, drum/disc brakes, no saddle bags, front basket, electric starter, 4-stroke engine, ~9-11 hp, full spare parts support, made in early 2000s, imported from Indonesia or made in Vietnam, very reliable.

- Option 5 (Russian road bike Minsk 125cc): Very basic bikes, smooth shocks, drum brakes, saddle bags, kick starter, no battery which means everything works only when the engine starts, even no speedometer, 2-stroke underpowered engine, 10 hp, full spare parts support, made in early 1990s, imported brand new from Belarus (Russia), not really reliable. None of our clients has chosen to ride a Minsk since May 2007!

Including:
- Motorcycle(s), all fuel;
- Tour guide/Translator;
- Standard hotel and/or home stay (sleeping bags, mosquito nets, sheets, pillows...are provided);
- Third party motorbike insurance;
- All food;
- All entrance fees, permits, tickets, boat trips, ferries, bamboo rafts, etc;
- Green Trail Tours^® provides support. We are with you along the way;
- Vietnamese tea and rice wine.

Not including:
- Personal expenses, personal medical insurance;
- Drinks other than tea and local rice wine;
- Motorbiking protective pants, jacket, gloves, helmet, rain gear and other safety equipment at favourable rental rate;
- Train or flight tickets;
- Breakfast on the departure day and dinner on the return day;
- Accommodation in Hanoi;
- Tips.

* We also provide add-on services such as support truck, airport transfers and hotel room booking and Vietnamese visa approval letter... at an extra charge.

We give no guarantee about weather conditions, tours can be delayed but there is no refund if cancelled.

At the end of each program, we have a contact us link that allow you to send us an on-line request for that specific tour. Please provide us as much information as you can and we will get back to you shortly.

Food & Accommodation

Vietnam's food is famous world-wide, and no wonder! Pho is the first thing you learn about. Fresh ingredients, subtle spices and exciting menus highlight the perfect time to wind down after a great day's riding or driving.

We are familiar with all the regional specialities. Dive into local markets and experience local fare, while come dinner time kick back and enjoy a feast of exotic, delicious and tempting dishes.

Any tour will involve a wide variety of accommodation and will include a mixture of hotels, inns and private houses. As we tour through remote areas of a developing country, it is to be expected that accommodation is not five-star. Nevertheless, everywhere we stay is clean, comfortable and the best standard available. You are in Vietnam not for luxury, but for a different experience.

Travel Documents

Insurance
All riders and pillion passengers must hold appropriate international medical insurance with emergency evacuation. We provide third party insurance but not your own.

Driving license
All drivers must hold a valid motorcycle driver's license in order to claim insurance should there be any accident.

Passport and Visa
You must carry your passport with you at all times during the ride and you must have a visa for Vietnam valid for the duration of the tour. You must also take with you on tour the yellow arrival/departure paper which you will be given on arrival in Vietnam. We need to register with local police every night.

Contract
Please contact us for more extensive terms and conditions. We accept no responsibility for any accident or injury, lost or damaged baggage occurring during the tour.

Motorcycle Tour Planning Tips by Nancy Brother Ton

Before you head for the road, there are some touring tips and tricks that will help you get the most out of your trip without all the worry and fuss. Organization is essential when you want to get the most out of your adventure.

First and foremost in planning your tour is understanding your riding style. Asking yourself these questions will help you determine what kind of touring style you prefer. Do you like to ride in a group, stopping when they stop, or do you prefer making the decisions? Do you like long leisurely rides on winding country roads or do you like the thrill of speeding down the highway at breakneck speed? Do you like to ride for as long as you can without stopping or do you enjoy stopping and seeing the sights? Do you mind going through cities during rush hour with heavy traffic? Do you like to begin a journey with no destination in mind and just follow the road where it takes you? All this and more will determine the route you plan to take and what you will pack.

After you determine what your riding preferences are then you can start to plan your trip. If you like long winding country roads and leisurely riding, you will probably want to go as little interstate as possible. If you like to be in charge of where and when you stop, you may want to go alone or with a few well known friends. With the invention of the Internet and GPS systems, there is an abundance of information available on routes, hotels, restaurants, and sights along any route to any destination you may choose. You can even check out the local traffic situations in areas that you will be visiting. By being familiar with your route through research or personal experience, you can determine the best places to stop to eat, take a break or rest for the night. You can also stop when you feel like stopping and take pot luck.

To save time and keep away from the morning rush hour traffic in most towns or cities, you may want to plan your evening stop at a hotel at the end of town, so that in the morning you are going away from traffic instead of towards it.

Keep in mind that 100 miles doesn't sound like a lot, but on winding country roads, it can take much more time and effort than straight highway riding. If the weather is hot and sunny, remember to stay hydrated and stop often to stretch. Also keep in mind that the sun rises in the East and sets in the West, so be sure and have a good idea where you will be when riding, so that you aren't blinded by the sun's setting or rising. It may be a good time for you to take a break.

One method to keep organized and keep papers together for an extended trip is to put each day's event information, such as hotel confirmations, routes, mileage, tickets, etc. in an envelope with the date and location marked on front. When you stop for the night, you can look at the next day's information and feel comfortable knowing where you are and where you are going. Peace of mind and feeling in control is worth it's weight in gold.

Always carry extra cash, hidden in a safe place, in case you have to pay for a service you didn't plan on. For example, a fellow rider had towing insurance, but couldn't get her service to send a tow truck. They had to go with a local service and pay up front with cash, because the local service didn't accept credit cards or checks.

Make sure and bring a camera along so that you can record your trip and remember unique places and new friends you make along the way. Another way to make sure you remember your trip is to take a small road journal with you. At the end of each evening, write down how you felt and what you saw. If the roads were terrible and it stormed most of the time, you may rethink the route or time of year for your next road trip.