Can Tho River Tour & Cooking Class in the Tropical Garden (8 hours)
- ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 177 reviews
- Can Tho, Cai Rang, Phong Dien
- By Team Vemekong
05:00 AM – 01:00 PM
07:00 AM – 02:30 PM
Sampan (Small Boat), Cooking class as Lunch
Up to 10pax
Can Tho's culture
English speaking tour guide
Veggie-friendly
A unique off-the-beaten-path and educational Mekong boat trip in Can Tho includes: Cai Rang Floating Market, a local breakfast (veggie-friendly), the Mekong fish and farmers market, hidden canals, a cacao farm, and authentic Mekong life and nature. Enjoy a hands-on cooking class for lunch in a tropical garden. A fun-filled 8-hour tour in Can Tho!
Highlights
Take a small boat to the Cai Rang Floating Market
Visit the Mekong fish & farmers market like a local
Explore Can Tho's peaceful hidden canals
Visit an organic cacao farm and taste chocolate
Enjoy a cooking class in the tropical garden
Enjoy the Mekong sunrise (sometimes)
Itinerary
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Pick-upPickup: At 5:00 AM (or 7:00 AM), our English-speaking tour guide will pick you up from your hotel (if selected option) by car and transfer you to Ninh Kieu Pier to board an authentic small boat (sampan).
Arrive at Cai Rang Floating Market – a must-see in Can Tho, Mekong Delta. Your guide will explain why it is an early morning floating market and how it is slowly disappearing. The experience includes the best noodle soup on the river (vegetarian option available). Find a reason to interact with the river life and enjoy fresh fruits during your tour.
Leave the crowds and tourist boats behind and enjoy a peaceful sampan ride through the hidden canals of Can Tho, Mekong Delta. Slow down and feel the calm of the Mekong as you drift past lush greenery and quiet waterways — a serene experience you will not find on the main river.
Visit the Mekong fish and farmers market (non-touristy) and see the Delta’s true heartbeat. It is where locals trade fresh fish, fruits, and produce in a lively, authentic setting untouched by mass tourism. You will witness real daily life, colorful scenes, and the strong sense of community that sustains the Mekong.
Fresh seasonal tropical fruits are also included during the tour.
The sampan continues to an organic cacao farm, where your guide will share interesting stories about cacao, Mr. Cacao, and how to make chocolate, wine, and cosmetics. Enjoy a glass of cacao milk (included).
The sampan keeps reaching to fruit garden, you will visit and walk around the local fruit garden where the guide will tell you interesting stories about local Mekong countryside life, homegrown garden and fruits.
Around 11:00 AM, you’ll join a hands-on cooking class and prepare delicious local Vietnamese dishes for lunch in an airy tropical garden.
After lunch, the tour comes to an end. You will be transferred back to your hotel or meeting point by car/taxi, arriving around 1:00 PM (or 2:30 PM), depending on your selected tour option. -
End the 8-hour Can Tho River tour & cooking classAfter lunch, the tour comes to an end. You will be transferred back to your hotel or meeting point by car/taxi, arriving around 1:00 PM (or 2:30 PM), depending on your selected tour option.
from $62pp
from $62pp
Contact for reservation/support
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Hotline/WhatsApp/WeChat/Zalo+84939888559
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Emailhello@vemekong.com
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Knowledgeable & excellent English speaking tour guide
Small boat (sampan), boat driver & life jacket
Includes lunch, breakfast (veggie-friendly) on the river, coffee & fresh exotic fruits
Entrance fees & 500ml bottled drinking water
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.
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.
David was an amazing guide who made this tour truly unforgettable! Starting early at the Cai Rang floating market, I loved the lively atmosphere and learning about the river life while enjoying the freshest pineapple—such a wonderful way to say good morning to Vietnam. The boat trip to the fruit garden was peaceful and educational, and tasting exotic fruits was a real treat. Visiting the family-run noodle house was a highlight; watching the noodle-making process and trying the unique noodle pizza was fascinating and delicious. The stop at the organic cacao farm was eye-opening, and the cacao milk and wine were delightful surprises. The included lunch was authentic and satisfying. David’s storytelling brought everything to life, making this a well-rounded, immersive experience. Highly recommend!