Emergency numbers
Save these before you ride. Check them again before you travel, in case anything has changed.
Vietnam national numbers
- Police: 113
- Fire and rescue: 114
- Ambulance: 115
If something goes wrong
- Stop in a safe place, away from the bend or the edge.
- Share your location by message with someone you trust.
- Tell your accommodation where you are and when you expect to arrive.
Good to know
- Medical facilities in the mountains are limited, and serious cases are usually moved to Hà Nội. Help can be hours away.
- If you are a foreign visitor, border-area rules can require ID checks and a permit. Ask where you sleep.
Sources: Vietnam Tourism (2026).