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Can Tho Floating Market & Lung Ngoc Hoang Nature Reserve
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  • Can Tho - Hau Giang
  • By Team Vemekong
05:00 AM – 11:30 AM Small Boat, Car, Boat Up to 10pax Can Tho's countryside English speaking tour guide Veggie-friendly

A unique customized Can Tho tour includes: Cruise in an authentic small sampan to the Cai Rang Floating Market, enjoy a local (veggie-friendly) breakfast and coffee, and explore the lively Mekong fish and farmer markets. Discover vibrant river life, visit a secret VC base at the ancient heritage tree, then journey beyond the tourist trails to the untouched Lung Ngoc Hoang 2,800-hectare forest and wetland conservation area, where you’ll enjoy a peaceful green forest boat trip.

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Highlights
Take an authentic small boat to the floating market Visit the lively Mekong's Fish and Farmer Market Visit the secret VC base at the heritage tree Explore the forest & wetland conservation by boat Enjoy Mekong Delta's forest; light trekking (or boat) Full experience of Mekong's culture, life and nature
Itinerary
  • Pick-up
    05:00 AM, our English speaking tour guide and car will pick you up from your hotel and transfer to the Ninh Kieu pier for embarking the 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 fresh seasonal tropical fruits at the floating market as well.
  • The Mekong's fish and farmer market (no-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.
  • Around 7:30 AM, get in the car in Can Tho countryside and depart for the forest.
  • The Lung Ngoc Hoang nature reserve, 2,800-hectare forest, is an ideal destination for nature lovers
    About an hour drive from Can Tho city, the Lung Ngoc Hoang 2,800-hectare wetland conservation is one of Can Tho hidden gems for anyone who loves to see a real Mekong Delta beside Can Tho floating market.
    Exploring and weaving in the untouched wetland of the Mekong delta by boat gives the best experience about the nature & forest. Wonderful natural green canals and feeling like nowhere in Vietnam. Then, get to the 25-meter observation tower to enjoy the fascinating view over the wetland forest and the stunning seasonal rice fields. (About one and a half hours in the forest, more or less, depend on your speed and sightseeing time). Take an amazing light trekking about 1,2km (or boat again, transfer back to the station if you do not want the easy trekking with the flat path) in nature.
  • Famous old giant ficus microcarpa tree as a heritage tree
    Visit a famous old giant ficus microcarpa heritage tree - a great place for VC to camouflage and hide means of warfare and trained guerrillas. Your guide will absolutely explain more interesting war sides in the Mekong region.
  • Back to hotel in Can Tho.
    Around 11:30 AM, finish the tour at your hotel in Can Tho City.
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178 reviews on “Can Tho Floating Market & Lung Ngoc Hoang Nature Reserve”

  1. Lukas Novák. from Czech Republic said:
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    Layers of Mekong Life in One Tour

    Lam brought every scene to life with passion and sincerity. We watched the morning sun spill golden light across the river, sipped coffee with boat vendors, and tasted fresh pineapple like it had just fallen from the tree.

    The noodle stop wasn’t just educational—it was delicious and heartwarming. The canals afterward were the definition of serenity.

    Lung Ngoc Hoang was lush and mysterious. We climbed the observation tower, walked through forest paths, and touched the past at the ficus tree. So much in just half a day, yet it never felt rushed.

  2. Júlia Farinha. from Portugal said:
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    A Morning I’ll Remember for the Rest of My Life

    Thomas was incredibly kind and knowledgeable, guiding us through layers of local life that few tourists get to see.

    The floating market wasn’t just a photo op—it was a story unfolding, with pineapple sellers, noodle chefs, and boats bustling like a water-based village.

    We got our hands floury at the noodle workshop and then glided silently through green canals.

    The wetlands gave us something entirely new. The trees, the fresh air, the light trek, and the powerful ficus tree—every element was perfectly placed. Thomas’s commentary made it all come alive.

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