Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Planning, Trip > Route Planning
Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos - Route Planning and advice Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos - Route Planning and advice
Register FAQ Calendar Today's Posts
Route Planning Where to go, when, what are the interesting places to see
Photo by Hendi Kaf, in Cambodia

I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


Photo by Hendi Kaf,
in Cambodia



Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 9 Nov 2008
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Boston MA & Richmond VA
Posts: 1
Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos - Route Planning and advice
I am starting to plan a motorcycle riding/off-road adventure trip to the
following countries: Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. I have already been to
Vietnam twice and Cambodia once, however was only riding in Thailand. In
Cambodia did the 4 day temple tour on foot. I am envisioning to start in
southern Vietnam, make my way up to northern Vietnam, then cross Laos into
Cambodia and back to Southern Vietnam. I was thinking 2-4 weeks should be
enough.

I am looking for either tour agencies or guides that I can do this with or
join an existing group. My schedule sees this to be after April 2009 since I
am tied up in a contract until then.

If anyone can start pointing me into the right directions, would be great.

Also, if anyone here has experience in the three countries (Vietnam, Lao, Cambodia), any advice, tips, hints would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Andreas

Boston, MA and Richmond VA

info@akmconsulting.net
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 10 Nov 2008
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 7
Biking in Vietnam
Hey,

I have motorbiked in the North of Vietnam. When visited the country, I had only a short amount of time, and I took about five days to rent a bike in Hanoi and take it to Dien Bien Phu and then to Sapa, where I put it on the train to head back down to Hanoi. I had read that this probably the most amazing thing you can do in Vietnam, and it was even beyond my expectations.

The roads are very new, some were under construction still while I was there, but there were very few vehicles, which made for utterly fantastic riding, and great, varied and interesting landscapes. I would highly reccomend that you do something along this route.

Apparently the riding in Northern Laos is great too. The border crossing there, near Dien Bien Phu, is quite tetchy sometimes, so check if it is open and working properly before you go.

Best,

Bigmonts
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 12 Nov 2008
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Italy
Posts: 7
Biking in Vietnam
Hi there,

I also motorbiked in northern Vietnam and will go to Cambodia this winter.

I rented a Honda Baja 250cc in Hanoi, basically apart from Minsk, that was the only bike I found. The rest were just scooters and similar.
Though old the bike was ok and I did a 2 up tour of nothern part until Sapa.
Couldn't find seats on the train to go back to Hanoi so woke up at 5 am and drove all day Sapa to Hanoi... best day of the trip!
Roads are not bad around Hanoi while not paved in the mountains. The route is cool, you go up and down the hills and see different ethnicity each valley.

Let me know if you need the name/adress of the rental shop where I took the bike and more info about the route. I don't think they have organized tours, but you can ask a guy to join you with another bike, no problem for that ... in Vietnam you'll always find somebody ready to help you...not for free but... you know...

Cheers
Taomorris
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 29 Dec 2008
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Posts: 33
I am not sure if you are planning to bring a bike, buy one here or are renting

Cambodia is easy to do by bike, the real issues are taking bikes across the Cambodia Vietnam border. I have until now thought it not possible to do, whereas Laos- cambodia- Thailand is easy as long as your bike is properly registered.

As for riding Cambodia, if you prefer take a guide at $100 per day, do a google search and you get a few companies operating here: "red raid" "dancing roads" etc, but its not really necessary unless you really plan to go off road properly into the jungle

The main roads are much better than they used to be, which in my opinion has taken the fun out of it, but there are still some great off road trips, the Cardomom mountains and Mondulkiri to Rattanakiri. Are good.

A couple of nice trips to do where you don't need a guide on relatively good, if not wide, roads are:
1. Siem Reap - Preh Vihear - Steun treng- Kratie - Snoul - Sen Monorom (mondulkiri) - phnom Penh (about 500km)
2. Phnom Penh - Kep - Kampot - Sihanoukville - Koh kong (Thai border) (about 400km)

Regards,

Mick
Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Large bikes in Laos,Vietnam,Cambodia+Myanmar motordude West and South Asia 5 6 Apr 2010 00:32
Vietnam -> Cambodia -> Laos in rainy season brendan West and South Asia 9 21 Sep 2009 13:51
Camping in Thailand, Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia ilesmark West and South Asia 3 31 Jan 2008 04:10
Trip to Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos kieran kearins West and South Asia 2 28 Dec 2006 11:06
bike travel in laos, cambodia, vietnam goggstrotters West and South Asia 5 18 Apr 2004 12:05

 
 

Announcements

Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!

Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now, and add your information if we didn't find you.

Next HU Eventscalendar

25 years of HU Events
Be sure to join us for this huge milestone!

ALL Dates subject to change.

2025 Confirmed Events:

Virginia: April 24-27 2025
Queensland is back! May 2-4 2025
Germany Summer: May 29-June 1 2025
CanWest: July 10-13 2025
Switzerland: Date TBC
Ecuador: Date TBC
Romania: Date TBC
Austria: Sept. 11-14
California: September 18-21
France: September 19-21 2025
Germany Autumn: Oct 30-Nov 2 2025

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

See all event details

 
World's most listened to Adventure Motorbike Show!
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...

Adventurous Bikers – We've got all your Hygiene & Protection needs SORTED! Powdered Hair & Body Wash, Moisturising Cream Insect Repellent, and Moisturising Cream Sunscreen SPF50. ESSENTIAL | CONVENIENT | FUNCTIONAL.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)



Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.

Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.

Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.

Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!


 

What others say about HU...

"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia

"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK

"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia

"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA

"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada

"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa

"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia

"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany

Lots more comments here!



Five books by Graham Field!

Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook

"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.



Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!

Your ad could be here, on EVERY page of the HUBB, or the whole website, or as many as you like!

New to Horizons Unlimited?

New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!

Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.

Susan and Grant Johnson Read more about Grant & Susan's story

Membership - help keep us going!

Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.

You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 15:54.

Contact Us - Horizons Unlimited Motorcycle Travellers Website - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top