Ho Chi Minh: Authentic boat trip - Cai Rang Floating Market

Highlights

• Have breakfast at floating market (vegetarian options available)
• Discover Cần Thơ’s prettiest, non-touristy small canals
• Tour a family rice noodle house and learn traditional techniques (no shops)
• Explore cacao farm with insights from Mr. Cacao and taste fresh cacao milk
• See our project with local businesses at every stop

Description

Discover Cần Thơ’s Authentic Mekong with our Community-Focused Ecotour

Schedule

2:30 AM: Pickup Service
For the car option: Meet our guide at your hotel (if in the city center) or at our gathering point and head to Can Tho

For the bus option: Getting to Can Tho from Ho Chi Minh City is easy by bus. Just take a taxi by yourself to the bus station and our staff will be there to assist you every step of the way.

05:30: Sunrise view on the river
Begin your journey as the sun rises, cruising the Mekong River and soaking in the morning tranquility.

6:15 AM: Cái Răng Floating Market Experience
Arrive at Vietnam’s largest floating market, where you’ll have breakfast prepared by a local vendor.

Pineapple Boat Stop: Taste fresh, juicy fruit and chat with vendors about life on the river. Your visit supports small family businesses, offering a true taste of the Mekong community.
Breakfast on Boat: Enjoy a river-based meal, a must-do in Cái Răng.

7:00 AM: Traditional Rice Noodle House
Visit a family-run rice noodle house where artisans handcraft colorful noodles. Try making your own and learn about this family’s generations-old techniques. This hands-on experience directly supports local culinary traditions.

8:00 AM: Small Canal and Nature Immersion
Glide into peaceful, untouched canals by paddle, letting you hear the gentle sounds of nature and spot water palms and coconut trees. This section preserves the quiet beauty of the environment.

9:00 AM: Village Walk
Take a short stroll through a local village, getting a glimpse of authentic daily life and traditional homes. Each interaction with villagers adds depth to your Mekong experience.

9:45 AM: Family-Run Chocolate Farm Visit
Walk to a cacao plantation where a local artisan explains the chocolate-making process. Watch how cacao is cultivated and crafted using traditional methods unique to this family. Enjoy a fresh glass of cacao milk while contributing to the farm’s ongoing legacy.

Tour End:
Return to your hotel around 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM with lasting memories of Cần Thơ’s rich culture, vibrant communities, and meaningful connections. Every stop is thoughtfully chosen to enhance the local economy, support sustainable practices, and preserve cultural heritage.

2.30 pm - 3.00 pm: You will arrive in Ho Chi Minh City and finish the tour.

Includes

Pick up at the lobby of your hotel or meeting point in city center
Knowledgeable & excellent English speaking guide
Transportation
Sampan (small boat) and boat driver
Breakfast (vege-friendly), fresh fruit and drink
Entrance fees and visit Cai Rang floating market; traditional rice noodle house; cacao farm; village walk, glass of cacao milk
Note: Please contact us in advance if you stay outside of the city center

Excludes

Gifts
Alcoholic drinks
French speaking guide with extra fee $8

Important Information

• Know before you go
  French speaking guide with extra fee
  We will contact you within 24 hours of receiving your booking
  Tour starts early at 2:30 AM
  Tour duration is approximately 12 hours
  Tour may end earlier or later due to tide conditions
  Vegetarian breakfast options available

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund