Mekong Delta & Cai Rang Floating Market 2-Day Tour from HCMC

4.8 (848 reviews) Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Duration2 days
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers
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Overview

Discover Cai Rang, the biggest floating market in Mekong Delta. Visit a rice noodle factory and make traditional Vietnamese pancakes on this 2-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City.

Options

Overnight in 3-Star Hotel

Join-in small group: with 1 night tay at a 3-star hotel (Van Phat Riverside Hotel or Senior Hotel Can Tho) or an equivalent option.
Pickup included

Overnight in 5-Star Hotel

Join-in small group: with 1 night stay at a 5-star hotel (Muong Thanh Luxury Can Tho Hotel or TTC Can Tho) or an equivalent option.
Pickup included

What's included

  • 2 lunches, 1 breakfast at hotel (vegan food available)
  • All boat trips
  • Hotel pickup & drop off in the center of District 1 (not TanDinh & Dakao)
  • 1-night stay at 3-star or 5-star hotel (depending on option selected)
  • Experienced English Speaking Tour Guide
  • Transfer by Air-Conditioned Van/Bus
  • Optional Tips (recommended)

What to expect

  1. My Tho
    3h
    DAY 1. HO CHI MINH CITY - MEKONG DELTA (CAN THO)
    Depart around 7:45am from Ho Chi Minh City and travel to the picturesque Mekong Delta, passing through lush rice paddies and rural villages along the way. Stop to visit the beautiful Vinh Trang Pagoda.

    Continue to My Tho for a boat trip along the Mekong River, where you can enjoy the tranquil scenery and escape the busy city. Cruise through the coconut-lined canals of Ben Tre by sampan, then visit small local workshops to learn how coconut candy and other regional specialties are made. Meet friendly local families, sample fresh tropical fruits, honey tea, and listen to traditional Southern folk music performed by villagers.

    After a delicious Vietnamese lunch, continue your journey to Can Tho, the hear of Mekong Delta. Check in to your hotel and enjoy free time in the evening to explore the vibrant night market, riverside promenade, or local cafes.
  2. Cai Rang Floating Market
    3h
    DAY 2: CAI RANG FLOATING MARKET - HO CHI MINH CITY
    At 6:00am, wake up to visit the famous Cai Rang Floating Market. Experience the lively morning trade as boats loaded with fruits and vegetables gather to sell their goods. Continue to a rice noodle factory to observe the traditional noodle-making process and visit a colorful local market nearby.

    Return to your hotel for breakfast and check-out before heading to the 10 Vo ancient house, a beautiful riverside home showcasing local architecture and traditions. Try your hand at making Vietnamese pancakes (bánh xèo) and enjoy a tasty local lunch.

    After lunch, take an optional bike ride through the peaceful countryside to explore the daily life of the locals. In the afternoon, travel back to Ho Chi Minh City, arriving at approximately 4:45pm.

Meeting and pickup

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Pickup details

Pickup is offered from hotels in District 1 (excluding TanDinh and Dakao areas). Other districts, kindly make your way to the meeting point (our office) located at: 123 Ly Tu Trong street, District 1 by 7:30am.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For every 2 adults in one booking, you will be accommodated in 1 room. If there are 3 adults in one booking, you may request a triple room at no additional cost.
  • A supplemental fee is only applied for those who book an odd number of guests (such as 3, 5, or 7) to request a single room. The supplement for the 3-star hotel is 20 USD
  • Hotel supplement: 20 USD for 3-star, 50 USD for 5-star.
  • Since this is an overnight tour, you can bring your luggages with you.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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