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Activity Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Mekong Delta & Cai Rang Floating Market 2-Day Tour
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About this activity
Embark on an unforgettable journey through our Mekong Delta & Cai Rang Floating Market tour! Cruise along the tranquil waterways of the mighty Mekong River, where lush landscapes, coconut palms, and local life unfold before your eyes. Discover the charm of the Delta as you visit traditional villages, taste fresh tropical fruits, and learn how locals make coconut candy by hand.
The highlight of the trip is the vibrant Cai Rang Floating Market – one of the largest and most iconic in the Mekong Delta. Watch as dozens of boats gather in the early morning, packed with fruits, vegetables, and local goods. Hear the lively sounds of trade and experience the unique way of life that has remained unchanged for generations.
This tour is perfect for travelers seeking authentic culture, delicious food, and breathtaking river scenery. Book now and let us guide you into the heart of Vietnam’s most captivating river region!
At a glance
- Duration
- 2 days
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group
- Your group only
- People per booking
- 1–15
- Guide
- German, Vietnamese, Russian, Korean, Japanese, English, Chinese, Italian, French, Spanish
- Operated by
- Saigon Homies Tours
Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–8 years) · Adults (9–100 years)
What is included
Included
- Included: 3-Star Hotel
- Included: Entrance fees: Entrance fee
- Included: Meals: Optional
- Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
- Included: English-Speaking tour guide (Surcharge For Other Languages)
- Included: Boat Trip
Not included
- Not included: Gratuities: Optional
- Not included: Surcharge for the holidays in Vietnam
- Not included: Surcharge for the single room for solo travellers and for extra beds
- Not included: Surcharge for other languages
Itinerary
Day 1 · ITINERARY FOR THE MEKONG DELTA & FLOATING MARKET 2 DAYS 1 NIGHT
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3 hours
Day 1: Mekong Delta
•To start the trip, our tour guide will pick you up in front of your hotel. As you journey from Ho Chi Minh City to the Mekong Delta, you'll be greeted by breathtaking views of lush rice paddies stretching to the horizon. Along the way, you’ll catch glimpses of farmers tending to their fields, a serene and timeless scene that captures the heart of rural Vietnam. This peaceful, rustic beauty offers a perfect escape from the hustle and stress of city life, soothing your soul with every passing mile.
- Firstly, you will visit Vinh Trang Pagoda with its meticulously sculpted giant Buddha statue, the largest ancient pagoda in Southern Vietnam influenced by Asian-Asian architecture and European culture,
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one hour
•When you arrive Mekong Delta. You will take a boat on the Mekong River to reach the land of rustic and simple people
•On the boat, you can listen to the sound of waves, see the fisherman’s ports, and watch the alluvial water flow. The romantic and poetic scene on the boat will bring many picturesque photos for you
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4 hours
•Coming to this land, you can see how Vietnamese make coconut candy at the production site, you will have the opportunity to taste the delicious flavors of many different types of coconut candy–a specialty candy of this land
•You will visit a honey bee farm & taste delicious honey tea with lemon that is really good for your health
•You can enjoy fresh tropical fruits picked right at the garden along with listen to folk music along with the sweet singing of local people. Local people also have a python farm for those who are looking for adventure can touch pythons & take photos with them
•Walk through the peaceful village & fruit gardens to feel the rustic atmosphere of the countryside
•You can feel the rustic ambiance & enjoy relaxing moments by rowing along the small canal to explore people's life. Then, you will experience by going by tuktuk on the countryside streets
•After lunch, you will depart to Can Tho. When you arrive, you will check in at the hotel & have a free time
3-Star Hotel
Day 2 · ITINERARY FOR THE MEKONG DELTA & FLOATING MARKET 2 DAYS 1 NIGHT
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2 hours
Day 2: Floating Market
•From early morning, countless boats & sampans will gather here, making the whole area more lively and splendid than ever. Here, you can explore the agricultural life of the locals and how they trade goods directly from boat to boat
•In the early morning, our tour guide will pick you up at the hotel. We will have a light breakfast
•Then, we took a private boat to visit Cai Rang Floating Market, one of the most famous and largest floating markets in the Mekong Delta. You will admire the bustling floating market scene in the morning. While the big boats are filled with agricultural products and specialties such as vegetables, grapefruit, coconuts, bananas, dragon fruit, and rambutan, the small boats mainly focus on selling food, coffee, snacks, and Vietnamese noodles, soft drinks for breakfast. It would be a pity if you couldn't stop by and buy things here
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Cho Noi Cai Rang
2 hours
•Then our tour guide will take you to some traditional workshops. You have a great time learning how the locals make Hu Tieu
•The next special activity is visiting local people's homes to better understand the daily living habits of local people
•Continue, you will Walk across a monkey bridge to experience what it's like to live like a real local
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Ho Chi Minh City
3 hours
•Finally, you will enjoy lunch at the local restaurant & come back to HCMC
Meeting point and pickup
The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.
Pickup points
- Signature by M Village Hai Ba Trung, a brand of Modern Village Lifestyle
- Azumaya Hotel Le Thanh Ton
- Ben Thanh Amina Hotel
- Khach San Gia Han 196 Phan Xich Long
- Azumaya Hotel Thai Van Lung 1
- Saigon Hanoi Hotel
- OYO 959 Lalastay
- Cherry Blossom Boutique Hotel - Velvet Signature
- Sunshine
- Sai Gon Europe Hotel
- Gold Bee Service Apartment 01 - Saigon Royal Residence
- Silverland May Hotel
and 3,396 more pickup points
We will send the customer the information of the tour guide and the license place of the car transfer on the date before the tour start. And our guide will wait for the customers to pick-up the customers at the lobby of their hotel
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| If you cancel | You get back |
|---|---|
| At least one day before | 100% |
| Less than a day before | 0% |
- The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
- The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.
Good to know
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Options
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2 Days 1 Night Private Tour
Multiple language option: English, German, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish,...etc. Flexible schedule & itinerary
Pickup included
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2 Days 1 Night Group Tour
Group Tour
Pickup included
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