A Can Tho Trip to the Fullest in 2-Day
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- Can Tho, Hau Giang, Can Tho
- By Team Vemekong
Day 1: 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM & Day 2: 05:00 AM – 02:00 PM
A/c Car, Boat, Lunch, Sampan
Up to 8 pax
Can Tho countryside and forest
English speaking tour guide
Veggie-friendly
For those who have only 24 hours in Can Tho and would love to explore as much as possible the Mekong Delta. This perfect All-In-One tour includes the Cai Rang Floating Market, local fish and farmer markets, hidden canals, a cacao farm, a boat trip through Lung Ngoc Hoang Nature Reserve, and Son Islet with its fruit gardens, duck massage, and famous flying fish show. Breakfast and lunch included on day 2.
Highlights
Take a small boat to the Cai Rang Floating Market
Visit the lively Mekong Fish & Farmer Market
Explore hidden canals & cacao farm
Son Islet: fruit gardens, duck massage & flying fish
Explore flooded Lung Ngoc Hoang forest by boat
Itinerary
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Day 1: Can Tho aternoon tour: 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM; A/c Car, BoatAt 01:30 PM, hotel pickup by car and English-speaking guide.
Explore Lung Ngoc Hoang Nature Reserve, a 2,800-hectare wetland forest in the Mekong Delta. Cruise through wild canals by boat and experience rich wildlife and nature.
Upon arrival at the forest & wetland conservation area, the driver or tour guide will assist you with boat tickets (included). Enjoy a wonderful boat trip along wild canals. Then visit the 25–meter observation tower to enjoy panoramic views over the wetland forest and seasonal rice fields. (Approximately 1.5 hours in the forest, depending on your pace and sightseeing time.)
Visit a famous giant old ficus microcarpa tree - a historic site where the Viet Cong used to camouflage and hide weapons during the war. Your guide (if selected option) will share more interesting stories about the Mekong region’s history.
At 05:30 PM, the tour ends in Can Tho City center.
[4-hour tour briefing: 1 hour car transfer to the forest, 1 hour car transfer back to your hotel, 10 minutes visit to the heritage tree, and approximately 1.5 hours in nature including a 20-minute boat trip in the forest.] -
Day 2: Can Tho morning 9-hour tour: 05:00 AM – 2:00 PM; A/c Car, Sampan, LunchPickup: At 5 AM, our English-speaking tour guide will pick you up from your hotel by car and transfer you to Ninh Kieu Pier to board an authentic small boat (sampan).
Arrive at Cai Rang Floating Market – a must-see in Can Tho, Mekong Delta. Your guide will explain why it is an early morning floating market and how it is slowly disappearing. The experience includes the best noodle soup on the river (vegetarian option available). Find a reason to interact with the river life and enjoy fresh fruits during your tour.
Leave the crowds and tourist boats behind and enjoy a peaceful sampan ride through the hidden canals of Can Tho, Mekong Delta. Slow down and feel the calm of the Mekong as you drift past lush greenery and quiet waterways — a serene experience you will not find on the main river.
Visit the Mekong fish and farmers market (non-touristy) and see the Delta’s true heartbeat. It is where locals trade fresh fish, fruits, and produce in a lively, authentic setting untouched by mass tourism. You will witness real daily life, colorful scenes, and the strong sense of community that sustains the Mekong.
Fresh seasonal tropical fruits are also included during the tour.
The sampan continues to an organic cacao farm, where your guide will share interesting stories about cacao, Mr. Cacao, and how to make chocolate, wine, and cosmetics. Enjoy a glass of cacao milk (included).
Around 9:30 AM, get in the car in Can Tho and depart for Son islet to explore local life and unique community-based tourism.
Upon arrival, take a short local boat ride across the Mekong River to Son Islet, a peaceful island known for its fruit gardens and authentic Mekong lifestyle.
Visit a seasonal fruit garden, enjoy fresh tropical fruits, and learn about local farming traditions from the gardeners.
Continue to the famous Flying Snakehead Fish show, where local farmers demonstrate the unique fish-jumping performance that has become a symbol of Son Islet.
Visit a local family's garden to experience the island's famous duck massage and gain insight into daily life on this green Mekong island.
Take the boat back to the mainland.
+ The authentic lunch is included on tour.
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End the tour+ Around 2:00 PM, finish the 2-day-tour at the hotel in Can Tho City.
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Contact for reservation/support
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Hotline/WhatsApp/WeChat/Zalo+84939888559
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A/c Car & knowledgeable English-speaking tour guide-driver
Small boat (sampan), boat driver & life jacket
Forest boat trip; Vietnamese lunch
Includes breakfast (veggie-friendly) on the river, coffee
Entrance fees, 500 ml bottled water per guest
Seasonal fresh tropical fruits at at the orchard
Hotel pickup/drop-off within 3 km of Wink Hotel Can Tho
If your hotel is far away, please meet us at the Meeting point: Cho Co Ben Pha, 156 Hai Ba Trung Street, Can Tho
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Compulsory insurance
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I’ve done many tours, but waking up before dawn to visit the Cai Rang floating market was unlike anything else. Our guide, Duy, met us with enthusiasm and deep knowledge about the market’s history, culture, and the urgent need to experience it before it fades away. Watching the sunrise over the river, surrounded by boats loaded with fresh fruits and vegetables, was simply magical. Duy made the whole experience so personal—he shared stories about the floating market’s origins, its changes, and why it’s such a vital part of local life. I also appreciated how he took care of everyone’s needs, including offering a delicious vegetarian breakfast on the boat. The peaceful sampan ride through smaller canals afterward felt like a secret, hidden world, so quiet and intimate. The bike ride through the village was a refreshing way to connect with the slower rhythm of rural life. Duy’s friendly personality and passion made the whole day feel like a genuine journey into the heart of the Mekong Delta. I can’t recommend this tour enough for those who want to feel the soul of Vietnam.
This two-day tour through the Mekong Delta was truly one of the most memorable trips I’ve ever had. From the moment our guide Hieu picked us up, his warm and knowledgeable presence set the tone for an amazing experience. Cruising through the untouched wetlands felt like entering a secret world, so peaceful and alive with bird songs and lush greenery. The boat ride winding through narrow canals offered a sense of calm that I hadn’t felt in ages. The trek through the forest was easy but rewarding—spotting native birds and learning about the delicate ecosystem was fascinating. I especially loved visiting the giant ficus microcarpa tree, where Hieu shared gripping stories about its role during the war, adding a powerful historical layer to our journey. Ending the tour watching the sunset over the rice fields from the observation tower was breathtaking and deeply moving. This tour isn’t just sightseeing; it’s a chance to connect with Vietnam’s natural beauty and rich history in a way that stays with you long after. If you want to escape the crowds and experience something genuine and soulful, this is the perfect trip.