Can Tho
Overview
Embark on an authentic Mekong Delta adventure that combines a long-established floating market in Can Tho with a traditional rice noodle workshop and tropical agriculture. This full-day Can Tho Floating Market & Fruit Garden Tour takes you aboard traditional wooden boats to explore the Cai Rang floating market, witness centuries-old rice noodle production, and taste exotic fruits straight from local orchards. Experience genuine Vietnamese river culture while cruising through scenic canals and enjoying unique culinary specialties distinctive local culinary specialties.
Highlights
- Experience a well-known river trading market in the Mekong Delta at Cai Rang
- Enjoy freshly prepared breakfast served directly on your traditional wooden boat
- Taste sweet pineapple straight from specialized pineapple vendor boats
- Witness traditional Hu Tieu rice noodle production at a local family workshop
- Explore working tropical fruit orchards and taste seasonal fruits picked fresh from trees
- Cruise through peaceful narrow canals surrounded by lush delta countryside
Itinerary
Hotel Pick Up
Begin your Can Tho Floating Market & Fruit Garden Tour with a convenient pickup from your hotel around 06:00 AM. Your local guide will escort you to the departure point, where a traditional wooden boat awaits to transport you through the waterways to Cai Rang Floating Market.
Cai Rang Floating Market
Step into the heart of river commerce at Cai Rang floating market, where generations of traders have conducted business on the water. Your guide will share fascinating stories about the market's origins, explain the unique trading customs, and introduce you to friendly vendors who represent the soul of Mekong hospitality.
Local Traditional Rice Noodle Workshop
Discover the centuries-old craft of Hu Tieu production at a family-run noodle workshop. Observe skilled artisans as they transform simple rice into delicate strands through traditional techniques that have remained unchanged for generations. Sample an exclusive local creation - crispy rice noodle pizza - a beloved regional specialty crafted using traditional noodle-making methods but prepared in a prepared in a distinctive local style.
Seasonal Tropical Fruit Garden
Explore a working tropical fruit plantation where local farmers cultivate an impressive variety of indigenous fruits. Depending on the harvest season, you may taste sun-ripened mangoes, sweet plums, exotic dragon fruit, and other regional specialties picked fresh from their natural environment.
Peaceful Small Canal
Complete your Can Tho Floating Market & Fruit Garden Tour with a leisurely cruise along narrow waterways lined with verdant vegetation. This tranquil passage through rural canals offers spectacular photo opportunities and a chance to appreciate the serene beauty of delta countryside before returning to Can Tho's urban center.
Things to Know
Includes
Tour Included
- Local English expert tour guide
- Transportations (A/C car; traditional wooden boat)
- Travel insurance
- Breakfast, water and local fruits
- Entrance fee
- VAT
Tour Excluded
- Self-expenses
- Surcharge (if any)
- Extra charge for card payment
Additional Info
Note
- All prices are quoted per person in Vietnamese Dong (VND) or US Dollars (USD).
- Private group bookings are subject to a 20% surcharge on the total cost.
- The itinerary may be adjusted without prior notice due to weather, tide levels, or other operational factors.
- Standard refund terms and conditions apply to all bookings.
- For the fastest processing, please select the payment method that best suits your needs.
Child regulations
- Free of charge for 01 kid under 5 years old. Parents are requested to pay the incurred costs themselves.
- Two adults can only accompany 01 child. The second child accompanying will be charged at the Child rate.
Cancellation policy
- Due to weather conditions, a full refund.
- Due to personal reasons from customers, no refund.
- The following charges will be levied on any cancellation if you cancel your trip at any time, provided you notify the company in writing:
- 30 days or more before the departure: 30% of deposit
- 15 – 30 days before the departure: 50% of deposit
- 8 – 15 days before the departure: 80% of the tour cost
- 1 – 07 days before the departure: 100% of the tour cost
- The tour cancellation time is on working days, excluding Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays.
Pricing & Packages
| Group Tour (min 2 persons) | Adult | Child (06-10) | Kid (01-05) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price/person | 44 USD (1,100,000 VND) | 33 USD (825,000 VND) | FOC |
Meeting & Pickup
Start time: 06:00 AM
Pickup point: Hotels in Can Tho city center
Your journey begins when our local tour guide pick you up from your hotel and board a traditional wooden boat to the famous Cai Rang floating market.
FAQ
What time does the tour start?
+Early morning pickup is typically around 6:00 AM to catch the floating market at its most active period. Exact pickup time will be confirmed upon booking based on your hotel location.
Is the tour suitable for children?
+Yes, this family-friendly tour is suitable for children of all ages. Life jackets are provided on boats, and activities are engaging for young travelers.
What if it rains?
+Tours operate rain or shine. Boats are equipped with covers, and the floating market experience remains authentic in light rain. Heavy weather may result in itinerary modifications for safety.
Coastal68388353565 (verified owner) –
We had a fantastic Mekong Delta tour today with our guide An from Mekong Smile Company. Early in the morning we were picked up at our hotel and taken by boat to the floating market. An not only explained the culture but also organized Vietnamese coffee, snacks, and drinks for us directly from the local boats. We even had the chance to board a trader’s boat and see how people live there. Afterwards, we visited a cacao farm and a fruit farm where we could try plenty of delicious things. An was always ready to answer all our questions and shared so many interesting insights about the Mekong Delta, the people, and the culture. She also made sure that vegetarians were well taken care of, which we really appreciated. What made the experience even more special was that An took photos of us as a memory, and the stops never felt like “tourist traps” – nobody pushed us to buy anything. We felt welcome and comfortable the whole time and could really immerse ourselves in the local life. We can highly recommend this tour – thank you so much, An!
Duy (verified owner) –
Very nice and informative trip. Our guide Thinh was excellent and extremely friendly. I would highly recommend to those with limited time.
Peter (verified owner) –
My family and I booked this tour, which also included a visit to a rice paper farm and a rural bicycling tour.
Corinna (verified owner) –
The tour was really authentic and interesting. The warm guide and sharing his love for his region. What to do to discover the Mekong Delta.
Javier (verified owner) –
Amazing tour! Well balanced, so beautiful, both the floating market and the gardens are incredible. Our tour guide was great. Highly recommended, our whole group had a blast.
IJW (verified owner) –
Fantastic guide- Kylie – who picked us up at rhe hotel. We went to floating market, noddlemaking, cocoa farm and fruit garden. All the time with good information and nice talk about all from family to education and enviroment. Thank you Kylie And then a super boatdriver, respect for more than 40 years on the Mekong delta
Scenic599534 (verified owner) –
Everting was exceptional! Especially your guide Jimmy! The tour take all the days from can tho to the cu chi tunnel. And to ho chi min.
Nathalie (verified owner) –
Had a wonderful trip along the floating market in the Mekong Delta! Such a unique and lively experience. Our tour guide, Clara, was fantastic, friendly, attentive, and made sure everything ran smoothly. Definitely recommend!
Christ (verified owner) –
Nice experience if you go to Can Tho you should take this tour. Hannah is an amazing tour guide and really kind with a lot of knowledge.
Kristin (verified owner) –
I had an amazing time during float market tour. Thuy was very professional, polite and she’s the reason i enjoyed the tour even more.
Simone (verified owner) –
Everting was exceptional! Especially your guide Jimmy! The tour take all the days from can tho to the cu chi tunnel. And to ho chi min.
Jan (verified owner) –
The tour with our guide Thủy was a really great experience. We were able to get into life on this tour on
Assag Gino (verified owner) –
We signed up for the Mekong Delta floating market, noodle making, fruit garden with a cycle ride tour. It seemed that there were Can Tho was quiet so we ended up having a private tour. Our guide was Cris who made this trip fun and amazing. First we went to the market and had breakfast on the boat, followed by a boat ride through a small canal. We stopped off at a family run mini factory where they showed us how they made rice noodles. This was fun as we could participate in making the rice cakes and carrying them out to dry, then cutting them in a machine
Navigator12466711005 (verified owner) –
Tom was our amazing tour guide. We liked him and the tour a lot. He was super helpful, friendly and funny. He gave us a lot of interesting information about the region, tradition and also about the Vietnamese history. We brought us in contact with the people on the floating market, the rice noodle factory and the cacao farm. I never saw so many different interesting places at one day. Thank you!
Adam (verified owner) –
It was a magnificent tour with a very kind and helpful guide! We had a pickup on time at the hotel. The breakfast on the boat was very good
Johan (verified owner) –
Absolutely loved this tour. A real Mekong Delta experience with river views, fruit garden, and much more. Amazing guide!
Christ (verified owner) –
Very nice and informative trip. Our guide Thinh was excellent and extremely friendly. I would highly recommend to those with limited time.
Simone (verified owner) –
Great experience doing this tour. Felt like we really got a good experience and our tour guide Tom was truly amazing to us. Really happy we went with him!