Vietnam · Boating

Full-Day Mekong Delta Tour with Cai Rang Floating Market and Cai Be

1 Day Round trip from 46 Đường Hai Bà Trưng Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Cai Rang, one of the three biggest floating markets in the Mekong Delta
  • 02 Taste fresh fruits and Mekong street foods from boats along the waterways
  • 03 Explore Vinh Long's red pottery tradition, a cultural hallmark of the Mekong Delta
  • 04 Walk along canal banks to discover local specialties like Pop Rice Cake and Coconut Candy
  • 05 Enjoy a sampan ride through smaller canals lined with mangrove trees and fruit gardens

Explore the nature and culture of Cai Be and Vinh Long, paired with a special visit to Cai Rang, one of the three biggest floating markets in the Mekong Delta. Travel deeper into the waterways by boat and experience the rustic lifestyle of Vietnamese people along the river. Learn about Vinh Long's trademark red pottery, taste local delicacies such as Pop Rice Cake and Coconut Candy, and end the trip by enjoying a performance by local musicians.

Your eyes will feast on various boats loaded with fruits, including mango, rambutan, longan, and the king of fruits, durian.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Can Tho, Ho Chi Minh, Cai Be, Vinh Long
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Cai Rang Floating Market, Vinh Long and Cai Be Discovery

  • Meet the tour guide, who will pick you up at 4:00 am. Cai Rang Floating Market is open all day, but it is busiest from sunrise and gradually quiets down after 9:00 am.
  • Take a boat ride of about 30 minutes to Cai Rang Floating Market and have the chance to board a merchant boat. Your eyes will feast on various boats loaded with fruits, including mango, rambutan, longan, and the king of fruits, durian.
  • Experience the rustic lifestyle of Vietnamese people by tasting countless street foods such as Pho, Bun Rieu, Com Tam, and Hu Tieu from boats along the way. See how local noodles and rice paper,
1
Day 01

Cai Rang Floating Market, Vinh Long and Cai Be Discovery

Banh Trang, are made, and enjoy a walk through the surrounding countryside. You will also have tropical fruits, sip hot tea, and join a fishing trip.

Have lunch at a homestay in Vinh Long on An Binh Islet. It was awarded the certificate of "Homestay with ASEAN Standard" by the ASEAN Secretary General and the Ministers of Tourism of member countries. Here, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the life of the local people by pedalling a bicycle and learning about spiritual activities that bear the cultural imprint of the people of South Vietnam.

Walk along the canal bank to visit house-making specialties in the Mekong, including Pop Rice Cake, Coconut Candy, Tropical Rice Wine, and more.

Then, return to the boat to explore the Kingdom of Vinh Long Red Pottery, which represents the crystallization of the traditional aesthetics and culture of the Mekong Delta.

Stop at a local village to row a sampan deeper into the countryside through smaller canals lined on both sides with mangrove trees and various fruits. You will also listen to the artists' sweet voices, enjoy the skilful performances of talented musicians, and taste seasonal fruit in the Mekong Delta in Cai Be.

Drop off at your hotel around 5:00 pm.

Cai Rang Floating Market, An Binh Islet homestay, Vinh Long's red pottery, Cai Be canals

Where this trip takes you

Cai Rang Floating Market, An Binh Islet homestay, Vinh Long's red pottery, Cai Be canals

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from 46 Đường Hai Bà Trưng 4 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • A/C van pickup and drop-off from a centrally located hotel
  • Boat trip
  • English-speaking guide
  • All entrance fees
  • Breakfast and a big lunch (set menu)
  • Drinking water and tissues

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses
  • Tips/gratuities for the local guide

Know before you go

  • We provide pickup from hotels in districts 1, 3, and 4. If you would like to meet at the meeting point, please arrive 30 minutes before departure time.
  • Cai Rang Floating Market: Tourists will be amazed by how crowded and lively this market is. The shops, stalls, and boats of different sizes display their goods in a unique way, with foods shown on a mast so tourists can easily see what is available. Observing the activities at the market is also an opportunity to learn about the cultural aspects of Southern Vietnamese life.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
HANA TOURIST, phường 6, Quận 4, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Việt Nam
Tour start
46 Đường Hai Bà Trưng, Tân An, Ninh Kiều, Cần Thơ, Vietnam
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in 46 Đường Hai Bà Trưng.

Watch the tourHQ film Watch the film

Create your own adventure

Can't find the perfect tour? Tailor your dream trip.

  • Tell us your destination, dates and group size.
  • Our travel experts and local guides design a tailored itinerary, just for you.
  • Enjoy your trip with peace of mind, knowing everything is taken care of.
Plan my holiday

Say goodbye to travel stress.

Price on Request

Book This Tour
Price On Request

When

Travellers