Mekong Delta 2-Day Tour: Floating Markets & Biking
Two days of boat trips through canals, a floating market at sunrise, bamboo bridges, and meals cooked by islanders
A 2-day guided tour of the Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City with hotel pickup, boat trips through the Tien and Hau rivers, visits to Cai Rang Floating Market and Vinh Trang Pagoda, countryside biking and walks, home-cooked lunch on Con Son Islet, and overnight accommodation in Can Tho. The tour includes breakfast, lunch, bottled water, and tropical fruit tastings. You choose your hotel tier and whether to book a small group or private departure at checkout.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Day 1: Saigon to Can Tho via Mekong Delta
- Pick up at hotel
- Boat trip in My Tho on Tien River
- Visit orchards and taste local fruits in Ben Tre
- Enjoy countryside lunch with local specialties
- Experience southern folk music and village walk
- Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda
- Transfer to Can Tho and check in hotel
- Free time at Ninh Kieu Wharf
Day 2: Cai Rang Floating Market and Return
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit Cai Rang Floating Market by boat
- Stop at riverside village to see rice noodle making
- Cross bamboo “monkey bridge”
- Explore Con Son Islet and tropical gardens
- Enjoy home-style Mekong lunch on the islet
- Return to Ho Chi Minh City or stay in Can Tho
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in District 1.
- boat trips on the Tien and Hau rivers.
- entry to Vinh Trang Pagoda and Cai Rang Floating Market.
- breakfast and countryside lunch both days.
- tropical fruit and honey tea tastings.
- one night's accommodation in Can Tho (hotel tier chosen at checkout).
- bottled water.
- live English-speaking guide.
Times
- Every day 07:30 07:45
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The experience
The tour picks you up from your hotel in District 1 between 7:30 and 8:00 AM on Day 1. You'll travel to My Tho and board a boat for a cruise down the Tien River, then move into Ben Tre to visit orchards where you taste tropical fruits, honey tea, and coconut candies. Lunch is countryside-style, made with local specialties. In the afternoon, you walk through a village and listen to Southern folk music before transferring to Can Tho for the night. On the way, you stop at Vinh Trang Pagoda, the largest pagoda in Tien Giang province, to see its giant Buddha statues and the architecture that blends Vietnamese, Chinese, Khmer, and French styles.
Day 2 starts early. You choose a 4:00 AM, 5:30 AM, or 7:30 AM departure to reach Cai Rang Floating Market before the crowds. This is the largest floating market in the delta, and you'll cruise among hundreds of merchant boats trading fresh produce and daily goods. A stop at a riverside village shows you how locals make fresh rice noodles by hand. Then comes the bamboo "monkey bridge," a narrow crossing that tests your balance, followed by a walk on Con Son Islet in the Hau River. Local families welcome you into their homes and gardens, and you eat a home-cooked Mekong lunch there before returning to Ho Chi Minh City or staying on in Can Tho.
The tour runs as a small group or private departure, and you pick your hotel tier (3-star, 4-star, or 5-star) at checkout. A live English-speaking guide leads both days. Breakfast and lunch are included. Water and tropical fruit come with the package. Solo travelers pay a 15 USD surcharge. During Tet holiday, floating market activities may be limited due to local closures.
Is this one for you?Book the small group option to split costs with other travelers. Choose private if you need flexible timing and don't want to coordinate with others. Early departures (4:00 or 5:30 AM) catch the floating market at peak trading activity, while 7:30 AM offers a slower pace with fewer boats.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 10 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.
What time do I need to wake up on Day 2 to see Cai Rang Floating Market?
Cai Rang Floating Market is busiest at dawn, and you choose your start time: 4:00 AM, 5:30 AM, or 7:30 AM. The earlier you go, the more boats you'll see trading. The tour departs from your Can Tho hotel at whichever time you pick.
Is hotel pickup included from my accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City?
Hotel pickup is included if your hotel is in District 1. The driver arrives between 7:30 and 8:00 AM on Day 1. If you're staying outside District 1, you'll need to arrange your own transport to the meeting point.
What is the bamboo monkey bridge and will I have to cross it?
The bamboo monkey bridge is a narrow, traditional crossing made of bamboo that spans a canal on Con Son Islet. It's part of the Day 2 itinerary, and you do cross it as part of the village walk. It's described as thrilling but manageable for all fitness levels.
What's included in the price, and what costs extra?
The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off in District 1, all boat trips, breakfast and lunch both days, bottled water, tropical fruit tastings, and one night's accommodation in Can Tho (hotel tier depends on your option). Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities are not included. Vegetarian meals are available if you request them when booking.
Do I stay overnight in Can Tho, or can I return to Ho Chi Minh City after Day 2?
The tour includes one night in a Can Tho hotel (3-star, 4-star, or 5-star depending on your option). On Day 2 afternoon, you can either return to Ho Chi Minh City or stay longer in Can Tho on your own.
Mekong Delta 2-Day Tour: Floating Markets & Biking
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