Departure: 5:30am Duration: 7hours Attraction highlights The biggest floating market (Cai Rang) • Traditional noodle local house where you make your own rice paper and noodles guiding by local people. - Visit the Small canal • Breakfast on the boat - The best breakfast that Master Chef Gordon Ramsey tried when he came here. *HANDMADE chocolate farm immersion: The only man in Vietnam who makes chocolates with his own technic and recipe which makes you impressed. We will try eating and drinking chocolate here too. ****We proudly operate our tours with the following “No” commitments: No tourist shop stops No tourist traps No animals are involved or harmed
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $85.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
5:30 am Our guide will pick up you and start the boat trip from Ninh Kieu wharf. Begin your journey as the sun rises, cruising the Mekong River and soaking in the morning tranquility.
6:15 am Arrive at Vietnam’s largest floating market, a bustling hub where local vendors sell fresh produce, fruits, and goods directly from their boats. This market is a lively reflection of the region's traditional way of trading, and you'll get a chance to observe this unique floating commerce up close. Pineapple Boat Stop Taste fresh, juicy pineapple and chat with local vendors about life on the river. Your visit helps support small family businesses, giving you an authentic taste of the Mekong community. You’ll also learn how the market operates and the significance of trading on water in the Mekong Delta. Breakfast on the Boat Enjoy a traditional river-based meal, a unique experience where you dine while floating among the vibrant market activity. This is a must-do in Cái Răng, where the sounds and sights of the market provide a perfect backdrop for your meal. You may also get a chance to try local dishes like noodle soup or fried rice, often served directly from the boats.
Visit a family-owned rice noodle house where artisans make colorful noodles by hand. You can try making your own noodles and learn about the family’s old techniques passed down through generations. This experience helps support local cooking traditions.
Small Canal and Nature Immersion Our boat will take you through small, peaceful canals, guided by a local expert. As you glide along, you'll hear the gentle sounds of nature and see water palms, coconut trees, and lush fruit orchards. This part of the tour lets you enjoy the quiet beauty of the environment while spotting local fruits along the way.
Enjoy a short stroll through a local village, where you’ll see daily life and traditional homes up close. Interacting with the friendly villagers gives you a deeper understanding of the Mekong culture and lifestyle.
Take a walk to a cacao plantation, where a local artisan will explain the chocolate-making process. See how cocoa is grown and turned into chocolate using traditional methods passed down through generations. Enjoy a refreshing glass of cacao milk and support the farm’s long-standing tradition. 10.00AM: Arriving at the HANDMADE chocolate farm immersion. After small canals, we will walk 10 – 15 mins to the cocoa plantation. There is one only man in Vietnam who makes chocolates with his own technique and recipe which will definitely impress you.
Back to Can Tho city by boat
we provide complimentary pick-up services at any location within a 3 km radius of Can Tho city center's meeting point. However, if you are staying outside of the city center, kindly get in touch with us, and we will guide you to the meeting point or arrange pick-up services for an additional fee. Please note that if you are staying in Ho Chi Minh city, there will be an extra charge for pick-up services. Therefore, we advise you to contact us in advance before making a booking.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cai Rang floating market, Cacao & hidden small canal lasts about 6–7 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.
Prices start at $33 per person for this Can Tho experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $85. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 5:30 AM.
Children aged 6–9 pay from $20, adults from $33. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. we provide complimentary pick-up services at any location within a 3 km radius of Can Tho city center's meeting point. However, if you are staying outside of the city center, kindly get in touch with us, and we will guide you to the meeting point or arrange pick-up services for an additional fee. Please note that if you are staying in Ho Chi Minh city, there will be an extra charge for pick-up services. Therefore, we advise you to contact us in advance before making a booking. Pickup points include Kim Lan Hotel.
The experience is available in EN, FR.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 305 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Fabulous Mekong Eco Tours.
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Thank you Phong for the wonderful experience! We will charish this forever! ☺️
Dear our valued guest, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re truly happy to know that you had such a wonderful experience with Phong and that the memories will stay with you for a long time. It was our pleasure to have you with us, and we hope to welcome you back to the Mekong Delta again in the future! FME - Fabulous Mekong Ecotours
Henry was an excellent guide. He made us feel like family. We were well taken care of.
Dear our valued guest, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that Henry took great care of you and made you feel like family throughout the trip. We truly appreciate your trust and hope to welcome you back to the Mekong Delta again in the future! Best regards, FME - Fabulous Mekong Ecotours
Great guide Huong. Knew alot about the tour, background of the markets and local surroundings & food!
Dear our valued guest, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour with Huong and found her knowledge of the local markets, surroundings, and food helpful. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back to the Mekong Delta again in the future! Warm regards, FME - Fabulous Mekong Ecotours
We did this nice tour with Huong. Very easy and not so polished. The tour is very personal and takes its time for you. Definitely a recommendation!
Dear our valued guest, Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the personal and relaxed style of the tour with Huong. It means a lot to us that you appreciated the time and attention she gave throughout the experience. Thank you again for recommending us, and we hope to welcome you back to the Mekong Delta in the future! FME - Fabulous Mekong Ecotours
A very varied tour along local life on the water, a very nice noodle factory and cocoa plantation. The guide knew all the nice spots to taste the local delicacies. Away from mass tourism on the larger boats. Guide Henry was very funny and kind and could answer all our questions about the Mekong Delta and local life and culture.
Dear our valued guest, Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed discovering the local life, tasting local treats, and visiting the noodle factory and cocoa farm away from the larger tourist boats. We’ll definitely pass your kind words on to Henry — he’ll be very happy to hear them! Thank you again for choosing FME, and we hope to welcome you back to the Mekong Delta someday. Best regards, FME - Fabulous Mekong Ecotours
It was very nice, saw a lot of different things and Henry was very sweet! He told us a lot about Vietnam and the local people. We also ate the best noodles of Vietnam so far on the floating market and visited a very kind local family on there boat. It’s really impressive to see how they live. Thanks a lot to Henry and Man!
Dear our valued guest, Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed discovering the floating market, meeting the local family, and trying the noodles along the way. We’ll definitely pass your kind words on to Henry. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back to the Mekong Delta again in the future! Best wishes, FME - Fabulous Mekong Ecotours
Very good and knowledgeable guide. Henry was fantastic, I recommend this experience.
Dear our valued guest, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that Henry made your experience enjoyable and that you found him knowledgeable and helpful. Your recommendation truly means a lot to our team. We hope to welcome you back to the Mekong Delta in the future! Warm regards, FME - Fabulous Mekong Ecotours
It is very pleasant; the guide speaks the language well and explains things while taking their time.
Dear our valued guest, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour and appreciated our guide’s clear and thoughtful explanations. It was a pleasure having you with us. We hope to welcome you again in the Mekong Delta in the future! Warm regards, FME - Fabulous Mekong Ecotours
Very well-organized morning and a very friendly and available guide who speaks French very well. A big thank you!
Dear our valued guest, Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the morning tour and appreciated our guide’s friendliness, availability, and French-speaking skills. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back to the Mekong Delta again in the future! Warm regards, FME - Fabulous Mekong Ecotours
I really enjoy the trip. Henry is very nice people and he introduces a lot of places and food to us.
Dear our valued guest, Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We’re really happy to hear that you enjoyed the trip and that Henry made your experience even more enjoyable by sharing local places and food with you. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we truly appreciate your kind words. We hope to welcome you back to the Mekong Delta again in the future! Warm regards,FME - Fabulous Mekong Ecotours
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