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.
Kristin Verified booking
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.
Christ Verified booking
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.
Nathalie Verified booking
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!
Scenic599534 Verified booking
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.
IJW Verified booking
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
Javier Verified booking
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.
Corinna Verified booking
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.
Peter Verified booking
My family and I booked this tour, which also included a visit to a rice paper farm and a rural bicycling tour.