Northwest Vietnam Off-Road CME Adventure
December 5 - 17, 2027

Earn up to 13 hours of CME while riding through the wild mountains, remote valleys, and ethnic minority regions of Northwest Vietnam on an unforgettable off-road motorcycle expedition. This journey combines challenging dirt riding, cultural immersion, wilderness medicine education, and authentic local experiences across one of the most spectacular riding regions in Southeast Asia.

Over 12 nights, you'll travel from Hanoi into the Tonkinese Alps, exploring the rice terraces of Mu Cang Chai, the remote villages of Ngoc Chien, the historic battlefields of Dien Bien Phu, and the limestone mountains of Pu Luong and Mai Chau. Along the way, you'll encounter diverse ethnic communities, ride legendary mountain passes, and experience some of Vietnam's most rewarding off-road terrain.

Designed for riders seeking both adventure and education, this expedition blends daily riding, CME learning opportunities, and meaningful cultural exchange while traveling through regions rarely experienced by international visitors. Accompanied by experienced local guides and Wild Med Adventures faculty, participants can focus on the ride, the learning, and the experience.

If you’ve been looking for a CME experience that feels less like a conference — and more like a true adventure — this is it.

This expedition is designed for adventurous medical and non-medical participants who want to combine world-class off-road riding, cultural immersion, and wilderness medicine education in one of Vietnam’s most remote and rewarding regions. Expect long days, challenging terrain, and experiences far beyond a typical guided tour.

This is a tight-knit, small-group experience built around mutual respect, shared effort, and teamwork. Participants often form lasting friendships and return for future expeditions.

If you value challenge, camaraderie, and learning by doing — you’ll fit right in.

Over the course of this expedition, you'll ride through towering mountain ranges, remote villages, legendary mountain passes, ancient rice terraces, and historic battlefields, experiencing a side of Vietnam that few travelers ever see. The riding is challenging, the scenery is extraordinary, and every day brings a new combination of adventure, culture, learning, and discovery. By the end of the trip, the people you rode with will feel less like fellow participants and more like lifelong friends.

Most visitors never make it beyond Vietnam’s famous cities and beaches. This expedition takes you somewhere entirely different.

You'll travel through the rugged landscapes of the Tonkinese Alps, encounter numerous remote communities, cross some of the country's most spectacular mountain passes, and explore regions where traditional ways of life remain largely unchanged. From the rice terraces of Mu Cang Chai to the historic valleys of Dien Bien Phu, every day reveals another side of Vietnam that feels authentic, remote, and unforgettable.

Wilderness medicine education is integrated directly into the expedition experience. Rather than sitting in a conference room, participants learn and discuss practical concepts while traveling through the same remote environments where resourcefulness, sound judgment, and medical decision-making truly matter.

Wild Med Adventures faculty will deliver approximately 13 hours of CME education focused on practical application, helping participants connect classroom concepts with real-world expedition environments. The result is a learning experience that feels relevant, engaging, and memorable.

The rhythm of the expedition is intentionally designed to create a balance between challenge, learning, exploration, and recovery

Yes, you’ll earn CME credits — but more importantly, you’ll leave having:

12 Nights / 10 Riding Days
Hanoi Pu Luong Moc Chau Nghia Lo Ngoc Chien Mu Cang Chai Lai Chau Dien Bien Phu Son La Mai Chau Hanoi

This expedition explores the remote mountains of Northwest Vietnam, combining epic off-road riding, cultural immersion, CME education, and authentic local experiences across some of the country's most spectacular landscapes.

Hanoi

Hanoi Pu Luong Moc Chau

Moc Chau Nghia Lo Ngoc Chien Mu Cang Chai

Mu Cang Chai Lai Chau Dien Bien Phu Son La

Son La Mai Chau Hanoi

Participants are responsible for arranging their own international airfare. Airport pickup and drop-off services are included as part of the expedition package.

Delegates should be vaccinated appropriately - Please see CDC recommendations for visiting, click here.

Trip preparation resources:

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

    •    ACCME Statement: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the Wilderness Medical Society and Wild Med Adventures, LLC. The Wilderness Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    •    The Wilderness Medical Society designates this educational activity for a maximum of 13 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM. Each physician should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    •    All educational content presented in this activity has been reviewed and validated as appropriate in keeping with sound scientific principles.

Contact our team for the current trip leader information.

Educational instruction is provided by the Wild Med Adventures faculty, who are responsible solely for the medical education and CME components of this course.

All riding logistics, route planning, motorcycle operations, accommodations, and on-trail leadership are provided by We Ride Vietnam, an experienced local motorcycle expedition operator. Wild Med Adventures faculty are not riding guides and are not responsible for riding safety, route conditions, motorcycle operation, or equipment use.

Participants are responsible for their own riding decisions, personal safety, and appropriate use of equipment at all times.

Instructors, faculty, and support staff may change based on availability.

Full payment is due 90 days prior to the course start date.
A $500 late fee will be added for payments received after this deadline, or your spot may be forfeited.

Participants must carry:

Trip insurance is strongly recommended to cover delays, missed flights, weather interruptions, or trip disruption.

Rescue insurance is required. We recommend Global Rescue, or an equivalent provider.

Participation in this expedition involves off-road motorcycle travel through remote regions of Northwest Vietnam. Activities include prolonged riding days, mountain roads, dirt tracks, changing weather conditions, limited access to medical care, and travel in areas with developing infrastructure. Participation carries inherent risks, including personal injury, illness, equipment damage, property loss, evacuation delays, transportation disruptions, and other unforeseen circumstances associated with adventure travel and motorcycling.

Participants are solely responsible for their own riding decisions, conduct, and operation of motorcycles throughout the expedition.

Wild Med Adventures faculty provide medical education only and do not provide motorcycle instruction, riding supervision, or riding safety oversight. Riding logistics, route planning, motorcycle operations, accommodations, and on-trail leadership are provided by We Ride Vietnam and its representatives. Wild Med Adventures and its faculty are not responsible for riding conditions, terrain, road hazards, weather, equipment operation, motorcycle maintenance, or participant riding behavior.

This expedition is physically demanding and is intended for riders with previous off-road motorcycle experience. Participants should expect multiple consecutive days of riding, changing environmental conditions, remote travel, and extended periods of physical activity.

Participants are responsible for evaluating their own physical fitness, riding ability, medical conditions, and readiness for participation prior to departure. Participation is not recommended for individuals who are unable to tolerate prolonged riding, physical exertion, or travel in remote environments with limited medical resources.

Personal medical insurance valid for international travel is required for participation. Rescue and evacuation insurance covering remote and mountainous environments is strongly recommended. Travel insurance covering cancellations, delays, missed connections, weather-related disruptions, and trip interruption is also strongly recommended.

Participants are solely responsible for obtaining and maintaining appropriate insurance coverage and for understanding the terms, exclusions, and limitations of their policies.

Participants are responsible for securing all required travel documents, including passports, visas, and any additional entry requirements imposed by Vietnam or their country of citizenship. Visa and entry requirements vary by nationality and are subject to change without notice.

Participants are responsible for complying with all applicable travel, customs, immigration, and public health requirements.

By enrolling in and participating in this expedition, participants acknowledge and accept the inherent risks associated with off-road motorcycling, wilderness travel, adventure activities, remote-area operations, and international travel.