Top Can Tho Water Tours

Cai Rang floating market is the biggest of its kind in the Mekong Delta, located just outside of Can Tho. On this morning tour, set sail around the Mekong Delta on a traditional longboat, hop off to explore the rural villages and visit a noodle factory, and experience local life at the floating market. Along the way, sample typical Vietnamese drinks, breakfast foods, and snacks.

What makes this tour special: • A unique tour in Can Tho combining the Cai Rang Floating Market and Lung Ngoc Hoang Nature Reserve — an experience you won’t find anywhere else, at a great price. • Sunrise at Cai Rang Floating Market – the liveliest and most colorful time of day to witness real river life. • Cruising through peaceful small canals – escape the crowds and explore the hidden beauty of the Mekong Delta. • Visit a traditional noodle factory • Connect with local people – hear personal stories and learn about daily life in the countryside. • Guided by a passionate local expert – who brings the region’s culture and traditions to life in an authentic and engaging way. • Explore Lung Ngoc Hoang Nature Reserve & Forests

Spend a day on the waterways of Can Tho on this small-group tour. Start with a trip to the Cai Rang floating market to see how the locals buy what they need. Enjoy a breakfast of rice noodles and Vietnamese coffee on a boat before heading down a series of tiny canals to explore. End with a visit to a cacao farm and enjoy a tasting of the handcrafted chocolates.

Why This Tour Is Special • Off the tourist trail: Lung Ngoc Hoang is still untouched by mass tourism — a rare, truly authentic Mekong Delta experience. • Hidden wetland landscapes: You’ll cruise through quiet canals covered in water plants and surrounded by pristine forest. • Incredible birdlife: Thousands of wild birds live and flock here, offering one of the best natural birdwatching spots in the region. • Flexible and comfortable: Choose to trek lightly or return by boat, making it suitable for all ages and activity levels. • This tour is available with a guide or without a guide (driver only). Please make sure to select the option that best suits your needs when making the reservation. • If you prefer a more budget-friendly option, you can choose the driver-only option. You can still explore the reserve independently, and the boat driver can communicate with you using Google Translate if needed.

Floating markets are a hallmark of rural life in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, but visiting one independently can be tricky, as you have to arrange land and water transportation. This day tour from Can Tho simplifies your visit to the wholesale floating market in the Mekong Delta. Your breakfast of noodle soup and coffee arrives on a passing boat, before you explore the narrow canals. Then meet a local family to discover local traditions and sample local chocolate.

With this early-morning tour of the Mekong Delta, you’ll get to experience what most travelers to Vietnam ache for: a chance to wander the Cai Rang floating market. That’s your first stop on this private tour from Ho Chi Minh City—afterward, you’ll go for a float along the canals, try your hand at making banh xeo (a Vietnamese pancake), opt for a bike ride through the countryside, and more.

Immerse yourself in Vietnamese customs and culture on a 5-hour tour to the Mekong Delta from Ben Pha Xom Chai. Comfortable round-trip transfer from your hotel allows you to relax and enjoy the scenery. Experience the Cai Rang Floating Market, where you're treated to a typical Vietnamese breakfast. Next visit a noodle factory or bakery to see how classic dishes are made. Finally, tour a colorful fruit garden.

This unique Can Tho small canal tour will take you on an enjoyable cruise through the picturesque canals in the heart of Can Tho. Travelers will have a chance to get off the beaten track to discover the beautiful sights to enjoy and recharge energy after the hustle and bustle rhythm of city life with an exclusive trip through the canals of Can Tho.

Relax as you see the sights of the Mekong River at sunset from the comfort of a boat. After a pickup from Can Tho, sail to areas that are hard to reach any other way and admire the sunset views. Step onto land to visit some beautiful pagodas and to try local street food. If the dinner option is chosen, feast on a tasty Vietnamese vegan meal at a restaurant.

You can get a true taste of the Mekong Delta on a 2-days tour from Ho Chi Minh City by exploring deeper the Mekong Delta life and towns within two days. The tour offers chance to take the boat trip to orchard gardens, stop at villages, factory, and visit a floating market...

Full package to explore Mekong Delta in Can Tho - We offer high quality service with professional local tour guide. This tour offers a unique blend of authentic cultural immersion and serene natural beauty, away from the typical tourist spots. Begin your day with breakfast at the vibrant Cai Rang Floating Market, where locals trade directly from their boats. Learn to make traditional rice noodles at a local factory and paddle through peaceful, less-traveled canals, interacting with friendly locals. Explore the Lung Ngoc Hoang Nature Reserve, a birdwatcher's paradise, and witness the rustic charm of the Mekong Delta’s rice fields during harvest season.

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.

Our guide will pick you up from the meeting point and drive for an hour before we reach our destination at Mua Xuan Nature Reserve. Mua Xuan Nature Reserve: Cruise gently along waterways, covered by water hyacinth and water lettuce, creating a magical and tranquil wetland escape. Next, discover colorful plants, rare tropical birds such as herons, kingfishers, coucals, and swamphens. Then, climb the viewing tower for breathtaking views of the entire reserve and take a peaceful 30-minute forest walk to refresh your body and mind. Every step reveals a living, breathing ecosystem full of color, movement, and wonder. Bamboo Basket Village: Explore the traditional craft of turning bamboo and rattan into lasting works of art. WE CAN FREE PICK UP AT Sheraton Can Tho, Victoria Resort, Wink Hotel, Charmant Suites Can Tho, office of MEKONG LEGACY RESORT, Con Khuong Resort, Vam Xang Rustic, Mekong Silt Ecolodge, TTC hotel, Lion Hotel, Iris hotel, Can Tho Ecolodge

Admire the sunrise from a small boat and immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of the Cai Rang floating market early in the morning. Delight in the enticing and aromatic local cuisine on Son Island. Paddle through narrow channels, exploring the dynamic lives of the local people in Ben Tre. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to explore the Cu Chi tunnels – a historically significant military structure in the Vietnam War. This promises to be a journey that offers travelers many unforgettable experiences.

Embark on a sampan and witness the vibrant trading activities of Cairang Floating Market, the largest floating market in Vietnam. Goods exchanged include fresh fruits and vegetables, such as pineapples and mangos. Experience a unique breakfast, ordering from floating restaurants and cafes -a perfect combination to start your day. We will then cruise into the jungle through small, yet complex canal systems. This landscape provides a glimpse into typical river life along the Mekong Delta. Our boat will also be stopped at a four-decade old noodle village and we will participate in the making of rice noodles the traditional way. Then, we will get on the car and drive for an hour. We cruise into the meandering canals of Lung Ngoc Hoang Nature Reserve, which is surrounded by water hyacinth and water lettuce covering the surface. This allows you to fully immerse yourself in the forest's enchanting atmosphere while observing the varied flora and fauna that thrive within its bounds.

Can Tho Floating Market tour and Fruit Garden offers visitors a unique and immersive glimpse into one of the most famous floating markets in Vietnam's Mekong Delta. This journey includes visits to key destinations like the Cai Rang Floating Market, a traditional noodle factory, picturesque small canal, and a lush fruit garden. Visiting a fruit garden after exploring the Can Tho Floating Market is an excellent idea and a great way to further immerse yourself in the agricultural richness of the Mekong Delta.

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.

Save yourself from haggling with boatmen and enjoy Cai Rang floating market hassle-free on this small-group guided tour—transportation included. You'll travel deep into the Mekong Delta beyond the famous market, too, boating over to a local noodle house to make your own rice paper and noodles, visiting Vietnam's only cocoa farm for local chocolates, and more.

Experience the best of Dong Thap in 1 day! Delve into the rich history of the Huynh Thuy Le ancient house, explore the Sa Dec Marguerite Duras, wander through the enchanting Xeo Quyt forest, and visit the picturesque Sa Dec flower village. Let a professional local guide lead you through the vibrant culture and lush landscapes of the Mekong Delta, revealing hidden gems and authentic experiences.

Cai Rang floating market tour and cooking class takes you to a rustic part of the Mekong Delta, Can Tho city, where you can explore the rustic but no less bustling Cai Rang floating market and experience cooking traditional local foods by yourself.

Immerse yourself in Floating market and Lung Ngoc Hoang Nature Reserve on a 9-hour tour to the Mekong Delta from Can Tho city - Pickup at hotels is included On the way to Cai Rang Floating Market, enjoy the beautiful sunrise over the Mekong River. Cai Rang Market is a must-see when visiting Can Tho. Enjoy a traditional local breakfast, including coffee, coconut water. Take a ride on a large local boat where locals sell agricultural products. We will visit an old rice noodle and pho factory where you can learn how noodles are made, guided by local experts. Discover the scenic canals that contribute to Can Tho’s reputation as one of the world’s most beautiful canal cities. Explore Lung Ngoc Hoang Nature Reserve: firstly we take the local speedy boat cruising along small cannels then move to rowing sampan boat peacefully weaving in the middle of forest. Immerse yourself in the life of the many species of herons and birds that inhabit this area. Have lunch at restaurant inside the forest

Stray from the beaten path and discover a side of the Mekong Delta that many people miss out on during a tour of the Tra Su Cajuput Forest from Can Tho. Access places you can’t reach on land in a motorboat and heighten your chance of spotting the flora and fauna that the area is famous for with the help of your guide.

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.