Can Tho: Floating Market, Canals & Rice Noodle Workshop

5.0 (47 reviews) Can Tho, Vietnam
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Duration3h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

Early morning experience – See the Mekong at its most peaceful and enjoy the sunrise on the river.

Authentic Cai Rang Floating Market – Discover the market with a local guide who shares stories about life and trading on the water.
Breakfast on the boat – Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese breakfast just like the locals.

Hands-on rice noodle experience – Learn how rice noodles are made, try part of the process yourself, and taste local “noodle pizza.”

Explore the small canals – Cruise through quiet waterways surrounded by tropical greenery and authentic local life.

Options

Small Group

Note: This experience requires at least 2 participants to operate

Private Tour

Note: This experience requires at least 2 participants to operate

What's included

  • Drinking water
  • Boat trip
  • Entrance fees
  • English-speaking guide
  • Fruit tasting
  • Breakfast
  • Personal expenses

What to expect

  1. Cai Rang Floating Market
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Early Morning Mekong Adventure

    At 5:45 AM, meet your guide at the meeting point at **Hồng Trà Bến Phà (Hai Bà Trưng), Số 1 Đ. Hai Bà Trưng, Ninh Kiều, Cần Thơ, Vietnam**, then take a short walk to the boat station and board a traditional wooden sampan.

    Cruise along the Mekong River as the sun rises and enjoy the peaceful early-morning atmosphere. Soon, you’ll arrive at **Cai Rang Floating Market**, the largest and most famous floating market in the Mekong Delta. Your guide will share the history of the market and explain how local people have lived and traded on the river for generations.

    Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese breakfast directly on the boat, with a choice of noodle soup, Bánh Mì, or Bánh Bao.

    Continue deeper into the Mekong Delta, passing local boats and riverside homes while discovering authentic life on the water. Along the way, enjoy **fresh tropical fruits served on the boat** as you take in the scenery and rhythm of the Mekong.
  2. 1h · Admission ticket included
    Continue to a **family-run rice noodle workshop** and discover how traditional rice noodles are made. See each step of the process, try making the noodles yourself, and taste the local favorite known as **“noodle pizza.”**

    Then, cruise through the **peaceful small canals of the Mekong Delta**, surrounded by tropical greenery and local riverside homes. Enjoy the quiet countryside scenery and get a closer look at everyday life along the waterways.

    The tour ends at approximately **9:15 AM**, returning to the pier after a memorable morning exploring Can Tho’s floating market, local traditions, and Mekong life.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our guide will be waiting in front of Hồng Trà Bến Phà and will hold a sign with the lead traveler’s name. Please arrive at the meeting point 5 minutes before departure time.

End point

Our guide will be waiting in front of Hồng Trà Bến Phà and will hold a sign with the lead traveler’s name. Please arrive at the meeting point 5 minutes before departure time.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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.

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