CAN THO: Floating Market & Mekong’s Legacy (About 6 Pax)
Description
AUTHENTIC MEKONG DELTA EXPERIENCE Start early as the river comes alive. Cruise to Cai Rang Floating Market, where your local guide reveals stories behind this vibrant trading scene. Enjoy breakfast on the boat — Hủ Tiếu or Bánh Mì with Vietnamese coffee. (Vegetarian option available.) Take a peaceful village walk through fruit gardens and riverside homes — a glimpse of real Mekong life, calm and authentic. Join a hands-on Bánh Khọt cooking session, using clay stoves and local ingredients. It’s more than cooking — it’s connection and slow living. Relax in a hammock by the river, with fresh fruits and green tea, before visiting a floating house for one last look at life on the water. Finish around 11:30 AM, full of local flavor, culture, and warmth.
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Discover Cai Rong Floating Market, one of the most impressive markets in the world. We'll visit this special and unique place together, we'll embark on the boat and explore the river life. As you arrive closer to Cai Rang floating market, you will be astonished by the number of boats sailing around and trading a variety of products. Do you wonder how such a trading spot can survive in a developing city as Can Tho? I will be here to answer all your questions! Enjoy the tour with the freshest pineapple on the floating boat, we'll make a stop at the homemade rice noodle Workshop, to learn how to make noodles in the traditional way, and you will have the chance to try their specialty: Noodle Pizza! Finally, you will be taken back downtown by our boat and finish your wonderful morning river tour with lots of unforgettable memories.
EXPLORE THE HEART OF THE MEKONG DELTA'S LUSH CANALS LEARN TO MAKE TRADITIONAL VIETNAMESE DISHES, INCLUDING STEAMED LEAF CAKES/ "TINY VIETNAMESE PANCAKE"( SAVOURY) RELISH TROPICAL FRUITS AND TEA IN A CHARMING TRADITIONAL HUT REVISIT A PEACEFUL FLOATING MARKET, AWAY FROM THE CROWDS END YOUR UNFORGETTABLE MEKONG DELTA EXPERIENCE
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(278)
Sunny, our guide, is very professional and welcoming. Thanks to his knowledge, he answered all our questions. The tour is very well organized, and we definitely recommend Sunny's company to discover thé area. Thanks again !
went on this tour today with Sunny as our guide, and I must say it was one of the best tours I've ever taken while traveling. A big part of that was thanks to Sunny, who was an outstanding guide. We had open and honest conversations throughout the tour, which made the experience even more enjoyable. This wasn't just another tourist trip to see the floating market. It was an opportunity to learn about the culture and lifestyle of southern Vietnam, especially in the Mekong Delta, where many people still live on boats. The tour lasted about six hours. We started by visiting the floating market, where we had drinks and a delicious noodle soup for breakfast. We ordered directly from local vendors on small boats, which is an experience you wouldn't get on a large tourist boat. We then explored narrow canals before getting off the boat to learn about local agriculture, herbs, and plants. It was informative, peaceful, and we were the only visitors there. Next, we went to a local home where we prepared, cooked, and ate a traditional Vietnamese meal together. Being involved in every step made the experience especially memorable. On our way back, we stopped at a floating house to learn how families live on the river, as many don't own homes on land. Overall, I highly recommend this tour. It's very reasonably priced and offers a genuine, well-rounded introduction to life in the Mekong Delta. Thank you, Sunny, for making this such a memorable experience!
Highly recommend. The tour was very fun and beautiful. Sophia is a great guide, great at explaining things and I learned a lot about Can Tho from her.
Absolutely amazing Thao our guide was amazing great day out
It was really very nice. The guide Cory was really very good, we couldn't have dreamed of better. No tourists except at sunrise, but it was anecdotal compared to the rest of the excursion which was great! The cake factory was super pleasant and fun. We see the market in a completely different way (without any tourists since we go there later), it was very enriching. I recommend it
We had a wonderful tour with Cory (our guide). He was so passionate and proud of his country and made sure we got the authentic experience of what life is like on the Mekong Delta. The tour includes a lot and is eye opening. Would definitely recommend.
Excellent experience. Punctual, precise, friendly.
Cory was an absolutely amazing guide. He clearly loves his job and country, and he enabled us to understand many cultural aspects of life in the Mekong Delta and other parts of the country. His English is extremely fluent so he was able to answer all our questions. We loved all parts of the tour and particularly appreciated the glimpse into the life of the family who live and work on their boat. We were also very grateful for our careful and enthusiastic driver. We fully recommend this trip and Cory. Thank you. We learned so much through you.
Great activity off the beaten path. Complete experience mixing floating market, local life, and Vietnamese cuisine. The plus; the guidance by Anh.
A heartfelt thank you to Quyen for giving us an unforgettable river tour. Her passion for her culture was truly inspiring, and she explained everything in great detail while taking excellent care of us throughout the trip. Together with the woman who steered the boat, she created a warm and enjoyable atmosphere. This was a truly special experience that I will never forget. Highly recommended!
