Can Tho: Authentic Floating Market, Wild Canal system, Cocoa

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Explore Authentic floating market, prettiest wild canals, authentic noodle villages, organic cocoa farm. Enjoy a tasty breakfast, mango, pineapple, guided by a friendly local millennial.

Highlights

  • Discover largest, authentic floating market in Mekong area
  • Explore the art of chocolate-making on an organic cocoa farm from plant to treat
  • Cruise through prittiest and tranquil canals with wildweeds and water coconuts
  • Coming to a noodle villages to discover scenic life of local people
  • Local Guide: Graduated from university and belongs to the Millennial generation.

Description

1. DISCOVER THE CAIRANG BUSTLING MARKET: (Group MAX: 8 travellers) Our guide will pick up you infront of AN Binh market at 6:45 am. Arriving during the market’s busiest hours (7:00–9:00 AM), you’ll witness the lively trade of fresh produce such as pineapple, mango, rambutan, watermelon etc. The boats here aren’t just for trading - they’re also floating restaurants and cafés serving up steaming bowls of noodle soup and strong, aromatic Vietnamese coffee. Experience a unique breakfast, ordering from local floating restaurants and cafes look 'vietnamese starbucks' which offer delicious noodle soup and strong Vietnamese coffee - a perfect combination to start your day. After breakfast, hop on a local boat to explore further. Your guide will introduce you to the lives of the locals who live and work on these boats. You’ll also get to enjoy a sweet treat: freshly cut pineapple, a true Mekong specialty. Note*** While you may have read online that the floating market opens at 4:00 AM, that information was outdated by over 25 years! Today, the market is most lively between 7:00 and 9:00 AM, so there’s no need for a 5:00 AM start. We’ve tailored this tour to give you the best experience without the early wake-up call. Unlike other tours require over an hour of bumpy transfers from the city center, our tour departs directly from the floating market. 2. VENTURE INTO NATURE AND LOCAL LIFE: From the market, we’ll cruise into a peaceful maze of jungle canals. These narrow waterways are home to lush flora and fauna, offering a serene and meditative experience - a perfect place to heal after a busy time - Take a moment to relax and soak in the natural beauty of the Mekong Delta. Our guide will help you take beautiful pictures to keep your ROMANTIC memories. 3. Next on our trip is a visit to an ORGANIC COCOA FARM. The owner’s father brought the plants back from a trip to Malaysia in 1960, introducing an extremely different crop to the region. All handmade and processed, these chocolate goods are a labour of love for this family. 4. Then, we’ll visit a TRADITIONAL AND AUTHENTIC NOODLE-MAKING VILLAGGE, where families have passed down their craft for generations. Here, you’ll learn about the age-old methods of noodle production and even get hands-on experience making noodles yourself! 5. IMMER YOURSELF IN LOCAL VILLAGES: The journey continues with a leisurely walk through authentic local villages, where you’ll see a variety of tropical fruit trees. Your knowledgeable guide, a true local, will share fascinating insights about the cultivation, harvest, and unique biological traits of the region’s fruits. Of course, no trip is complete without tasting these delicious fruits! Indulge in exotic flavors like mango, jackfruit, star apple, and pineapple - a perfect ending to this unforgettable journey. NOTE Our guides are Millennial, local people and good qualification from pretigious university so they have a solid background in geopolitical, economy, culture, history.

Includes

Local breakfast: noodle soup, bread at floating market Drinks: coffee, coconut, chocolate Fruits: mango, pineapple, jackfruit, other tropical fruits. A local guide: english speaking Transportation: Sampan boat.

Important Information

  • The floating market today has adapted to Vietnam’s growing economy. While you may read online that the market opens at 4:00 AM, that information is outdated—over 25 years old! Nowadays, the market comes alive between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM, making it unnecessary to start very early at 5 am Our tour departs at 6:45 AM, ensuring you arrive at the perfect time to experience the vibrant floating market at its busiest. Unlike other tours that require a 5:00 AM wake-up call for long and unnecessary transfers, our starting point takes you straight to the market —saving you valuable time and energy. Why You’ll Love Our Tour:
  • Convenience and Comfort: No need to wake up too early! Plus, we provide everything you need—fresh fruits, drinks, breakfast, and even raincoats—so there’s no extra cost or hassle.
  • Expert Local Guides: Our tour guides are part of the millennial generation, graduates from prestigious universities, and true Mekong locals with wide range of knowledge in different fields

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