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Small-group Mekong Floating Market Day Trip from Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Experience the real Mekong Delta by heading straight to Cai Rang floating market at sunrise - skip the crowds and catch the river buzzing with life, boats full of fruit, and local culture in action.

Cancellation policy

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Duration 11h 30m

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Language

English

Group size

1–15 travelers

Full description

This is the ultimate Mekong Delta adventure. Skip the touristy routes and journey straight to Cai Rang, the largest and most authentic floating market in Viet Nam. Yes, it means an early start — but watching the river burst into life at sunrise, with boats brimming with tropical fruits and vendors trading right on the water, is an experience you’ll never forget. A rare chance to witness the Delta’s culture in its most vibrant and unforgettable form.

Itinerary

Hotel Pick-up & Departure. We pick up guests from several hotels. Please be ready at 5:00 a.m. Meet your guide and enjoy a 3-hour drive to Can Tho, with a short rest stop to stretch your legs and use the restroom.

Explore Cai Rang Floating Market & Enjoy Breakfast on the River. Upon arrival, board a motorboat and cruise the waterways to reach the bustling Cai Rang Floating Market, where boats loaded with fruits and vegetables gather for trade. Step aboard a local floating home, enjoy fresh tropical fruit, and savor a traditional noodle soup breakfast right on the river.

Discover Local Crafts, Tropical Fruits & Can Tho Culture. Next, explore a lively flea market, visit a cottage industry workshop to see how rice paper and noodles are made, and stroll through a fruit garden to taste seasonal delights like pineapple, star apple, dragon fruit, and mango. Before leaving Can Tho, stop at a famous pagoda for a cultural touch. Bid farewell to wonderfull floating market before heading 1.5 hours to the charming village of Cái Bè.

Cook & Dine with a Local Family in Cai Be. On the way back, pause at Cai Be Village for lunch at a local house. You’ll have the chance to enjoy a delicious lunch at a local home where your host will showcase a cooking demonstration. You’ll even have the opportunity to challenge yourself by learning how to cook a traditional Vietnamese dish before indulging in a wonderful meal.

Light cycling around the village. After that, we can opt to either take a break at the house or embark on a 30-minute cycling tour around the village, which provides an excellent opportunity to immerse yourself in the local way of life. After the cycling tour, we will return to the house, bid farewell to our hosts, and then drive back to Hồ Chí Minh City.

Tour Ends & Drop-off. We’ll drop you back to pick-up point or somewhere in city center as your request.

What’s included

Included

  • Guide
  • Meals: 1
  • Air-conditional minivan transfer
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (for District 1, 3, 4)
  • Small-group tour limited to 12 guests/group.
  • Vietnamese English-speaking guide
  • All boat trips (motorboat & hand-rowed boat)
  • Bicycle ride
  • Lunch (5-course set menu)
  • Drinks (2 bottles of 500ml/Person)
  • Snacks (fruits, candies, honey tea
  • Local taxes, fees and handling charges

Not included

  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and Gratuities (recommended)
  • Drinks (beer, soft drinks
  • Travel insurance

Important information

Meeting point

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Don’t forget

Not wheelchair accessible Not stroller accessible Not suitable for pets Infant seats unavailable Please advise if you have food allergy or dietary information. Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults Children must be accompanied by an adult Only one under-five free admission per family • If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly. • Not recommended for pregnant women * We'll reach out to you one day before re-confirm the pick-up time & address. * If you book [ Small-group Tour Option ]: please be ready and hang in the lobby from the scheduled departure time. Our pick-up process typically concludes within 30 minutes from this time.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation if cancelled more than 24 hours before start. 100% charge if cancelled within 24 hours of start.

Your host

VE

Verified Local Host

With GetExperience since 2026

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