Cai Rang Floating Market (Cho Noi Cai Rang) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Cai Rang Floating Market. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Cai Rang Floating Market & Mekong Delta 2-Day Tour from HCM City

• Small-Group Mekong Floating Market Day Trip from Ho Chi Minh City

• Mekong Delta & Cai Rang Floating Market 2-Day Tour from HCMC

• 1-Day Mekong Delta Cai Rang Floating Market – Ancient House – Pancake

• Mekong Delta 2-Day Tour: Floating Markets, Biking, Amazing Tour

Visiting the Cai Rang Floating Market doesn't cost anything on its own, but joining a guided tour is the best way to make the most of the experience. Half-day boat tours start at around US$25, while full-day trips that combine the market with countryside cycling, cooking classes, or other Mekong Delta stops typically run US$30–$90. Expect to pay more for private tours and overnight trips.

Yes, the Cai Rang Floating Market is worth visiting. At this bustling market in the Mekong Delta, vendors sell fresh produce and goods directly from their boats—a tradition that has shaped daily life along the river for generations. Guided tours are the smart choice, with many combining the market with activities such as countryside cycling and cooking classes.

Per one customer who booked the Cai Rang Floating Market & Mekong Delta 2-Day Tour from HCM City, "Great tour into the Mekong Delta over two days. Great insight into the area and its people. Justin and the driver were fun to be with and very informative. Saw loads of things you would miss without a guide. So much local food at both lunches. Highly recommend."

The Cai Rang Floating Market typically operates every day from the early morning hours (around 5am or 6am) until late morning, usually around 10am. Arrive earlier in the morning to experience the market at its liveliest and most photogenic—and to avoid the plethora of oncoming tourist boats.

Cai Rang Floating Market can be reached from downtown Can Tho—about three hours south of Ho Chi Minh City—by hiring a boat tour. Those can be arranged through local tour operators or with boat owners at the Ninh Kieu Wharf. Boat tours vary greatly as the larger the boat, the less authentic your experience.

At Cai Rang Floating Market, you can find a variety of products including fresh fruits, vegetables, seafood, snacks, and local handicrafts. That being said, many boat tours offer only a couple of predetermined stops, so if you want to peruse the market at will, book a private boat.

The best days to visit Can Tho’s Cai Rang Floating Market are typically during the weekdays, especially from Monday to Wednesday, right at or after sunrise. During weekends, especially after 8am, the market can get crowded with tourists and tourist boats, so weekdays offer a slower, less crowded, and more authentic experience.

Yes, Cai Rang Floating Market is full of Vietnamese delicacies and classic snacks. While perusing the boats, don't miss trying some local goodies, such as bun rieu cua (crab noodle soup), banh xeo (Vietnamese pancake), and fresh tropical fruits. Coconut candy is also a popular Mekong Delta treat.

Yes, Cai Rang Floating Market is one of the larger and most well-known floating markets in Vietnam. While opinions may vary on whether it's the absolute best, it's certainly one of the top choices for visitors due to its accessibility and plethora of tour options. However, it’s become quite popular and crowded, and many smaller vendors are now gone.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting the Cai Rang Floating Market. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in the Mekong Delta:

• My Tho

• Vinh Tràng Pagoda

• Cái Bè

• Muoi Cuong Cocoa Farm

• Ninh Kieu Wharf

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in the Mekong Delta.