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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
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
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Options
Small Group - Minimum 2 guests
Note:: This tour requires a minimum of 2 guests. Please kindly do not book if you are traveling alone.
Pickup included
Private Tour -Minimum 2 guests
Note: This tour requires a minimum of 2 guests. Please kindly do not book if you are traveling alone.
Pickup included
Reviews
46 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very pleasant visit
sebastien g,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great morning in the presence of Doan who is a French teacher who speaks very good French (which is very nice to understand the subtleties of the country, anecdotes, etc.). We highly recommend if you upgrade to Can Tho.
Carefree guidance in a relaxed atmosphere
Juergen R,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Personal trip with tour guide Selina Very flexible no time pressure, relaxed experience of floating markets, rice noodle making, bike tour in villages and rice fields, visit to a Khmer temple
A beautiful morning
victoireetjulesm,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great morning with Renn, our French speaking guide. I recommend it very warmly.
Highly Recommended Mekong Delta Tour with Vy
Angélique B,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an excellent day thanks to Mint and her colleague Vy. Vy took great care of us during an almost private tour. There were only four of us on a small boat, which made the experience very pleasant and authentic. We visited the floating market in Can Tho, enjoyed breakfast on the boat, and then discovered a fruit farm, a noodle-making workshop, and a cacao farm, with tastings at each stop. Vy’s explanations were clear, interesting, and always given with a smile. Everything was perfectly organized. She is an attentive, professional, and passionate guide. We have wonderful memories of this day and highly recommend this experience without hesitation!
JANUARY 2026
F9318OAc linec,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great excursion to Can Tho and surroundings. Our guide is exciting and really invested in his explanations. The reserve is very quiet and relaxing, while the floating market, on the other hand, is alive and well organized. A very pleasant walk that I highly recommend. Thank you for everything!
Can Tho Guided Tour
Clément R,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The proposed tour is complete, and allows you to really visit Can Tho, in all its aspects! We had a great experience with a local guide, listening to our questions. The excursion takes 5am to 6am but is definitely worth it, it allows access to authentic places that we could not have visited alone. I recommend!!
What a great way to get to know Can Tho and the Delta!
V3755MZjohannesf,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great tour! There was so much to see on the markets (both floating and on land) and in the Nature reserve. Nick is a very good guide and explained a lot. We felt that he loves his city and enjoyed showing it’s beauty to visitors. Also, our boat drivers and all vendors we met on the tour were very open and nice. Thank you very much, 100% recommended!
Amazing tour on a beautiful day 😍.
346ana sd,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nick was an outstanding guide, very kind and attentive. He shared fascinating insights into the local culture and the places we visited. Unlike many other tours, this one never felt rushed, allowing us to fully enjoy every moment in truly beautiful locations. Everything was perfectly organized, the scenery was stunning and the food delicious. Highly recommended, don’t hesitate to book with them!
Highly recommended activity
l rosete,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An incredible experience in the Mekong Delta. The activity was very interesting and well-rounded, perfectly combining local culture — with explanations about traditions and customs — and visits to truly spectacular natural surroundings. Everything felt very authentic and enriching. On top of that, Nick was an absolute delight: friendly, approachable, and very professional. Without a doubt, a highly recommended activity.
Great time
Tetsu16,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great experience to see the floating market and the nature reserve with its canals. We could even see some wildlife in the canals.
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