Can Tho: Floating Market, Canals, Nature Reserve & Forest
Overview
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6 hours 30 minutes
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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
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Discover the real Mekong Delta — beyond the crowds. A unique tour in Can Tho combining the famous Cai Rang Floating Market with the untouched Lung Ngoc Hoang Nature Reserve. Authentic, peaceful, and full of local life. At 5:45 AM, we pick you up at your hotel in Can Tho by car and take you to the boat station, where you’ll board a traditional wooden sampan — the beginning of your Mekong journey. ⸻ Visit Local Market Before heading to the river, you’ll stop by a small morning market where locals buy fresh produce, flowers, and breakfast food. It’s an authentic glimpse of daily Mekong life before the city wakes up.
Cai Rang Floating Market
Sunrise on the Mekong River Around 6:00 AM, the river is quiet and the sky begins to glow. As the sun rises over the water, you’ll enjoy one of the calmest and most beautiful moments of the day. ⸻ Cai Rang Floating Market When the river gets busier, you arrive at the famous floating market, where boats sell fruits and vegetables right on the water. Here, you’ll enjoy a hot bowl of noodle soup on the boat — with a vegetarian option available. ⸻ Life on the River You’ll switch to a smaller sampan to explore deeper. Fresh pineapple will be cut and served right on the river. Your guide shares stories about how local people live, trade, and raise their families on the water.
Options
Private Tour
Note: This tour requires a minimum of 2 guests. Please kindly do not book if you are traveling alone. Pickup included
Small Group
Note:: This tour requires a minimum of 2 guests. Please kindly do not book if you are traveling alone. Pickup included
What‘s Included
Breakfast (vegetarian option available)
Comfortable A/C car to Lung Ngoc Hoang Nature Reserve
Sampan (small boat) with local boat driver
All entrance fees
English speaking guide
Tea and coffee
Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Can Tho or nearby
Fruit
Personal expenses
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
86 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Strong and Real Experience
203adrianog,Jul 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Smiling, kind girl, very knowledgeable about the local culture, excellent English
Highly Recommend
Teresa N,Jul 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience with Vy exploring the unique floating market and nature reserve in Can Tho. Great food, fascinating insights, and beautiful views.
An unforgettable Mekong Delta adventure with an amazing guide!
Tina V,Jul 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our family had an amazing experience exploring the Mekong Delta, thanks to our wonderful tour guide, Vy! Although it drizzled during our tour, Vy came fully prepared with ponchos for everyone, which made a huge difference and showed how thoughtful she is. She is incredibly knowledgeable and shared so many fascinating facts about the Cai Rang Floating Market, the traditional noodle factory, the nature reserve, and the beautiful forest along the way. Our family of seven had a fantastic time. Vy was patient, friendly, and made sure everyone felt comfortable and enjoyed the experience. She answered all of our questions with enthusiasm and took great care of us throughout the tour. If you’re visiting the Mekong Delta, I highly recommend requesting Vy as your guide. She truly made our trip memorable!
Mekong Waterworld
Dreamer34976507438,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tien was a superb guide and as extremely knowledgable and professional. The water market and village was very memorable and it was great to meet some Vietnamese folk and Tien was fantastic at setting up the situations where I could do that. The tour is well mixed and I learnt a lot about the Mekong people and how they live and prosper. Really enjoyable thank you so much Tien.
The Cai Rang Experience
Trail49964105605,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was overall a very insightful & experiential tour! We started the boat ride around 5.15am, and managed to catch the sunrise - got some rice noodle breakfast on the boat, coffee, and stopped by various stops for fresh tropical fruits, visited a rice noodle making factory (and experiencing them yourself), rowing a small sampan, and many more! My guide - Vy, was very passionate and friendly about sharing the stories, legacies, and explanations about the cai rang floating market, and the mekong region. Not to mention helping me to take many great photos! Would recommend :-))
Great tour!
286eniaa,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a great experience, from the floating market at the beginning of the day to the nature reserve. Nick made the whole day so easy, and so enjoyable! 100% recommend if doing a short trip through Mekong delta and you want to have a hands on and complete experience.
Wonderful guided tour of the Mekong & Cai Rang!
Odyssey49084153453,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our English guide Vy, was so knowledgeable about the culture and daily life of the Cai Rang market and villages making noodles and Cacao. We had a wonderful 5 hour small boat trip with a hands on experience of cutting rice noodles and seeing cacao being processed. The breakfast at the Cai Rang Floating Market was delicious and the trip ended with a visit to a boat house that sold fruit and iced tea. We were really well taken care of. Thank you Vy and Mint Travel for such a wonderful and meaningful time!!!
Fantastic tour
benwG6260OP,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic tour guide in Vy. She is very engaging and knowledgeable in local history, nature and the culture. Learnt so much on the trip. Very relaxing tour and logistic wise was smooth sailing. Great job Vj.
Great half day tour!
lilygB831FW,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was absolutely fantastic! Our tour guide, Nick, was so kind, knowledgable, and attentive. The food and fruits at the floating market was great. The rice noodle factory was small but interesting; you get to see the whole process and try steps out yourself. The nature reserve was beautiful and the guides stop to let you see the wildlife and get photos. Would definitely recommend!
Perfectly paced day tour full of local experiences!
mariazS5643ZD,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of my favorite experiences in Vietnam! We transitioned smoothly from one activity to another and nothing felt rushed. Nick was a thoughtful and knowledgeable guide that was very comfortable to be around and made every detail of the tour enjoyable. The breakfast on the floating market was delicious and we were able to visit a family who lives on the river. The nature reserve was very beautiful and we were the only ones going through the river, no other boats. Again, Nick pointed out and explained many things during the boat ride which made it more fun. Weather at this time (May) was warm but not unbearably hot and there was a breeze on the water. Overall would highly recommend this tour!!!
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