Can Tho River Tour
  • ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 126 reviews
  • Can Tho, Cai Rang, Phong Dien
  • By Team Vemekong
07:00 AM – 02:00 PM Sampan (Small Boat), Lunch Up to 10pax Can Tho's culture English speaking guide Veggie-friendly

Cai Rang floating market is a must. Explore native fruit trees. Study about home-made chocolate at the cacao farm. Experience local authentic lunch. Visit the friendly family’s traditional noodle house.

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Highlights
Take small boat to the floating market Visit the traditional noodle house Experience the river life Enjoy the beautiful tropical orchard Visit the organic cacao farm Travel like a local
Itinerary
  • Pick-up
    7:00 AM, our guide and car driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer to Ninh Kieu 1st pier for embarking the boat.
  • Cai Rang floating market – a must thing to see in Can Tho
    Your guide will explain things about the history of the market, the local life on the river. Enjoy the tour with the freshest pineapple on the floating boat and say GOOD MORNING VIETNAM! GOOD MORNING MEKONG!
  • Can Tho fruit garden
    Your relaxing boat trip cruises to the most beautiful tropical orchard, explore native fruit trees and your guide will share a lot of information about native tropical fruits in the region, and you can savor some fresh seasonal fruits.
  • The friendly family’s traditional noodle house.
    You’ll be impressed by the colorful noodles, and how fascinating the noodles are made by local. The family will serve you the yummy noodle pizza made by the owner’s wife…
  • Can Tho organic cacao farm
    The boat keeps reaching the organic cacao farm where the guide will tell you interesting stories about cacao and Mr. Cacao and how to make chocolates, wines, cosmetics…Have a glass of cacao milk and can taste cacao wine.
  • The local authentic lunch is included on tour.
  • After lunch, transfer you back to your hotel in Can Tho City.
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126 reviews on “Can Tho River Tour

  1. Lucas Moreau. from France said:
    Verified ✓
    A Taste of Mekong’s Heartbeat and Heritage

    From the first moment David greeted us, I knew this tour would be special. His passion for the Mekong Delta was contagious, and it transformed a typical sightseeing day into a journey of discovery and emotion. The floating market was a living painting, colorful and bustling yet peaceful in its own way. Sharing pineapple with David on the boat felt like joining a family morning ritual rather than a tourist activity.

    The fruit garden was a delightful pause—so much life and flavor growing in one place. David’s knowledge about each fruit and its significance added layers to what I saw and tasted. The noodle house visit surprised me the most; the vibrant colors and the delicate process behind the noodles were mesmerizing, and the homemade noodle pizza was a delicious revelation.

    Visiting the cacao farm was like stepping into a storybook of flavors and traditions. The cacao milk was rich and comforting, and learning about the craft of chocolate and wine-making was fascinating. David made sure every part of the tour felt authentic and thoughtful, and I left with my heart full of new memories and my palate delighted.

  2. Emilia Schneider. from Germany said:
    Verified ✓
    A Morning Full of Surprises and Warm Smiles

    This tour felt like waking up with the Mekong itself—calm, alive, and full of stories waiting to be told. Lam was more than a guide; he was a warm storyteller who made every moment feel personal and meaningful. The floating market was magical in the early morning light, and tasting the freshest pineapple straight from the boat was a small but unforgettable joy.

    The fruit garden felt like a secret oasis, where each fruit carried a story and a flavor I never knew before. I especially loved how Lam patiently explained the local life along the river—it wasn’t just sightseeing, it was truly connecting with the culture. The noodle house was a highlight, colorful and so authentic, and the noodle pizza was surprisingly delicious.

    Ending the day at the cacao farm with fresh cacao milk and stories about chocolate-making was the perfect sweet touch. It wasn’t rushed or commercialized; it was genuine, heartfelt, and so much fun. I left feeling grateful for the simple beauty and kindness of this place and the people.

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