Can Tho Floating Market, Hidden Village & Small Canal
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- Can Tho, Cai Rang, Phong Dien, Can Tho
5AM - 8AM
9AM - 12NOON
3PM - 6PM
Sampan (Small Boat)
Up to 6 pax
Tour in Can Tho
English speaking guide
Veggie-friendly
The small boat takes you to the Cai Rang floating market – the biggest wholesale floating market in Vietnam. The sampan keeps going to explore small canals, airy and peaceful sceneries. Visit the non-touristy village where the real local Mekong Delta’s life is.
Highlights
3 options to go at 5am or 9am or at 3pm
Take a small boat to floating market
Experience the river culture
Visit the non-touristy village & Mekong's life
Explore the peaceful & airy small canals
Enjoy the sunrise or the sunset (sometimes)
Itinerary
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Pick-up at 05:00 AM (or 9AM or 3 PM)Our car and English speaking tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and transfer to Ninh Kieu 1st pier for embarking the sampan - small boat.
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Option 1: The 5 AM - 8 AM include:Take a sampan - small boat for Cai Rang floating market & Can Tho river, have (included) breakfast & coffee, fresh pineapple, non-touristy village (about 500 meters of walking), peaceful small canal (20 minutes) and watch the sunrise (sometimes) on the Can Tho tributary of Mekong River.
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Option 2: The 9 AM - 12 NOON include:Take a sampan - small boat for Cai Rang floating market & Can Tho river, fresh pineapple, non-touristy village (about 500 meters of walking), peaceful small canal (20 minutes) and no the sunrise (sometimes) on the Can Tho tributary of Mekong River. No breakfast & coffee. The weather seems pretty hot at this time.
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Option 3: The 3 PM - 6 PM include:Take a sampan - small boat for Cai Rang floating market & Can Tho river, fresh pineapple, non-touristy village (about 500 meters of walking), peaceful small canal (20 minutes) and watch the sunset (sometimes) on the Can Tho tributary of Mekong River. No breakfast & coffee.
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Back to your hotel in Can Tho City08:00 AM (or 12 Noon or 6 PM ), car/taxi picks you up, and transfers back to your hotel in Can Tho City.
from $25pp
from $25pp
Contact for reservation/support
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Hotline/WhatsApp/WeChat/Zalo+84939888559
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Emailhello@vemekong.com
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Better to know
Knowledgeable & English speaking tour guide
Small boat (Sampan) and boat driver
Breakfast (vege-friendly), fresh fruit and one drink (hot or cold café) and water 500ml/pax
Entrance fees
Pick up from/to your hotel by car/taxi in Can Tho city center
No beakfast for the option at 9am and at 3pm.
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.
I chose the 5 AM option, and waking up early was absolutely worth it! The quiet of the early morning, the soft light rising over the river, and the calm atmosphere made this one of the most serene experiences I’ve had in Vietnam. Our guide, Chris, was friendly, insightful, and had a great sense of humor, which made the trip even more enjoyable.
The Cai Rang floating market in the early hours felt authentic and lively—definitely less touristy than I expected. We had a delicious breakfast on the boat, complete with hot coffee and a sweet, juicy pineapple cut fresh right in front of us. Chris even made sure everyone got photos without feeling rushed or staged.
The short village walk was a lovely window into everyday life in the Mekong. People were warm and welcoming, and it didn’t feel like a show for tourists. The small canal ride afterward was incredibly peaceful—just 20 minutes of floating through shaded, quiet waterways, watching the delta wake up.
This tour is perfect if you’re short on time but still want a rich and personal experience. It’s quiet, local, and full of charm. Highly recommend starting your day this way.
Hieu was a fantastic guide this morning. We toured the floating market in a small boat and breakfast on the water. We visited a local canal and village that raises seedlings to sell to farmers. He was so informative and answered all our questions.