Cai Rang Floating Market & Mekong Delta Private 1-Day Tour

Discover Cai Rang Floating Market, cruise the Mekong river, ride a sampan through coconut canals, visit local farms, and enjoy a local lunch on this private tour from Ho Chi Minh City.

Highlights

Visit the largest floating market in the Mekong Delta
See the lively bartering at the Cai Rang Floating Market
Learn about the local cultures of the Mekong Delta region
Paddle along the small canals to see the locals going about their day

Full description

Start with a pickup from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and depart for the Cai Rang Floating Market at around 5:00AM. Relax on the 2.5-hour drive to Can Tho in the Mekong Delta.

Arrive at the lively Cai Rang Floating Market, most vibrant in the early morning. Watch boats trading fresh produce, and stop by a vendor boat selling vermicelli and coffee, feel free to buy and enjoy these local treats as you cruise through the market.

After exploring, We will continue to My Tho and board a traditional boat for a scenic cruise along the Mekong River. Pass the Turtle, Dragon, and Phoenix Islets before reaching Unicorn Islet. Then take a sampan ride through narrow canals lined with coconut palms, offering a close-up look at local life.

Visit a house of the locals to taste honey tea, sample tropical fruits, and enjoy traditional music performed by villagers. Learn about daily life in the Delta before enjoying a Vietnamese lunch (with vegan options available).

After lunch, relax on the journey back to Ho Chi Minh City. Arrive around 5:00PM, with drop-off at your hotel.

Includes

Door-to-door pickup and drop-off in Ho Chi Minh City

Transportation by air-con private vehicle

English-speaking tour guide

All boat trips

Vietnamese lunch (vegan options available)

1 bottle of water

Tips (optional)

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