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Can Tho Tour From Ho Chi Minh 1 Day
  • ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 136 reviews
  • 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. Oliver Becker. from Germany said:
    Verified ✓
    An Authentic Journey Through Can Tho’s Living Traditions

    Duy was a fantastic guide who really knew how to bring the Mekong Delta’s everyday life into focus. The floating market at dawn was vibrant and dynamic, but Duy’s stories gave it context and heart. Sharing pineapple on the boat felt like joining a morning ritual of the locals rather than being a visitor.

    The noodle factory and family kitchen were wonderfully authentic—no tourist traps here, just real people and real food. I was fascinated by the noodle-making process and loved tasting the homemade noodle pizza. The quiet sampan ride on the canals was the perfect way to wind down, watching daily life unfold gently around us.

    This tour felt like a true connection to the Mekong, thanks to Duy’s passion and sincerity.

  2. Clara Johansson. from Sweden said:
    Verified ✓
    Sunrise Magic at the Heart of the Mekong

    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.

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