Vietnam is country with diverse interests; here people will find solace in the serene landscape, quiet beaches, lovely lakes and can watch the life of the locals while kayaking through the Mekong River. Vietnam is also the ideal destination for thrill seekers as it offers some extremely challenging tracks which can be explored on motor bikes. The off road destinations are mostly in the mountainous regions and vary from easy rides to the more exciting ones. The tours usually last from a week to ten days and the motorcyclists can rest in the villages on their way. Here they get a chance to sample some tasty cuisine Vietnam is so famous for. Motor biking is a popular sport in Vietnam enjoyed by the locals. It is also the best way to explore Vietnam especially the northern mountainous areas where the sceneries are breathtakingly beautiful and the tracks most challenging. However not all tracks are challenging or risky; there are various routes made for all levels of abilities and experiences. You can go through the high mountain passes, explore the hidden valleys and test your biking abilities on the rugged rocky terrain. Your motor bike rides take you to lush green valleys, deep chasms and gorges, ravines and cascades and beautiful lakes. You can meet the tribes living in these remote areas as well. There are various tour operators which provide well maintained motor bikes and riding gear. They also provide guides who speak English as well as Vietnamese so communication is never a problem. The guides are familiar with the area and will take you to the most exotic places you have never seen before in your life. The routes themselves are exciting with twisting snaking roads, hair raising bends and the trilling dirt tracks. If you are with your family or if your partner refuses to pillion ride then they can always accompany you in the vehicle provided by the tour operators. Such tours are common and are punctuated by breaks which let your families enjoy picnics at the lake side or a beach or explore some ancient pagoda or do some sightseeing. Mostly the off road destination tours start from Hanoi and the Ho Chi Minh city and then you can proceed to any of these places, Cao Bang, Mai Chua, Son La, Lai Chua, Tam Doung, Da Nang, Dac Lac, Xuan Nha, Vinh Long, Chuan Doc, Phong Tho etc. Ideally it takes a whole month to tour Vietnam on a motor bike but you can go on short 5 to 7 days trips as well.