Can Tho
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From $44
1100000/person
Overview
Discover the riverside culture of Can Tho on a 4-5-hour morning tour combining Cai Rang Floating Market, a traditional rice noodle workshop, and a tropical fruit garden.
Starting at 6:00 AM, enjoy a wooden boat ride to the floating market, have breakfast on the water, and taste fresh pineapple from a local vendor boat.
Visit a traditional workshop to see how Hu Tieu rice noodles are made and try crispy rice noodle pizza. Continue to a tropical fruit garden to sample seasonal fruits.
End your journey with a relaxing cruise through peaceful small canals, surrounded by the greenery of the Mekong Delta.
Highlights
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Explore Cai Rang Floating Market: Observe trading activities and learn about the importance of river commerce in the Mekong Delta.
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Enjoy breakfast on a boat: Start your morning with a local breakfast while experiencing life along the river.
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Taste fresh pineapple: Sample tropical pineapple served by a floating vendor.
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Discover Hu Tieu noodle making: See traditional rice noodle production and try crispy rice noodle pizza.
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Visit a tropical fruit garden: Enjoy locally grown fruits available during the season.
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Cruise through small canals: Relax on a traditional wooden boat surrounded by peaceful countryside scenery.
Itinerary
Stop 1 - 6:00 AM | Hotel Pickup and Boat Departure
Your local English-speaking guide will meet you at your hotel in central Can Tho at approximately 6:00 AM.
After a brief introduction, begin your journey by traditional wooden boat through the waterways leading to Cai Rang Floating Market.
As the city gradually comes to life, enjoy the early-morning riverside scenery and get your first look at daily activities along the water.
Experience highlight: An early-morning boat ride through Can Tho's waterways.
Stop 2 - Cai Rang Floating Market | Breakfast on the River
Experience highlight: Floating market culture, breakfast on the water and tropical pineapple.
Arrive at Cai Rang Floating Market, one of the Mekong Delta's well-known floating trading destinations.
From your wooden boat, observe how local vendors trade agricultural products and transport goods along the river. Your guide will introduce the market's history, trading customs and the role of waterways in local life.
Enjoy breakfast on the boat while watching the surrounding activity.
You will also have the opportunity to taste fresh pineapple from a vendor boat, subject to local availability.
The number of trading boats and market activity can vary depending on the day and season.
Stop 3 - Traditional Rice Noodle Workshop | Discover Local Food Traditions
Continue to a local workshop specializing in Hu Tieu, a popular rice noodle associated with Southern Vietnamese cuisine.
Learn how rice noodles are prepared and observe the production process, including the traditional techniques used to create noodle sheets and strands.
During the visit, sample crispy rice noodle pizza, a distinctive local snack made from rice noodles.
This stop offers an opportunity to learn about the food traditions and small-scale production practices of the Mekong Delta.
Experience highlight: Rice noodle production and crispy rice noodle pizza.
Stop 4 - Tropical Fruit Garden | Taste Seasonal Mekong Fruits
Visit a local tropical fruit garden and discover the agricultural landscape surrounding Can Tho.
Depending on the harvest season, the garden may offer fruits such as mango, plum, dragon fruit and other locally grown varieties.
Enjoy a selection of available seasonal fruits while learning about the different crops grown in the Mekong Delta.
Fruit varieties and garden conditions vary throughout the year, so specific fruits cannot be guaranteed.
Experience highlight: Seasonal tropical fruits and countryside agriculture.
Stop 5 - Small Canal Cruise | Discover the Peaceful Countryside
After visiting the fruit garden, continue your journey along smaller waterways surrounded by tropical greenery and riverside landscapes.
Enjoy the quieter atmosphere away from the main river, observe the scenery and take photographs as your wooden boat travels through the canals.
This final part of the journey offers a contrast between the commercial activity of Cai Rang Floating Market and the peaceful rural waterways around Can Tho.
Experience highlight: A relaxing boat ride through the Mekong Delta's small canals.
Stop 6 - Return to Central Can Tho | End of Tour
Conclude the journey with a return toward central Can Tho.
The total tour duration is approximately 4–5 hours from departure. Actual finishing time may vary depending on weather, river conditions and the pace of the visits.
Please confirm your preferred drop-off arrangements with the booking team before departure.
Things to Know
Includes
Tour Included
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Local English-speaking tour guide.
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Transportation by traditional wooden boat and A/C vehicle as required by the itinerary.
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Breakfast during the floating market visit.
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Drinking water and local seasonal fruits.
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Entrance fees for the included attractions.
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Travel insurance.
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Value-added tax (VAT).
Tour Excluded
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Personal expenses and purchases.
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Optional services not included in the scheduled itinerary.
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Applicable Private Tour surcharge.
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Payment processing surcharge when OnePay is selected.
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Other additional services requested by the guest, if applicable.
Additional Info
Child Policy
One child aged 1-5 may travel free of charge when accompanied by two paying adults. Parents or guardians are responsible for personal or additional expenses incurred for the child.
A second child accompanying the same two adults will be charged at the published child rate.
Children aged 6-10 are subject to the applicable child fare.
Please provide the ages of all children when booking so the team can confirm the correct arrangements.
Payment Information
Guests can select an available payment option during the booking process.
OnePay: A 4% processing surcharge applies to the total payable amount, including applicable adult and child fares and any selected tour surcharges.
QR Code or Bank Transfer: These methods are available to guests who hold a bank account in Vietnam. Payment instructions will be provided when the arrangement is confirmed.
USD prices displayed on this page are estimates only. The official listed tour fares are in VND.
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.
Contact & Booking Assistance
Mekong Smile Travel Trading Joint Stock Company
For booking assistance, special requests or pickup questions:
Whatsapp: +84774839165
Hotline: +84774839165
Website: Mekong Smile
Please contact the team in advance if you require special arrangements.
Pricing & Packages
| Guest | VND | Approx. USD |
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| Adult (11+) | 1,100,000₫ | $44 |
| Child (6-10) | 825,000₫ | $33 |
| Child (1-5) | FREE* | FREE* |
| Booking notes: Minimum 2 paying adults. One child aged 1-5 travels free per two paying adults. Private Tour: +20% · OnePay: +4% of the payable total. | ||
| USD reference: Temporary estimates at 1 USD = 25,000 VND. Official prices are in VND. Price List Last Updated: October 27, 2026. | ||
Meeting & Pickup
Start time: 06:00 AM
Pickup point: Hotels in Can Tho city center
Your guide will meet you at the agreed pickup location. Please provide your hotel name and contact details when booking.
The exact meeting arrangements will be confirmed before departure.
The exact meeting arrangements will be confirmed before departure.
FAQ
What time does the Can Tho Floating Market & Fruit Garden Tour start?
+The tour starts at approximately 6:00 AM, with pickup from hotels in central Can Tho. Your exact pickup arrangements will be confirmed before departure.
How long does the tour last?
+The tour lasts approximately 4-5 hours. It is a half-day morning experience rather than a full-day tour.
Is hotel pickup included?
+Yes. Pickup from hotels in central Can Tho is included. Guests staying outside the central pickup area should contact the booking team to discuss available arrangements.
Where does the tour end?
+The tour returns toward central Can Tho. Please confirm your preferred drop-off arrangements with the team before departure.
What is included in the tour price?
+The tour includes a local English-speaking guide, scheduled transportation, breakfast, drinking water, seasonal fruits, admission fees, travel insurance and VAT.
What expenses are not included?
+Personal purchases, optional services, applicable Private Tour charges and OnePay payment processing fees are not included in the standard Group Tour price.
What payment methods are available?
+Available payment options are presented during booking. OnePay carries a 4% processing surcharge on the payable tour amount. QR code and bank transfer arrangements are available to guests with a Vietnamese bank account.
Are the USD prices fixed?
+No. USD prices are approximate references calculated using a temporary exchange rate of 1 USD = 25,000 VND. The official listed tour prices are in VND.
Is the tour suitable for families with children?
+Yes. The itinerary can be suitable for families who are comfortable with a morning boat trip and visits to local attractions. One child aged 1-5 may travel free with two paying adults, while children aged 6-10 pay the published child fare. Parents or guardians should supervise children, particularly when boarding and traveling by boat.
Is the tour suitable for older travelers?
+The tour may be suitable for older travelers who are comfortable boarding a wooden boat and moving between the scheduled attractions. Guests with limited mobility or specific accessibility needs should contact the booking team before making a reservation.
Can I book a Private Tour?
+Yes. A Private Tour option is available with an additional charge of 20% on the applicable tour subtotal. The final price depends on the number and ages of paying guests and the chosen payment method.
Will I see the same fruits throughout the year?
+No. Fruit availability changes with the season and harvest conditions. The garden visit includes locally available varieties, which may differ from those shown in photographs.
What happens if the weather is bad?
+The itinerary may be adjusted for safety or operational reasons. If the tour is cancelled by the operator because weather conditions prevent safe operation, a full refund will be provided.
What is the cancellation policy?
+Cancellations without advance written notice are non-refundable. For cancellations submitted in writing ahead of departure, charges depend on the applicable notice period stated in the cancellation policy.
Is this tour a good choice if I have limited time in Can Tho?
+Yes. The tour combines a floating market visit, traditional rice noodle production, a tropical fruit garden and a small canal cruise in approximately 4-5 hours.
Does this tour include a cacao farm or cycling?
+No. The standard CT01C itinerary focuses on Cai Rang Floating Market, a traditional rice noodle workshop, a fruit garden and small canals. Cacao farm visits and cycling activities are not part of the confirmed standard program.
Emma Johnson –
A nice combination of the floating market, local food and peaceful canals. The small canal boat ride was particularly relaxing. The half-day itinerary covered several different experiences without taking up our entire day.
James Smith –
The rice noodle workshop was really interesting, especially seeing how Hu Tieu is made. We also liked trying the crispy rice noodle pizza and visiting the fruit garden. It was a lovely way to experience local food and countryside life.
Olivia –
We enjoyed the early morning boat ride to Cai Rang Floating Market. Watching the river activities while having breakfast on the boat was a memorable part of our visit to Can Tho. The pineapple was a nice treat too!