Cai Rang Floating Market & Mekong Delta Discovery: 2-Day Tour (Homestay Option)

$132/

per person
  • 2 Days
  • Max People : 10
  • Mekong Delta

Overview

Experience the best of the Mekong Delta on this immersive 2-day tour, featuring the famous Cai Rang Floating Market – the largest in the region! Journey from Ho Chi Minh City through the scenic landscapes of Cai Be and Vinh Long, crossing the mighty Tien River. Discover local crafts, paddle through peaceful canals, and relax overnight at a charming eco-lodge in Can Tho. Day two is dedicated to the vibrant floating market, followed by cycling, swimming, and a fun Vietnamese cooking session before returning to the city.

Highlight

  • Cai Rang Floating Market: Visit the biggest floating market in the Mekong Delta and witness bustling river trade.
  • River Journeys: Enjoy boat trips in Cai Be, cross the wide Tien River to Vinh Long, and explore canals by rowing boat.
  • Local Crafts & Tastes: Visit handicraft workshops (water hyacinth, banana leaf), see coconut candy/pop rice making, taste local fruits & coconut juice, and visit a noodle factory.
  • Eco-Lodge Experience: Overnight stay with dinner and breakfast at Bamboo Eco Village or Mekong Silt Ecolodge in Can Tho.
  • Hands-On Fun: Ride bicycles through a village, enjoy the resort's swimming pool, and participate in a Vietnamese Pancake (Banh Xeo) cooking session & DIY lunch.

Tour Itinerary

  • Pick up: 7:30AM - Return: 17:00PM next day 
  • Route: HCMC - Cai Be - Can Tho - HCMC 
  • Daily Departure, Small Group (<10pax)

Your Mekong adventure begins with a pick-up from your accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City center. Drive to Cai Be in the heart of the Mekong Delta. Board a boat to explore the river, enjoying fresh local fruit and refreshing coconut juice onboard. Visit local workshops to see artisans create handicrafts using materials like water hyacinth and banana leaves (hammocks). Experience the delta's tranquility with a relaxing rowing boat trip through smaller canals shaded by mangrove trees. A highlight of the day is the scenic boat trip crossing the wide Tien River, taking you into Vinh Long Province. Enjoy a delicious set menu lunch featuring Southern Vietnamese specialties (vegetarian/vegan options available). Afterwards, get another taste of local production with visits to workshops making traditional coconut candy and pop rice. In the afternoon, drive to Can Tho. Check into your eco-resort (Bamboo Eco Village Can Tho or Mekong Silt Ecolodge) and enjoy dinner at the resort.

  • Meals: Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Bamboo Eco Village Can Tho or Mekong Silt Ecolodge

Start your day with breakfast at the resort. Take an early morning boat trip to the spectacular Cai Rang Floating Market, the largest and most vibrant in the Mekong. Witness the lively atmosphere as locals trade goods directly from their boats – you might even try purchasing something yourself from a boat vendor! Afterwards, visit a nearby riverside workshop to see how traditional rice noodles are made. Return to the resort for a morning Vietnamese milk coffee. You'll then have time to either explore the local village pathways by bicycle or relax and enjoy the resort's swimming pool. Before departing, participate in a fun cooking session where you'll learn to make Vietnamese Pancakes (Bánh Xèo) and enjoy your creations for a DIY lunch. Filled with great memories, bid farewell to the Mekong Delta and begin your return journey to Ho Chi Minh City.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (DIY)
  • Accommodation: None

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