Cai Rang floating market, Cacao & hidden small canal
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Departure: 5:30am
Duration: 7hours
Attraction highlights
The biggest floating market (Cai Rang)
• Traditional noodle local house where you make your own rice paper and noodles guiding by local people.
- Visit the Small canal
• Breakfast on the boat - The best breakfast that Master Chef Gordon Ramsey tried when he came here.
*HANDMADE chocolate farm immersion: The only man in Vietnam
who makes chocolates with his own technic and recipe which makes you impressed. We will try eating and drinking chocolate here too.
****We proudly operate our tours with the following “No” commitments:
No tourist shop stops
No tourist traps
No animals are involved or harmed
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Availability for shows cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of show availability
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Ninh Kieu Wharf
5:30 am Our guide will pick up you and start the boat trip from Ninh Kieu wharf. Begin your journey as the sun rises, cruising the Mekong River and soaking in the morning tranquility.
Cai Rang Floating Market
6:15 am Arrive at Vietnam’s largest floating market, a bustling hub where local vendors sell fresh produce, fruits, and goods directly from their boats. This market is a lively reflection of the region's traditional way of trading, and you'll get a chance to observe this unique floating commerce up close. Pineapple Boat Stop Taste fresh, juicy pineapple and chat with local vendors about life on the river. Your visit helps support small family businesses, giving you an authentic taste of the Mekong community. You’ll also learn how the market operates and the significance of trading on water in the Mekong Delta. Breakfast on the Boat Enjoy a traditional river-based meal, a unique experience where you dine while floating among the vibrant market activity. This is a must-do in Cái Răng, where the sounds and sights of the market provide a perfect backdrop for your meal. You may also get a chance to try local dishes like noodle soup or fried rice, often served directly from the boats.
What‘s Included
Fruits
Boat
Breakfast
Coffee and/or Tea
English/French(extra fee) speaking guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off in the center of Can Tho city
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Lunch
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Group tour
Small group - maximum 6 people
Pickup included
private tour
Duration: 7 hours
breakfast
Pickup included
extra visit Lung Ngoc Hoang
Extra visit Lung Ngoc Hoang: We offer you visit Lung Ngoc Hoang nature reserved, where is home of birds
Boat - car
Pickup included
Reviews
244 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Must do
anabelmE1319UI,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Henry was a great tourguide. We really enjoyed the day on the boot and we had an delicious noodle soup in the morning. Must do if you want to See the floating market!!!
Fun touristic experience
daisyv543,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Paul gave us a lot of information about the floating market, cacao production and vietnamese history. He told many fun stories and facts about the local life in the city as well. We were not able to make it to all places because of the low tide. But we really enjoyed the tour!
Great experience
antoniadL6315XC,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a personal tour without booking it so we got really lucky. Our tourguide Dang explained everthing very well. Breakfast on the boat was an amazing experience.
Fabulous
jens v,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great trip on the Mekong River Definitely a trip you should take if you want to go out and see something Henry who was our tour guide was really good and accommodating And our female Skipper was really good at going up against a few small waves if both of us tilted too much
Mekong Phoenix Tower
224romaneb,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We spent an exceptional time with Phoenix. The visit was very interesting and our guide attentive to every detail and sensitive to all our questions. A truly extraordinary experience.
Recommendation for everyone!
quynhn545,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Big thank you to our amazing tour guide Thinh! He showed us the culture of the floating market but further more explained the making of rice noodles at an eco farm located at a canal. Also we were surprised by a dragon fruit plantation tour and were able to experience the making of chocolate at a local cacao farm. We really enjoyed our time and learned a lot of new things! Cannot recommend it enough if you're here.
Outstanding tour
emmanueller891,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very interesting tour, including the different activities. Thinh, our guide, was just fantastic, very knowledgeable and answered to all our questions with pleasure.
Great, would recommend
Global48688936440,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome guide & itinerary. So much fun, regardless you go solo. Guide is informative & fun to talkto. Itunerary covers hotspots you wouldn’t want to miss.
Super recommended!
Chiara G,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Despite the rise it was worth it! Tour organized very well and Tony (our guide) was very good at explaining everything in detail. Super recommended! We left directly from Ho Chi Min and booked the tour with a limited number of people (and in the end there were 3).
Beautiful Experience
P7138YHsophieh,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was definitely worth getting up so early! The sunrise was beautiful on the water. Cris explained a lot to us about the history and origin of the market and we had a lot of fun! After the mega delicious breakfast we were allowed to make our own pasta and also on the cocoa plantation we were educated about everything and Cris had an answer to every question. We had a super charming, interesting and sympathetic tour with our tour guide. We recommend everyone to continue this tour.
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