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- HCMC, Can Tho, HCMC
- By Vemekong
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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Pick-up03:30 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.
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Cai Rang floating market – a must thing to see in Can ThoThe 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!
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Can Tho rice noodle factoryExplore 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.
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Can Tho tropical fruit gardenYour 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.
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Can Tho small canals and sampan rideLeave 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.
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Authentic lunchThe local authentic lunch is included on tour.
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Back to hotel in Ho Chi Minh city center12:30 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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Waking up before dawn was totally worth it for this unforgettable experience. Hieu’s calm and warm presence made the bustling Cai Rang floating market feel personal and alive, not just a tourist stop. The freshest pineapple on the boat was a lovely touch that made me feel connected to the river life.
Visiting the noodle factory was surprisingly enchanting. Watching the family’s colorful noodles come to life and tasting the unique noodle pizza brought a genuine smile to my face. The peaceful sampan ride afterward, with local children playing in the water and the gentle river sounds, felt like a secret moment of pure joy.
Hieu’s knowledge and respect for the culture added a depth that made this more than a tour—it was a soulful morning I’ll always remember.
This early morning adventure was absolutely worth the wake-up call! Our guide, Duy, met us in Can Tho and brought the floating market to life with fascinating stories about the history and daily river life. Sipping fresh pineapple on the boat felt like a true “Good Morning Vietnam” moment. The visit to the rice noodle factory was charming and delicious — the colorful noodles and homemade noodle pizza made by the family left a lasting impression. Exploring the tropical fruit garden was a refreshing break before a peaceful sampan ride through the serene canals. Seeing local children playing and watching daily life unfold was a perfect glimpse into Mekong culture. Ending with a tasty authentic lunch made the experience complete. Highly recommend for anyone wanting a genuine Mekong experience!