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Can Tho: A Real Mekong Tour, Floating Market, Cacao & Life's
  • ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 154 reviews
  • Can Tho, Ninh Kieu, Cai Rang
  • By Thomas Can Tho
05:00 AM – 11:00 AM Sampan (Small Boat) Up to 8 pax Can Tho's countryside English speaking guide Veggie-friendly

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The most off-the-beaten-path and educational Mekong boat trip in Can Tho includes: the floating market, local breakfast (vegie-friendly), the Mekong’s fish & farmer markets, glide through secret prettiest canals, cacao farm, Mekong life and nature and more.  A truly authentic experience – far from tourist traps and souvenir shops.

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Highlights
Take small boat to the floating market Visit the Mekong fish & farmer's market as a local Unclock Can Tho's secret prettest small canal Visit the organic cacao farm and taste chocolate Far from tourist traps and souvenir shops Enjoy the Mekong sunrise (sometimes)
Itinerary
  • Pick-up at the meeting point at Cho Co Ben Pha, 156 Hai Ba Trung Street, Can Tho
    Pickup: At 5 AM, our English-speaking tour guide will pick you up at the meeting point and walk to Ninh Kieu Pier to board an authentic small boat (sampan).
  • Can Tho floating market and the sunrise (sometimes) sampan ride
    Arrive 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.
  • Beyond the tourist trail with an intimate peaceful sampan ride
    Leave the crowds and the tourist floating market behind, and an intimate peaceful sampan ride through the top secret canals of Mekong Delta - Can Tho city lets you slow down and truly feel the peace of the Mekong. You drift quietly past lush greenery, hidden waterways, and authentic village life - a serene experience you will not find on the main river.
  • Visit the Mekong's fish and farmer market (non-touristy)
    Visit the Mekong's fish and farmer market (no-touristy) lets you see the Delta's true heartbeat. It's where locals trade fresh fish, fruits, and produce in a lively, authentic setting untouched by mass tourism. You'll witness real daily life, colorful scenes, and the spirit of community that sustains the Mekong.
  • Enjoy the fresh seasonal tropical fruits
    The tour will be serving the fresh seasonal tropical fruits at the floating market as well
  • Organic cacao farm
    The sampan keeps reaching to the organic cacao farm where the guide will tell you interesting stories about cacao and Mr. Cacao and how to make chocolates, wines, comestics... Have a glass of cacao milk (included).
  • Tour ends around 11am-11:30am at the meeting point at Cho Co Ben Pha, 156 Hai Ba Trung Street, Can Tho
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154 reviews on “Can Tho: A Real Mekong Tour, Floating Market, Cacao & Life’s”

  1. Isabella Rossi. from Italy said:
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    Heartfelt and Humble – A Rare Travel Gem

    Minh was more than a guide—he was a bridge to another world. He spoke with such emotion about the floating market’s slow disappearance that I felt privileged to be there. He even introduced us to a local vendor he’s known for years, which made the experience feel even more personal. The fruit garden walk was informative and relaxing, and I couldn’t get over how peaceful the canals were. A heartfelt thank you to Minh and the entire team for this experience.

  2. Lukas Müller. from Germany said:
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    Mekong Magic and Hidden Corners

    I booked the tour mainly for the floating market, but what stayed with me most was the peaceful journey through the backwater canals. Danh, our guide, had an infectious enthusiasm and showed us sides of the Mekong most people never see. The noodle “factory” was a total surprise—not touristy at all. The pineapple was the freshest I’ve ever tasted, and the hidden canals were a serene paradise. It was quiet, genuine, and full of soul. I’ll be telling people about this for years.

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