Largest Floating Market, Wild Small Canal System & Organic cocoa
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Embark on a sampan and witness the vibrant trading activities of Cairang Floating Market, the largest floating market in Vietnam. Experience a delicious noodle soup and strong Vietnamese coffee - a perfect combination to start your day. We then cruise into the jungle through small, yet complex canal systems, which provide a serene home to diverse flora and fauna. Allow yourself time to relax and meditate on this tranquil part of the trip. Next, visit to an organic cocoa farm. The owner’s father brought the plants back from a trip to Malaysia in 1960. All handmade and processed, these chocolate goods are a labour of love for this family. Also, exploring a four-decade old noodle village and participate in the making of rice noodles the traditional way.
WE CAN FREE PICK UP AT Sheraton Can Tho, Victoria Resort, Wink Hotel, Charmant Suites Can Tho, office of MEKONG LEGACY RESORT, Con Khuong Resort, Vam Xang Rustic, Mekong Silt Ecolodge, TTC hotel, Lion Hotel, Iris hotel
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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 To Expect
Cai Rang Floating Market
Embark on a sampan and witness the vibrant trading activities of Cairang Floating Market, the largest floating market in Vietnam. Goods exchanged include fresh fruits and vegetables, such as pineapples and mangos. Experience a unique breakfast, ordering from floating restaurants and cafes which offer delicious noodle soup and strong Vietnamese coffee—a perfect combination to start your day. NOTE: WE CAN FREE PICK UP AT Sheraton Can Tho, Victoria Resort Can Tho, Wink Hotel, Charmant Suites Can Tho, office in city of MEKONG LEGACY RESORT or Azerai resort, Con Khuong Resort, Vam Xang Rustic, Mekong Silt Ecolodge, TTC hotel, Lion Hotel, Iris hotel
My Khanh
We will then cruise into the jungle through small, yet complex canal systems, which provide a serene home to diverse flora and fauna. Allow yourself time to relax and meditate on this tranquil part of the trip. This landscape provides a glimpse into typical river life along the Mekong Delta.
What‘s Included
Local English-speaking guide
Drinks: coffee, orange, chocolate, coconut and water
Fruits: Mango, pineapple, jackfruit
Breakfast: noodle soup, bread
Personal expenses
Options
Largest Floating Market, Wild Small Canal System & Organic cocoa
EXTRA Nature Reserve Trip
Extra Nature Reserve Trip: Time: 6:30 am and end on 4 pm.
Cairang floating market-Noodle villages-Small canal-Lung Ngoc Hoang Nature Reserve-Local Lunch
Duration: 9 hours
Local Lunch: Sweet and sour hotpot
Vegetarian options is available
Car with AC
Private Tour
Private Tour: We will organise the private trip for you
Times: 6:30 am and end on 12:00 pm
Duration: 5 hours: Around 5,5 hours from 6:30 am til 12 pm (noon)
Pick up from your hotel if your hotel is in Ninh Kieu district, Can Tho city
Breakfast and drink: Vegetarian foods would be available.
Boat: Sampan boat
Reviews
623 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Tour with a great guide !
thomasgE1214OJ,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Getting to experience the floating market with the locals, then to see how rice noodles are made, enjoy the peacefulness of the small canals and visit a cacao plantation was the perfect planning for an early morning in Can Tho! We had the most wonderful time with our guide Mai ! She taught us so many things, not only on Can Tho and the floating market but also on Vietnam, its customs and its language. Thanks to her we are ready to have some small talk with the local people and we also have great pictures to show our family and friends! Don’t hesitate, Mai is the right guide if you wanna do this tour!
Delightful guide on the Mekong River
H9391ZBjenniferr,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sasa was delightful and a wonderful tour guide. She has knowledge of all of the trees and plants. She explained well the process of making the cacao, as well customs of the people living on the boats. I would love to do another tour with her!
Perfect tour!
Shirley 2002,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time with Mai our guide. She was the best and told us so many things. We learned a lot and it was a perfect mixture of everything and super authentic. We highly recommend this tour!
Floating market
camilled683,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience was perfect, we had a great time
The human and culinary side of the Mekong Delta
Ulrike N,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ruby showed us, in addition to the tourist spots, the human and culinary diversity of the Mekong Delta
Reflections on Mekong River
Ulrike N,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing and competent Tour Guide through The Mekong Delta, The Floating Market and some Further Hidden Gems
We were picked up at 6.30am, and from the moment we were on the boat, felt safe, and Ruby made us feel very welcome, exp
Road757221,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hazel and I had such a wonderful day on this trip with our travel guide Ruby
Excellent half day out for young kids and family
Wander60522554393,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were picked up early to go by boat to the floating market. We had the best coffee I’d had in Vietnam, excellent noodle meal and fruit. Kids are 7 & 9 they enjoyed the experience too. Ruby was very knowledgeable and spoke perfect English. We then went to a noodle factory, made some noodles and went to a small chocolate making business. Great half day out.
Great experience for the whole family!
Katja P,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful trip! Ruby, our guide, gave us a lot of great information and provided us with many delicious things! Also she took really fantastic photos of me and my family!!!! Thank you very much! It was really a lot of fun!
A morning on the Mekong not to be forgotten - A morning on the Mekong we'll never forget
Alvise d,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did this family tour, with our 7 year old, and would return without hesitation. Our guide Tammy was simply extraordinary: prepared, enthusiastic, able to make every moment interesting even for the little ones. The part that won us over the most are the hidden canals: gliding by boat through the dense vegetation, away from the tourist chaos, was an almost meditative experience. Our son was radiant, for him every turn of the channel was an adventure. An authentic, well-organized and family-friendly tour. Highly recommended. We did this tour as a family with our 7-year-old son, and we'd do it again without hesitation. Our guide Tammy was simply outstanding — knowledgeable, warm, and naturally great with kids. The highlight for us was the hidden canal system: gliding through narrow waterways surrounded by lush vegetation, away from the tourist crowds, felt almost meditative. Our son was absolutely thrilled every bend in the canal was a new adventure for him. Authentic, well-organized, and genuinely family-friendly. Highly recommended.
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