Half day Tour with Cai Rang Floating Market Cacao and Small Canal
- 4–5 hours
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
- Private tour
Highlights
Spend a wonderful day exploring the Can Tho waterways on this fun, small-group tour. We'll start early with a trip to the busy Cai Rang floating market to see how the locals buy and sell their goods. You'll grab a tasty Vietnamese breakfast right on the boat before we head off to explore the tiny, peaceful canals. Along the way, you’ll learn the history of these markets and sample several local foods. The day ends sweetly with a visit to a cacao farm for a tour and a tasting of their handcrafted chocolates! With easy round-trip hotel transfers and a small group, you get personalized attention and a stress-free adventure.
Inclusions
What's included
- Boat
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in the center of Can Tho city
- Breakfast
- English/French(extra fee) speaking guide
What's not
- Lunch
- Drink
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
5:00 am Your guide will pick up you and start the boat trip from Ninh Kieu wharf. Begin your journey as the sun rises, cruising the Mekong River and soaking in the morning tranquility.
5:45 am Arrive at Vietnam’s largest floating market, a bustling hub where local vendors sell fresh produce, fruits, and goods directly from their boats. This market is a lively reflection of the region's traditional way of trading, and you'll get a chance to observe this unique floating commerce up close. Pineapple Boat Stop Taste fresh, juicy pineapple and chat with local vendors about life on the river. Your visit helps support small family businesses, giving you an authentic taste of the Mekong community. You’ll also learn how the market operates and the significance of trading on water in the Mekong Delta. Breakfast on the Boat Enjoy a traditional river-based meal, a unique experience where you dine while floating among the vibrant market activity. This is a must-do in Cái Răng, where the sounds and sights of the market provide a perfect backdrop for your meal. You may also get a chance to try local dishes like noodle soup or fried rice, often served directly from the boats.
Visit a family-owned rice noodle house where artisans make colorful noodles by hand. You can try making your own noodles and learn about the family’s old techniques passed down through generations. This experience helps support local cooking traditions.
Small Canal and Nature Immersion Our boat will take you through small, peaceful canals, guided by a local expert. As you glide along, you'll hear the gentle sounds of nature and see water palms, coconut trees, and lush fruit orchards. This part of the tour lets you enjoy the quiet beauty of the environment while spotting local fruits along the way.
Enjoy a short stroll through a local village, where you’ll see daily life and traditional homes up close. Interacting with the friendly villagers gives you a deeper understanding of the Mekong culture and lifestyle.
Take a walk to a cacao plantation, where a local artisan will explain the chocolate-making process. See how cocoa is grown and turned into chocolate using traditional methods passed down through generations. Enjoy a refreshing glass of cacao milk and support the farm’s long-standing tradition.
Back to Can Tho city by boat
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Asia Tour Booking
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Can Tho
- Its from-price is 91% above the median of the 31 day trips we list in Can Tho.
- It is shorter than most of them.
About Can Tho
Can Tho is the main city of Vietnam's Mekong Delta, a river town of floating markets, orchards, canals and old French-era houses.
Can Tho sits on the Hau River, a branch of the Mekong, in the heart of the delta, a flat green land of rice fields, orchards and canals. The waterfront promenade at Ninh Kieu is the city's evening meeting place, with a statue of Ho Chi Minh and boats lit at night. Nearby, the Binh Thuy Ancient House, a villa mixing French and Vietnamese styles, and the Khmer and Chinese temples show the delta's mix of peoples.
Top-ranked sights in Can Tho: Ninh Kieu Wharf, Muoi Cuong Cocoa Farm, Sau Hoai Rice Noodle Factory.
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