Mekong day tour Visit Cai Rang Floating Market pick up in Sai Gon

4.9 (121 reviews) Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Duration11h - 13h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Vegetarian meal options are also available. Join our Fullest Authentic Boat Trip to the vibrant Cai Rang Floating Market, We offer flexible transportation options from Ho Chi Minh City to match your expectations and budget, and our team is here to assist you 24/7 throughout your booking and tour experience.

On this trip, you’ll experience unforgettable highlights:
- Cai Rang Floating Market: Discover Vietnam’s largest floating market.
- Sunrise on the Mekong: Watch as the sun rises over the river.
- Breakfast on the Boat: Savor a meal while floating on the Mekong.
- Traditional Noodle House: Make your own rice paper and noodles with local guidance.
- Scenic Canals: Cruise through peaceful, lush green canals filled with birdsong and local village life.
- Village Walk: Stroll through a local village, meet friendly residents, and get a glimpse of authentic daily life.
- Chocolate Farm Visit: Visit a unique, family-run cacao farm, where you know how local make chocolate by hand

Options

Private

Private
Car - boat
Pickup included

Group tour by public bus

Public bus: We will arrange your bus ticket booking and show you with the bus location. Travelers board the bus at Mien Tay Bus Station

Group pick up by car in HCM

Pick up at hotel
Vegetarian meal options are av
Car or mini vans: Our driver will come to your hotel to pick up you.
Pickup included

What's included

  • English/French (extra fee) speaking tour guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Fruits and once drinks
  • Transportation (car, boat)
  • Breakfast
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Compulsory insurance

What to expect

  1. Ho Chi Minh City
    3h
    Take transportation head to Can Tho to bus from the bus station in Ho Chi Minh city. Our staff and bus staff will assist you throughout the trip to ensure you feel comfortable and safe. If you choose private car option our car will come to pick up at your hotel
  2. Ninh Kieu Wharf
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Our guide will pick up you and start the boat trip from Ninh Kieu Wharf.

    Begin your journey as the sun rises, cruising the Mekong River and soaking in the morning tranquility.
  3. Cai Rang Floating Market
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Cái Răng Floating Market Experience
    Arrive at Vietnam’s largest floating market, a bustling hub where local vendors. This market is a lively reflection of the region's traditional way of trading, and you'll get a chance to observe this unique floating commerce up close.

    Pineapple Boat Stop
    Taste fresh, juicy pineapple and chat with local vendors about life on the river. Your visit helps support small family businesses, giving you an authentic taste of the Mekong community. You’ll also learn how the market operates and the significance of trading on water in the Mekong Delta.

    Breakfast on the Boat
    Enjoy a traditional river-based meal, a unique experience where you dine while floating among the vibrant market activity. This is a must-do in Cái Răng, where the sounds and sights of the market provide a perfect backdrop for your meal. You may also get a chance to try local dishes like noodle soup or fried rice, often served directly from the boats.
  4. 20m
    Visit a family-owned rice noodle house where artisans make colorful noodles by hand. You can try making your own noodles and learn about the family’s old techniques passed down through generations. This experience helps support local cooking traditions.
  5. 40m
    Small Canal and Nature Immersion
    Our boat will take you through small, peaceful canals, guided by a local expert. As you glide along, you'll hear the gentle sounds of nature and see water palms, coconut trees, and lush fruit orchards. This part of the tour lets you enjoy the quiet beauty of the environment while spotting local fruits along the way.
  6. My Khanh
    15m
    Walking in the village
    Enjoy a short stroll through a local village, where you’ll see daily life and traditional homes up close. Interacting with the friendly villagers gives you a deeper understanding of the Mekong culture and lifestyle.
  7. Muoi Cuong Cocoa Farm
    20m · Admission ticket included
    Take a walk to a cacao plantation, where a local artisan will explain the chocolate-making process. See how cocoa is grown and turned into chocolate using traditional methods passed down through generations. Enjoy a refreshing glass of cacao milk and support the farm’s long-standing tradition.
  8. Ho Chi Minh City
    4h
    11:30 Finish tour in Can Tho and back to HCM city
    Ho Chi Minh city around 15:00 pm.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

If you choose the option of pick up by car, our car will come to pick up you in this place when you have no hotel address

Meeting point

We will send you the bus ticket

End point

If you choose the option of pick up by car, our car will come to pick up you in this place when you have no hotel address

End point

We will send you the bus ticket

Pickup details

We have 2 option for transportation:
- Bus option: Not including pick up in Ho Chi Minh
If you choose Bus option for save budget. We assist you book bus and show you how to get the bus station in Mien Tay bus station on 3:00 am. ( by your self) . Then bus take you to Can Tho. our tour guide will pick up you in Can Tho.
- Car option: Pick up in Ho Chi Minh including
Our driver will pick up you in your hotel address in the city center in Ho Chi Minh
Departure at 2.30AM in at hotel in Saigon (or anytime you require, but not after 5:00AM, coz the busiest time of floating market is from 5-8:30AM.) When you go at 2:30AM, you will enjoy seeing the sunrise on Mekong river.

Additional information

  • 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

Cancellation policy

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

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