Cai Rang Floating Market: Mekong's Vibrant Gem

Cai Rang serves as the largest floating market in the Mekong delta, offering an array of fruits and vegetables from nearby farms. It’s recommended to experience these floating markets during the early morning hours, when they’re buzzing with activity and vibrant colors.

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cai Rang Floating Market - Begin your journey from Ho Chi Minh City at 5:00 AM, enjoying a comfortable 2.5-hour drive to Can Tho in the Mekong Delta. There is an option to stop for breakfast at a local restaurant or savor breakfast directly at the Cai Rang Floating Market.
    Arrive around 8:00 AM to explore the bustling Cai Rang Floating Market, the…
What's Included
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off in Ho Chi Minh City
  • Transportation by private vehicle
  • All boat trips
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Vietnamese Lunch (vegan option available)
  • 1 bottle of water
What's Not Included
  • optional Tips (recommended)
Additional Information
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Cai Rang Floating Market
46 Hai Ba Trung, Near Cai Rang Bridge
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Phild187
Jun 16, 2026
Day trip to Mekong - Our journey started in Ho Chi Minh City where we were met early by our guide Tommy, to board our transport, which was a beautifully air-conditioned van with very comfortable leather recliners. It made for a very comfortable journey both ways. First stop was Cai Rang floating market in Can Tho, this was very interesting and seems to be the last stages of a bygone era. Not really the place for tourist shopping very much for local wholesale buyers. Then off to the Mekong where we travelled in various boats to visit a number of islands, were very comfortable and felt safe the whole time. Finished with a visit to the local market/wet market before a two hour trip home. Very informative and enjoyable day! Highly recommended!
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E7026gubg
May 7, 2026
very good - mingo is excellent , and helpful
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C4862cukarinam
Apr 15, 2026
Mekong Delta - The experience on this trip was fantastic. The food was delicious, and our tour guide, Nick, went above and beyond in explaining the activities.
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Hristina
Apr 1, 2026
Wonderful trip. Good guide. - The trip was exceptionally well organized. We visited so many things and had such great experiences. If I go back to ho chi minh I would do this trip again. We were a bit unlucky with the guide because hi did not talk too much to us. But he made us feel comfortable and walked us flawlessly through all the stops that we had.
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Craig_e
Mar 10, 2026
Beo -awesome guide very... - Beo -awesome guide very personal and knowledgeable great tour would recommend any day thanks mate had a great day
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Stay61626037783
Feb 14, 2026
Guide - Mr. tom guided me carefully. It was very good.
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Travfun67
Feb 6, 2026
Perfect day on the Mekong - We had the most AMAZING day with Theo today at the Mekong. From the floating market to the on-land market to the noodle making and candy making, sampam through a canal - eating every step of the way - the day was perfect. Theo educated us with his immense amount of knowledge regarding Vietnam history, fruit, animals, the Mekong, the plants, the people etc… He is a man of many talents with his intelligence and humor (and I suspect) an excellent singing voice. I heard a few notes in the car. A shout out to our driver too. They made a great team. I highly recommend this tour and Theo.
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358yerbyd
Jan 28, 2026
Amazing - Alex is a great guide with a lot of knowledge, he is very kind and humble , his knowledge about tourism is fantastic, we wish him all the best and hope to meet him again.
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Sarah
May 9, 2026
Interesting, but rather long driving distance - Nice „insight“ into Mekong Delta, Floating Market very interesting but rather small. Tour can be recommended, however long driving distance
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Benhg107zg
Mar 12, 2026
DO NOT DO THIS TRIP... save your money.... choose another.... - Couldn't recommend anything less...... :-( .... I booked this trip for my Brother and his wife... the market doesn't really exist any more (which they could have told us) so it was a complete waste of money $225 all inclusive trip ! and 6 hours travel time (3 hours there and 3 hours back).... on top of that they were asked to pay additional fees for vendors and other things... making the trip an absolute rip off in my opinion... very annoyed. Why not just tell people that since covid, the market doesn't exist anymore and recommend a trip that people might actually enjoy... poor advert for Vietnam and the company ! There is so much to see in Vietnam... DO NOT PAY FOR THIS
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).