Mekong Delta Tour: Floating Markets in Cai Rang and Phong Dien, and Cultural Exploration
4.8
169 Ratings
Ninh Kiều

Embark on a captivating Mekong Delta tour to explore the vibrant floating markets of Cai Rang and Phong Dien. Immerse yourself in the local culture, visit a noodle factory, and discover the picturesque countryside. Book now!

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Phong Dien Floating Market - Explore Phong Dien Floating Market and make a purchase
    This charming, historic floating market in Can Tho offers a delightful experience, especially if visited early. Engage with the warm and serene local community.
  • Phong Điền - Discover the Beautiful Canals of Phong Dien
    Explore the picturesque canals that…
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What's Included
  • Snacks and seasonal fruits included
  • Knowledgeable local guides fluent in English
  • Complimentary breakfast provided
  • Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off
  • All entrance tickets included
  • Experience floating and fruit gardens
  • Administered by Winter Spring Homestay/Tours
Additional Information

Sunrise on the Mekong River
On the journey to Cai Rang Floating Market, take in the stunning sunrise over the Mekong River.
Visit Phong Dien Floating Market:
This charming, historic floating market in Can Tho offers a delightful experience, especially if visited early, allowing for interaction with the warm and welcoming locals.
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Location
Winter Spring Homestay Center
Đường Trần Đại Nghĩa
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Kenopener
Aug 17, 2025
Nice slow ride down the river - Overall, a nice experience and slow ride down the river to see (mainly) Phong Dien and Cai Rang market. Phong Dien was a small market of less than 10 boats. But what it lacks in scale was made up for by the authentic environment. In some ways, it is rather sad and you wonder how long this market will survive. Catch it before it is gone forever! Cai Rang, was much bigger, and wasn’t that crowded when we arrived. Though there were many boats selling coffee and breakfast to cater to the tourists, there were still whole-sellers here paddling their wares. We also had tea and fruits on one ò the boats. We also visited a noodle making factory and a small fruit garden/farm. Interesting but not the highlight. Nga is a good guide that takes care of you. Overall, a good experience and (in my view) worth the effort to get wake up at 4am. If I can make a suggestion, I would say to take the car to Phong Dien before making the way down the river by boat. You will miss the sights in the morning of people getting ready but could get more sleep.
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Thomas_p
Aug 1, 2025
Very nice tour - It was a very nice tour overall. Especially our guide Nhung was very nice and gave and many explanations about the country and people in very good English. The tour can definitely be highly recommended.
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Urgin
Apr 28, 2025
Very nice trip with Phong - We had a great time with Phong. We really appreciated his kindness and patience in explaining the history of the area and its culture. A very good fruit tasting awaits you with him! I highly recommend
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Yukinoriy674
Mar 14, 2025
good experience - We had a great experience. This tour requires you to wake up earlier than most, but it's definitely worth it. You get to see the sunrise over the Mekong River and the floating market.
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Marco_p
Mar 2, 2025
Mekong with Phong! - If you want to experience the true spirit of the Mekong, Phong is the perfect guide! With passion and warmth, he took us through the floating markets of Cai Rang and Phong Dien, immersing us in local flavors and daily life. The visit to the noodle factory was unforgettabl! We watched the traditional process and tasted incredibly fresh noodles. And the fruit? We enjoyed mango and pineapple, freshly picked, sweet, and juicy. With fascinating stories and breathtaking landscapes, Phong made this tour truly special. If you're in south Vietnam, you can't miss it!
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Janetho99
Mar 1, 2025
Great tour of markets and quiet canals whilst trying many local fruits - This trip was just what we hoped for visiting the quieter Phong Dien Market first at sunrise, seeing the local ladies on their boats selling their produce. We were able to take many photos of the authentic setting without being obscured by other tourists in bright orange life jackets. Tasty breakfast of noodles overlooking the river and we tried many local fruits. Phong was a great guide and Meen(?) a skillful skipper. We helped make noodles and tried a plateful. The last stop was Cai Ráng market where we were still able to appreciate the market after the majority of other tourists had left.
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Nickgv6182ir
Oct 22, 2024
Awesome floating market tour - If you want a tour that isn’t as touristy as the others, this one is perfect. We went to Phong Dien first which does not have as many vendors, but it was well worth it. After the first floating market, we went to Cai Rang. The whole experience was unforgettable. From our driver, Vung, who was right on time, to our tour guide, Gin (and tonic) who was knowledgeable, friendly, and a great photographer, as well as our boat driver who was hilarious, we had an awesome time that was a once in a lifetime experience.
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Julien
Oct 19, 2024
Perfect day on the floating markets - We took this tour in October 2024 with Nga. She is an absolutely amazing guide - she is knowledgeable, thoughtful, organized, fun, and speaks very good English. Her tours are a must!
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Sandi_d
Aug 31, 2024
More Mekong next time - I was expecting to see more of the Mekong and the floating markets, its why i booked the tour. We only saw 1 when there's 7 or 8 good ones to see. To spend time seeing 2 fish farms instead of what the cruise is called was quite disappointing. It felt like we were doing odd stuff to just fill in the hours. The guide was obliging.
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Irandez22
Aug 13, 2025
The organizer got confused on a field trip - The organizer got confused hiking and only took us to Cai Rang Market, not Phong Dien Market. He gave us a partial refund of 57€ for having been wrong. But the opportunity to visit the 2 markets and lost time is not returned by anyone... I do not recommend it
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