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Activity Can Tho, Vietnam
Can Tho 2 days-Son islet-the biggest floating market in Viet Nam
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About this activity
Departure:
Day 1: 9:00AM (or time requested)
Day 2: 5:30AM
Duration: 2 days
Highlight attractions:
- Son islet
- Explore local cuisine
- Tropical fruit orchards (seasonal)
- Local house
- The unique floating fish farm on Mekong River
- Cai Rang floating market
- Small canals
- Walking in small village
- Local noodle house
- Cacao plantation
At a glance
- Duration
- 2 days
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group
- Up to 15 people
- People per booking
- 1–6
- Guide
- English, French
- Operated by
- Fabulous Mekong Eco Tours
Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–9 years) · Adults (10–99 years)
What is included
Included
- Included: Fruits
- Included: English/French (extra fee) speaking guide
- Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off in the center of Can Tho city
- Included: Lunch
- Included: Breakfast
- Included: Once drinks
Not included
- Not included: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Itinerary
Day 1 · Son islet authentic experience
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5 hours
- Explore a unique fish farm and the picturesque of Mekong River
- Walking around the authentic island, visiting many fish ponds which are made by local people.
- Experience the local life and traditional cuisine on Son islet
Visiting Tropical fruit orchards (seasonal), where you can pick fruits directly and try eating them right at the garden because it is organic.
- Visiting a Mekong Delta traditional house, learn with us how a Mekong Delta traditional house is arranged, which traditional jobs used to cohesion with locals in the past via local stories.
- Making local cakes guided by local chefs.
- Having lunch at a local house and relaxing on the hammocks.
We offer homestay in the city center
Day 2 · Cai Rang floating market and cacao farm
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2 hours Admission included
5:30AM: You will be surprised by the length of it and also the real experience by observing people trading their products. You also have a chance to enjoy the delish breakfast on the boat at floating market which makes you die for it.
7:15AM: Our guide will take you to visit the noodle making village where you completely become a noodles maker by making your own noodles guided by the owner.
8:00AM: After the noodle house, you will be going to local coffee shop where you get a chance to try Vietnamese coffee, tea and fresh coconut.
8:30AM: You will go back to the sampan boat and continue riding to small canals which are wild, peaceful and green trees and only access by small boat. You will be feeling like you are in the middle of the jungle. Also, enjoy the bird songs, watching birds flying. It is definitely a fantastic experience. Great photo shots.
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one hour Admission included
9:30AM: You will leave the boat and going to the small village on foot where you will be meeting many local people, talking to them, making friends with them and also trying crossing the monkey bridge which is a typical way to cross the river in Mekong delta. It is an interesting interaction of the trip.
10:00AM: After the market, you will be arriving the cocoa farm – the unique place of the region where making chocolates and many products from cocoa fruits guided by the owner who is the only one in Vietnam that makes chocolates by his own technic. Beside learning the process of making these products, you will have cocoa drinks and try eating dark chocolates here as well.
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Stop 3
4 hours
Visit Lung Ngoc Hoang Nature Reserve
- Lung Ngoc Hoang Natural reserve, the “Green” lung of the Mekong Delta
Explore the wonderful Wildlife.
- Watch diverse bird species in Lung Ngoc Hoang
- Enjoy the rice field atmosphere in Mekong Delta, Indulge in the rustic charm of Mekong Delta's rice fields
Meeting point and pickup
You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.
Meeting point
End point
Pickup points
- Binh Minh Ecolodge
- Hotel Phuc Long 2
- Khach San Phong Nha
- Hoang Anh Hotel
- Cantho Eco Resort
- Cuu Long Hotel
- Stay House
- Tay Ho Hotel
- Ninh Kieu 2 Hotel
- Can Tho Guesthouse
- 69's Hometel
- Nam Bo Boutique Hotel
and 44 more pickup points
We offer free pick up at any places in Can Tho city centre, If you stay in Ho Chi Minh city, its an extra charge. please contact us in advance before you book it.
Using your ticket
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
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 too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.
Good to know
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Availability for shows cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of show availability
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The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
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Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
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