Vietnam Caravan Tours crossing border Laos, Cambodia, Thailand

For those travelers who love traveling to Vietnam on their personal vehicles, a Vietnam caravan tour is such a popular type of travel. Aside from spectacular roads crossing Vietnam, the route through Laos ” Cambodia ” Thailand ” Myanmar lately has become a new trend for this kind of travel.

The word caravan is derived from Karwan (in the Kurdish language) meaning group of desert travelers. Then comes the word caravanserai or karwansiray which means a large inn enclosing a courtyard providing accommodation for caravans and caravansara ” an inn surrounding a court in eastern countries where caravans rest at night. And nowadays, caravan is used to describe a group of travelers journeying together by car or on a motorbike. They often go with 2 or more vehicles, running on roads through many regions, countries to visit the stunning landscapes, historic ” cultural sites. Caravan tours are more and more popular with a bigger meaning. It™s the journeys of friendship, the passion for discovery, especially the connection with no boundaries, distances, social status. They all are just Caravan spirits. 

It is the freedom and comfortableness in moving and living activities during the whole trip that connect the community to enrich life experience. That™s why caravan tours have developed quite strongly around the world, especially in developed countries. The trend has gradually spread to Southeast Asian countries, especially Vietnam.

Caravan Tours in Vietnam

Vietnam is one of the top destinations among Southeast Asian countries and getting attention for its beauty and distinctiveness of nature, cultures, and people. As a tourism magnet for backpackers, especially those who love to enjoy their adventures on a motorbike ” motopackers, crossing into Vietnam from other countries with personal bikes is growing incredibly fast irrespective of its price and rather tough conditions. 

In recent years, crossing into Vietnam from other countries with the personal bike (Vietnam caravan tour) is legally possible as the Vietnamese laws have been loosening to welcome more international tourists. However, it’s still difficult especially for novice travelers and impossible for those who don’t work through an international travel agency. In this article, BM Travel Adventure will give you detailed information about conditions & procedures for foreign motorbikes to cross the border and join traffic in Vietnam. Let’s scroll down! 

8 reasons why you should take a Vietnam caravan tour

1. A great way for adventurous travelers to experience a real Vietnam

During a Vietnam caravan tour, you are free to stop or go anywhere you want and plan your own travel itinerary. On the way, you will also have time to travel, discover, take photos of beautiful sceneries of this beautiful S-shaped country, and join any festivals you meet. 

2. A trip with your family 

You and your beloved family can visit and uncover the new roads together as well as learn more about the distinctive cultures of Vietnam. It™s sure to be a memorial trip to anyone in your family for years to come. 

3. Experience of driving yourself abroad

Driving your car/ motorbike abroad is such an unforgettable to any tourist. If you are in Thailand, drive in the left lane. But when you are in Vietnam, run your set of wheels in the right. 

4. Traveling in a group is safer

Safety is the most important for each trip. And for a Vietnam caravan tour, it™s the top priority for each group of passengers. Depending on the number of vehicles, we can arrange as follows: 2 to 4 well-experienced tour guides who know all about the terrain and region, which vehicle goes first or last, along with equipment for each caravan to easily contact each other during the tour.

5. Conquer spectacular routes in Vietnam

Taking a Vietnam caravan tour gives bikers and drivers a chance to challenge their riding and driving skills. It™s when they carry themselves crossing the amazing routes that they have never been through. And get exciting when driving legally at the speed of 100km while enjoying the unspoiled beauty along the coastal line of southwest Cambodia or passing the winding Ba Den Pass. Every when escaping from the tough sections or at the end of the trails stop for a break and a photoshoot at an ideal and idyllic spot for viewing the beauty of nature, breathing fresh air, and relaxing. 

6. No more worries about getting tired while driving

There will be no more worries about getting tired while driving thanks to the tour guides who can help roll the steering wheel if the tourists need some time to rest.

7. Taste amazing local foods

Fruit lovers in the world are into tropical fruits (mango, jackfruit, durian, mangosteen, longan, guava, tamarind, etc.) from Vietnam not only because of its typical aromatic flavor but also its hygienic quality. There are many other exotic foods waiting for you to try. 

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8. Easier to enter Vietnam than ever before

The procedures to enter Vietnam will be easier than ever. Please check out 5 conditions for foreign vehicles to join traffic in Vietnam below. 

5 conditions for foreign vehicles to join traffic in Vietnam

Following are 5 conditions for foreigners to cross into Vietnam with their personal motorbikes under the new Decree stipulated by the Vietnamese Ministry of Transport: 

1. Working through an international travel agency in Vietnam with the organization of bringing foreigners’ vehicles to join traffic in Vietnam

Taking a Vietnam caravan tour, foreigners are required to work through an international travel agency in Vietnam with detailed entry and exit times, number of vehicles, number of people, places of entry, exit, range, and the route. According to the Decree of the Ministry of Transport, when participating in traffic, foreigners need to comply with the provisions of the law on road traffic of Vietnam. In particular, foreigners must strictly follow the scope and route according to the approval letter of the Ministry of Transport, traveling in groups under the guidance of the Vietnamese international travel agency that you are working through. 

This travel agency will be responsible for arranging driving vehicles, providing guidance on the law on road traffic order and safety for passengers when participating in traffic, traffic safety and security and implementing law provisions in organizing the international motorbike delegation to join the traffic in Vietnam, reporting to the Ministry of Transport on the results of the implementation after the tour ends.

2. Motorbikes owned by foreign organizations or individuals must be registered in foreign countries and attached with foreign number plates

3. Motorbikes must possess a technical safety and environmental protection inspection certificate and a motorbike registration certificate issued by a competent agency of the country of registration.

4. The motorbike owner is a foreigner, having motorbike documents suitable to the type of the vehicle

• International Driving License (IDL): this document which is issued by your National Automobile Association allows the holder to drive a private motor vehicle in any country that recognizes IDLs. To be valid, the IDL must be maintained by a valid driving license.
• Driving License: an official document or card which shows that you have the legal right to drive a vehicle
• Blue Card: The motorcycle Blue card in Vietnam is the ownership papers of the motorbike. The information on the Bluecard identifies the bikes’ engine number, chassis number, license plate number, and owner of the motorbike.

5. An approval letter by the Ministry of Transport

To cross the border to Vietnam with your bike, you must obtain a Vietnamese entry and exit permit from the Department of Transportation at least 15 days ahead of time, and at least 1 month ahead of time for crossing the border to Vietnam with your car. 

List of international border gates between Vietnam and neighboring countries

No.	Vietnam’s border gate	Border gate of the neighboring country	Province	To the country
01	Mong Cai	Dongxing	Quang Ninh	China
02	Huu Nghi	Pingxiang Huu Nghi	Lang Son	China
03	Ta Lung	Thuy Khau	Cao Bang	China
04	Thanh Thuy	Thien Bao	Ha Giang	China
05	Lao Cai	Hekou	Lao Cai	China
06	Tay Trang	Sop Hun (Sop Hao)	Dien Bien	Laos
07	Chieng Khuong	Nabe	Son La	Laos
08	Na Meo	Namsoi	Thanh Hoa	Laos
09	Muong Chanh	Ban Top Milling	Thanh Hoa	Laos
10	Nam Can	Namkan	Nghe An	Laos
11	Cau Treo	Namphao	Ha Tinh	Laos
12	Cha Lo	Naphao	Quang Binh	Laos
13	Lao Bao	Den Savanh	Quang Tri	Laos
14	La Lay	Lalay	Quang Tri	Laos
15	Bo Y	Phou Keua	Kon Tum	Laos
16	Ganh Da	Xneng Chau La	Dak Lak	Cambodia
17	Le Thanh	O’Yadaw	Gia Lai	Cambodia
18	Hoa Lu	Trapeang Srer	Binh Phuoc	Cambodia
19	Xa Mat	Trapeang Phlong	Xining	Cambodia
20	Moc Bai	Bavet	Xining	Cambodia
21	Dinh Ba	Banteay Chakrey	Dong Thap	Cambodia
22	Thuong Phuoc	Kaoh Roka	Dong Thap	Cambodia
23	Pho Bang	Kaam Samnor	An Giang (Song Tien)	Cambodia
24	Tinh Bien	Phnom Den	An Giang	Cambodia
25	Ha Tien	Prek Chăk	Kien Giang	Cambodia
26	Binh Hiep	Prey Voir	Long An	Cambodia

Why BM Travel Adventure is no.1 choice for a caravan tour in Vietnam

It™s not easy to operate a caravan tour for a journey of a hundred or even a thousand kilometers. You have to create an itinerary, book restaurants and hotels, purchase tools and devices such as walkie-talkies, car repair and maintenance tools, and so on. That™s why a professional, well-experienced caravan tour operator is the top choice for any visitor.

BM Travel Adventure Motorbike Tours is the leading and most reliable international travel agency in Vietnam specialized in organizing Vietnam caravan tours. We have experience in handling documents, bringing hundreds of international motorbike delegations to Vietnam, and giving them the best tour experience in our country. Whether you are living in Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, Thailand, Philippines or elsewhere around the world, you desire to have a scenic Vietnam caravan tour on your beloved motorbike to discover breathtakingly beautiful roads, majestic and unspoiled nature in Vietnam, we’re here to make your dream come true. Our responsibility is to bring you the most memorable motorbike tour in Vietnam that you will ever want to return, always.

We, BM Travel Adventure is one of the pioneers in holding professional Vietnam caravan tours. Quality is always our first-rate objective, followed by reasonable prices. We design our caravan tours to take customers to majestic spectacles, giving them a chance to conquer challenges, promote team spirit, enrich knowledge, and increase productivities. In the meantime, they can get a cultural exchange, learning more about the lifestyle of the locals living in such new lands. These are the things that a normal tour can™t bring when visitors don™t have time to deeply feel the joy of self-driving across the sensational routes or mountain roads with a fantastic natural setting on the sides. 

If you have your own caravan or you want to take a caravan tour, BM Travel Adventure will never let you down. More than just a professional tour operator, we ensure to provide high-quality caravan during your whole journey. Come to us, you will know how attractive a caravan tour is. 

Customers need to prepare the necessary documents to apply for permission at least 15 days before departure:

• Vehicle registration certificate (photo taken)
• International driving license (photo taken)
• Passport (photo taken)

BM Travel Adventure will submit a written request for permission to the Ministry of Transport. After 7 – 10 working days, the MOT will send an approval letter with detailed entry and exit times, number of vehicles, number of people, places of entry, exit, range, route, and BM Travel Adventure‘s responsibility. 

BM Travel Adventure™s Procedure Quotation for your personal bike to cross into Vietnam (motorcycle from 125cc) – Best Price Guarantee! 

Motorbike Quantity	Procedure Fee
1 bike	650 USD/bike
2 bikes	600 USD/bike
3-5 bikes	500 USD/bike
6-9 bikes	350 USD/bike
10-15 bikes	200 USD/bike
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BM Travel Adventure™s Procedure Quotation for your personal car to cross into Vietnam – Best Price Guarantee! 

Car Quantity	Procedure Fee
1 car	650 USD/car
2 cars	600 USD/car
3-5 cars	500 USD/car
6-9 cars	350 USD/car
10-15 cars	200 USD/car
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BM Travel Adventure’s Guided Motorcycle Tours

As we mentioned, one of the prerequisites for you to drive your personal vehicle to Vietnam is that you need to work through a Vietnam International Travel Agency with a detailed itinerary, tour guide, hotel bookings, and more. Therefore, choosing a guided motorcycle tour of a travel agency will be the best & compulsory choice as no self-guided tours for crossing to Vietnam with your bike available in Vietnam! 

BM Travel Adventure is the leading and high-class Vietnam motorcycle tours operator in Vietnam. We provide tailor-made guided motorcycle tours for novice to experienced riders. At BM Travel Adventure we are proud that our facilities, motorbikes rental, riding gear, Motorbike routes, safety record, our guides, and mechanics are second to none. 

Our guided motorcycle tours ranging from 1 to 21 days stay away from the hustling and bustling life of the city and spend each night in 3-star hotels, resorts, luxurious private cruise (Halong Bay), stilt houses, homestay, bungalows to immerse yourself in nature. Our professional English-speaking guides and mechanics on every single trip are very knowledgeable of these areas and we have an abundance of skills in handling situations on tours. (We have Spanish-speaking tour guides at hand per your needs, too).

Our motorcycle tours are 20-80% off-road or Super Enduro that can be customized to suit your group size, all levels of riding, and virtually any duration you choose. Our tours are available for individuals or groups in single or multiple days with the starting point from the BM Travel Adventure’s office. Located right in the center of Hanoi city, BM Travel Adventure looks forward to welcoming you to a lush perfectly tailor-made enduro trail tour that you will want to savor for a lifetime. The guided Vietnam motorcycle tours are our specialty and we 100% guarantee you an awesome, unsurpassed riding adventure!

BM Travel Adventure is Vietnam’s leading motorbike tour operator that obtained a Business Registration Certificate. Just ask us for a tax invoice if you are in need, and 10% of the total tour price will be added thereby. 

Below list is the updated prices for a guided motorbike tour in 2019 with your personal bike:

Guided Tour with personal bike	Price
From 3 to 5 people	159 USD/day/person
From 6 to 10 people	139 USD/day/person
From 10 people	119 USD/day/person
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A guided Vietnam motorcycle tour includes:

• Local Experts: Well-experienced tour guides, photographers, video recorders who can speak English fluently and understand customers’ needs. 
• Safe & Exceptional Routes: All of our Vietnam motorcycle tours are designed to help you understand the depth of the culture of this wonderful country, be closer to Vietnamese people, and avoid the typical “tourist” routes which are tacky and overcrowded.
• Dedicated Support: We have professional mechanics for emergency cases. We provide vehicle support and driver with an extra price of 150 USD/day/ truck upon your request!
• Good Accommodation: Eat and sleep in the best locations. We™ll take you closer to a country, without skimping. See more real Vietnam in your own way. Standard hotel or homestay based on double, twins, or triple shared room. 

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• All meals on tour: Enjoy local Vietnamese food and drink in every region you visit.
• Gasoline
• Boat trips on Lakes or Rivers
• All entrance tickets/ Permits to remote areas
• Helmets/Gloves and Bright reflecting Jackets
• Hotel pick up
• Dirt on your SHOES and FACE or more
• GORPO USE, Videos of the tour (send a few days later after the tour)

A guided Vietnam motorcycle tour excludes:

• Riding Long Pants (we recommend a pair of jeans)
• Personal insurance (this at your own risk)
• Coverage for any damages to gear or the motorcycle
• Air ticket
• Visa fee (approximately US$30/person, depending on nationality)
• Travel insurance of any kind
• Tip, drinks, personal expense and other expenses not described in the itinerary
• Single Supplement for Single Occupancy
• Notes:
• Ho Chi Minh Trail Motorbike Tours will cost you higher due to the difficulties of roads and terrains. Please Contact us for more details.
• A single stay will cost 20 USD extra/ day
• We provide vehicle support and driver with an extra price of 150 USD/day/ truck upon request!
• If tours do not depart/ end in Hanoi then surcharge for bike shipping to/ back: 120 USD/ bike.
• VAT Excluded from the price, if you want VAT included, 10% of the total price will be added.

Love to have a stunning Vietnam motorbike tour to your liking? Let us help you!

Creating or finding your perfect motorbike adventure in Vietnam is a piece of cake! Just send us your REQUEST and you will get a scenic route at the best price as soon as possible!

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4×4 Off-Road Adventures with BM Travel Adventure 

Experience a real Vietnam in an entirely new way – avoid the tourists, overpriced attractions, and get off the beaten path with one of BM Travel Adventure™s off-road Vietnam 4×4 tours. You will admire the exquisite beauty of nature and the most remote parts of Vietnam that you choose to explore. Along the way, you will have the opportunity to dig into the life of local people, their customs, traditional cuisine, and other aspects of their culture. 

Apart from motorbikes, we believe that traveling by 4×4 vehicles is also the best way to discover the most sought-after destinations in Vietnam and gain the best off-road driving experiences. Traveling on 4 wheels offers flexibility, safety, comfort regardless of the weather and time. 

Below list is the updated prices for a guided tour in 2019 with your personal car:

Guided Tour with personal car	Price
1 FORD RANGER Wildtrak 4×4 to support your group	150 USD/ day
From 3 to 5 people	169 USD/day/person
From 6 to 10 people	149 USD/day/person
From 10 people	129 USD/day/person
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Important Notes:

• These prices are based on twin ” share or triple ” share accommodation. For a single occupation, an extra charge of 20USD/night shall be applied. 

• These prices can be changed (15 ” 30 % lower or higher) according to the type of each tour that we will customize for you. If customers take the Ho Chi Minh Trail drive, the National road drive, or the Cross-border tour to Laos, an extra charge of 25USD/day/car shall be applied.
• The prices listed above are applied for tours using the standard 4×4 Pickup Truck year model from 2014 as Chevrolet Colorado, Ford Ranger, Mazda BT50, Mitsubishi Triton, Toyota Hilux, Isuzu Dmax. 

The Full Package Self Drive 4×4 Tours Include:

• Local Experts: Well-experienced tour guides, photographers, video recorders who can speak English fluently and understand customers’ needs. 
• Safe & Exceptional Routes: All of our Vietnam motorcycle tours are designed to help you understand the depth of the culture of this wonderful country, be closer to Vietnamese people, and avoid the typical “tourist” routes which are tacky and overcrowded.
• Dedicated Support: We have professional mechanics for emergency cases.
• Good Accommodation: Eat and sleep in the best locations. We™ll take you closer to a country, without skimping. See more real Vietnam in your own way. Standard hotel or homestay based on double, twins or triple shared room. 
• All meals on tour: Enjoy local Vietnamese food and drink in every region you visit.
• Gasoline
• Boat trips on Lakes or Rivers
• Toll, all entrance tickets/ Permits to remote areas
• Hotel pick up
• GORPO USE, Videos of the tour (send a few days later after the tour)

The Full Package Self Drive 4×4 Tours Exclude:

• Travel insurance
• Visa to Vietnam
• Flight tickets
• Gratuities, tips for tour guides/ drivers
• Beverages & other personal expenses

Check Out More Options for your Vietnam Motorcycle Trip:

• Off-road Enduro Tours
• Pillion Tours
• Super Enduro Tours
• Vietnam Caravan Tours
• Vietnam Adventure Motorcycle Tours
• Guided motorcycle tours
• Self-guided motorcycle tours

Please Contact us to check if spaces are available on an existing tour, or book your own.

• Website: Https://Vietnammotorbiketoursclub.Com/
• Mobile: +84 976 024 986
• Email: [email protected]
• Hanoi’s Address: No. 7, Lane 36 Duy Tan, Cau Giay District, Hanoi City.
• Sapa’s Address: N0 29/ Dong Loi/ Sa Pa District . Sa Pa Town.
• Saigon’s Address: 555 Xo Viet Nghe Tinh, Ward 26, Binh Thanh, Ho Chi Minh City
• Ha Giang’s Address: No 415. 20/8 Street, Group 9, Phuong Do Town.

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