Cai Be River Tour From Can Tho 1 Day
- ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 110 reviews
- Can Tho, Cai Be, Vinh Long, Can Tho
- By Vemekong
08:00 AM – 04:00 PM
Car, boat, sampan, lunch
Up to 10pax
Cai Be River Tour
English speaking guide
Veggie-friendly
Cai Be – Vinh Long is a convenient destination between Can Tho & HCMC. Enjoy the amazing mighty Mekong river full day boat trip. Learn about homemade coconut candy in the village, Pop-rice, rice wine. Discover the giant beehive kilns. Experience the rowing sampan in small canals.
Highlights
Pickup from Can Tho, drop off in Can Tho
Explore Mekong River & have lunch on the islet
Visit the amazing brick & pottery kilns
Enjoy the rowing sampan & small canal
Unlock the village for coco candy & pop rice
Itinerary
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Pick-upThe car driver (no tour guide) will pick you up from your hotel in Can Tho City and transfer to Cai Be boat station (about 10:00 AM) where your tour guide will greet and welcome you for embarking the boat.
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Coconut cand & pop riceArrive in Cai Be, start the Mekong boat trip from there. Discover the village, house on stilts. Then, keep cruising and visiting a local workshop, there are things to see such as coconut candy producing process (very kid-friendly), pop rice, rice wine, snake wine...Enjoying free samples of local specialties and discovering daily activities of the local Mekong people.
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Cai Be Floating Market (about 10 boats after Covid)The boat continues on reaching the island for enjoying Vietnamese traditional music (Đàn Ca Tài Tử - A folk art form from Southern Vietnam accredited by UNESCO in 2013 as - Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity). Your boat trip also passes by Cai Be floating market but it has already disappeared after Covid (now Cai Be floating market has about 10 boats only, it will be great to see the beautiful Can Tho floating market on the next day).
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The rowing sampan and small canalsLeave the big boat behind for a while. Let’s experience the rowing sampan (with the locals) and a small canal on Tan Phong Islet. A must photo of Mekong featured with the sampan.
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Lunch in the gardenHome-cooked lunch is served and included in the garden on the islet (set Menu included elephant ear fish).
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Vinh Long pottery kilnsAfter lunch, take a boat ride along the mighty Mekong river to Vinh Long and stop for a visit at the amazing traditional brick kiln and pottery.
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End the boat tour in Vinh Long & take the car back to hotel in Can ThoDisembark in Vinh Long where your car driver (no tour guide) waits for you there and picks you up for Can Tho city. End the tour in Can Tho around 04:00 PM.
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P/sWe can provide you a transfer service from Vinh Long to Ho Chi Minh city or other provinces in Mekong Delta
from $89pp
from $89pp
Contact for reservation/support
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Hotline/WhatsApp/WeChat/Zalo+84939888559
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Emailhello@vemekong.com
Guest photos
Better to know
A/C car and experienced driver
English speaking tour guide
Authentic lunch, boat & sampan (small boat)
Water 500ml/pax & entrance fees
Pick up from/to the hotel in Can Tho City by car
Others expense
Compulsory insurance
Gratuities
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Our Mekong Delta tour from Can Tho was a delightful experience from start to finish. We were picked up promptly by the driver and met our fantastic guide, Hieu, at Cai Be boat station. Hieu’s enthusiasm and deep knowledge brought the local traditions to life, especially during the visit to the coconut candy and pop rice workshop. Sampling the homemade treats was a highlight for everyone in our group.
Even though the Cai Be floating market is smaller now, Hieu’s storytelling and explanation of the folk music performance made the visit very special. The sampan ride through the narrow canals on Tan Phong Islet was serene and offered beautiful photo moments—definitely a memorable part of the trip.
Lunch in the garden was delicious and authentic, with the elephant ear fish being a standout dish. We also loved visiting the pottery kilns in Vinh Long; seeing the craftsmen at work was fascinating.
Hieu was attentive, friendly, and made sure the day flowed smoothly. Ending the tour back in Can Tho was very convenient. This tour is a wonderful way to discover the Mekong Delta’s culture and natural beauty.
I’m not usually one for organized tours, but this one felt different—more like a slow, personal exploration of a region most travelers only skim. A huge part of that feeling came from our amazing guide, Duy, who brought the day to life with sincerity and great local insight.
We met Duy in Cai Be, and from the moment we stepped on the boat, he made us feel welcome. His pace was relaxed but attentive—he answered every question with a smile and always gave just the right amount of detail.
At the village workshop, we watched pop rice explode in a giant pan, tried freshly made coconut candy, and even braved a sip of snake wine! Duy made everything approachable and light-hearted, especially for those a bit hesitant (like me!). He also shared touching stories about how local families have adapted their trades post-pandemic.
The floating market was small but still charming. Duy didn’t pretend it was grand—it was better than that. He helped us understand its significance, even as it evolves into something quieter. Then came my favorite part: the rowing boat on Tan Phong Islet. It was peaceful and scenic, but also felt authentic—locals rowing us through their world.
Lunch in the shaded garden was so peaceful, with a full set menu that felt hearty and home-cooked. The elephant ear fish was beautifully presented, and Duy helped us understand how every dish connects to the land.
The brick kilns in Vinh Long were a surprise bonus. Towering, warm, and full of character. Duy’s passion for the region shone here—he spoke of them with pride.
I ended the day feeling grateful—not just for the places, but for the people who shared them with us. Thank you, Duy, for making this day so special.