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What you need to know before riding in Vietnam, checked against Vietnamese government sources. Local information and tips.
Which IDP is legal for riding in Vietnam?
Only a 1968 Vienna Convention IDP, carried with your home licence, is valid. What Vietnamese police accept, what they refuse, and the law behind it.
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Topic 02New border area permit for foreign visitors in Vietnam
Decree 299/2025 changed who needs a permit near Vietnam’s borders. Where it applies on the Ha Giang and Cao Bang roads, how to get one, and what it costs.
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Topic 03Vietnam e-visa for foreign tourists: how to apply
Who needs an e-visa, the official government website to apply on, fees, photos and processing time, plus a checklist to plan your ride before you fly.
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Topic 04Ho Chi Minh City: 5 reasons to visit before or after your ride
Vietnam’s biggest city is where three DME tours start. Why it’s worth an extra day or two, the dishes to try, Bui Vien nightlife, and where the centre is now.
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Topic 05Ha Noi: 5 reasons to visit Vietnam’s capital
A thousand years of history, the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake. Why to stay an extra day before or after your ride, the dishes to try, Ta Hien nightlife and the new central wards.
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Topic 06The Ho Chi Minh Trail: its full history and how it got its name
From a secret footpath in 1959 to a 20,000 km road network by 1975. The full timeline, who first called it the “Ho Chi Minh Trail”, and where to see it today.
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Topic 07Khe Sanh and the DMZ: the battle and the line that divided Vietnam
The 17th parallel and Hien Luong Bridge, the Vinh Moc tunnels, and the 1968 battle for Khe Sanh. What happened, when, and what you can see in Quang Tri today.
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Topic 08Vietnam Motorcycle Trip Packing List
What to bring for a motorcycle tour in Vietnam: documents, riding gear, personal items and what to keep on the bike, from the checklist we give our own riders.
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