Vietnam · Boating

Mekong Delta River Experience: 2 Days 1 Night Journey

2 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Ho Chi Minh City. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Cai Be Floating Market and learn about its long trading history
  • 02 Cruise through small Mekong canals and enjoy the peaceful delta scenery
  • 03 Visit local villages, an ancient house, and family-run craft workshops
  • 04 Enjoy fresh fruit and Southern folk music in a traditional setting
  • 05 Overnight in Can Tho with free time to explore local culture and cuisine
  • 06 Experience the lively atmosphere of Cai Rang Floating Market
  • 07 Visit Con Son Island, including local factories, pagodas, and fruit tastings
  • 08 Round-trip transport from Ho Chi Minh City with meals and guide included

Discover the waterways, villages, and floating markets of southern Vietnam on this 2-day Mekong Delta journey from Ho Chi Minh City. Travel to Cai Be to explore a historic floating market, visit small local villages, see traditional family-run craft making, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the delta’s narrow canals and fruit-growing islands.

Continue to Can Tho for an overnight stay, then rise for a visit to Cai Rang Floating Market, one of the Mekong Delta’s best-known river markets. Along the way, experience local culture through regional food, riverside life, folk music, and visits to places such as noodle factories, pagodas, and island communities.

Discover the waterways, villages, and floating markets of southern Vietnam on this 2-day Mekong Delta journey from Ho Chi Minh City.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Can Tho, Ho Chi Minh, Cai Be, Mekong Delta
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Ho Chi Minh - Cai Be - Can Tho (L/D)In the morning our car will pick you up at the lobby hotel in District 1 then move you to Cai Be.Cai Be Floating Market has a rich history dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries. It was established to facilitate convenient transportation and trading because land transportation was limited. Gradually, the floating market became an essential hub where people gathered on boats and sampans to buy, sell, and exchange goods. Today, Cai Be Floating Market remains a vibrant trading center, showcasing the cultural and economic heritage of the Mekong Delta. It continues to attract visitors intrigued by its history, traditional trading practices, and the beauty of bustling markets on the water. After exploring Cai Be, you will enjoy lunch with delicious local dishes, then rest and stroll around small villages, where you will discover the beauty of an ancient house. and learn about local culture. Visit a small family business where locals make coconut candy and crispy popcorn. Enjoy fresh fruit and feel the slow rhythm of Southern folk music - a type of music associated with the life and culture of the Mekong Delta people. Rowing through small canals – is an enjoyable experience because you can look around, relax, and immerse yourself in the wonderful atmosphere of the upper Mekong Delta. In addition, after arriving at Tan Phong island, immerse yourself in the tranquility of nature. Then the car and guide will take you back to Can Tho to check into the hotel and rest. You have free time to explore culture and cuisine here.Overnight 3-star hotel

2
Day 02

Can Tho – Cai Rang floating market – HCMC (B/L)After waking up and enjoying breakfast, the car and guide will pick you up to explore the Cai Rang floating market, one of the most famous floating markets in the Mekong Delta region.Cai Rang Floating Market (or Cái Răng Floating Market) has been around for almost a century, making it one of the Mekong Delta's oldest cultural spots. The Mekong Delta Floating Market was initially created to meet the locals’ demand for trading and exchanging goods when streets and vehicles were not yet developed. At present, the road traffic networks have been extensively advanced, but the floating market still remains and develops. Cai Rang is becoming more and more alluring to travelers thanks to its huge spread of produce on sale from a fleet of brightly colored boats. From early morning, traders gather to buy fresh vegetables and fruits, handicrafts, and daily essential household goods to resell elsewhere, creating a bustling and joyful atmosphere. The most crowded time is from 5:30 to 6:30 a.m. when a great number of boats clog the waterway. From the river life at Cai Rang floating market, you will clearly feel the life and culture of the people here.  At Con Son Island, you will be able to walk to visit places such as noodle factories, pagodas, and religious architectural works. And moreover, you will enjoy many different types of fruits that only this place possesses.Finally, our car and guide will take you back to Ho Chi Minh City to end the 2-day 1-night journey at your hotel.Not included

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Ho Chi Minh City. 4 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle. Hotel pick up & drop off in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
  • English and Vietnamese speaking tour guide
  • Entrance fees

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses & Beverages
  • Holiday surcharge & All other services not clearly mentioned above

Know before you go

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • We will pick up at hotel/stay in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Ho Chi Minh City.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Ho Chi Minh City.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Ho Chi Minh City..

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