Private Can Tho 1 Day Tour: Cai Rang Floating Market & Con Son Islet

mekong 1 day tour, floating market and con son islet

Cai Rang Floating Market

Arrive at Cai Rang Floating Market during its busiest hours, when hundreds of boats gather to trade fresh fruits, vegetables, and local products. This is the perfect time to witness one of Vietnam’s most iconic river markets while local trading is still in full swing.

As you cruise through the market, your guide will explain the history of the floating market, how traders advertise their products using bamboo poles, and why river life remains an important part of the Mekong Delta.

Floating Breakfast & Fresh Pineapple

No visit to Cai Rang is complete without breakfast on the river. Enjoy a bowl of traditional Vietnamese noodle soup prepared by floating kitchens while watching boats pass by.

Before leaving the market, stop at a fruit boat to taste sweet, freshly cut pineapple—a local favorite that perfectly captures the flavors of the Mekong Delta.

Traditional Rice Noodle Workshop

Continue to a family-run rice noodle workshop, where you’ll discover how one of Vietnam’s most famous ingredients is made. Learn each step of the process, from grinding rice into batter to steaming, drying, cutting, and preparing fresh noodles by hand.

Hidden Canals

Leave the busy market behind and cruise into narrow canals surrounded by coconut palms, tropical gardens, and riverside homes. These peaceful waterways offer a completely different side of the Mekong, where daily life moves slowly and naturally.

Visit a Local Cacao Farm

Your final stop by boat is a traditional cacao farm. Walk among the cacao trees, learn how cacao is grown and processed, and enjoy a cup of locally produced cacao while hearing the story of this unique agricultural product in the Mekong Delta.

Con Son Islet

Fish Farm on the Hau River

Visit a local fish farm and learn about freshwater fish farming on the Hau River. Discover how local farmers raise fish and the important role of aquaculture in the Mekong Delta.

Ca Loc Bay Show

Experience the famous Ca Loc Bay show, where local fish leap out of the water as they are fed. This unique activity offers a fun and memorable glimpse into traditional fish farming

Local Lunch

After visit Fishfarm and Ca Loc Bay Show, it’s time to relax and enjoy a delicious homemade Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant. The menu features fresh seasonal ingredients and authentic Mekong Delta flavors, giving you another opportunity to experience the region’s rich culinary traditions.

Tropical Fruit Garden

Explore a tropical fruit garden and learn about the different fruits grown on the fertile land of Con Son Islet. Depending on the season, enjoy fresh tropical fruits picked locally

Traditional Vietnamese Cake-Making

VVisit a local family and join a hands-on experience making traditional Vietnamese cakes. Learn how to make the cakes using traditional methods, then enjoy your freshly made treats

Tour Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Can Tho city
  • English-speaking local guide
  • Boat trip & local boat driver
  • Traditional Vietnamese breakfast at the floating market
  • All entrance fees
  • Authentic Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant
  • 2 water bottles/ person

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