Floating Market & Hidden Canals – Small Group Morning Boat Tour
Overview
Available languages
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Experience the quiet charm of Can Tho in the early hours as you glide toward the Cai Rang Floating Market — a living, breathing part of the Mekong Delta. Ride a traditional sampan as the river wakes up with the sounds of boats, vendors, and fresh produce trading across the water.
Enjoy a bowl of noodle soup or Bánh Mì with Vietnamese coffee, served right on the boat as you float through the market. This is breakfast, Mekong style.
Visit a family-run noodle-making village with over 40 years of history. Try your hand at crafting glass noodles, then explore a lively land market filled with tropical fruits and Mekong snacks — a chance to see what locals eat and maybe bring some home.
Drift through peaceful small canals — far from the crowds — where you’ll experience quiet river life and the real charm of the Mekong Delta.
This is more than just a floating market tour — it’s a cultural adventure through Can Tho’s waterways, food, and daily life.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Pineapple fruit (optional)
Bottled water
All Fees and Taxes
Breakfast
Coffee and/or Tea
What To Expect
Cai Rang Floating Market
Experience the authentic rhythm of local life as you witness how goods are purchased and transferred, and marvel at the unique lifestyle of those living on boats. Indulge in delicious noodle soup and savor the true essence of Vietnamese breakfast, just like a local. Travel from the dock to Floating market via boat - Estimate to be 50 minutes depending on the tide.
Noodle House. Engage in local traditions with traditional noodle making. Try doing some step to make noodle. Travel from Floating market to Noodle house via boat - Estimate 10 minutes
Options
Group Tour
Breakfast
Reviews
29 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Getting up early is worth it!
evasW2069FH,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cris was our guide and did great. We were only two on the road with him and were able to have exciting conversations. He had an answer to virtually everything and explained patiently. A breakfast (also vegetarian) something to drink and the tips were included. He even bought us some pbst at the market. All in all an absolute recommendation!
Amazing tour thanks to Nhung
Ge l,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nhung made this trip in Can Tho so amazing! The tour was so well planned, from floating market, to noodle making session, to river canal and then cocoa farm, all the activities were super fun and engaging, I will definitely be recommending this tour, and Nhung to all my friends who wants to travel to Vietnam!
Fun, nature, life and activities in a perfect balance
Felix S,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a very personal, informative, fun and new experience! Granting perspectives of history, daily life and food I wouldn’t have gotten otherwise!
Great morning tour!
M8632NAnicolep,
Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic morning with Chris! Chris was incredibly knowledgable and insightful and we very much enjoyed exploring and learning with him. From pick up to drop off the day was very well organized with a range of fun activities. Highly recommend! Thanks again Chris! :)
Awesome experience in Can Tho - highly recommend!
Spencos,
Aug 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful morning on the river with our guide Nhung. She’s very knowledgeable and speaks very good English, sharing with us plenty of interesting facts and stories about the local area and culture. It was very interesting to see the rice paper making and the floating market, as well as the normal market and the surrounding canals. I highly recommend this experience for anyone visiting southern Vietnam and would love to do it again some day. Thanks!
Floating market
0jaroslavan,
Aug 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Me and my friend booked this tour and it was really worth it. We got to try Vietnamese food on the floating market and also went to see how they make rice noodles. Overall it was a good experience with an amazing guide.
To do!
Mathieu K,
Aug 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A magnificent experience to discover the floating market 🚤, boats houses ⛵️ and even a visit to a farm with a walk in the orchard of the islets 🌳🍊. The tasting of local fruits and cakes was a real treat 🍍🥭🍰! It is a total immersion in local life 🤝✨ 👉 I recommend +++ ❤️
A lovely day with Nhung!
Stockdai,
Mar 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip booked at short notice, but it was much more than we expected! Just the 2 of us, so we felt well looked after, saw a lot, and heard a lot of stories about local life and culture. Nhung speaks good English, is bright, with a good sense of humour, and really wants you to enjoy the tour. It felt like being with a friend, who is showing you around. Great breakfast on the boat and nice experience with a variety of fruit from the market.
Good tour
X2573BDandreasw,
Feb 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great authentic tour, friendly guide with good English. Helped pick us up at our hotel and even helped find our phone when we left it in the cab
Mekong Floating Market
805jesperk,
Feb 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The biggest recommendations from here!!! Nhung is the best guide with fine English skills, which is mega important and slightly a rare item is our experience. Nhung picked up at the hotel and took us through a lovely morning tour. The best tour experience on our 6 week round trip. Warmest recommendations from here!
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