Can Tho boat tour: 3 pagodas, ancient house, Mekong sunset

Drift past temples and colonial ruins, then watch the sun drop over the Mekong

A 5-hour boat tour on the Mekong River and its tributaries from Can Tho takes you to Ong pagoda, Nam Nha pagoda, Binh Thuy temple, and the Binh Thuy ancient house, with an English-speaking guide leading the stops. The tour ends on Au islet watching the sunset over the water, with a detour through small canals past a brickyard and the Can Tho bridge. Street food snacks, all entry tickets, and boat transport are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Ong Temple15m · entry included
2. Binh Thuy Ancient House15m · entry included

Boat tour and sightseeing in Can Tho

• Meet guide at Winter Spring hotel
• Visit Ong pagoda
• Start boat tour from Ninh Kieu ferry
• Boat on Mekong River for 30 minutes
• Visit Nam Nha pagoda
• Visit Binh Thuy temple
• Boat on Binh Thuy River for 10 minutes
• Visit Binh Thuy ancient house
• Sightseeing sunset on Mekong River
• Go through small canals and see brickyard
• See Can Tho bridge
• Return to Ninh Kieu ferry
• Walk around and enjoy street foods

The experience

The guide meets you at Winter Spring hotel at 1:30 p.m. and takes you to Ninh Kieu ferry, where the boat departs for the Mekong River. The first stop is Ong pagoda, then you travel about 30 minutes downriver to Nam Nha pagoda and Binh Thuy temple. A short 10-minute run on the Binh Thuy River brings you to the Binh Thuy ancient house, a colonial-era structure that stands as the day's architectural centerpiece.

After the ancient house, the boat heads back toward Au islet, where you'll be on the water as the sun sets over the Mekong. On the return journey, you pass through small canals, past a working brickyard, and under the Can Tho bridge. The tour wraps up at Ninh Kieu ferry around 6 p.m., with time to walk around and sample street foods before heading back.

What’s included

• Boat tour on the Mekong River and its tributaries.
• local English-speaking guide.
• entry tickets to all three pagodas, the temple, and the ancient house.
• street food snacks.
• and a bottle of water.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 13:30

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 100

Live guideEnglish and Vietnamese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Winter Spring Homestay

Is this one for you?At 5 hours, this tour fits a single afternoon and evening, leaving your morning free for the city or a market visit. The fixed schedule means you'll catch the sunset on the water, but you won't have time to linger long at any one stop or explore Can Tho's neighborhoods in depth.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Vietnamese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 10 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Binh Thuy ancient house like?

Binh Thuy ancient house is a preserved colonial-era structure that reflects the region's history. It's one of the main stops on the tour and gives a sense of how the Mekong Delta's wealthier residents lived in earlier centuries.

How much time do I spend on the boat versus walking around at stops?

The tour is 5 hours total. You'll spend roughly 40 minutes traveling on the Mekong and Binh Thuy rivers combined, with the rest divided among the three pagodas, the ancient house, sunset viewing on Au islet, and the return journey through canals and under the Can Tho bridge.

What's included in the snacks mentioned?

Street food snacks are provided as part of the tour, typically sampled during the walking portion at the end of the day around Ninh Kieu ferry. The exact items vary but represent local Can Tho specialties.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to Winter Spring hotel?

The guide meets you at Winter Spring hotel at 1:30 p.m., so you'll need to be there at that time. The tour then takes you to Ninh Kieu ferry by whatever means the operator arranges. Confirm pickup details when you book.

Can I see the sunset clearly from the boat?

Yes. The tour positions you on Au islet as the sun sets over the Mekong River, which is the tour's main evening highlight. Sunset timing varies by season, but the boat is on the water at that hour specifically for this view.