Mekong Delta Tour: Explore Cai Rang Market

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Embark on a two-day adventure in the Mekong Delta, exploring picturesque waterways, visiting the vibrant Cai Rang Floating Market, and indulging in local cuisine and culture. Book now!

Duration: 2 days

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Saigon - My Tho - Ben Tre - Can Tho

My Tho - 7:30 am - Departure from Ho Chi Minh City begins. During the 1.5-hour drive, enjoy the view of lush rice fields before reaching the charming rural area of My Tho. The first destination is Vinh Trang Pagoda, the largest pagoda in the Mekong Delta. A guide will lead the exploration of this stunning temple. Following this, enjoy a relaxing boat ride along the river, observing stilt houses, fruit plantations, and fishing villages along the banks. Proceed to Tortoise Islet for a delightful lunch in the orchard garden. Then, take a boat ride to Ben Tre, where you can cruise on a hand-rowed sampan under the shade of water coconut trees along natural canals. Enjoy seasonal fruits and honey tea while listening to “Southern Vietnamese folk music” performed by locals. Visit a family business that embodies the serene rural lifestyle, savor delicious coconut candy, and observe the pastoral life as you wander through fruit plantations and villages.

Can Tho - After exploring My Tho, continue the journey to Can Tho City. Check into a 3-star hotel for an overnight stay.

Can Tho - Cai Rang Floating Market - Saigon

Can Tho - 6:00 am - Begin the day with a boat trip to the vibrant Cai Rang Floating Market. Experience the lively atmosphere as boats trade fruits, vegetables, and local goods. Stop at a boat offering vermicelli and coffee, and enjoy these local delicacies.

Continue the boat tour to a Rice Noodle Factory to observe the traditional noodle-making process. Explore a bustling local market filled with fresh produce and spices.

Ho Chi Minh City - Return to the hotel for check-out, breakfast, and a refresh.

Then, start the journey back to Ho Chi Minh City. En route, visit the 10 Vo Ancient House, a beautifully preserved example of traditional Vietnamese architecture. Take time to explore its unique design and learn about the local customs and traditions associated with this historic home.

Next, participate in a hands-on cultural activity by learning to make bánh xèo, the famous Vietnamese savory pancake. This enjoyable cooking experience offers an authentic taste of local life, followed by a delicious traditional lunch.

For those feeling energetic, take a leisurely bicycle ride through the scenic countryside. This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the picturesque landscapes and connect with the local community.

Finally, continue the journey back to Ho Chi Minh City, with an expected arrival around 4:00 PM.

What's Included

Motorboat and Rowing Boat
1 Night - 3 Star Hotel/ With Breakfast
Lunch
Pick up and drop off from a centrally located in District 1, 3, and 4
In-vehicle air conditioning
English Speaking Tour Guide

What's Not Included

Beverage
Tip

Additional Information

The Mekong Delta 2 Days 1 Night tour offers an exciting journey through the breathtaking landscapes of My Tho and Ben Tre in Vietnam. Discover the enchanting waterways and canals of the Mekong Delta, while immersing yourself in the local culture and indulging in the delectable cuisine. Experience the vibrant Cai Rang Floating Market, known for its size…

Cancellation Policy

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

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Nomad703410

Jan 17, 2026

Family of 4 Mekong Delta tour - Our experience with Indochina Heritage Travel was excellent. I don't remember how I came across this company, but I looked them up on WhatsApp and messaged them with a general idea of what we wanted. They immediately messaged me back and within 5 message exchanges we had our itinerary set. It was so easy - and I'm all about NO HASSLE!! The price was very good - they sent me a link to pay, and it was done! Our guide, Emily, was fantastic. She was warm and funny, spoke English very well, and was a total pleasure to spend time with. The transportation was clean and comfortable. We booked a PRIVATE tour because we like moving at our own pace. The Mekong Delta tour was charming. We had a fantastic lunch. We spent the night in an amazing 5 star hotel in Can Tho and the following morning headed to the Cai Rang. Though I thought the market was the least impressive part of our trip, not due to the tour just simply because it's more for tourists and less of a functioning market, the boat ride to the market was relaxing and enjoying a warm bowl of soup on our boat, purchased from a floating market boat, was so enjoyable. I cannot tell you how much we enjoyed our trip and our tour guide, Emily. I would highly recommend this company and if you're lucky enough to end up with Emily, you will have a wonderful experience. Best, Brenda and the Carrithers Family

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J1346jipaulm

Jan 7, 2026

Wonderful experience of food, culture, and history of the Mekong Delta and Vietnam. - We did this excursion on Dec 31, 2025-Jan 01, 2026. On Day 1 we departed from Ho Chi Minh City. Matthew, our tour guide, spoke excellent English. He arrived at our hotel on time and with the driver of a very comfortable vehicle we left the city. On our way Matthew gave us a detailed explanation of what we would be doing during our 2-day excursion. He then told us a great deal about this history of Vietnam, the importance of the Mekong Delta region to the country, and interesting information about the agriculture and industry of the country. After 1.5 hours of driving we were transferred to and were transported by various boats and tuk tuk to multiple locations to a small family run orchard (where we ate exotic tropical fruit), tasted chocolate, had a wonderful lunch, saw crocodiles, fed large catfish, saw coconut candy production, and then returned to our car and were driven to Can Tho. It was a fun filled day, well coordinated, and very interesting. Day 2 we visited the Can Tho floating market. We were driven to the pier and boarded a small boat. After a 30 minute ride we arrived at a rice noodle/pancake making ‘boat’ on the river. We made rice cakes on metal pan, then rolled it off pan to bamboo reed for drying. After we hopped back in our boat to another small boat that made us a wonderful rice noodle soup. We then had Vietnamese iced coffee and fresh squeezed orange juice – all on the boats! We then departed the boat, walked through a local outdoor market in the area and jumped back on the car to start our journey back to Ho Chi Minh. On the way we stopped at an historic home and had a wonderful lunch. We were back in the city about 2:30. Matthew did a great job throughout the day providing historical and cultural perspectives of Vietnam and Mekong Delta region.

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Jeff_c

Nov 27, 2025

Awesome experience, made... - Awesome experience, made even better by our guide Johnny. He’s the best! Would highly recommend. While the market was kind of sparse, the full day of adventure on day 1 was phenomenal. Coconut candy experience and traditional culture/music was super cool

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P2957uwpeterk

Jun 6, 2025

Amazing tour and guide! - Our guide, Tuan was simply amazing! Knowledgeable, informative and laid back. There was no pressure during the tour and wasn’t invasive. We highly recommend this tour if you want to visit the floating markets.

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Linettn2024

Jul 20, 2024

A must-do! - Dave was an exceptional tour guide, always funny and open-minded. I learned a lot and always felt safe. We saw and experienced many new things and places, but it never felt overwhelming. I would definitely recommend this tour.

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Kiraa501

Jul 6, 2024

Awesome Experience of the Mekong Delta - Our tour guide Danh and our driver Hieu were unbelievably nice people. Even the bus was really comfortable. We were lucky to have just the two of us on the trip, making it feel like a private tour. From start to finish, the tour was well-organized. The food was awesome and more than enough. We had the chance to interact with local people, who showcased their skills in making coconut candy, rowing through the small rivers in the Mekong Delta, and performing traditional singing and music for us while we enjoyed fresh fruit from the field. The 3-star hotel was really nice with good accommodation, and we had a nice breakfast before heading to the Cai Rang Floating Market. Thank you for the wonderful tour!

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Rba9999

Apr 19, 2024

Worthwhile tour with insight and lots of information about the Mekong Delta and Vietnam - Super good tour with the very nice and informative tour leader Mai 😎👍 As well as the boat market, you also get to see a bit of the life of the local population, cook and try local food and learn a lot about the country. Thanks Mai, very nice tour!

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734cliffordk

Feb 18, 2024

Mekong Delta 2-Day Tiur with Max - We went on a highly enjoyable and informative tour of the Mekong Delta with Max Max”s personal experiences growing up in the delta enhanced the tour by adding insight and additional understanding to what we saw. We highly recommend the tour with Max.

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S3013yasaral

Feb 10, 2024

Perfect journey! - Mai is an outstanding guide. She explains everything very well and is extremely attentive. She took us on a two-day trip through the Mekong Delta with everything perfectly organized. Highly recommended.

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Abumahmedk

Feb 3, 2024

Just returned from a two-day excursion to the Mekong Delta. - It offered exceptional value for the money with a diverse range of experiences. Our guide, Dave, was outstanding, providing abundant knowledge and information. Additionally, the driver was highly skilled.

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