Mekong Delta & Cai Rang Floating Market Tour

Cai Rang Floating Market, one of the largest in the Mekong Delta, offers a unique glimpse into vibrant trading and local life. Immerse yourself in the colorful sights, sounds, and tastes of this captivating region during your visit to southern Vietnam.

Itinerary

Day 01: HCM – My Tho – Ben Tre – Can Tho (Meal: L)

Pick up from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City at 7:30 AM. Enjoy a 1.5-hour drive through green rice fields to My Tho. The first stop is Vinh Trang Pagoda, a significant temple in the Mekong Delta.

Next, board a motorized boat on the Tien River to explore Dragon, Phoenix, and Unicorn Islets. Visit a local fruit garden, enjoy tropical fruits, and listen to folk music. Experience a rowing boat trip through palm-lined canals in Ben Tre, known as the “Land of Coconut.” Visit a coconut candy-making shop and have lunch at a local restaurant. Afterward, relax or bike around the village before heading to Can Tho and checking into your hotel. Enjoy free time in the city at night.

Day 02: Exploring Cai Rang Floating Market – HCM

Start early with a boat trip to Cai Rang Floating Market. Witness the vibrant market with boats selling fresh fruits and local products. Enjoy local delicacies like vermicelli and coffee.

Visit a Rice Noodle Factory, then explore a local market filled with fresh produce and spices. Return to your hotel for breakfast and to freshen up.

On the way back to Ho Chi Minh City, stop at 10 Vo Ancient House. Learn about its architecture and enjoy making traditional Vietnamese pancakes, “bánh xèo.” Have lunch at the ancient house, then bike around the area before returning to Ho Chi Minh City. Reflect on your adventure as you enjoy the scenic journey back.

 

What’s included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Meals: 2 Lunches, 1 Breakfast
  • Including all entrance fee
  • Boat trip, biking, fruits, honey tea, candy
  • 1 night at 3-star hotel (can be upgraded to 5-star)
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Cool-towels and mineral water
  • Pick up & drop off at your hotel in center of district 1

What’s not included

  • Optional tips
  • Personal costs: laundry, drinks, telephone fee

Itinerary ideas

  • 1

    Pick up from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City at 7:30 AM. Enjoy a 1.5-hour drive through green rice fields to My Tho. The first stop is Vinh Trang Pagoda, a significant temple in the Mekong Delta.

    Next, board a motorized boat on the Tien River to explore Dragon, Phoenix, and Unicorn Islets. Visit a local fruit garden, enjoy tropical fruits, and listen to folk music. Experience a rowing boat trip through palm-lined canals in Ben Tre, known as the “Land of Coconut.” Visit a coconut candy-making shop and have lunch at a local restaurant. Afterward, relax or bike around the village before heading to Can Tho and checking into your hotel. Enjoy free time in the city at night.

  • 2

    Start early with a boat trip to Cai Rang Floating Market. Witness the vibrant market with boats selling fresh fruits and local products. Enjoy local delicacies like vermicelli and coffee.

    Visit a Rice Noodle Factory, then explore a local market filled with fresh produce and spices. Return to your hotel for breakfast and to freshen up.

    On the way back to Ho Chi Minh City, stop at 10 Vo Ancient House. Learn about its architecture and enjoy making traditional Vietnamese pancakes, “bánh xèo.” Have lunch at the ancient house, then bike around the area before returning to Ho Chi Minh City. Reflect on your adventure as you enjoy the scenic journey back.

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