Can Tho: Floating Market, Cacao & Canals with French Guide

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Explore the Mekong Delta with a French-speaking guide: Cai Rang Floating Market at sunrise, peaceful canals, village walk, rice noodle workshop, and cacao farm with tastings of cacao milk and wine.

Highlights

  • Explore Can Tho floating market – The biggest floating market in Mekong delta
  • Guided in French
  • Visit the traditional noodle workshop
  • Cruise through peaceful canals & walk in countryside villages
  • Explore an organic cacao farm

Description

Early Morning Mekong Adventure – With French-Speaking Guide At 5:30 AM, your French-speaking guide will meet you in the center of Can Tho at the meeting point: “ 9 Châu Văn Liêm, P. Tân An, Q. Ninh Kiều, Cần Thơ City “. From there, you’ll take a short walk to the boat station to board a traditional wooden sampan — an authentic small boat that will carry you on your Mekong adventure. As the boat glides through the river at dawn, you’ll witness the breathtaking sunrise casting golden light over the water — a magical moment not to be missed. Soon after, you’ll arrive at Cai Rang Floating Market, the largest and liveliest market in the Mekong Delta. Your guide will explain the fascinating history of this unique river-based trading hub and its importance to local life. Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese breakfast on the boat — choose between a steaming bowl of noodle soup, a warm Bánh Mì, or soft Bánh Bao, just like the locals. We then head deeper into the Delta on a traditional boat to experience the authentic daily life of the Mekong people. Along the way, enjoy freshly cut pineapple right on the river and feel the rhythm of life on the water. Next, explore a family-run rice noodle workshop. Learn how locals turn rice into paper, then into noodles, using age-old methods passed down through generations. Cruising through narrow canals lined with water coconut and mangrove trees, you’ll discover the serene beauty of the Delta’s natural landscape. This peaceful part of the journey offers a chance to relax and enjoy nature at its purest. Step ashore to walk through charming countryside villages, where you’ll meet welcoming locals, see traditional homes, and wander paths shaded by tropical trees. It’s a genuine window into the daily life and quiet beauty of rural Vietnam. To end the tour, visit a unique organic cacao farm. Your guide will share the story of Mr. Cacao and explain how chocolate, wine, and cosmetics are made from the cacao fruit. Sip on creamy cacao milk and taste homemade cacao wine — a sweet and surprising way to finish your experience. The tour ends around 11:30 AM, though exact timing may vary slightly with the river’s tide. Either way, we promise a journey full of memories and meaningful moments. Why Choose This Tour? • French-speaking guide for a deeper, more personal experience. • Authentic local life – visit real villages, not tourist traps. • Cai Rang Floating Market at sunrise – the Delta at its most vibrant. • Cultural insights – learn how locals make rice noodles and chocolate. • Memorable moments – taste fruits on the boat, walk quiet paths, connect with people. A perfect choice for French travelers seeking real Mekong life in their own language.

Includes

Meeting Point (Pick-up & Drop-off): Kim Long Hotel – 9 Châu Văn Liêm, P. Tân An,Q. Ninh Kiều, Cần Thơ City ( The tour starts and ends at the same location ) Friendly and knowledgeable speaking guide Sampan (small boat) with local boat driver Breakfast (vegetarian option available) and fresh seasonal fruits Tea and coffee served on board All entrance fees

Important Information

  • Group tour departs at 5:30 AM – avoid the midday heat and finish the trip comfortably.
  • Private tour with flexible timing is always available.
  • A unique program you won’t find anywhere else in Can Tho.
  • A signature experience only we can offer.
  • We will contact you 1 day in advance. Please give us your WhatsApp number.

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