Son Islet – Sustainable Can Tho Tour
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  • Can Tho, Binh Thuy, Con Son
  • By Vemekong
02:00 PM – 06:00 PM 08:00 AM – 12:00 PM Boat, Walking, Car/Taxi Up to 10pax Con Son Islet, Can Tho English speaking guide Veggie-friendly

Son Islet – Community-based tourism in Can Tho city. Because of the pristine beauty and isolated islet, dense countryside scenery, year-round orchards, gentle people, fish ponds and islet fish farms all make Son islet like a miniature Can Tho space in the past.

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Highlights
Understand the importance of sustainable tourism Contribute directly to cultural conservation Boost the Son people’s living standards Get a deeper connection with the community Receive authentic cultural experiences
Itinerary
  • Pick-up
    02:00 PM (or 08:00 AM), your personal guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer to the Binh Thuy for Con Son islet community-based tourism.
  • Can Tho floating fish farm
    To begin Con Son islet tour, nothing can be as great as taking a boat sightseeing Can Tho Floating fish farm on Hau river. The river reflects the ups and downs of the fish farming village which has long been famous in the area. The locals made their floating house in the river for both living and fishing. Take a boat trip and go along the river, you see how the floating life happens and how the locals take care of their fish farm. Visitors can take leisure time to interact with the fisherman to learn about different interesting colorful freshwater fish and unlock the secrets of the river habitats on the Mekong river as well.
  • The Flying Snakehead Fish Show
    Get to another local house for the Flying Snakehead Fish show. On Son islet, snakehead fish are very interesting, the locals can train them to fly high, beautiful, and simultaneously to grab the bait, but it takes a lot of practice.
  • Pick & Taste seasonal exotic tropical fruits in the gardens
    When you arrive at the fruit gardens. We will walk to the orchard. We will talk a bit about fruit tree health and care. The guests of all ages can walk around with our garden expert tour guide, learn how to find the ripest fruits and get picking — even tasting along the way or under the shades.
  • Back to the mainland
    Take the boat trip from Son islet to the mainland.
  • Back to hotel
    06:00 PM (or 12 at noon), our car/taxi will transfer you back to the hotel. End the Can Tho community-based tourism fun and educational tour.
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148 reviews on “Son Islet – Sustainable Can Tho Tour

  1. Lachlan McIntyre. from Australia said:
    Verified ✓
    Community-Based Tourism Done Right

    Big shoutout to Lâm for guiding such a heartfelt tour. You could tell this wasn’t staged—it was locals genuinely sharing their lives. I found the floating fish homes particularly moving. The flying fish show? Absolutely mental, I loved it. The orchard was lush and peaceful, and I stuffed myself with rambutans and jackfruit. This tour made me feel like I actually met the Mekong, not just passed through it.

  2. Mélanie Fournier. from France said:
    Verified ✓
    Immersed in the River’s Heart

    David was such a considerate guide—he explained everything so well and was patient with all our questions. The floating fish farms were fascinating, but the snakehead show was my highlight—c’est incroyable! The peaceful walk through the fruit garden reminded me of my grandparents’ farm. I loved that this wasn’t a touristy show, but an authentic peek into daily life. Merci beaucoup!David was such a considerate guide—he explained everything so well and was patient with all our questions. The floating fish farms were fascinating, but the snakehead show was my highlight—c’est incroyable! The peaceful walk through the fruit garden reminded me of my grandparents’ farm. I loved that this wasn’t a touristy show, but an authentic peek into daily life. Merci beaucoup!

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