Top Can Tho Shore Excursions

Floating market – a creative way of trading that Mekong Delta people have been originating to cope with the dense network of rivers in this region. For centuries, the main vehicle for transportation here was boat, and the floating market was born to serve the high demand for goods exchange. Gradually, it becomes the signature image of the South West’s people and landscape. Visiting Cai Rang market floating in its most beautiful and active hour is the best way to experience the culture of the Nine Dragon River Delta.

This Mekong Delta day trip is perfect for travelers interested in local food and scenic views. Take the stress out of navigating by having hotel pickup and drop-off included. Visit two floating markets, and enjoy a tasty Vietnamese breakfast on the Mekong river. It’s a great overview of local food experiences, as you’ll also visit a bakery, a noodle factory, and a fruit garden.

The trip is a small group welcoming guests in the center of Can Tho city. On the way, we will stop at Binh Thuy ancient house, visit and learn about history here for about 45 minutes. We continue to go to a ferry port to cross Con Son (Son island), the boat will take us only about 15 minutes. When we arrive, we will stop by a snakehead fish farmer's house with a garden with seasonal fruits, where we will enjoy local fruits and see fish dance for about 30 minutes. Next we will visit another local home and have lunch here, where we will also visit other tropical fruits, participate in a short cooking class, and eat cakes made by the homeowner himself for you, and enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch here. We spend about 2.5 hours here. Enjoy the fresh air and explore the village for about 30 minutes. After resting in the fresh air, we move to visit floating fish-raft villages, fish and catfish for about 30 minutes. End the journey and return to the city center.

What Sets Us Apart: - Local Connection: Led by passionate locals, we offer an insider's perspective, weaving the fabric of genuine experiences. - Organic Indulgence: Delight in fruit orchards where you pick and savor seasonal fruits, freshly plucked from the trees. - Cultural Imprint: Step into a traditional Mekong Delta house, witnessing local trades and stories that shaped our heritage. - Hands-On Experience: Craft local cakes guided by local, connecting - Sunset on Water: Explore a floating fish farm on the Mekong River, basking in the serenity of a Mekong sunset.

Experience the tranquility of the Mekong Delta as you embark on a tour through its waterways. Join a small group and depart in the early morning to watch the sunrise over the Mekong River. Enjoy a traditional breakfast at the floating market, see how rice noodles are made at a local factory, and take in the lush countryside views.

On the trip to a new place, trying local foods could be seen as a must-do thing to deeply discover and feel the place as well as the culture. Mekong Delta, known as having the biggest resource of rice in Vietnam, along with various types of other agricultural produce such as fruits, fishes, shrimps, crabs and poultries thanks to favored natural conditions, makes it famous for fresh and tasty foods. Mekong Delta people create amazing dishes with just ingredients they have in the area. If you ever come to Mekong Delta, give yourself a chance to explore the cuisine here, because it is very often that what you have heard of totally differs from what you really feel then. Try it out, and make your own experience.