Floating Market & Hidden Canals – Small Group Morning Boat Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

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Experience the quiet charm of Can Tho in the early hours as you glide toward the Cai Rang Floating Market — a living, breathing part of the Mekong Delta. Ride a traditional sampan as the river wakes up with the sounds of boats, vendors, and fresh produce trading across the water.

Enjoy a bowl of noodle soup or Bánh Mì with Vietnamese coffee, served right on the boat as you float through the market. This is breakfast, Mekong style.

Visit a family-run noodle-making village with over 40 years of history. Try your hand at crafting glass noodles, then explore a lively land market filled with tropical fruits and Mekong snacks — a chance to see what locals eat and maybe bring some home.

Drift through peaceful small canals — far from the crowds — where you’ll experience quiet river life and the real charm of the Mekong Delta.

This is more than just a floating market tour — it’s a cultural adventure through Can Tho’s waterways, food, and daily life.

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Cai Rang Floating Market

Experience the authentic rhythm of local life as you witness how goods are purchased and transferred, and marvel at the unique lifestyle of those living on boats. Indulge in delicious noodle soup and savor the true essence of Vietnamese breakfast, just like a local. Travel from the dock to Floating market via boat - Estimate to be 50 minutes depending on the tide.

1 hour 50 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Noodle House. Engage in local traditions with traditional noodle making. Try doing some step to make noodle. Travel from Floating market to Noodle house via boat - Estimate 10 minutes

50 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Pineapple fruit (optional)

Bottled water

All Fees and Taxes

Breakfast

Coffee and/or Tea

Options

Group Tour

Breakfast

Reviews

5.00

34 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Best Option
Nick M,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic option and great price for private tour for 2 at 1.8k VND. Pick up from hotel and straight on to the river. Far more personal than big tourist boats which zoom past. Our guide. Hung, was excellent; we visited floating and landside markets, hidden canals, noodle making stalls and walked through a flower village. And so much food! Pho, tropical fruits, cassava cakes and drinks on the river. Cannot be faulted.
Amazing tour with incredible guide
nghiemd2021,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My son and I visited Can Tho for one day just to check out the Cai Rang floating market. I looked for a tour operator to take us there and show us around. We were so blessed to have found Nhung. She was wonderful. She gave me so many tips (via WhatsApp) to help make travel arrangements even before we officially met for the tour. Because our hotel was close to the dock, she actually met us at our hotel lobby and walked us over. She was full of information about the floating market and very generous in getting us drinks, snacks, and fruit all along the way from the river to the land market. The hu tieu we got from boat vendor has been the best soup we’ve had since getting to Vietnam 2.5 weeks ago. The overall tour experience was simply incredible. I have done tours/excursions in Europe and the Caribbean, and tour operator has ever shown this level of caring and attention to all possible details. I don’t know when we’ll be back to visit Vietnam, but when we do, we will book a tour with Nhung again.
Perfect tour
sebastianh kanr2025,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing experience! Our guide Kyle was very friendly and knowledgeable. The tour started before sunrise, which made it extra special. We were offered juice and coffee, and enjoyed delicious noodles on the water at the floating market. We visited a noodle factory where we got to participate in some of the production steps, which was really fun and interesting. After that, we boarded a pineapple boat and got a glimpse into how the local vendors live. We also visited a busy local market and tried banana pie — so good! A big bonus was that there were only two of us on the tour, making the whole experience feel very personal and relaxed. Highly recommended!
Highly recommended- great value
setagayababe,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great day on the Mekong Delta. Communication was clear and we met at the meeting point with no problems. Ngong was generous with her knowledge and also buying many different fruits for us to try at the market. Breakfast in the boat of hot noodles was delicious. We love that this is Ngongs business rather than a company she works for, so the money went directly to her. Her English is great and we loved the Vietnamese perspective on history and politics she gave us. Highly recommended
Great morning out with Kyle!
LeonardB954,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great morning out with Kyle. Very friendly and approachable with excellent local knowledge. Well worth your time and money. Well done Kyle!
Getting up early is worth it!
evasW2069FH,,Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Cris was our guide and did great. We were only two on the road with him and were able to have exciting conversations. He had an answer to virtually everything and explained patiently. A breakfast (also vegetarian) something to drink and the tips were included. He even bought us some pbst at the market. All in all an absolute recommendation!
Amazing tour thanks to Nhung
Ge l,,Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Nhung made this trip in Can Tho so amazing! The tour was so well planned, from floating market, to noodle making session, to river canal and then cocoa farm, all the activities were super fun and engaging, I will definitely be recommending this tour, and Nhung to all my friends who wants to travel to Vietnam!
Fun, nature, life and activities in a perfect balance
Felix S,,Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a very personal, informative, fun and new experience! Granting perspectives of history, daily life and food I wouldn’t have gotten otherwise!
Great morning tour!
M8632NAnicolep,,Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a fantastic morning with Chris! Chris was incredibly knowledgable and insightful and we very much enjoyed exploring and learning with him. From pick up to drop off the day was very well organized with a range of fun activities. Highly recommend! Thanks again Chris! :)
Awesome experience in Can Tho - highly recommend!
Spencos,,Aug 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a wonderful morning on the river with our guide Nhung. She’s very knowledgeable and speaks very good English, sharing with us plenty of interesting facts and stories about the local area and culture. It was very interesting to see the rice paper making and the floating market, as well as the normal market and the surrounding canals. I highly recommend this experience for anyone visiting southern Vietnam and would love to do it again some day. Thanks!