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Cai Rang Floating Market: Private Mekong Delta Tour from HCM City
4.8
121 Ratings
Can Tho
Cai Rang serves as the largest floating market in the Mekong delta, offering an array of fruits and vegetables from nearby farms. It’s recommended to experience these floating markets during the early morning hours, when they’re buzzing with activity and vibrant colors.
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Cai Rang Floating Market - At 5:00AM Depart from Ho Chi Minh City and relax on the 2.5-hour drive to Can Tho in the Mekong Delta.
Along the way, we will stop by at a local restaurant for the breakfast if needed. Or we will come to the Cai Rang floating market and have breakfast there.
At 8:00AM. Arrive Cai Rang Floating Market, you will have the opportunity to observe the lively bartering at the the most popular Floating Market of Cai Rang where vendors and buyers trading local agricultural products from their gardens.
Navigate the water channels by boat and make your way around the Market to join the hustle and bustle of the locals. Discover how an authentic vermicelli soup dish from Vietnam is made before wandering through the village where you will get to visit the Fruit Garden, enjoy fresh tropical fruits. If you like, you can even pick and buy fresh seasonal fruits from the garden.
- My Tho - After exploring the market. We’ll traveling to My Tho where you’ll board a traditional Mekong Delta boat for a scenic cruise on the Mekong River. You will pass by the Turtle, Dragon, Phoenix Islets and arrive at the Unicorn Islet. As you embark on this journey, you’ll be captivated by the lush greenery and bustling river life. Continue your exploration by riding a traditional sampan boat through the narrow waterways with coconut palms lining both sides. This up-close experience allows you to appreciate the unique ecosystem and local way of life. Stop at a bee farm, savor honey tea, taste local fruits and enjoy traditional music performed by the villagers and learn about the daily life of the locals. Enjoy a local lunch with Vietnamese dishes (vegan food available)
Relax and then head back to Ho Chi Minh City. Arrive approximately at around 4:45AM. We take you back to your hotel
What's Included
- Tropical Fruits
- Bottled water
- Local boat trips
- Lunch
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- English speaking tour guide
- Transportation by private vehicle
What's Not Included
- Tip (Optional)
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Cai Rang Floating Market
46 Hai Ba Trung, Near Cai Rang Bridge
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(121 Ratings)
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Famabbekerk
Jul 26, 2024
Floating market - The floating market was good to see. A real experience. The islands were special due to the fruit and coconut sweets. Our guide was a very nice guy, whom liked a joke.
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Scenic61683007515
Jul 21, 2024
Great Trip - Great experience - Amazing food and the best tour guide - Bao. Really kind and funny which made the long bus trip a lot more bearable
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Sandrine
Jul 16, 2024
Great day on the Mekong delta - Great private tour with Bao ! We visited the floating market, made banh xeo and explored the Melkong delta. Bao took the time to explain the region and was a good guide !
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137billiej
Jul 2, 2024
Many thanks Kai for such an amazing experience! - I had an incredible experience exploring the Floating Market and Mekong Delta region with our guide Kai. From the bustling scenes at the floating market where vendors skillfully maneuver their boats, to the serene beauty of the Mekong's tranquil waterways, every moment was filled with charm and cultural richness. Kai's enthusiasm and deep knowledge added a whole new dimension to the tour, offering insights into local traditions, history, and even pointing out hidden gems along the way. It was a day filled with unforgettable sights and stories, making it a must-do for anyone visiting this part of Vietnam.
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788renaem
Jun 28, 2024
A full day of adventure - We were picked up from our hotel very early, given a bottle of water and had a chat about what to expect today. Very comfortable bus ride (it did have usb charging facilities in the bus) I would suggest having a bite to eat before you leave just to tie you over until you get to the market. About a 3 hr bus ride to the river and the onto the boat. We were lucky enough to get to the floating noodle stall before we closed, this was breakfast. This was extremely tasty and worth the stop. We went to a noodle factory and got to make noodles / coconut candy factory to see how these were made/ a couple of our group tried the snake wine / and we all tried the chocolate / our lunch was exceptional. Everyone is very friendly and wants you to have a lovely experience.
This is a great day! Very long I don’t know that I would take young children on this trip as it is a long day.
Overall I would recommend doing this.
Thank you Bao
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Y3016usnataliem
Jun 24, 2024
A Must Do Experience - I recently joined the Cai Rang Floating Market and Mekong Tour, and it was an incredible adventure. The food was fantastic, showcasing the best of local cuisine with every meal.
Our tour guide, Bao, was super informative and friendly, enhancing the experience with his extensive knowledge and approachable nature.
The tour included many wonderful and immersive activities, from exploring the bustling floating market to serene boat rides through the Mekong Delta.
Highly recommended for an enriching and enjoyable day out!
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David
Jun 24, 2024
Great full and fun packed day. - Awesome fun and fully packed day.
Surprises at every corner were a delight!
We tried lots of different experiences and a variety of transports. Bao was our guide and he was excellent.
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Rosariofj617it
Jun 7, 2024
A day in the Mekong with Jackie Hieu. - We spent a full and fun day with Jackie Hieu. He is an expert guide who showed us the area and took care of assisting us even with requests unrelated to what was agreed upon.
We visited the floating market and the local market, as well as a noodle factory. For us, both markets were incredible, highly recommended for the vision you gain of the area.
Later we sailed along the Mekong and were in more touristy places where we purchased honey products before going to Coconut Island, also highly recommended.
An unforgettable day.
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661h_ngq
Jun 7, 2024
ĐỨC - I was an interesting with the tour . Duc was an amazing guide and funny . He shared a lot of information about the history and the tunnel . I liked shooting the gun . High recommend the tour .
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Sightseer41464610779
Jun 5, 2024
Our Experience - You wake up at 5am and they pick you up in a luxury van which is quite nice as you’ve got a lot of driving ahead of you. However the floating markets these days seem to be quite small after Covid as our tour guide had explained. I wouldn’t say it’s an “attraction” worth selling. We were told we’d be put on a canoe for 45 mins to go through the Mekong river, this ended up being approx 10-15min after our lady rowing us through turned on the engine and we sped through super quick. Of course to expect a tip after. We had not brought much cash with us on that day and everything they show you and experience, tips are expected after. You get to visit a local village in where a group perform a song and dance for you. Tips expected after. And then visit some quiet local shops around where they make different items such as candy & honey. It did feel as if we were trying to be convinced to buy something but we had not brought much cash with us that day as we hadn’t expected to need any considering the price we’d paid for the tour. Being a full day tour we ended up back at our accomodation around 2-3pm as the driver and tour guide did not want to deal with the traffic. It felt as if they had also expected a substantial tip for being out with us the whole day but we had run out of money by then. Overall I wouldn’t recommend this unless you’re super keen to experience the local lives of these people. There are probably better tours and experiences to do in Ho Chi Minh.
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