2 day(s)
English
Included
Experience a traditional rowing boat ride through the quiet coconut canal
Learn about the fascinating life of bees and honey production
Experience three different types of boats throughout the journey
Enjoy Mekong Delta’s scenery with local honey, fruits, and coconut candy
€ 150.07
€ 138.06
Free cancellation and unlimited rescheduling leads to total flexibility while you plan your travels
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Our tour offers an unforgettable journey through the heart of the Mekong Delta, beginning with a visit to the breathtaking Vinh Trang Pagoda, a 100-year-old temple known for its stunning architecture and serene atmosphere. From there, you’ll embark on a peaceful cruise along the Mekong River from My Tho to Ben Tre, where you’ll witness the lush landscapes and vibrant river life. To enhance your experience, we have carefully selected a quiet canal for your traditional rowing boat ride through the water coconut groves, ensuring a truly immersive and tranquil adventure. The picturesque surroundings and the authentic charm of the Mekong Delta will leave you captivated.
During the tour, you’ll have the chance to indulge in fresh local delicacies, including honey, tropical fruits, and traditional coconut candy, all while learning about the fascinating process of honey production and its cultural significance in the region. A highlight of the journey is a delightful 5-course Southern Vietnamese set menu lunch, where you can participate in a hands-on experience by making BANH XEO, the famous Vietnamese pancake. To conclude your tour, you'll board another boat to continue your exploration of the Mekong Delta, taking in the enchanting scenery and the unique way of life along the river. In total, you'll enjoy three different boat rides, each offering a unique perspective of this extraordinary region.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Southern Vietnamese Set Menu 5 Courses Lunch
Water, fruit, and coconut juice per guest
All Fees and Taxes
All boats
Use of bicycle
Gratuities
Anything not mentioned above
Comfortable shoes
Sunglasses
Towel
Drinks
Sunscreen
Comfortable clothes
No public transportation nearby
Service animals allowed
Wheelchair accessible
Pickup is available only for guests staying in District 1 or District 4
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Very little left of what we were told is the last floating market - now it is only wholesale and most business with tourist boats is for food and drink; this is very limited too (mid November 2025). The area of boats stretches about 200 metres when it used to be over 1 kilometre. Could I recommend a visit? For socioeconomic reasons you should go - just to see it's decline and the move to land living, for entertainment you should not. Tours are informative but the use of the waterways as a place to dispose of garbage and assumed bathroom waste from the houses is a reflection of the demographics of this and many regions of Vietnam. What never ceases to amaze and uplift me is the positive cheerful and welcoming attitude of the Vietnamese people. I would come again to Vietnam just for the people.
The floating market was not so special. It was very organized and made only for tourists. The real river markets are probably only deeper inside the country. But the breakfast — Pho soup on the river — was very good. The taste was even better because of the nice atmosphere. Price 2 USD, for the soup.
The photos they post on google and on their adverts are very outdated, so this is like “expectation” vs “reality” We went to the Cai Rang Floating Market to experience their so call “vibrant floating market” hoping we would see the same things as what we saw on google and on the tours advertisements. We took the private boat tour and even went there very early because they said that the market starts at 6am, and it’s better to come early because that is when the floating market are busier but i’ll let you be the judge, I have attached some photos for your reference. Nevertheless, the experience is still cool up to an extent Our tour includes a visit to the Cacao farm (but they ask for entrance fee at the farm whether you are in a tour or just walk-in) And a two more places along the Mekong Delta but it will always depend on your agreement with the tour agents
These days, the market isn’t as crowded or lively as it used to be. Most of it now is set up for tourists to experience local life. A private boat trip costs around 500k vnd. If you want to save money, you can join a shared boat, but usually need to wait until about 7 AM when enough people show up. It’s worth going early to catch the sunrise,the river view in the morning is peaceful and beautiful. Boats on the river sell quick bites like bun mam and hu tieu. You’ll also find boats selling fruit and handmade local crafts, pretty fun to check out! People here live on their boats and do everything from cooking to trading right there, it’s a unique lifestyle of the Mekong Delta. If you’re in Can Tho, this is definitely something you should experience!
Cai Rang Floating Market is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Can Tho. We woke up early to enjoy a pleasant boat ride to the market. Although it now caters more to tourists than serving as a traditional market, it was still enjoyable to see a part of the traditional lifestyle in the Mekong Delta, where people sell food and fruit directly from their boats.
