HCMC: Can Tho Floating Market - Son Islet 1-Day Mekong Delta Tour
Overview
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12 hours
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05:00am start HCMC for 3-hour drive to Mekong Delta. Leaving city behind, scenery changes to views of rice paddies, beautiful orchards by side of road, other scenes typical to southern Vietnam.
8:00am, Arrive at Can Tho city - capital of Southwest, start day with a visit to Cai Rang Floating Market. While crossing Mekong River, observe daily activities of local people on the banks, see traditional-style houses in which local people live as well as beautiful orchards, busy ships - building yards and bustling markets where they make their livelihood.
We try to enjoy breakfast at the floating market, drink a speacial coffee/soft drink, pineapple on boat.
10:00am, Disembark before exploring Son Islet - an islet in the middle of Hau River which is separated not far away from the mainland with alluvial consolidating green orchids all year round and the honest, lovely and enthusiastic people.
12:00pm, Having lunch with many specialties on this Islet.
18:30, Arrive at HCMC
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
Bottled water
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Breakfast on bot at floating market in Can Tho
Air-conditioned vehicle
English speaking tour guide
Boat, Snacks (fruits, pop rice, Vietnamese pizza)
Alcoholic Beverages
Dinner
Meeting and Pickup
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What To Expect
05:00 am Depart Ho Chi Minh City for the 3 - hour drive to Mekong Delta. Leaving the city behind, the scenery changes to views of rice paddies, beautiful orchards by the side of the road and other scenes typical to southern Vietnam.
Cai Rang Floating Market
8:00 am, Arrive at Can Tho city - the capital of the Southwest, start the day with a visit to Cai Rang Floating Market. While crossing the Mekong River, observe the daily activities of local people on the banks, see traditional -style houses in which the local people live as well as beautiful orchards, busy ships - building yards and bustling markets where they make their livelihood. Having breakfast on the floating market. It is a wonderful experience when you can enjoy a delicious countrified breakfast, along with an unsteady feeling whenever the waves hit the side of the boat that will make you feel excited. Meanwhile, you have the opportunity to dive into the vibrant atmosphere of the morning fair, with welcoming laughter and the sound of floods. In particular, two famous "specialties" at Cai Rang floating market that you should not miss are "shaken noodles" and "braised coffee".
Options
Group Tour_Breakfast & Lunch
Tour guide: English and Vietnamese speaking tour guide
Duration: 1 day
Meal: Breakfast on floating market, lunch at restaurant
Transport: Van, boat
Other: All admission fees, snacks (fruits, pop rice, Vietnamese pizza), 2 water bottles, domestic travel insurance
Pickup included
Private Tour Type
Tour guide: English speaking tour guide
Duration: 1 day
Meal: Breakfast on floating market, lunch at restaurant
Private transport: Van, boat
Other: All admission fees, snacks (fruits, pop rice, Vietnamese pizza), 2 water bottles, domestic travel insurance
Pickup included
Reviews
65 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A great day in Can Tho !
nicolasbE6506TN,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A truly wonderful day, guided by Duynh through the Can Tho floating market and the surrounding islets! A day of cultural and culinary discovery, and above all, a great time! I'll cherish the memories of Can Tho, so thank you so much, Duynh!
Good Food & Good guidance
Trail07030279441,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was very good! We ate a lot of food, learned a lot about Mekong culture, and have real tropical experience with local citizens
Full day tour
Muttmuttmuii,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had the pleasure of touring with Steven Duong and highly recommend him. His attention to detail made everything smooth and well-organized, and he was always accommodating—adjusting plans to suit our needs with ease. Steven’s deep knowledge of the area added so much value, and he shared insights in a way that was both engaging and easy to follow. His friendly, easygoing nature created a relaxed atmosphere that made the experience feel like traveling with a good friend.
The splendour of the "Rice bowl of Vietnam"
Morgan A,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a very full but interesting day! We completed this tour on our final full day in Vietnam at the end of three great weeks. We've seen many things all across the country, but this was a completely different way of life. Our great guide Tony explained that this area supplies most of the rice, fruit and aquaculture for Vietnam, including a significant surplus they export. The trip took us to the unique floating market where we saw the retail boats buying product from the wholesale boats. We also took in a delicious breakfast and coffee on the river. We continued the experience by exploring the river and an island, including fish and fruit farms. Overall it was a great day and a brief window into a unique way of life.
Worth it.
katjawV1148ZH,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Great trip with very nice guide to the Mekong Delta. Much seen and very delicious eaten. And the organization on the ground was great. Can highly recommend the tour.
Excellent
T767KIstuartb,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good tour, our guide Tony was brilliant, extremely knowledgeable and helpful. The boat trips and islet were beautiful and the Forest Weasels (Asian Palm Civits) were so cute, it was great to be able to feed them and let them sit on your shoulders. The food from breakfast on the boat to the big lunch at the islet was fantastic an amazing choice of fish and meat absolutely delicious.
a pleasant day in the Mekong Delta
lisasK294CP,
Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Despite the pre-dawn wake-up call, we highly recommend this tour because, as our guide Steven told us, with this tour you're not just a typical tourist looking for souvenirs, but rather immersed in the lives of the Mekong Delta's inhabitants. Specifically, the visit to the islet lets you experience their daily lives, savoring the fresh flavors of the foods grown there and prepared as they know how. You'll meet many smiling people who will take care of you.
Super activity in small committee
Bastien C,
Aug 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The activity went very well, perfect organization. We were able to discover the floating market with few tourists, visit fish farms, make rice paste, as well as poprice. Daniel our guide was extremely attentive and passionate about his work, his explanations were very precise and informative. I highly recommend!
A different side of the Mekong
Jennifer O,
Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a great tour if you’re wanting to explore a different side of the Mekong delta. The floating market was fascinating and something worth experiencing before they disappear forever.
What an adventure!
Alice D,
Aug 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What a fabulous tour! It's a long day jammed packed with activity. Our guide, Mr Daniel did the most amazing job, he had so much energy and enthusiasm. Highlights were there delicious meals that were provided. Highly recommend for an awesome impact adventurous day.
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