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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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136 reviews on “Can Tho Tour From Ho Chi Minh 1 Day”

  1. Johan Meijer. from Netherlands said:
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    A Worthwhile Early Morning Adventure to the Heart of the Mekong!

    Waking up at 3 AM was totally worth it for this incredible tour! The driver picked us up right on time in Ho Chi Minh City and by sunrise, we were already gliding through the Cai Rang floating market. Our guide, Lan, was friendly and full of fascinating details about river life, the history of the market, and the unique culture of the Mekong. The pineapple snack on the boat was such a sweet touch!

    From there, we cruised through peaceful canals to a rice noodle factory, where we saw how colorful noodles are made and even got to try the famous “noodle pizza”—delicious! The fruit garden was another highlight, with fresh seasonal fruits and a calm atmosphere.

    The small canal ride at the end was magical—so quiet, with only the sound of water and the occasional smile and wave from locals. Lunch was authentic and flavorful.

    This tour is perfect if you want a real taste of local life in one day. Highly recommend!

  2. Sophie Laurent. from Switzerland said:
    Verified ✓
    Vietnam’s Hidden Soul Revealed

    I’ve traveled across Asia, but nothing prepared me for the raw beauty and authenticity of this day. Minh was our guide, and he had a special way of making every moment meaningful. We watched Cai Rang wake up with the sun, tasted fruits right from a vendor’s boat, and chatted with a family at a noodle workshop. Minh translated their stories, and I felt deeply connected to their lives. What really struck me was the canal ride—we passed under tree tunnels and saw women rowing in their ao dai, children fishing, and elders tending to small gardens. It was peaceful and powerful. Thank you for showing me the real Vietnam.

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