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Tours
Short
South by Southwest
5 Days, 4 Nights
560 km
Mountain Hop
5 Days, 4 Nights
740 km
Black River Loop
3 Days, 2 Nights
380 km
Two Valleys
3 Days, 2 Nights
480 km
Northern Shore
2 Days, 1 Night
290 km
Hidden Valley
2 Days, 1 Night
360 km
Mid-Length
Lake Loop
9 Days, 8 Nights
1000 km
Cloud Hunter
9 Days, 8 Nights
870 km
Run to the Sun
8 Days, 7 Nights
1210 km
Due North
8 Days, 7 Nights
1075 km
Military Sweep
7 Days, 6 Nights
830 km
Dinosaur Loop
7 Days, 6 Nights
860 km
Waterfall Run
6 Days, 5 Nights
840 km
Reservation Hop
6 Days, 5 Nights
770 km
Long
Great Loop
12 Days, 11 Nights
1700 km
Eastern Tear Away
12 Days, 11 Nights
1230 km
Northern Hold Out
11 Days, 10 Nights
1350 km
High to Low
11 Days, 10 Nights
1500 km
Military March
10 Days, 9 Nights
1065 km
Along the Border
10 Days, 9 Nights
1340 km
Ha Giang Loop
Ha Giang Loop (8D)
8 Days, 8 Nights
1440 km
Ha Giang Loop (7D)
7 Days, 7 Nights
1260 km
Ha Giang Loop (6D)
6 Days, 6 Nights
1080 km
Ha Giang Loop (5D)
5 Days, 5 Nights
900 km
Ha Giang Loop (4D)
4 Days, 4 Nights
720 km
North to South
Top to Bottom
18 Days, 17 Nights
2200 km
Highland Flyer
15 Days, 14 Nights
1800 km
Coastal Cruise
14 Days, 13 Nights
1600 km
Rentals
Automatic Motorcycles
Yamaha Nouvo
130 cc
automatic
Honda Lead
125 cc
automatic
Honda Vision
110 cc
automatic
Honda Airblade
125 cc
automatic
Yamaha Mio
115 cc
automatic
Semi-Automatic Motorcycles
Honda Future
125 cc
4 speed semi-auto
Honda Wave Blade
110 cc
4 speed semi-auto
Honda Wave Alpha
110 cc
4 speed semi-auto
Honda Cub
50 cc
4 speed semi-auto
Manual Motorcycles
RE Himalayan 400
410cc
5 speed
Honda CB 500X
470 cc
6 speed
Honda XR 150
150 cc
5 speed
Honda Winner 150
150 cc
6 speed
Honda Master 125
125 cc
5 speed
Blog
Rides
Full Itinerary
Khau Vai Love Market – Best Guide
Khau Vai Love Market takes place on the 27th day of the 3rd lunar month, every year. Get reasons to...
Full Itinerary
Mountains of Ta Xua – 6 Day Itinerary
This 6 day itinerary covers all you need for the adventure up the Ta Xua mountain and into the clouds.
Full Itinerary
Hanoi to Danang – Chill 6 Day Itinerary
As one of the most popular routes along the Vietnam coast, Rentabike put a 6 day itinerary together with all...
Full Itinerary
Northeast Loop – Awesome 6 Day Itinerary
Exploring north Vietnam by motorcycle? Check out this great 6 day itinerary! Get the full route map, plus info on...
Full Itinerary
Northwest Loop – Best 10 Day Itinerary
Exploring north Vietnam by motorcycle? Check out this great 10 day itinerary! Get the full route map, plus info on...
Full Itinerary
Southwest Loop – Amazing 4 Day Itinerary
Exploring north Vietnam by motorcycle? Check out this great 4 day itinerary! Get the full route map, plus info on...
Full Itinerary
Ha Giang Loop – Perfect 6 Day Itinerary
The Ha Giang Loop is the best of what Vietnam has to offer. Get the full route map, plus info...
Full Itinerary
Central North Loop – 11 Day Itinerary
Exploring north Vietnam by motorcycle? Check out this great 11 day itinerary! Get the full route map, plus info on...
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Trip Reports
Paul Brooke – 10 Days – Northeast Loop
Paul came to Vietnam to enjoy a tour by himself through the countryside. He wanted to be well prepared so...
Rein Vugs – 5 Days Cao Bang to Ha Giang
Exploring the beautiful northeastern back country of Vietnam we encountered lots of great roads and warm people. Doing it in...
Chiang Rai Loop 9 Days
This is our tour around Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand. We just took it easy and decided day by day where...
Damen Bradbury – South by Southwest – 5 day tour
This is a great loop that we took with 4 riders who wanted to see the Dinosaur’s Spine. It takes...
Robert Eblin – Due North – 8 Day Tour
This is the best Vietnam has to offer in terms of motorbiking, scenery and ethnic culture. Ride the western portion...
Cameron – Mountain Hop
This was a 5 day tour that took us to the awesome dinosaur spine via some small back roads and...
North-East Loop – Tim (6 Days)
This was a 3 person tour (3 x UK), with one guide, Intermediate riders, new to Vietnam, looking for a...
Dave’s Black River Loop
We took the Black River Loop tour route and had a blast. It has a good mix of fast road...
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Destinations
Travel Guides
Guided vs Self Guided Motorbike Tours in Vietnam
In this blog post, we will explore the differences between guided and self-guided motorbike tours in Vietnam, and provide you...
Route Guides
How to Get to Ban Gioc Waterfall
Ban Gioc Waterfall is one of Vietnam’s most impressive natural sights. Of course, you want to know how to get...
Route Guides
How to get to Mai Chau: 10 Amazing Detours
Look here for ways to spice up a Hanoi to Mai Chau motorbike trip with some of the best detours....
Route Guides
Hanoi to Pu Luong: 4 Great Route Options
Pu Luong rocks. It’s peaceful, and really near Hanoi! Here’s how to get from Hanoi to Pu Luong! Includes maps,...
Best Of
Hanoi’s Old Quarter – 9 Great Activities
If you have a day to spend in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, then these are some must-do things that every visitor...
Route Guides
How to Get to Bat Trang Pottery Village
Fancy a trip across the Red River to Bat Trang, one of the oldest pottery villages in the world? Here’s...
Route Guides
Hanoi to Soc Son – 3 Best Routes
Soc Son and Ham Lon Mountain make for an excellent brief trip from Hanoi. Find out how to get from...
Landmarks
(Awesome) Happiness Road – Ha Giang
Often referred to as ‘the loop’, Happiness Road is a beautiful ride that is also steeped in amazing history. Get...
Landmarks
Cuc Bac Cafe (Vietnam’s Northernmost!)
Vietnam’s northernmost cafe, Cuc Bac Cafe, is a damn good one. Learn about its unique story, get route maps and...
Route Guides
How to Get to Ba Be (5 Best Routes)
There are several routes to take, and here we show you all of them. Here’s how to get to Ba...
Route Guides
How to Get to Cao Bang: 7 Great Routes
Downloadable Google route maps. Riding tips and places to say. Check out how to get to Cao Bang from Hanoi...
Landmarks
Lung Cu Flag Tower (Famous Attraction)
The northernmost point of Vietnam is marked by Lung Cu Flag Tower. The tower is about 20km from Dong Van...
Route Guides
How to Get to Mu Cang Chai (3 Routes)
Here’s how to get to Mu Cang Chai and what to do on the way and while you are there....
National Parks
Ta Xua Nature Reserve – 2 Best Routes
One of our favourite destinations in North Vietnam, a visit to Ta Xua Nature Reserve takes you up steep, winding...
Travel Guides
Ky Co Beach – A Secluded Paradise
Ky Co Beach is a real gem in the heart of Vietnam. This secluded inlet and golden sand bay offer...
Travel Guides
Sapa – Best Complete Travel Guide
How to get to Sa Pa? What to do when you get there? Check out our definitive guide to Sapa,...
National Parks
Cat Tien National Park – 6 Activities
Cat Tien National Park is located 170km from Ho Chi Minh City, and serves as the ideal 2 day trip...
Travel Guides
Cool Vietnam Bear Sanctuary (Tam Dao)
From Animals Asia, Tam Dao Vietnam Bear Sanctuary was built to support the rescue of bears affected by bile farming....
Travel Guides
Danang Attractions (Top 5) – Full Guide
The city of Danang is best explored by motorbike. Embrace the freedom of travelling central Vietnam and check out our...
Route Guides
Hanoi to Ninh Binh – 3 Best Routes
Ninh Binh serves as an idyllic escape from the chaotic and busy atmosphere of Hanoi. Discover the 3 best Hanoi...
Travel Guides
Hai Van Pass (Best Mountain Pass in VN?)
Featured in Top Gear’s Vietnam Special, the Hai Van Pass sits proudly at the centre of Vietnam’s stunning coastline. Here’s...
Travel Guides
Danang’s Gorgeous Marble Mountains
The Marble Mountains in Danang, Vietnam tower proudly above their surroundings. Find out why you should go, history, prices and...
Route Guides
How to get out of Hanoi: 8 Best Routes
Why do you need to know how to get out of Hanoi? Well, the city’s massive and the route you...
Travel Guides
Cat Ba Island – 6 Best Things to Do
For boat tours, hiking, beautiful beaches and national parks, Cat Ba Island is awesome! Get a full route map, plus...
National Parks
Pu Luong Nature Reserve: Best In VN?
Pu Luong is one of the largest areas of protected natural beauty in the north of Vietnam. Check out this...
National Parks
Awesome Xuan Son National Park
Xuan Son National Park is gorgeous, near Hanoi and actually doesn’t see many foreign tourists. Get maps, advice and places...
National Parks
Ba Be National Park – Definitive Guide
Created in 1992, Ba Be National Park is Vietnam’s 8th national park. Covering ~100 square kilometres, it’s an area of...
Travel Guides
Mai Chau: Amazing Weekend Getaway
Mai Chau District is home to a number of small villages, surrounded by vast rice paddies, towering mountain peaks and...
National Parks
Ba Vi National Park – Beauty Near Hanoi
Located just outside of Hanoi, escape the city and swim in waterfalls with our guide on a short trip to...
Landmarks
Uncle Ty’s Farmstay: Perfect Retreat
Uncle Ty’s Farmstay is a wonderful retreat, far from the crowds of Mai Chai and Hanoi. Here is all you...
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Inspiration
Culture
Tet Holiday (Most Important VN Festival)
Tet Holiday is the biggest celebration in Vietnam. Here is what you need to know and understand when people say,...
Culture
Burning Paper Money – Good or Bad?
The tradition of burning paper money exists throughout Asia. Learn about its history here: do you think it will continue...
Culture
7 Interesting Facts About Tet Flowers
Why do people go crazy buying plants and flowers for Lunar New Year? Here are 7 interesting facts you didn’t...
Culture
Vietnamese Culture – 13 Useful Insights
Vietnamese culture is fascinating and unique. This list of 13 things to understand before you visit will really help you...
Food + Drink
Rice wine in Ha Giang – All the Facts!
Rice wine is drunk almost as much as water up in the highlands of Ha Giang. What is it all...
Best Of
Hanoi Bridges (Interesting List of 6)
There are 6 Hanoi bridges that you can choose from to get to Northeast and west Vietnam. Find out what...
Culture
Vietnam Countryside – 6 Things NOT to Do
Whilst we should feel free to enjoy the Vietnam countryside, we also need to respect the people who live there....
Culture
Women and Motorbikes (Ellie’s Story)
Who says ‘Women and motorbikes don’t mix.’? We don’t! Hear from Ellie about her journey from motorbike zero to hero.
Best Of
Vung Tau: Top 6 Things to Do
Vung Tau is the ideal short escape from Ho Chi Minh City. Visitors can enjoy time by the sea, as...
Best Of
Ho Chi Minh City Day Trips (5 Best)
Swap the city streets for mountains, beaches and jungle paths with this list of the best Ho Chi Minh City...
Culture
Lucky Money/Li Xi – Fascinating Story!
Tet holiday is by far the most important festival in Vietnam. Learn about the Vietnamese tradition of giving lucky money...
Best Of
7 Best Things To Do in Ninh Binh
Taking a quick trip out of Hanoi? Then check out this list of the best things to do in Ninh...
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Live + Work
Teaching ESL
Teaching in Vietnam – 8 Effective Tips
Looking into getting a job English teaching in Vietnam? These 8 tips will help you understand the peculiarities of the...
Teaching ESL
How to Find a Teaching Job in Vietnam
Here’s how to find a teaching job in Vietnam, and how to avoid the most common mistakes jobseekers make.
Teaching ESL
ESL Jobs in Vietnam (4 Popular Types)
ESL jobs in Vietnam come in a variety of different flavours. This guide’ll help you choose the best job for...
Teaching ESL
Teach Legally in Vietnam (Exact How-To)
Wanna know how to teach legally in Vietnam? Here’s a detailed guide on all the necessary certification and documentation!
Where to Live
Find an Apartment in Hanoi: 8 Great Tips
Want to find an apartment in Hanoi (or, anywhere in VN)? Learn how to choose the right apartment for you,...
Where to Live
Where to Live in Hanoi (Detailed Guide)
Choosing where to live in Hanoi is hard when you have never visited and have no idea what the city...
Getting Around
How to Rent from Rentabike (Full Guide)
If you are looking to rent a bike in Hanoi, you’ve come to the right place. We have a wide...
Teaching ESL
Top 3 Places to Teach English in Vietnam
Providing you with advice on where to start their English teaching career, here’s a list of the top 3 places...
Teaching ESL
Top 5 English Teaching Jobs in Vietnam 2023
An list of our top 5 teaching jobs in Vietnam in 2023. Including what companies to work for, salaries, company...
Teaching ESL
Cost of Living in Vietnam (vs Salary)
The cost of living in Vietnam is low in comparison to the West. As a result, many teachers are drawn...
Teaching ESL
Life of a Teacher in Vietnam (+ Advice)
A first-hand account from a teacher in Vietnam. Get advice on the types of job, finding a job and accommodation,...
Getting Around
Should You Buy a New or Used Motorcycle?
In Vietnam? Looking to sort out your own transportation? This definitive guide will help you decide whether to buy a...
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Travel Tips
Travel Guides
Guided vs Self Guided Motorbike Tours in Vietnam
In this blog post, we will explore the differences between guided and self-guided motorbike tours in Vietnam, and provide you...
Motorcycles
Introducing the Honda CB500x
A motorcycle rental that can take you on an adventure without weighing you down. The Honda CB500X Touring Bike with...
Practical Info
The Best Maps for a Vietnam Motorbike Trip
Maps are a very important part of every road trip. Here we give you the full Vietnam map for free...
Practical Info
How to Get Motorbike Insurance in Vietnam
Understanding the ins and outs of insurance in Vietnam is very difficult. Read on to find out how to get...
Practical Info
How to Drive (legally) in Vietnam
Driving legally in Vietnam with an International Driving Permit (IDP) is confusing for many. Check out what you need to...
Practical Info
10 Top Tips for the Ha Giang Loop
Here are 10 Top Tips for the Ha Giang Loop from our guest rider. He spent two weeks in Ha...
Motorcycles
Honda XR150 Maintenance (Useful Advice!)
The XR150 is a versatile bike that’s well suited to Vietnam. Here are tips on Honda XR150 maintenance and the...
Practical Info
How to Get Out of Hanoi (13 Best Routes)
Having to get out of Hanoi (and back in) is possibly the most stressful part of a motorbike tour in...
Motorcycles
Find a Good Mechanic in Hanoi (7 Tips)
If you have bought your own motorbike, sooner or later you will need to get it serviced. Here’s how to...
Gear
Cambridge Mask Co: Rentabike Review
New to the air pollution protection market, Cambridge Mask Co have introduced a new range of high quality masks, available...
Gear
Pollution Masks: the Rentabike Store
A breakdown of the pollution masks available for sale in Rentabike stores across Vietnam. Including costs and comparisons.
Weather
Air Pollution in Vietnam: Hanoi and HCMC
Air pollution in Vietnam has increased significantly and with a fast growing economy, major cities in Vietnam are feeling the...
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Blue Dragon Vietnam (Awesome Charity!)
Blue Dragon Vietnam is is a fantastic charity. Active throughout the country, they do a great deal of work helping...
Explore Indochina – Touring Pioneers
Rentabike and Explore Indochina are the gold standard for motorbike rentals and tours in Vietnam.
Mad Or Nomad – Awesome Travel Resource
Rentabike is aligned with Mad or Nomad in offering FREE help and advice to motorbike riders and travellers. Find out...
Vietnam Coracle – Excellent VN Resource
Planning on visiting Vietnam? Already here and want to know more? Vietnam Coracle is a MUST VISIT site! Get tips,...
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