Hau Giang - Can Tho full-day: Forest - Floating Market
Hau Giang – Can Tho full-day tour takes visitors to explore Lung Ngoc Hoang nature reserve and Cai Rang Floating Market: Pick up and drop off.
Full day
Boat, car
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- Free pick up & drop off: Can Tho city center
- Departure: 5.30 am or time requested
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Highlighted Attractions
- Cai Rang Floating Market: Experience the vibrant river trading culture where locals sell goods directly from their boats. Enjoy the bustling atmosphere and savor a traditional breakfast on the floating market.
- Traditional Rice Noodles Factory: Visit a local noodle house and learn to make your own rice noodles guided by the locals.
- Small Canals: Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of small canals, paddle through fruit orchards, and interact with friendly locals waving from their homes.
- Handmade Chocolate Farm: Explore a unique cocoa plantation where Vietnam’s only handmade chocolate maker will impress you with his special techniques and recipes.
- Lung Ngoc Hoang Nature Reserve: Spend a day in the heart of nature, explore the wildlife, enjoy a serene boat ride through the forest, and visit the birdwatcher's paradise to encounter various bird species.
- Mekong Delta Rice Fields: Witness the rustic charm of the Mekong Delta’s rice fields, especially vibrant during the harvest season when farmers are busy gathering abundant rice stocks.
Itinerary
Early start to catch the fabulous views of Mekong Delta river
- Our tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in Can Tho city center or meeting point and then take you to our boat where you will start your tour.
- It takes around 40 – 45 minutes to arrive at the Cai Rang floating market. On the way, you will have a chance to watch the sunrise on the river.
Getting closer to local’s lives in the floating market
- You will arrive at Cai Rang floating market. Our boat driver will drive the boat slowly around the floating market so that you can enjoy observing how local people trade products on their boats and enjoy the bustling atmosphere.
- You will experience sitting on boats and having breakfast on the floating market which is a must-do when you visit the floating market.
Discover a rustic journey: Boat life on the floating market.
Taste fresh, juicy pineapple and chat with local vendors about life on the river. Your visit helps support small family businesses, giving you an authentic taste of the Mekong community.
You’ll also learn how the market operates and the significance of trading on water in the Mekong Delta.
Experience traditional rice noodles factory in Can Tho
- You will keep boating over to a local noodle house where you make your own rice noodles guided by local people.
Immerse yourself in the beauty of small canal
- Heading to authentic small canals. Our boat driver will stop driving, but paddling slowly so that you can immerse yourself in nature.
- You will see many fruit orchards along the canals and local houses where local people are living. Sometimes you will see local people wave at you and say “hi.”
Get to know about Cocoa trees and how to make chocolate by hands
- Arriving at the handmade chocolate farm immersion. After small canals, we will walk 10 – 15 minutes to the cocoa plantation. There is one only man in Vietnam who makes chocolates with his own technique and recipe which will definitely impress you.
- Then head to Lung Ngoc Hoang Reserve around 11:30 am – 12 pm.
Have lunch at Lung Ngoc Hoang Reserve
A day in the heart of nature at Lung Ngoc Hoang
- Explore the reserve with a boat trip.
- Explore the Wildlife: Begin surrounded by the melody of diverse bird species in Lung Ngoc Hoang. Get up close to incredible wildlife in this enchanting natural setting.
- Boat Adventures: Continue with a serene boat ride through the heart of the forest. The gentle hum of motorboats and sampans accompanies the bird songs.
- Birdwatcher’s Paradise: This sanctuary is a dream for bird enthusiasts. Encounter various bird species and learn about their unique habitats, connecting with nature in your private world.
- Explore the rice fields of the Mekong region and return to Can Tho: Enjoy the rice field atmosphere in the Mekong Delta: Indulge in the rustic charm of the Mekong Delta’s rice fields, where vibrant green expanses come alive. If you visit during harvest, witness the mesmerizing spectacle of farmers bringing in abundant rice stocks, creating an authentic and lively experience.
Finish the tour and back to Can Tho
Noted: The time can be flexible depending on the weather or your requirements.
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Tour Price Details
| Group | Adult/Young (From 10) | Child (5 – 9) | Infant (Under 5) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 95 USD | 67 USD | Free |
| 3 – 5 | 85 USD | 60 USD | Free |
| 6 – 8 | 75 USD | 53 USD | Free |
| 9 – 10 | 65 USD | 46 USD | Free |
Note:
- For a private tour, a charge of 20% will be added in the tour price.
- Tour run at least 2 people (Adult/young).
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What's Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Boat
- English, French (Extra fee) speaking tour guide
- Entrance fees
- Pick up and drop off at meeting point
- Expenses not included in the section.
- Food/Drink expenses incurred at Floating Market, Noodles Rice factory, and Fruit Garden.
- Personal expenses outside the program: meals not included in the program, laundry…
- Extra Pick up fee if guest stay outside out city ( 3 km radius from meeting point)
- Driver and tour guide tips
- VAT
- Transaction fees and foreign currency conversion fees when paying with International cards.
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FAQs
If you’re staying in the city center, our tour guide will pick you up directly from your hotel. If you’re meeting us at the designated meeting point, please arrive at least 10 minutes before the tour starts at 5:30 AM to ensure a smooth departure.
If your accommodation is outside the 3 km radius from the meeting point, an extra pick-up fee will apply. Please contact us for details on the additional charge and arrangements.
Accommodation is not included in the tour package. However, we can arrange it for you with an extra fee and provide a list of options based on your preferences.
It’s recommended to bring comfortable clothing, a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, and a camera. Don’t forget to bring some cash for personal expenses at the floating market, noodle factory, and fruit garden.
If you’re in Ho Chi Minh City, you can take a bus or arrange a private transfer to Can Tho, which takes about 3-4 hours. We can assist with transportation arrangements to ensure you arrive in time for the tour.
For cancellations 10 or more days before departure, 50% of the tour price will be charged. For cancellations 3 to 10 days before departure, 70% of the tour price will be charged. Within 3 days before departure, 100% of the tour price will be charged. Please note that cancellations during holidays or festivals will also incur a 100% charge.
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