Private ecotour in Can Tho: floating market-nature reserved
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Full package to explore Mekong Delta in Can Tho - We offer high quality service with professional local tour guide. This tour offers a unique blend of authentic cultural immersion and serene natural beauty, away from the typical tourist spots. Begin your day with breakfast at the vibrant Cai Rang Floating Market, where locals trade directly from their boats. Learn to make traditional rice noodles at a local factory and paddle through peaceful, less-traveled canals, interacting with friendly locals. Explore the Lung Ngoc Hoang Nature Reserve, a birdwatcher's paradise, and witness the rustic charm of the Mekong Delta’s rice fields during harvest season.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The rest of the hours is for the travel time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
English/French (extra fee) speaking guide
drink in floating market
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Breakfast
alcohol drink(Alcoholic Beverages -18 years old and above)
Meeting and Pickup
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What To Expect
Cai Rang Floating Market
At 5:30 am, we embark early to capture the breathtaking sights of the Mekong Delta river. By 6:15 am, we approach the vibrant local life at the floating market. At 7.30 am: Experience traditional rice noodles factory You will keep boating over to a local noodle house where you make your own rice paper and noodles guided by local people. At 8:15 am: Immerse yourself in the beauty of small canal Heading to authentic small canals It takes more than an hour on the canals. Our boat driver will stop driving, but paddling slowly so that you can immerse yourself in nature.
Visit Lung Ngoc Hoang Nature Reserve, an undiscovered gem just 40km from Vi Thanh city in Hau Giang Province. Beyond its lush landscapes, this reserve is the Mekong Delta’s vibrant heart, a captivating blend of nature and biodiversity. Spread across 2,800 hectares, it’s not just a “green lung”—it’s a living canvas of unique flora and fauna found nowhere else in the country. Explore the reserve with a boat trip. Explore the Wildlife: Begin surrounded by the melody of diverse bird species in Lung Ngoc Hoang. Get up close to incredible wildlife in this enchanting natural setting. Explore the rice fields of the Mekong region and return to Can Tho: Enjoy the rice field atmosphere in the Mekong Delta: Indulge in the rustic charm of the Mekong Delta’s rice fields, where vibrant green expanses come alive. If you visit during harvest, witness the mesmerizing spectacle of farmers bringing in abundant rice stocks, creating an authentic and lively experience.
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Reviews
23 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience
lotharh376,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Early start (5:30) # Great atmosphere on the water # Very special breakfast on the booT # Great guidE # An experience I don't want to miss
Exciting and authentic tour off the beaten track
Travel02547722147,
Aug 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip to the floating market, the small rice noodle factory and the Cacao farm was incredibly exciting and full of highlights and away from the huge tourist crowds. We have experienced an incredible number of impressions and immersed ourselves in many new and interesting worlds. Our guide Edward was the perfect companion on the tour and with his great knowledge of the culture and nature knew a lot of exciting and also fun to tell! Thank you very much Edward! The local and authentic food we enjoyed in various places was just delicious! As a conclusion of the tour we visited a nature reserve in the mangroves, which was super relaxing and peaceful. The tour from start to finish super organized! How can the excursion recommend to anyone who wants to get to know Vietnam from another side and who is interested in the culture and nature of the country!
Exciting tour off the beaten track
Meander50292821780,
Aug 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was very nice, away from the big tourist streams. The floating market was nice to watch and the rice noodle factory and the cacaofarm were very interesting to get to know the production of the products more closely. We enjoyed the very authentic lunch at a local restaurant. Finally, we were able to observe many birds in the nature reserve. Our guide Edward told us a lot about the country and life in Vietnam. Thanks for that!
Thi was absolutely amazing and ensured that we had the most spectacular experiences on the wonderful Mekong Eco Tours!!
Escape67138226727,
May 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My friend and I signed up for a private Eco Tour and it was incredible! Our tour guide, Thi, was so knowledgeable and fun, and showed us the floating markets where we had breakfast on our boat. We started talking about food, and I told Thi that my favorite was the traditional Vietnamese pancakes. Thi told us that there was a cooking class tour as well, and that we could learn how to cook our favorite Vietnamese meals. We immediately signed up for that too, because we wanted to make sure that we got the same tour guide again, and the same sweet boat driver. We went to a huge market where we picked up all of the fresh ingredients for our lunch. The market was absolutely incredible, and is a must see! We sailed up the river, and then onto a smaller canal to reach the cooking destination. We came to an area with thick vegetation in the water, and Thi explained to us how to rock the boat to get through the vegetation. It was an amazing experience, and we were laughing and having the best possible time. When we arrived at our destination Thi asked if we would like to relax in the hammocks and enjoy some refreshing beverages. I had a mango/passionfruit shake and it was unbelievably good. You have to try this!! We cooked together, ate together, and Thi told us about the Vietnamese culture and she was so knowledgeable and full of remarkable information. Later she took us on to a chocolate plantation, showed us how everything was made, got us samples (yum!) and told us about the various plants growing in the area. I could go on for pages about this incredible trip, but that would be too long. I highly recommend the Eco Tours trips, and warmly suggest that you ask if Thi is avaialable, as she took the experience to the next level! Thank you to Thi, our boat driver (I forgot her name, but she was the sweetest) and thank you Eco tours for bringing all of these incredible experiences to us tourists. We are traveling all over Vietnam, but this has hands down been the number one experience of our trip!!
Such a memorable way to experience Can Tho
B3799VRnathanc,
Feb 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was an epic trip around the waterways of Can Tho (Vietnam) organised by FME Travel Network. Our tour guide Edward was incredibly charismatic and informative with a great sense of humour. We shared a lot of jokes and made each section of the trip incredibly memorable. Our group all had a great time on this tour, getting breakfast at the floating markets of Can Tho, visiting the traditional businesses of the city river and traversing the natural mangrove forests of the Mekong right up close. Highly recommend doing this tour if you ever find yourself in Can Tho! 5/5 stars
Great Mekong Delta experience!
WellTravelled429,
Feb 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an amazing day visiting Cái Răng Floating Market and Lung Ngọc Hoàng Nature Reserve—two must-see destinations in the Mekong Delta! Cái Răng Floating Market: This was a fascinating experience! We started early (at 5:30 AM) to catch the market at its busiest. The sight of boats loaded with fresh fruits, vegetables, and local specialties was incredible. Vendors were friendly, and we even had breakfast on a boat—delicious hủ tiếu (Vietnamese noodle soup) served fresh on the water. It’s a great way to see authentic river life, though the market is smaller than it used to be. Lung Ngọc Nature Park was a great place to visit in the afternoon. After the floating market, we headed to this hidden gem, and had some lunch included. The reserve is a peaceful escape, filled with stunning waterways, lush greenery, and diverse birdlife. A boat tour was the highlight—so quiet and serene! If you love nature and want to experience a less touristy side of southern Vietnam, this is perfect. Special mention to Edward and Khẳng for being our tour guides for the day. Thank you!!! Cam on! 🤩
Spectacular views and food
F3005IExavierc,
Feb 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The views were spectacular, particularly along the natural river canoe ride. The food was delicious, very healthy and plenty variety. Thank you FMC travel network, particularly Khang.
Unforgettable
Sightseer13472111172,
Feb 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was an amazing experience! Really enjoyed the nature reserve visit. Edward was the best tour guide from FMC and would definitely join him again.
Authentic sights in Can Tho and surrounds.
Q4940CDchristianp,
Feb 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00FME Travel showed us around and were amazing. Showed us so many authentic sites in and around Can Tho such as the floating market and the nature reserve. Highly recommend.
Best time ever!
tigerlilyh2025,
Feb 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So much fun! Tour guides were helpful and kind. Food was included and super delicious. Highly recommend. Edward was the GOAT. Activities were fun and educational. Early wake up was worth it for the sunrise on the river!
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