Small-group Mekong Floating Market Day Trip from Ho Chi Minh City
Description
This is the ultimate Mekong Delta adventure. Skip the touristy routes and journey straight to Cai Rang, the largest and most authentic floating market in Viet Nam. Yes, it means an early start — but watching the river burst into life at sunrise, with boats brimming with tropical fruits and vendors trading right on the water, is an experience you’ll never forget. A rare chance to witness the Delta’s culture in its most vibrant and unforgettable form.
Tour Options
Itinerary
We pick up guests at several hotels; your hotel might be the first, so please be ready by 05:00a.m. Meet your guide and enjoy a 3-hour drive to Can Tho, with a short rest stop to stretch your legs and use the restroom.
Your journey today captures the essence of the Mekong Delta—its tranquil rivers, lush orchards, friendly villages, and the warm, genuine smiles that make this region unforgettable. ● Cruise the Mekong River by motorboat ● Visit Cái Răng Floating Market, the largest and most vibrant in the delta ● Enjoy a local noodle breakfast served right on the river ● Explore a lively flea market filled with everyday sights and flavors
● Visit a traditional workshop producing rice paper and fresh noodles ● Walk through tropical fruit gardens and sample seasonal fruits
● Stop at Cai Be Village for lunch, a simple cooking demo, and a relaxing cycling experience before heading home
After your visit, we will drive about 2 hours back to Sai Gon. At the end of the tour, we can drop you off at the pick-up point or any central location of your choice.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
* We'll reach out to you one day before re-confirm the pick-up time & address. * If you book [ Small-group Tour Option ]: please be ready and hang in the lobby from the scheduled departure time. Our pick-up process typically concludes within 30 minutes from this time.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise if you have food allergy or dietary information.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Only one under-five free admission per family
Reviews(903)
A fantastic trip and we learnt so much and also saw so many interesting things. Thank you Manh!
Trieu was a fantastic tour guide. Friendly, energetic, and very knowledgeable. He made the experience enjoyable and engaging from start to finish. Highly recommend!
Xin chao! Thank you for your wonderful review and for joining our Mekong Floating Market Day Trip. We are delighted to hear that Trieu made your day both enjoyable and memorable. His friendly personality, positive energy, and extensive knowledge of the region are qualities that help create engaging experiences for our guests, and we are thrilled that these stood out during your tour. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back for more adventures in Vietnam in the future. Asiana Link Team
Our guide was great; we shared a beautiful experience with him. We appreciated that he adapted to us since we do not have a good level of English, which allowed us to learn more. Thank you for this sharing.
Xin chao! Merci beaucoup pour votre gentil commentaire ! Nous sommes très heureux d’apprendre que vous avez passé une belle expérience en famille dans le delta du Mékong avec Loi. Nous apprécions particulièrement vos mots concernant sa capacité à s’adapter et à rendre la visite agréable malgré la barrière de la langue. Nous sommes ravis que cela vous ait permis de mieux comprendre et profiter de cette expérience authentique. Merci encore pour votre confiance et votre partage. Nous espérons vous accueillir à nouveau au Vietnam dans le futur ! Asiana Link Team.
I had a wonderful experience with our tour guide (Luan) day. From the very beginning, they were friendly, approachable, and incredibly knowledgeable about the area. They shared fascinating stories and historical details that really brought each location to life, making the tour both engaging and informative. LUAN/ETHAN. Thank you.
Xin chao! Thank you for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful experience with Luan (Ethan). His friendliness and ability to share engaging stories and insights truly help bring each destination to life. Thank you again for your kind words — we hope to welcome you back for more great experiences in Vietnam! Asiana Link Team
Great time! Learned a lot. Amazing fruit and had the same soup Gordon Ramsey traveled here to taste. Ethan (Luan), the tour guide, and I had a blast and finished the day with a nice bike ride through the neighborhood
Xin chao, Thank you for your great review! We’re so happy to hear that you had a fun and memorable day exploring the Mekong Delta. It’s wonderful that you enjoyed the local fruits and unique culinary experiences along the way. Ethan (Luan) will be delighted to know that you had such a great time together, especially ending the day with a relaxing bike ride through the neighborhood. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to see you again soon! Asiana Link Team
Very good experience with Vin discovering the Mekong and all the cultural aspects around it has been very interesting day !
Xin chào Rémi! Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such an interesting and enjoyable day discovering the Mekong Delta and learning more about Vietnamese culture. A special thank you for your lovely words about Vinh. He’ll be very happy to know that his guidance helped make your experience both meaningful and memorable. We truly appreciate your recommendation. Please feel free to share your experience with your family and friends — we’d love to welcome them for their own cultural adventure in Viet Nam! Warm regards, Asiana Link Team
We had a wonderful experience. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the tour feel relaxed and enjoyable. We learned a lot while also having fun, and he took great care to make sure everyone was comfortable. Highly recommended, we be hope more people get the chance to book with him!
Xin chào Michelle! Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a fun and relaxing experience on the Mekong Floating Market tour. It’s wonderful to know that your guide helped make the journey enjoyable while sharing interesting insights along the way and ensuring everyone felt comfortable. That’s exactly the experience we hope to create for our guests. We truly appreciate your recommendation. Please feel free to share your experience with your family and friends — we’d love to welcome them for their own memorable adventure in Viet Nam! 😊 Warm regards, Asiana Link Team
Absolutely amazing and our tour guide Laun was a world of knowledge, very helpful and super nice, and the driver Thao lovely person and great driver. Thank you very much
Xin chào! Thank you so much for your awesome review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such an amazing experience on the Mekong Floating Market tour. A special thank you for your kind words about Luan — he’ll be delighted to know you appreciated his knowledge and friendly support throughout the day. And we’re also very happy to hear that Thao helped make the journey smooth and comfortable as well. Your feedback truly means a lot to our team. Please feel free to recommend us to your family and friends — we’d love to welcome them for their own unforgettable adventure in Viet Nam! 😊 Warm regards, Asiana Link Team
Our guide was Luan and driver was Thao They were amazing, looked after us so well, very knowledgeable and experienced, very trusting and could not do enough for us. We learnt so much on today’s trip. Experienced the traditional food and way of living on floating markets and so much more
Xin chào! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such an amazing experience on the Mekong Floating Market tour. It’s truly a special way to discover the traditional life and local flavors of the Delta. A special thank you for your kind words about Luan and Thao. They’ll be very happy to know you appreciated their knowledge, care, and dedication throughout the journey. We’re so glad they helped make your day comfortable, informative, and memorable. We truly appreciate your recommendation. Please feel free to share your experience with your family and friends — we’d love to welcome them for their own unforgettable adventure in Viet Nam! Warm regards, Asiana Link Team
Loi is an excellent facilitator for group tours. It is courteous and very pleasant. It has the concern to satisfy every traveler. He is kind and very smiling. Its relational side is appreciated by the participants. He knows how to remain discreet like looking for communication according to the needs of everyone. Very good guide.
Xin chào! Merci beaucoup pour votre merveilleux commentaire ! Nous sommes ravis d’apprendre que vous avez passé un excellent moment lors de votre excursion au marché flottant du Mékong. Un grand merci pour vos gentils mots à propos de Loi. Il sera très heureux de savoir que son professionnalisme, sa gentillesse et son attention envers chaque voyageur ont rendu votre journée encore plus agréable. Nous apprécions énormément votre recommandation. N’hésitez pas à parler de nous à votre famille et à vos amis — nous serions ravis de les accueillir pour leur faire découvrir le Vietnam à leur tour ! 😊 Cordialement, Asiana Link Team
