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Afternoon in Can Tho & Sampan Ride
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  • Can Tho Hidden Small Canals
  • By Vemekong
02:30 PM – 05:30 PM Sampan (Small Boat) Up to 10pax Can Tho hidden small canals English speaking guide Veggie-friendly

This tour closed for a while because the roads are under maintained. 

Take a Romantic Sampan ride in the afternoon & navigate quiet canals as you sit back with your loved one. See Can Tho bridge from the water as you sail through a tranquil Mekong River (the 12th longest river in the world). Visit the unique local brick kiln (if the tide permits). And spend hours in the secret hidden non-touristy beautiful canals during the trip!

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Highlights
Have a peaceful afternoon boat trip Enjoy exclusive romantic sampan Explore the secret hidden beautiful small canals Savor tropical fruits, see brick kiln if tide permits Watch the river life, the sunsets (sometimes) Travel like a local
Itinerary
  • Pick-up
    2:30pm, our local guide and car driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer to Ninh Kieu 1st pier for embarking the sampan.
  • Can Tho bridge
    See Can Tho bridge from the water as you sail through a tranquil Mekong River (the 12th longest river in the world).
  • Can Tho traditional brick kiln
    Keep sampaning on the river! Visit the local unique brick kiln (if the tide permits) which is a very old fashion of making the mud brick of Mekong people.
  • Enjoy the Can Tho secret beautiful canals and Mekong senses
    Leave the crowds behind and enjoy an intimate peaceful sampan ride in the secret hidden non-touristy beautiful canals. Watching the local children playing in the water as the sun is setting on Hau tributary is a true joy. Seeing the happiness on their faces while they are splashing around is something you’ll never forget. On sampan, savor some fresh selective tropical fruits! What a romantic sampan ride!!!
  • 05:30 PM, transfer back to your hotel in Can Tho City.
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127 reviews on “Afternoon in Can Tho & Sampan Ride”

  1. Annika Larsson. from Sweden said:
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    A Dreamy Afternoon on the Sampan

    With David guiding us, we felt like explorers discovering a forgotten world. Sailing past the monumental Can Tho Bridge, David shared interesting stories of its construction. At the brick kiln, I admired the resilience and skill of the Mekong people. But it was the secret canals that truly captured my spirit: small wooden houses, kids giggling and diving into the river, and nature wrapping us in her arms. Fresh fruits on board were just the cherry on top. David’s warmth made us feel more like friends than tourists. Truly magical.

  2. Frederik Nielsen. from Denmark said:
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    Touched by the True Heart of the Mekong

    What a profound experience with our guide Chris! We admired the engineering feat of Can Tho Bridge, but the quiet old brick kiln stole my heart — such dedication in every handmade brick! Chris led us through secret water paths where no other tourists were, and we floated past families living their river life. The innocent joy of kids playing in the Hau tributary, under the warm embrace of the setting sun, was soul-stirring. Biting into a fresh mango while listening to the rhythm of the Mekong was an experience I’ll always treasure.

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