Cai Rang Floating Market & Son Islet: Authentic Mekong 1 day Group Tour

Discover the Mekong Delta beyond the usual sights—explore Cai Rang Floating Market, taste local specialties, meet island communities on Son Islet in 1 day
Morning: Ho Chi Minh City – Can Tho – Cai Rang Floating Market

Depart early from Ho Chi Minh City and travel through the peaceful countryside, passing rice paddies, fruit orchards, and rural villages.

Arrive in Can Tho and board a local boat to explore Cai Rang Floating Market. Cruise among colorful trading boats and experience the lively morning atmosphere of the Mekong River.

Enjoy a unique breakfast on the floating market, tasting local specialties while watching local vendors trade from their boats.

Local Workshops & Tropical Fruit

Visit a traditional Hu Tieu (rice vermicelli) workshop and discover how this famous Mekong specialty is made. Continue with fresh pineapple, peeled and served directly on the boat.

Son Islet – Authentic Local Life

Explore Son Islet, a lush community surrounded by the Hau River. Visit a floating fish farm and try the fun Koi fish foot massage.

Walk through local fruit gardens, pick seasonal fruits directly from the trees, and cross the famous monkey bridge.

Enjoy hands-on local activities such as making traditional cakes and pop rice, or watch an entertaining snakehead fish performance.

Community-Based Lunch

Experience Son Islet's unique “Flying Menu”, where local families prepare different dishes to share with visitors. Enjoy a delicious lunch featuring Mekong Delta specialties while supporting the local community.

Return to Ho Chi Minh City

After a full day of river life, local culture, forest trekking, and authentic countryside experiences, return to Ho Chi Minh City in the evening.

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.

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.