A Can Tho Trip to the Fullest in 1 Day
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- Can Tho, Hau Giang, Can Tho
- By Team Vemekong
05:00 AM – 16:00 PM
07:00 AM – 18:00 PM
A/c Car, Boat, Bike, Lunch, Sampan
Up to 8 pax
Can Tho countryside and forest
English speaking guide
Veggie-friendly
For those who have only 1 full day in Can Tho and would love to explore as much as possible the Mekong Delta. This perfect All-In-One tour includes a floating market, small canals, fruit garden, rice field, village, local life, nature, forest, boat, sampan, bike, birdwatching, trekking, local expert tour guide, authentic lunch, and more.enj
Highlights
Enjoy: authentic small boat to the floating market
Experience: river life, small canals, local village
Explore: fruit garden, rice field, cacao farm & forest
Entertain: boat trip, birdwatching, trekking, biking
Expect: slow down, stay awhile, share stories
Itinerary
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Pick-upAt 5:00 AM (or 07:00 AM), our car and tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and transfer to the boat station for embarking the sampan – an authentic traditional small boat for the tour.
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Can Tho floating market and the sunrise (sometimes) sampan rideArrive at Cai Rang floating market – a must see in Can Tho, Mekong Delta. Your guide will explain and tell you why "early market" "why floating market here" and "why floating market is getting smaller after every 365 days" "why we should see it in real life, real smell before it disappears" and more. The experience includes the best noodle soup on the river tour. Even our guide will take care of your vegetarian breakfast as well. Find a reason to interact with the river life and enjoy the freshest pineapple in your tour.
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Can Tho rice noodle factory (not rice paper)Firstly, we do not want you to miss this place. They call it a factory but actually it is run by a family and a lot more authentic than you expect (no shops, no souvenirs). Secondly, the rice noodle is not rice paper. How and Why? Your guide will tell you! You’ll be impressed by the colorful rice noodles, and how fascinating the rice noodles are made by locals. The tour includes a yummy rice noodle pizza made by a member of the family.
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Can Tho tropical fruit gardenIt is an educational and fun trip to learn some things about the native trees and fruits, leaves and flowers at the fruit garden. The tour includes walking around the garden and listening to the tour guide’s stories and tasting the fresh seasonal fruits.
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Can Tho small canals, quiet, empty and with no touristsWhat a romantic trip! Leave the crowds and the market behind and enjoy an intimate peaceful sampan ride in the small canals in the village. Watching the local children playing in the water, the locals preparing things for their daily routines. You may catch the silhouettes of a gentle woman quietly taking guests across the canals by a tiny boat and the more.
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Optional: Biking in the village (Tell your tour guide if you want to skip the bike tour!)The countryside bike tour is the perfect break away from Can Tho city! Biking around the village and along the small canals is not only fun and active but also for responsible travel and environmentally friendly of the destination you bike. Enjoy a refreshment break halfway through the tour and get to know more about the local life as an insider.
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Can Tho organic cacao farmYour lovely sampan keeps reaching the organic cacao farm, was built in the 1960s and has been maintained until now, where the guide will tell you interesting stories about cacao and Mr. Cacao and how to make chocolates, wines, cosmetics…Have a glass of cacao milk (included).
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The authentic lunch is included on tour.
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Forest & wetland conservationAbout an hour drive from Can Tho city, the 2,800-hectare wetland conservation is one of Can Tho hidden gems for anyone who loves to see a real Mekong Delta beside Can Tho floating market.
Exploring and weaving in the untouched wetland of the Mekong delta by boat gives the best experience about the wildlife and nature. Wonderful natural green canals and feeling like nowhere in Vietnam. Then, get to the 25-meter observation tower to enjoy the fascinating view over the wetland forest and the stunning seasonal rice fields. (About one and a half hours in the forest, more or less, depend on your speed and birdwatching time). Take an amazing light trekking about 1,2km (or boat again, transfer back to the station if you do not want the easy trekking with the flat path) in nature for watching native birds.
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Giant ficus microcarpa treeVisit a famous old giant ficus microcarpa tree - a great place for VC to camouflage and hide means of warfare and trained guerrillas. Your guide will absolutely explain more interesting things about war sides in the Mekong region.
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End the tour16:00 PM (or 18:00 PM), finish the tour at the hotel in Can Tho City.
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from $119pp
Contact for reservation/support
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Hotline/WhatsApp/WeChat/Zalo+84939888559
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Emailhello@vemekong.com
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English speaking tour guide
Sampan (small boat), a breakfast on the river
Authentic lunch (set menu)
Boat trip in the forest, Easy Bike tour (optional)
Entrance fees, water 500ml/pax
Pick up from/to your hotel by car/taxi in Can Tho
Others expense
Compulsory insurance
Gratuities
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Can Tho Rice Noodle Factory & Villages
Nowadays, there are more and more green and responsible tours which are meaningful and educational as well. This is why Can Tho noodle factory is getting popular for both Vietnamese and foreigners to come and explore the cuisine culture and the typical local life in Can Tho, Mekong Delta.
I thought I was signing up to see a floating market — I didn’t expect to experience one of the most diverse, authentic, and immersive tours of my entire Vietnam trip. From 5 AM to sunset, everything was led perfectly by our guide Chris, who was knowledgeable, easygoing, and passionate about the Mekong.
We began at Cai Rang floating market, just as the sun was rising. Chris explained its history, its decline, and why it’s so important to experience it now. We had noodle soup and fresh pineapple right on the river — it was like breakfast on a movie set, but real.
We then visited a small family-run rice noodle “factory.” Chris made it clear this wasn’t rice paper — and watching the process made us appreciate every bite of the noodle pizza we had after. We strolled through a tropical fruit garden, then enjoyed a peaceful sampan ride in hidden canals with no one else around.
The optional bike ride was an absolute must. Chris guided us through small villages, where people smiled and waved. It didn’t feel like a tour — it felt like visiting friends. The cacao farm was another highlight: old-school charm, delicious cacao milk, and an honest connection to local life.
In the afternoon, Chris brought us to a wetland forest reserve about an hour outside Can Tho. It was quiet, green, and full of birds. From the boat to the observation tower to the short trek through the forest, it felt like we were discovering something truly secret.
We ended the day at a massive ficus microcarpa tree used by the Viet Cong. Chris gave us historical context that made the site come alive — it was a powerful way to wrap up such a full and meaningful day.
I booked this tour hoping to see the floating market — I got so much more than that. This was not just a day trip, it was a deep dive into the soul of the Mekong Delta. With our guide Thomas, the experience was smooth, thoughtful, and full of insightful local stories.
Our day began before sunrise, as Thomas picked us up from the hotel and led us to the sampan for the Cai Rang floating market. Watching life unfold on the water while eating warm noodle soup was unforgettable. Thomas shared fascinating facts about the market’s fading presence and made us truly appreciate the moment.
From there, we explored a traditional rice noodle house run by a local family. Seeing how they make noodles (not rice paper!) was eye-opening, and the rice noodle pizza was a nice surprise. We then walked through a tropical fruit garden, tasting fruits right from the trees, and took a peaceful sampan ride through hidden canals without any other tourists in sight.
Later, we enjoyed a relaxing bike ride through the countryside, stopping to meet locals and enjoy a drink along the way. The cacao farm was another highlight — we learned about “Mr. Cacao” and tasted cacao milk in a serene setting.
In the afternoon, Thomas took us to a wetland conservation area outside of Can Tho — a place that felt completely untouched. We explored by boat, spotted birds, climbed the observation tower, and ended with a light trek through nature. Our final stop was a giant ficus microcarpa tree rich with wartime history, where Thomas shared its incredible backstory.
This tour was more than a checklist — it was a carefully crafted experience full of authenticity, nature, and culture. Thomas brought it all to life beautifully.