Full Day Tour – Floating Market and Nature Reserve
Tour Information
Tour Duration: Estimate 9 Hours
Start: 5:40 AM – 2:40 PM
Price
Adult
2-3 People: $65 USD/person
4-6 People: $55 USD/person
Children:
Under 5: Free of charge
Age 5 – 10: $39 USD/person
Cash Payment Only
Booking: Please book by 7:30 PM to allow us ample time to prepare for your trip. Your satisfaction is our priority.
Other Information:
– This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
– This experience requires a minimum number of travelers (2 Adult pax).
About Floating Market & Lung Ngoc Hoang Nature Reserve
Start your morning early with a sampan ride to Cai Rang Floating Market, where the sunrise paints the Mekong River in gold. Feel the vibrant energy as locals trade fruits, vegetables, and daily goods on the water, a living tradition of the Delta.
Enjoy a local breakfast right on the boat, choosing between hot noodle soup or bánh mì, followed by a visit to a noodle-making village that has kept its craft alive for more than 40 years. You will also stop by a local land market to taste seasonal fruits and experience daily life in the region.
Next, travel to Lung Ngoc Hoang Nature Reserve, a protected wetland rich in wildlife. Glide through tranquil canals surrounded by mangroves and lotus fields, and climb the 25-meter observation tower for panoramic views of the forest and countryside.
After returning to Can Tho, relax and enjoy a Vietnamese pancake (bánh xèo) lunch, the perfect way to end a day exploring the culture and nature of the Mekong Delta.
What’s Included
- Entrance Fees and Taxes
- Boat, Car (Pickup/Drop off)
- English Speaking Guide
- Bottled water
- Breakfast
- Coffee/Tea/Juice
- Fruits and Snack
Departure and Return
Our tour starts from the pickup point, which can be:
- Hotel – Pickup from you hotel location.
- Other locations – e.g. Market, Coffeeshop
Return: This activity ends back at the pickup point.
Itinerary
Start: We begin at 5:40 AM from the pickup point.
Floating Market
1) Cai Rang Floating Market
Travel from the dock to Floating market via boat – Estimate to be 50 minutes depending on the tide.
Experience daily life on the water as you observe how goods are bought, sold, and transferred between boats. Get a glimpse into the unique lifestyle of the locals who call the river their home.
Indulge in delicious noodle soup and savor the true essence of Vietnamese breakfast, just like a local.
2) Traditional Noodle House
Duration: 30 minutes
Visit a traditional rice noodle house and discover the art of noodle making. Engage in local traditions and try your hand at making noodles yourself.
3) Stop at Pineapple Boat
Travel from the noodle house back Cai Rang floating market. We will stop to try fresh pineapple.
4) Land Market
Spend 30–40 minutes exploring the vibrant land market, where locals shop for the freshest produce. Experience an authentic slice of daily life in the Mekong Delta..
After exploring the market, head to the small canal for the next part of your journey.
Lung Ngoc Hoang
1) Lung Ngoc Hoang Nature Reserve
Duration: 3 hours
Travel from Can Tho City to Nature Reserve – Estimate to be 1 hour by car depending on the traffic.
Travel by car to Lung Ngoc Hoang Nature Reserve, cruise through mangroves by sampan, spot diverse bird species, and enjoy fresh coconut juice.
Enjoy panoramic wetland views from a 25m tower, view the rice fields (depend on the season), and choose between a 1.2km trek or a relaxing sampan ride back.
2) Return to Can Tho and Lunch
We will head back to Can Tho for lunch by car. Please note on average this will take around 1 hour.
3) Return to the pickup point
We will head back to the pick up point by car.
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