Can Tho: Floating Market, Canals, Nature Reserve & Forest

Overview

Available languages

English

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.

1 hour • Admission Included

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.

1 hour • Admission 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

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Options

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

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

Reviews

5.00

33 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Incredible ! We love it so much
Y8470BTsylviet,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We did this tour with Nick and it was incredible. As Muslims, we don’t eat meat, and he was able to offer us a delicious vegetarian bánh mì at the floating market. We also visited a local factory to learn how noodles are made — it was super interesting, and both the kids and us absolutely loved the activity. We ended the day at the nature reserve, which was truly beautiful. We also really enjoyed the boat guide, who was very funny. And Nick took great care of us from start to finish. We highly recommend this tour and have absolutely no regrets about choosing it.
Great experience
patwil1996,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Definitely recommend! Our tour guide Nick was very friendly and introduced us to the local Mekong culture — it was a great experience. The tour also gives you a lovely overview of beautiful spots around the area, so it’s perfect if you want to see the best local places in a short time. We highly recommend it!
Highly recommended!
lauralD6612NS,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A tour worth waking up early for! Jessica, the guide, has great energy, a positive attitude, and excellent English. The atmosphere is relaxed. You don’t need to do too much trekking, yet you get to see a lot during this tour. Jessica shares information in a pleasant way — it doesn’t feel like a school lesson, but rather like enjoyable insights that you’ll remember afterwards. If you’re staying in the city center, it’s super convenient and just a short walk to the harbor! Thank you!
A must on the Mekong Delta!
peggycA3935YV,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A complete, fun, cultural, educational and interesting excursion With tasting 😋 We discovered and learned a lot Our guide Trin, who speaks perfect English, gave us all the explanations and much more, both about visiting and living in Vietnam If you visit the Mekong Delta, this excursion is a must! Thanks to Mint for the perfect organization and respect for the program
Fabulous tour
Roam60727575517,,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a fabulous and fascinating trip with our lovely tour guide Jessica , who was very knowledgeable and informative. We learned a great deal about the area and found everything extremely interesting. We highly recommend this tour.
Delicious experience!
Venture11892500960,,Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A superb experience with Doan as your Francophone guide! Great organization.. Good knowledge of the places to visit! Always smiling and available with this love for the French language. A real pleasure to share this week in the Mekong! A big THANK YOU!
Unique and rich experience. So much seen in a short time
525oria,,Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. There was flood that day and she rushed to buy us Flipflops. The experience was unique and didn’t feel touristy. We managed to see a lot in a short time
Wonderful Mekong Delta
felixtC3131YT,,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It has been very interesting to tour the canals of the park in a small boat. It makes you feel closer to nature. Our guide has been very kind to take us to a 100% Vietnamese restaurant, which we would not have gone to if not for his proposal. It is a recommended activity. Greetings
A great trip away from Saigon
J5376NBjohnd,,Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Today, we ventured off the tourist trail, about an hour from Cần Thơ, into the hidden wetlands of Lung Ngọc Hoàng — a place still untouched by mass tourism. It was a rare, authentic glimpse of the Mekong Delta at its purest. We cruised through peaceful canals blanketed in water plants, surrounded by pristine forest. We stopped by an ancient heritage tree with deep wartime history, and watched wild birds flock freely — nature’s quiet masterpiece. Such a great tour.
Amazing day out into the Mekon around Can Tho.
Explorer02206932202,,Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Loved the tour with Nick! It was a really nice day out into the Mekon. The tour included breakfast at the floating market, fruit tastings, a visit to a noodle factory and a cacao farm (inc. tastings). All supporting the locals. As we went around in a small boat, it felt like a very private tour and it was easy to see the local life and nature on the water. Nick was happy to answer all of my questions and I also appreciate the pictures/videos that he took. Thank you for such a great day!!