SML GARA is Vietnam’s first off-road school — my aim is to help people discover this beautiful sport and help everyone from a total beginner to an advanced racer improve their riding skills.
Coach Petteri Koskinen: I have been riding motorbikes for 25+ years. I have raced in Vietnam for 8 years , and I have 5 years of coaching experience. I'm a former Vietnam Enduro Champion and a skilled dirtbike mechanic — so you're in good hands on and off the trail.
What sets my Tours apart from other tour companies is that I am a pro level rider and a coach so I can help you improve your skills. I am there to make you the best possible rider, not just to show you the trail. My Lessons and Tours are fully personalized. Whether you're learning to stand on the pegs or hitting technical enduro terrain, I can help you improve your technique.
I also offer Hard Enduro Tours. There are a few important reasons why my Hard Enduro Tours are the best in Vietnam. I am arguably the best hard enduro rider in the country so as far as guiding goes, you're in good hands. Also the bikes I use are set up for this type of riding and equipped with protection to avoid any unnecessary breakdowns during the tour.
What also sets me apart from most other tour companies is that I offer solo tours as well as group tours. I will never put people who don't know each other together in the same group.
Coach Petteri Koskinen brings 25+ years of riding, 8 years of racing in Vietnam, and 5 years of coaching experience. He’s a Vietnam Enduro Champion and a certified dirtbike mechanic — so you're in good hands on and off the trail.
Our training and tours are fully personalized. Whether you're learning to stand on the pegs or hitting technical enduro terrain, we’ve got you covered.
Coach Petteri Koskinen
This is hands down the best Enduro Tour I offer, amazing and varied scenery with trails for everyone from a beginner to a pro. I will select the trails according to your skill level to guarantee the best off-road experience, both challenging and rewarding. After riding you get to experience amazing local food and hospitality. I think this is the best way to experience Vietnam!
Soc Son is the perfect playground for both beginner and experienced riders. There is a huge amount of trails suitable for all skill levels — my beginner training is designed to help you build confidence and learn step by step. I teach basic skills like balancing, hill climbs and downhills and I often make it more fun with challenges or games along the way. If you want to start offroading, there’s no better place to begin!
This is a perfect way for a beginner to improve their skills and confidence. Learn body position, balance, braking, and cornering. For more advanced riders I offer lessons on Endurocross obstacles, wheelies and MX or any other skills you want to improve.
Hoa Binh has scenic mountains, peaceful forests, and lakeside views. The trails start only 90min from Hanoi, so if you don't like riding on the road this tour is a great option. Hoa Binh has trails for beginners and pros and I will choose the trails according to your skill level. The best part of this tour is the homestay with beautiful views and even more beautiful food.
Ride hard, learn new techniques and enjoy the nature in the lush forests and mountains of Soc Son. This area has some of the most challenging hard enduro trails in Vietnam and I have made a lot of these trails so if you're looking for a tailor-made hard enduro experience, this is the spot. There are massive hill climbs, techy stream beds, loose sidehills and big stepups to challenge you. You will stay at a quiet homestay with a forest-view.
Lang Son is Vietnam’s hard enduro heaven. If I could ride somewhere every day, it would be here. Just 3 hours from Hanoi, Lang Son is remote and raw, I think some of the most beautiful views in Vietnam are from the open hills in this area. This tour adapts to your skill level but shines for experienced riders chasing enormous open hill climbs, technical rock sections, creek beds and fast single track in the pine forest.
For the Enduro Tours and Lessons I use Yamaha WR155Rs — they are light, agile and durable. It is easy to learn to ride off-road on these bikes. But these bikes are also great for more experienced riders looking to hit the trails while experiencing the Vietnamese countryside. If you have the skills these bikes are incredibly capable. The bikes I use are brand-new or last year's models — way better than your average rental bikes.
For the Hard Enduro Tours I use KTM 2-strokes. I have KTM EXC 250 and 300 TPI and carburetor models depending on availability. These bikes are well-maintained and offroad-ready. These are the best bikes for Vietnam’s toughest terrain.
Per person (1-day tour)
All-inclusive
Per person (2-hour session)
Includes bike & gear rental
Per person, per day
Includes a tour guide, bike and gear
Per person, per day (2+ people)
All-inclusive
Per person, per day (2+ people)
All-inclusive
Per person, per day
All-inclusive
2-hour Off-Road Lesson:
1-Day Soc Son Tour:
Multi-Day Tours:
Hard Enduro Tours:
100%. Both the Enduro and Hard Enduro Tours are great fun for an experienced rider. Even the Enduro Tours with Yamaha WR155R have optional trails that are difficult but within the limits of the bike for skilled riders. The best tours for an advanced rider are the Hard Enduro Tours with KTM 2-strokes. These tours have the most difficult trails in Vietnam, with a lot of options for different types of trails and difficulties.
I customize the route and drills based on your riding level. If you've got the skills I will take you to tougher trails, teach you more advanced techniques and let you overcome more challenging terrain.
Yes, I offer custom tours across Northern Vietnam. I can combine some of my tours together or create new routes depending on your preference. For example the 10 day Northwest tour combines most of the best trails in the North of Vietnam into one single tour.
Drop me a message here to discuss where you’d like to ride.
I use the Yamaha WR155R for Enduro Tours, because it is a great machine off-road and it's still fairly comfortable on road, basically the best of both worlds. There are bikes that are better off-road but can't really do much road riding, like the KTM 2-strokes. And there are bikes that perform better on road but are much inferior off-road. I firmly believe that the Yamaha WR155R is the best bike for Enduro Tours in Vietnam.
I use KTM EXC 250 and 300 for Hard Enduro Tours, because in my opinion they're the best bikes for hard enduro riding. The bikes I use are well-maintained and equipped with protective gear to make sure they can withstand the type of riding they see on the hard trails.
Check out the Bikes section for full details.
Definitely! Make sure your bike is freshly serviced and in good working order so you can focus on the ride.
If you're looking for a reliable mechanic I also run a dirtbike mechanic shop.
Message me here to schedule a time for service.
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