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Can Tho Tour From Ho Chi Minh 1 Day
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  • HCMC, Can Tho, HCMC
  • By Vemekong
03:30 AM – 03:30 PM Car, sampan (small boat), Lunch Up to 10pax Can Tho's countryside English speaking guide Veggie-friendly

Special early day-tour (HCMC-CanTho-HCMC) at 03:30 AM. Real local early Cai Rang floating market is a must. The small boat takes you to the floating market – the biggest one in Vietnam. Unlock the secrets of Can Tho & her intriguing labyrinth of small canals with an amazing sampan ride. Join hands with the local to make traditional noodles. Visit the local fruit garden & savor seasonal fruits. Experience local authentic lunch before heading back to HCMC.

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Highlights
Take the small boat to floating market Visit the traditional noodle house Watch the amazing small canals & river life Explore the beautiful tropical orchard Enjoy the authentic lunch on tour Best day tour to Can Tho from HCM
Itinerary
  • Pick-up
    03:30 AM, the car driver (no tour guide) will pick you up from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and transfers to Can Tho City for embarking the sampan (small boat). Arrive in Can Tho around 05:45 AM.
  • Cai Rang floating market – a must thing to see in Can Tho
    The tour guide welcomes and takes you to 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 river life. Enjoy the tour with the freshest pineapple on the floating boat and say GOOD MORNING VIETNAM! GOOD MORNING MEKONG!
  • Can Tho rice noodle factory
    Explore small canals and your guide will share a lot of information about the region and local life. 06:45 AM, visit 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…. End the noodle house at 7:15 AM.
  • Can Tho tropical fruit garden
    Your lovely sampan keeps exploring the waterways and reaching to the local tropical orchard, your guide will share a lot of information about native tropical trees in the region, and you can savor some fresh seasonal fruits.
  • Can Tho small canals and sampan ride
    Leave the crowds and the market behind and enjoy an intimate peaceful sampan ride in canals on the way back to the city. Watching the local children playing in the water, the locals preparing things for 10AM-breakfast. You may catch the silhouettes of a gentle woman quietly taking guests across the canals by a tiny boat and the more.
  • Authentic lunch
    The local authentic lunch is included on tour.
  • Back to hotel in Ho Chi Minh city center
    12:30 PM, the car driver (no tour guide) transfers you back to Ho Chi Minh City around 3:30 PM or drops you off in Can Tho City.
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113 reviews on “Can Tho Tour From Ho Chi Minh 1 Day”

  1. Sofia Müller. from Austria said:
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    A Morning of Discovery and Genuine Connections

    Minh’s gentle guidance made this early morning tour feel like a special privilege. The floating market’s bustling boats and vibrant colors were breathtaking, but Minh’s stories helped me see beyond the surface—to the history and the daily lives of the people. Sharing fresh pineapple on the boat was a simple but touching moment.

    The noodle factory was a fascinating stop—seeing the colorful noodles being made and tasting the noodle pizza brought a smile to my face. The peaceful sampan ride through the canals, with glimpses of local children playing and quiet river scenes, felt like a secret gift.

    Thanks to Minh, this tour was a beautiful blend of culture, nature, and heartfelt moments.

  2. Matteo Russo. from Italy said:
    Verified ✓
    A Peaceful Morning Immersed in Mekong Life

    Chris was an excellent guide, balancing information with kindness and patience. The early morning at Cai Rang floating market was lively yet somehow peaceful in the cool light of dawn. Chris’s insights brought the place to life in a way that felt personal and real.

    The noodle factory and family kitchen visit was fascinating and authentic—I loved the colorful noodles and the homemade noodle pizza was a delicious surprise. Cruising the small canals, watching children play and locals go about their routines, was a gentle reminder of the simple joys of life here.

    Chris made this morning not just a sightseeing tour, but a heartfelt experience I won’t forget.

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