Can Tho: Floating Market, Canal, Cacao Farm & Mekong' Life Private tour with English speaking guide

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ID: GYG704645-O-1483572
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Country: Greece

Duration: 06:00 hours


Description

Explore Cai Rang Floating Market, the largest in the Mekong Delta. Experience local culture as you visit a rice noodle factory, cruise along water coconut canals, and tour a cacao farm.
At 5:45 AM, our guide will pick you up from your hotel in Can Tho and transfer you to the boat.

On the way, you will witness the stunning sunrise. Upon arrival at Cai Rang Floating Market — a must-see in Can Tho — your guide will share the history of the market and insights into local life on the river. Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese breakfast with options like rice noodle soup, Bánh Mì, and Bánh Bao.

Board a local boat and experience the authentic life of the Mekong Delta. Our knowledgeable guide will help you learn more about the local culture and lifestyle. You will also get to enjoy the freshest pineapple right on the river.

Next, visit a local rice noodle factory. This traditional family-owned workshop has been operating for many years. Here, you will observe the entire process of making rice noodles — from cooking rice flour into rice paper, drying, cutting into noodles, and other steps.

Continue cruising through small canals to admire the natural beauty of the riverside and witness mangroves and water coconut palms along the way.

Then, You’ll also have a chance to walk through peaceful villages and truly experience the real daily life of the Mekong Delta people. As you stroll along the small paths, you’ll see traditional houses, friendly locals going about their routines, and lush gardens all around. It’s a great way to slow down, connect with the culture, and appreciate the simple, authentic beauty of life in the countryside.

Finally, visit an organic cacao farm, where your guide will share fascinating stories about cacao cultivation and how locals make chocolate, wine, and cosmetics from cacao. You’ll get to taste a glass of cacao milk and sample cacao wine.

The tour will end at around 11:30 AM. Please note that the ending time may vary slightly depending on the river’s tides. However, we will do our best to make your tour unforgettable.

Highlights

  • Take small boat to the floating market
  • Visit the traditional noodle house
  • Visit the organic cacao farm
  • Experience the life on the river
  • Water coconut canal and walk in the peaceful villages

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
INCLUDED
  • 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
NOT INCLUDED
  • Personal expenses
  • Compulsory insurance
  • Gratuities

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.