2 DAYS MEKONG DELTA FLOATING MARKET – CAN THO – RACH GIA

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Our guide was absolutely fantastic! They brought so much energy and humor to the whole experience. We learned so much about the local culture and history that we would never have discovered on our own. Highly recommend Saigon Adventure to anyone visiting!

Taking this tour was the best decision we made on our trip. Our guide didn't just feel like a tour guide, but like a local friend showing us around their city. Their English was excellent, and they made sure everyone was comfortable and having fun.

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Join Saigon Adventure for our exclusive 2-Day tour, highly recommended among the best Mekong Delta tours for travelers who want to dive deep into the local culture and set up for their next destination. This comprehensive package focuses on the best of the "Nine Dragons River" region, concluding with a direct transfer to Rach Gia, the gateway to Phu Quoc Island.

Mekong Delta Floating Market Tour exploring vibrant floating markets and authentic river life
Mekong Delta Floating Market Tour exploring vibrant floating markets and authentic river life

Tour Highlights:

  • Sunrise at Cai Rang Floating Market: Start your day early in Can Tho with a river boat trip to witness the bustling, colorful spectacle of the largest wholesale floating market in the Delta. See how locals trade fresh fruits and goods directly from their boats.
  • Canal & Island Exploration: Cruise through quiet, winding canals shaded by coconut palms. Disembark to visit local workshops where families make traditional products like coconut candy and rice noodles (Hủ Tiếu).
  • Cultural Immersion: Taste fresh tropical fruits in an orchard, sip honey tea, and gain insight into the simple, peaceful life of the Mekong people.
  • Convenient Onward Travel: On Day 2, travel seamlessly from Can Tho directly to the coast at Rach Gia Pier, positioning you perfectly for ferries to popular islands like Phu Quoc.

This tour is perfectly crafted for efficiency, authentic experiences, and comfort, providing yo

Authentic local experience during Mekong Delta 2 days tour
Authentic local experience during Mekong Delta 2 days tour

This tour is perfectly crafted for efficiency, authentic experiences, and comfort, providing you with the ultimate Mekong Delta Floating Market adventure before you catch your ferry to the island.


Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City - My Tho – Can Tho (/L/)

Departing at 8:00 AM, from your Ho Chi Minh City hotel, heading to the Mekong Delta by minivan or bus. During the 1.5 hour drive, pass by green rice fields before arriving at the beautiful rural My Tho. Your morning trip continues from here by motorized boat on the Tien River to the Qui (Tortoise Islet). On the way, see the fishing port, boat-building workshops, and the Dragon, Phoenix and Unicorn Islet.

Walk into the village, where you can visit a local fruit garden and enjoy the tropical fruit while listening to Southern Vietnamese folk music performed by islanders. Here you also can join daily activities of the local people and take in the atmosphere of this beautiful natural countryside. Visit the bee house, and take the picture of the pythons. Lunch will be served right in the heart of the orchard garden.

The boat cruise will lead you through Bao Dinh canal, entering Ben Tre province — "the land of coconuts." Here you'll see a typical agricultural model called "Garden - Pond – Cage,” before visiting the coconut candy-making shop.

Next, enjoy a rowing boat trip on the small canal, fully covered by the shadow of the water coconut’s trees. After your boat ride, take a bike ride around the island before returning to the car. You will arrive in Can Tho City at around 5:00 PM, check in hotel

Best Mekong Delta floating market tour for local culture exploration
Best Mekong Delta floating market tour for local culture exploration

Day 2: Can Tho – Rach Gia -Phu Quoc (B/L/)

To start the second of this tour, After breakfast at the hotel. At 7:00 we get on the boat cruise on Can Tho river to explore the picturesque secenery as well as local daily life both sides of the river in the morning. Then you will see the floating market, rice noodle producing, fruit orchard. Then the boat will take you back to the boat station.

After the floating market , guide and driver will bring your to Rach Gia , Arrive Rach Gia around 12:00 PM and then start the ferry to Phu Quoc. Simple lunch on the way included.

Aerial view of motorized tour boats cruising along a wide green river surrounded by dense jungle vegetation in the Mekong Delta.
Cruising down the majestic canals on a classic Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City.


ACTIVITIES:

  • 2 Private boat trips.
  • Cai Rang floating market - one of the largest, liveliest in the region – see lots of boats from the local villages selling tropical fruits and vegetables, even foods
  • Have some pieces of pineapple on the top of the local trading boat
  • Rice noodle Producing process - see from the rice husking mill to how the rice is cultivated for consumption
  • Ba Cong fruit orchard - see and find out many different types of fruit tree and enjoy some delicious fruits
  • Monkey Bridge

Eating on a boat at Cai Rang floating market is a unique and exciting experience that you should try at least once.
Eating on a boat at Cai Rang floating market is a unique and exciting experience that you should try at least once.


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Tourists choose Saigon Adventure's one-day Mekong Delta experience tour to admire the stunning scenery of the Mekong Delta's waterways and learn about the lives of local traders.
Tourists choose Saigon Adventure's one-day Mekong Delta experience tour to admire the stunning scenery of the Mekong Delta's waterways and learn about the lives of local traders.

Saigon Adventure is one of the reputable destinations if you want to experience a tour exploring the Mekong Delta.
Saigon Adventure is one of the reputable destinations if you want to experience a tour exploring the Mekong Delta.

What's Included

  • Private Car
  • Entrance Fee
  • Tickets
  • Water
  • English Speaking Tour Guide
  • 01 Lunch + 01 Light lunch 
  • Accommodation 3 star 
  • Happy Tip
  • Personal Expenses
  • Drink on meals

What to Bring

  • Comfortable clothing and walking shoes
  • Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen
  • Camera or smartphone for photos
  • Insect repellent
  • Light jacket for early morning boat rides
  • Personal medications (if needed)
  • Cash for personal expenses and souvenirs
  • Reusable water bottle (optional)

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Sunrise Cai Rang Floating Market
Witness the vibrant Cai Rang Floating Market at its busiest, enjoy breakfast on the river, and experience the authentic floating lifestyle that makes the Mekong Delta one of Vietnam's most unforgettable destinations.
Authentic Mekong Delta Experience
Cruise peaceful canals, visit local villages, tropical orchards, and traditional workshops while discovering the everyday life, culture, and flavors of the beautiful Mekong Delta.
Can Tho to Rach Gia Journey
Travel comfortably from Can Tho to Rach Gia, combining iconic attractions with a smooth transfer—perfect for travelers continuing to Phu Quoc Island or exploring Vietnam's southwest coast.
Small Group, Big Local Experiences
Enjoy a relaxed 2-day Mekong Delta tour with an expert local guide, comfortable transportation, carefully selected local experiences, and unforgettable moments away from the typical tourist crowds.

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