The 11 Best Day Trips from Cai Lậy
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 11 good day trips from Cai Lậy, Vietnam, led by Ho Chi Minh City, Cần Thơ, Biên Hòa. The closest is Cần Thơ, about 1 hr by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Cai Lậy at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ho Chi Minh City | 73 km NE | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Cần Thơ | 54 km SW | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Biên Hòa | 98 km NE | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Thuận An | 88 km NE | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Thủ Đức | 87 km NE | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Vũng Tàu | 106 km E | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Dĩ An | 91 km NE | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Rạch Giá | 121 km W | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Thủ Dầu Một | 87 km NE | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Bến Cát | 99 km NE | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Long Xuyên | 75 km W | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Cai Lậy
- 1
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car73 km north-east of Cai Lậy2 hr 50 min round tripKnown for Disco Travel - Du lịch Quốc Tế Khám Phá.
Also nearby: Chợ Lớn, Bình Thạnh, Quận Mười, Quận Mười Một.
- 2
Cần Thơ, Vietnam
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car54 km south-west of Cai Lậy2 hr round tripKnown for Khu vui chơi giải trí Funny Land.
- 3
Biên Hòa, Vietnam
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car98 km north-east of Cai Lậy3 hr round tripKnown for Khu du lịch Suối Tiên.
- 4
Thuận An, Vietnam
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car88 km north-east of Cai Lậy2 hr 50 min round trip - 5
Thủ Đức, Vietnam
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car87 km north-east of Cai Lậy2 hr 40 min round trip - 6
Vũng Tàu, Vietnam
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car106 km east of Cai Lậy3 hr 20 min round trip - 7
Dĩ An, Vietnam
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car91 km north-east of Cai Lậy2 hr 50 min round trip - 8
Rạch Giá, Vietnam
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car121 km west of Cai Lậy3 hr 50 min round trip - 9
Thủ Dầu Một, Vietnam
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car87 km north-east of Cai Lậy2 hr 40 min round trip - 10
Bến Cát, Vietnam
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car99 km north-east of Cai Lậy3 hr 10 min round trip - 11
Long Xuyên, Vietnam
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car75 km west of Cai Lậy2 hr 50 min round trip
A sample day trip: Cai Lậy to Ho Chi Minh City
A realistic pace for Ho Chi Minh City, 73 km from Cai Lậy. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Cai Lậy
- 09:55Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City (1 hr 25 min drive)
- 10:10Disco Travel - Du lịch Quốc Tế Khám Phá
- 12:10Lunch
- 13:25Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Ho Chi Minh City
- 15:55Head back to Cai Lậy
- 17:20Home in Cai Lậy
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Cai Lậy?
- The best day trips from Cai Lậy are Ho Chi Minh City, Cần Thơ, Biên Hòa, Thuận An, Thủ Đức. The closest is Cần Thơ, about 1 hr away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Cai Lậy?
- Cần Thơ is the closest, 54 km south-west of Cai Lậy, roughly 1 hr by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Cai Lậy?
- One place is within about an hour's drive of Cai Lậy: Cần Thơ (1 hr).
- What is the biggest city near Cai Lậy for a day out?
- Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city in day-trip range, 73 km north-east of Cai Lậy and about 1 hr 25 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Cai Lậy?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Rạch Giá at 121 km, around 1 hr 55 min by car.
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