In partnership with Asian Lotus Travel, Platypus is proud to offer Vietnam motorcycle tours. Along the way riders experience magnificent vistas, unapparelled hospitality from the communities visited, and great camaraderie. Platypus motorcycle tours are suitable for qualified riders with a range of experience and can also accommodate non-riders in our support vehicles.
Upcoming Platypus Tours
November 2026 14-Day Guided North Vietnam Motorcycle Tour from Hanoi via Ha Giang to Cat Ba Island: ‘The Big Loop’
Click here for details of this tour from Hanoi to Cat Ba Island via Ha Giang in the North Vietnam mountains. Our expert guides lead you through some of the most breathtaking landscapes in Vietnam, ensuring that you have a safe and unforgettable journey. Included in the tour are ten days of guided motorcycle riding, cultural events, two boat cruises, a kayaking adventure on Ha Long Bay and four rest days to explore local communities and sights at your own pace. Come and ride through beautiful North Vietnam with The Platypus Foundation and Asian Lotus Travel.
Download a .pdf document here: 14-Day Guided North Vietnam Motorcycle Tour from Hanoi via Ha Giang to Cat Ba Island: ‘The Big Loop’
Recent Platypus Tours
March 2026 Southern Vietnam on 2 Wheels (second ride)
Click here for details of this tour from Hanoi to Saigon. On route, discover the Ho Chi Minh Trail, a crucial logistical network during the Vietnam War, visit Ke Bang, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site and the former US Combat Base at Khe Sanh; experience the beautiful city of Hue on the banks of the Perfume River and witness the tombs of the kings of the Nguyen Dynasty; encounter the vibrant culture of Hoi An Ancient Town and so much more.
March 2026 Southern Vietnam on 2 Wheels
Click here for details of this tour from Hanoi to Saigon. On route, discover the Ho Chi Minh Trail, a crucial logistical network during the Vietnam War, visit Ke Bang, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site and the former US Combat Base at Khe Sanh; experience the beautiful city of Hue on the banks of the Perfume River and witness the tombs of the kings of the Nguyen Dynasty; encounter the vibrant culture of Hoi An Ancient Town and so much more.
April 2024 North Vietnam Guided Motorcycle Tour
This ride, our fifteenth tour, started in Hanoi and journeyed via Cat Ba Island to Ha Giang province and return. Jeff Fussel filmed the ride. Click here for Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7, Part 8, Part 9, and Part 10 of this epic journey.
November – December 2023 14-Day Gu ided North Vietnam Tour: ‘The Big Loop’
This ride, our fourteenth, started in Hanoi before heading out to the mountains of north Vietnam and finished with two days to unwind on Cat Ba Island in Halong Bay. Click here for a video of this tour.
Further information
If you would like to join our Vietnam Tours mailing list or have any questions, please contact Bob Greer @ rob.greer@bigpond.com