Highlights
- Take a small boat to Cai Rang floating market, a must-see in Can Tho, Mekong
- Enjoy a vegetarian-friendly breakfast on the river with water and fresh fruit
- Visit Can Tho’s prettiest non-touristy secret small canal (Non-touristy canals)
- Explore the Mekong Delta beyond the tourist trail by boat
- Learn about cacao and Mr. Cacao at an organic cacao farm and taste cacao milk
Description
Better to know – why this tour is so real and off the tourist track
Instead of following the tourist trail to crowded rice noodle workshops or souvenir-filled stops where everyone gets the same routine, we skip them (except the floating market). Your time and money matter — our focus is on the authentic life, nature, and spirit of the Mekong.
Explore the Mekong Delta beyond the tourist trail with the following activities & experiences in Can Tho.
Pick-up at 05:00 AM in Can Tho city center (meeting point: Chợ Cổ Bến Phà, 156 Hai Bà Trưng). From there, walk to the boat station to board your sampan — a traditional wooden boat for the tour.
Activity 1: Can Tho sunrise on the Mekong River:
On the way to Cai Rang floating market, around 5:30am is the golden time to watch the stunning sunrise (sometimes) waking up slowly on the mighty Mekong River.
Activity 2: Cai Rang floating market:
Arrive at the floating market – a must see in Can Tho, Mekong Delta. Your guide will answer all your questions about the floating market. The experience includes the best noodle soup on the river tour. Even our guide will take care of your vegetarian breakfast as well.
Activity 3: Get to the local boat and interact with the real Mekong's life on the river. You will learn a lot with our well-trained tour guide. Enjoy the freshest pineapple on the river.
Activity 4: Visiting the Mekong’s fish and farmers’ market reveals the Delta’s heartbeat — locals trading fish, fruits, and produce in a lively, authentic scene of daily life and community, untouched by mass tourism.
Activity 5: Explore Can Tho secret & small & peaceful canal:
Phong Dien or Cai Rang secret canal system is part of the amazing green canals of Can Tho, which is known as one of the 15 romantic cities with the most beautiful canals in the world.
Activity 6: Can Tho organic cacao farm:
Visit the organic cacao farm, which was built in the 1960s and has been maintained ever since. The guide will explain the characteristics, origin and uses of cacao and Mr. Cacao, and how to make chocolates, wines and cosmetics. Have a glass of cacao milk (included).
+ End the tour around 11AM-11:30AM at the meeting point.
Includes
Pick up at the meeting point in Can Tho city center: CHỢ CỔ BẾN PHÀ, 156 Đường Hai Bà Trưng Street, Ninh Kiều, Cần Thơ
End the tour in Can Tho city center at the same pickup place 'CHỢ CỔ BẾN PHÀ'
Knowledgeable & excellent English speaking guide
Sampan (small boat) and boat driver
Breakfast (vege-friendly), fresh fruit and water 500ml/pax
Entrance fees, visits to Cai Rang floating market and the cacao farm, and a glass of cacao milk
Excludes
Personal expenses
Compulsory insurance
Gratuities
No pickup at the hotel/homestay
Important Information
- Tour starts early at 5:00 AM
- Tour duration is approximately 6 hours
- Tour may end earlier or later due to tide conditions
- Vegetarian breakfast options available
- Wear comfortable clothing and shoes for walking
- Tour starts and ends at the meeting/pickup point in Can Tho city center at CHỢ CỔ BẾN PHÀ at 156 Đường Hai Bà Trưng street, Ninh Kiều, Cần Thơ
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
