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Cai Rang Floating Market: Mekong's Iconic Trade
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Immerse yourself in the vibrant trading culture of the Mekong Delta with a tour of Cai Rang Floating Market. Explore this unique market where boats are the main mode of transportation and witness the bustling exchange of goods. Book now!
Immerse yourself in the vibrant trading culture of the Mekong Delta with a tour of Cai Rang Floating Market. Explore this unique market where boats are the main mode of transportation and witness the bustling exchange of goods. Book now!
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Cai Rang Floating Market - The local tour guide will meet you at Ninh Kieu Wharf and take you to the Cai Rang floating market by wooden boat. Upon arrival, discover the market’s history, cultural significance, vibrant trading atmosphere, and experience the warmth of the locals.
- Pizza hủ tiếu Sáu Hoài - Explore a traditional rice noodle…
- Cai Rang Floating Market - The local tour guide will meet you at Ninh Kieu Wharf and take you to the Cai Rang floating market by wooden boat. Upon arrival, discover the market’s history, cultural significance, vibrant trading atmosphere, and experience the warmth of the locals.
- Pizza hủ tiếu Sáu Hoài - Explore a traditional rice noodle factory to observe the step-by-step process of making Hu Tieu - rice noodles. Delight in a unique crispy homemade “rice noodle pizza” that is exclusive to this location.
- Muoi Cuong Cocoa Farm - Tour a traditional cacao farm and be inspired by Mr. Mười’s story of perseverance in crafting local chocolate. Sample a local cacao drink and pure chocolate.
- Can Tho - Visit a local tropical fruit garden to enjoy seasonal fruits such as mango, plum, and dragon fruit, depending on the season. Relax on a boat ride through the lush canal, soak in the rural ambiance, and capture picturesque moments on the return journey to Can Tho city center.
What's Included
- Water
- Breakfast
- Traditional wooden boat
- English speaking tour guide
- Entrance fee
- Local fruits
- Water
- Breakfast
- Traditional wooden boat
- English speaking tour guide
- Entrance fee
- Local fruits
What's Not Included
- Personal Fee
- Personal Fee
Additional Information
Floating market – an innovative commerce method conceived by the people of Mekong Delta to deal with the area’s intricate river system. For hundreds of years, boats were the principal means of transport, leading to the inception of a floating market to accommodate the elevated need for trade. Over time, it has become synonymous with the lifestyle and…
Floating market – an innovative commerce method conceived by the people of Mekong Delta to deal with the area’s intricate river system. For hundreds of years, boats were the principal means of transport, leading to the inception of a floating market to accommodate the elevated need for trade. Over time, it has become synonymous with the lifestyle and scenery of the South West’s populace. A visit to the bustling Cai Rang market at its peak time provides the perfect avenue to appreciate the unique culture of the Nine Dragon River Delta.
Location
Ho Chi Minh Monument
Đường Hai Bà Trưng
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(119 Ratings)
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782jfh
Mar 17, 2026
Perfection - Perfect tour with a perfect guide.
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Huy_ntr_nv2026
Mar 2, 2026
Floating market - The tour was very well organized. Loganz was friendly, passionate, and very knowledgeable.
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Christian
Feb 25, 2026
Extraordinary, exceptional guide. - An exceptional visit. An extraordinary guide. The floating market and its culinary culture impressed us. In addition, the additional visits were also great experiences.
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Travel26537818303
Feb 23, 2026
AMAZING TOUR MUST BOOK - My experience on this tour with Logan was such a memorable and great experience. I loved every second of the tour from the kind communities on the floating markets to the delicious fruits. Logan and the boat driver (Dat) took great care of us and paid attention to every detail. If you are visiting Can Tho, do this experience and buy this private tour because it’s such a unique experience that helps the local communities!
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Voyage14893332452
Feb 15, 2026
A full experience of the Mekong delta life - It is a super nice experience, the local guide Akuma speaks very good English. He knows how to tell about everything and is very spontaneous. We will make sure that the experience is memorable and that you feel comfortable.
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975brigittev
Feb 11, 2026
Must do tour - We booked a private floating market tour with Mekong Smile via WhatsApp, and it was a great experience from start to finish. I did this tour together with my 4-year-old son, and everything felt very safe and well organized.
We were picked up from our hotel, Legacy Mekong, at 6:00 AM. Life vests were provided on the boat, which was reassuring, especially when traveling with a child. After about a 45-minute boat ride, we arrived at the floating market.
Our guide, Thinh, was excellent. His English was very good, and he explained a lot along the way while showing us daily life on the river. At the market, we enjoyed coffee and breakfast, which was a lovely way to experience the atmosphere. After that, we visited a local noodle shop and stopped by a local family to try some fruit.
Thinh was very respectful, kind, and especially helpful with my son, which I truly appreciated. Overall, this was a memorable and authentic experience.
I would definitely recommend Mekong Smile Tours, especially for families with young children.
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R9nbkylieh
Feb 10, 2026
Absolutely awesome! - The trip was absolutely fantastic. We saw some amazing, beautiful sights and tried some lovely handmade food, including fresh rice noodles and chocolate. The guide, Pi was absolutely lovely. The boat ride was fun and everyone was welcoming. This was by far the best tour I've been on in Vietnam. We had an extremely enjoyable time! 10/10!
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Tourist07116695237
Feb 10, 2026
Amazing river market - We are very satisfied with this tour. Our guide Yen was amazing. She gave us a lot of information.
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V2655richristianw
Feb 3, 2026
Very Very good - A beautiful day from beginning to end. Kim Yen (Kylie) - our tour guide was on time for pick up at the hotel. The transfer to the boat took only a few minutes. By boat we went to the Floating Market where we had fresh coffee and soup. Both tasted very good. Along the way Kylie told us a lot of interesting facts about life on the river and the history of it. Afterwards we visited a rice noodle factory and were allowed to make rice noodles ourselves. After a detour into a small lateral canal we drove on to a cocoa plantation, very interesting and good samples. Later we went on to an orchard, where we were explained different tropical fruits and there was a tasting. On the way back we were allowed to climb aboard one of the larger ships of the floating market and taste this tour as well as fresh pineapple. Very impressive. Finally, we were given homemade jewelry and a bouquet of dried plants by our boatmaster. Kylie has given us a very nice day with her open nature and kindness, we wish her all the best for her future.
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B_lenc2026
Feb 2, 2026
Great visits - Superb tours very complete with a guide to care. We better understood the Mekong environment after this tour. We recommend it.
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