Cai Rang Floating Market Tour -Amazing Can Tho
Description
Floating market – a creative way of trading that Mekong Delta people have been originating to cope with the dense network of rivers in this region. For centuries, the main vehicle for transportation here was boat, and the floating market was born to serve the high demand for goods exchange. Gradually, it becomes the signature image of the South West’s people and landscape. Visiting Cai Rang market floating in its most beautiful and active hour is the best way to experience the culture of the Nine Dragon River Delta.
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Itinerary
Our local tour guide will pick you up at Ninh Kieu Wharf and head to the Cai Rang floating market by wooden boat. Arriving in Cai Rang floating market, learn the history, cultural values, bustling trading scene, and feel the local hospitality.
Visit the local traditional rice noodle factory to see how to make Hu Tieu - rice noodle, step by step. Enjoy a special crispy homemade “rice noodle pizza” that you cannot buy anywhere else.
Visit a traditional cacao farm and be inspired from Mr. Mười’s story of his patience in producing local chocolate. Taste local cacao drink and pure chocolate.
Savor to local tropical fruit garden to enjoy seasonal fruits grown by local such as mango, plum, dragon fruit, etc. (depend on season). Relax on the boat cruising through the green canal and enjoy the rural vibes, take photogenic picture on the way back to Can Tho city center.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(126)
An was very passionate about can tho and shared this with us making it a great experience. This tour gives you a good cross section of things to do
the tour was very nice - the hotel arranged it with this tour company, our guide was very kind and helpful. he speaks english and gave us fun info as we were touring. they were exactly on time and everything went smoothly. we went to the floating market - a really unique experience! he helped us get food and coffee from vendors on their boats. we then went to a bigger boat to chill and eat pineapple. we then went to a cute canal surrounded by beautiful greenery to get to a noodle factory where you get to make noodles yourself. only thing is that in the summer the market can be a bit more crowded than usual - but it’s still fine.
Great tour. HIỀN, the guide was very knowledgeable and easy to work with. He picked us up right from the hotel. We really enjoyed experiencing the floating market and HIỀN made it easy for us to do that. I recommend this tour without hesitation.
Lovely tour guide with Mekong Smile and a really cool experience. Felt way more authentic going on this private tour. Would recommend definitely worth it.
Our guide My Thơ Pi was absolutely exceptional — her knowledge of the regions’s history brought every ápect of life and history in ways no book ever could. Her warm personality and infectious enthusiasm made us feel welcome, If you want a truly unforgettable Mekong experience that goes far beyond the typical tourist day, booking a tour with Pi is the single best decision you can make.
Our tour was great, Mekong Smile agency is really good. Everything was organized so well, from the hotel pick up, skillful boatman, to the drop off. We had a wonderful time, especially because of our tour guide Chris. He was punctual, reliable and, above all, so knowledgeable in terms of all the intricacies regarding the Vietnamese customs and folk stories about the river itself. I highly recommend him for the tour, I don't think we would have gotten the same experience with anybody else. He is also very polite and he really puts so much effort into make your tour unforgettable.
We had a wonderfull experience with our guide Akuma. The tour included Cai Rang floating market, visiting a rice vermicelli making small business, the organic cocoa farm, a tropical fruit garden and a pineapple boat. Akuma was very helpful and knowledgeable. It wa a great experience.
Wonderful experience. Left at 5am to avoid the crowds and the heat. Guide was super nice and funny. Experience was interesting and authentic. Exceeded our expectations!
Sueprisingly, we were the only people (2 people) booking the Floating Market Tour in the morning. The booking was easy via the website. Our guide Hien picked us up directly in the hotel lobby at 6am and we jumped on the boat right next to the location of the night market. Our breakfast on the floating market was great, we also stopped by a pinapple vendor on another boat and had a look inside. Further stops were a traditional noodle factory, cocoa farm and fruit farm. Hien is a very friendly, attentive and pleasant guide. Great communication ahead also via whatsapp. We felt very welcomed to have the tour with him as guide and would 100% recommend.
Perfect tour with a perfect guide.
