Can I visit Vinh Long from Can Tho?

Vinh Long is a Mekong Delta province between Can Tho and Ho Chi Minh City — known for orchards, Tra Quyt island, and as a stopover for Cai Be floating market. It is 70km from Can Tho (1.5 hours by car), making it accessible but not essential as a day trip.

Getting from Can Tho to Vinh Long

By bus:

• Departure: Can Tho bus station (254 Nguyen Van Linh)
• Frequency: Hourly, 5am-6pm
• Duration: 1.5-2 hours
• Price: 80k-120k VND
• Drop-off: Vinh Long bus station, then taxi to attractions

By car:

• Rental: 600k-800k VND/day (with driver)
• Duration: 1.5 hours
• Flexibility: Stop at multiple attractions
• Best for: Groups, families, comfort

By motorbike:

• Rental: 150k-200k VND/day
• Distance: 70km one way
• Duration: 2 hours
• Not recommended: For inexperienced riders, highway traffic

What to see in Vinh Long

Vinh Long Market (Cho Vinh Long):

• Hours: 6am-8am (best time)
• What: Local produce, fruits, vegetables
• Price: Free entry
• Duration: 30-60 minutes
• Combine: With Tra Quyt island

Tra Quyt Island (Cù Lao Quới):

• Hours: 8am-5pm
• Entry: 30k VND
• What: Orchards (longan, rambutan, mango), boat rides
• Activities: Fruit tasting, boat tour, cycling
• Duration: 2-3 hours
• From Vinh Long: 15 minutes by boat

Vinh Sang Resort:

• Hours: 8am-6pm
• Entry: 100k VND (includes some activities)
• Activities: Ostrich farm, fishing, boat rides, zipline
• Best for: Families, activities
• Duration: Half day

Cai Be Floating Market (on way to HCMC):

• Hours: 5am-8am (peak)
• What: Boats selling fruits, vegetables, breakfast
• Price: Boat rental 100k-200k VND
• Combine: With Vinh Long orchards

Suggested itinerary

Day trip from Can Tho (not recommended):

• 6am: Depart Can Tho
• 7:30am: Vinh Long market
• 8:30am: Tra Quyt island (orchards)
• 11am: Return to Can Tho
• 12:30pm: Arrive Can Tho
• Total: 400k-600k VND (transport + activities)

Overnight en route to HCMC (recommended):

• Day 1: Can Tho → Vinh Long (1.5 hours)
• Morning: Tra Quyt island
• Afternoon: Vinh Sang resort
• Night: Stay in Vinh Long (200k-400k VND)
• Day 2: Vinh Long → Cai Be floating market → HCMC
• Total: 600k-1M VND (2 days)

Costs

Transport:

• Bus: 80k-120k VND one way
• Car rental: 600k-800k VND/day
• Motorbike: 150k-200k VND/day + fuel

Activities:

• Tra Quyt island: 30k VND entry
• Vinh Sang resort: 100k VND entry
• Cai Be floating market: 100k-200k VND (boat)

Food:

• Local restaurants: 50k-100k VND/meal
• Street food: 20k-40k VND

Accommodation (if overnight):

• Budget: 200k-300k VND/night
• Mid-range: 400k-600k VND/night

Is Vinh Long worth it?

Yes, if:

• You are traveling from Can Tho to HCMC (good stopover)
• You want to see multiple Mekong provinces
• You have extra time (1-2 days)
• You enjoy orchards and slow travel

No, if:

• You already visited Can Tho floating market
• You are short on time
• You expect dramatic scenery (it is flat delta)
• You want dedicated day trip from Can Tho (too similar)

The verdict

Vinh Long is a pleasant Mekong Delta province but not essential as a day trip from Can Tho. If you already experienced Can Tho floating market and orchards, Vinh Long offers similar attractions with no significant upgrade.

Better use: Overnight stop en route from Can Tho to HCMC. Break the journey, see Cai Be floating market (different from Can Tho), and enjoy Tra Quyt island orchards.

Budget 400k-600k VND for day trip (transport + activities) or 600k-1M VND for overnight (includes accommodation).