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.

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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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Back to your hotel in Can Tho City
    08:00 AM (or 12 Noon or 6 PM ), car/taxi picks you up, and transfers back to your hotel in Can Tho City.
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186 reviews on “Can Tho River Tour with Floating Market (Sunrise or Sunset)

  1. Silvia Conti. from Italy said:
    Verified ✓
    Sampan Dreams in the Golden Hour

    The late afternoon tour with Chris was one of our most peaceful travel experiences. The light over the Mekong was golden, reflecting off the calm waters and casting a dreamy hue over the houses and boats. Chris made us feel like friends rather than tourists. We gently floated through quiet corners of the market and into canals so narrow and green that they felt like secret passages. The village walk was lovely — kids waving, old women smiling, and fruit trees everywhere. This tour showed us that Can Tho is not just a place to visit — it’s a place to feel.

  2. Declan O’Reilly. from Ireland said:
    Verified ✓
    A Quiet Morning, A Loud Impression

    We chose the 9 AM tour and didn’t expect it to leave such a strong impression. Even without the sunrise, the river was alive with stories. Hieu was an incredible guide — full of passion, with a deep love for Can Tho and its people. He explained everything in a way that made the history and change of the floating market really stick. The pineapple we shared on the boat tasted like sunshine, and the canal cruise offered a window into the softer side of the Delta. This wasn’t about checking off sights — it was about feeling something real.

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