Can Tho River Tour with Floating Market (Sunrise or Sunset)
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- Can Tho, Cai Rang, Phong Dien, Can Tho
5AM - 8AM
9AM - 12NOON
3PM - 6PM
Sampan (Small Boat)
Up to 7 pax
Tour in Can Tho
English speaking tour guide
Veggie-friendly
Experience the true spirit of Can Tho includes: cruise in an authentic small boat (sampan) to the Cai Rang Floating Market, enjoy a local (veggie-friendly) breakfast and coffee, explore the bustling Mekong Fish and Farmer Market, and choose a sunrise or sunset journey. Discover vibrant Mekong river life and taste exotic tropical fruits — a colorful, lively experience far from souvenir shops.
Highlights
3 options to go at 5am or 9am or at 3pm
Take a small boat to floating market
Visit the lively Mekong's Fish & Farmer Market
Explore the river culture and Mekong life's
Taste exotic tropical fresh fruits
Travel like locals, far from tourist shops
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 and along the Can Tho river, enjoy an included (veggie-friendly) local breakfast and coffee, explore the lively Mekong Fish and Farmer market, watch the sunrise (sometimes) over the Can Tho tributary of the Mekong River, discover authentic river life and taste exotic fresh tropical fruits.
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Option 2: The 9 AM - 12 NOON include:Take a sampan - small boat for Cai Rang floating market and along the Can Tho river, explore the lively Mekong Fish and Farmer market, no breakfast & cafe, no sunrise over the Can Tho tributary of the Mekong River, discover authentic river life and taste exotic fresh tropical fruits. 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 and along the Can Tho river, explore the lively Mekong Fish and Farmer market, watch the sunset (sometimes) over the Can Tho tributary of the Mekong River, no breakfast & cafe, discover authentic river life and taste exotic fresh tropical fruits.
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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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Knowledgeable & excellent English speaking tour guide
Small boat (Sampan), boat driver, life jactket
Include: breakfast (veggie-friendly) on the river, coffee, and exotic fresh fruits
Entrance fees & drinking water 500ml
Pick up from/to your hotel by car/taxi in Can Tho city center
No breakfast 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.
Waking up at 4:30 AM never felt so rewarding. With Hannah as our guide, we boarded the sampan just as the sky began to lighten. The Cai Rang floating market was already alive — not touristy at all, but filled with real river commerce. Hannah explained everything with such passion, and we even had the best noodle soup of our trip right on the water! The fresh pineapple, peaceful canal ride, and the silent beauty of sunrise made me feel completely immersed in local life. If you’re considering this tour — take the 5 AM option. Magical and unforgettable.
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.