Can Tho: A Real Mekong Tour, Floating Market, Cacao & Life's
- ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 143 reviews
- Can Tho, Ninh Kieu, Cai Rang
- By Thomas Can Tho
05:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Sampan (Small Boat)
Up to 7pax
Can Tho's countryside
English speaking guide
Veggie-friendly
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.
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 Mekong nature & village canal-side walk
Itinerary
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Pick-upAt 05:00 AM, our car and tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and transfer to the pier for embarking the small authentic sampan boat.
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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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Beyond the tourist trail with an intimate peaceful sampan rideLeave 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.
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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.
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Fantastic fresh air village walk along the canalsEnjoy a fantastic fresh air village walk along the canals. It is the best way to unclock the Mekong agriculture, troipical orchards, water melon farm (seasonal), small canals and countryside life. (About 15 mintues walk)
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Enjoy the fresh seasonal tropical fruitsThe tour will be serving the fresh seasonal tropical fruits at the floating market as well
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Organic cacao farmThe 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).
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Tour ends around 11am-11:30am at the hotelCar/taxi picks you up, and transfers back to your hotel in Can Tho City.
from $33pp
from $33pp
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
Knowledgeable tour guide
Small boat (Sampan)
Water 500ml/pax
Entrance fees & fruits at market, farm
Pick up from/to your hotel by car/taxi in Can Tho
Others expense
Gratuities
Compulsory insurance
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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.
The 4:45am alarm was a shocker, but as soon as we stepped into the little boat, I forgot about being tired. Chris, our guide, had such a calm presence. He didn’t overload us with facts but spoke with clarity and warmth.
The floating market felt real. Not staged, not overly charming — but raw and meaningful. Chris explained how it works, why it’s declining, and what it tells us about Vietnam today. I appreciated that honesty.
Breakfast on the water? Surprisingly delicious. I went for the classic noodle soup with pork while my friend had the vegetarian version, and both were hot, fragrant, and soul-warming.
The noodle factory was unexpected — more a humble backyard operation than a “factory,” which made it even better. I loved watching the process and chatting with the family.
But my favourite part was the last. Those hidden canals. The water still, reflections perfect, just birds and distant voices. It felt like a sacred moment. I didn’t want it to end.
My wife and I joined this sunrise tour with guide Thomas, and it exceeded every expectation. The small wooden sampan made the whole trip feel slow, intentional, and intimate. Thomas was calm and highly knowledgeable, never rushed or overly scripted.
At the floating market, he helped us understand what we were seeing — not just visually, but economically and culturally. We even chatted with a pineapple seller who’d been on that river for decades.
The noodle factory visit was truly authentic — a family quietly working as they’ve done for years. No gift shop, no gimmick, just skill and steam. And the fresh snack they gave us was so simple and delicious.
We especially enjoyed the fruit garden and the final hidden canals. No tourists in sight. Just soft paddling and glimpses of morning life. Children playing, birds in flight. I felt like we were given access to something rare.