From Ho Chi Minh City: 2-Day Floating Markets Tour
ID: GYG28786-33490
Category:
Country: Vietnam
Duration:
2 days
Description
Explore the spectacular floating markets on the Mekong River on this 2-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City. Experience the local lifestyle and admire the stunning scenery as you cruise along the small canals and visit the markets in Cai Be and Cai Rang.
On this 2-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City you will discover the spectacular floating markets on the Mekong River. Enjoy cruising along the small canals as you visit the floating markets in Cai Be and Cai Rang. Experience the rural life and admire the magnificent scenery as you visit local workshops, an ancient house, a fruit orchard, and traditional Vietnamese flea markets.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City – Cai Be – Vinh Long – Can Tho
You will be picked up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and driven to Cai Be, the second largest floating market in the lower Mekong Delta. Upon arrival you will cruise through Cai Be floating market and stop for a short walk to discover the rural life and local workshops making coconut candy, rice paper, snake wine, bricks, and more. Enjoy lunch, then cruise along the river to discover beautiful landscapes and observe typical Mekong Delta rural life. At the end of the afternoon, move to Can Tho and have free time to explore in the evening.
Day 2: Cai Rang – Ho Chi Minh City
After breakfast you will be picked up at your hotel. Board the motor boat and cruise along the mighty Mekong River to the Cai Rang floating market, the largest market on the Mekong. Visit the traditional Vietnamese flea markets selling rats, snakes, and frogs before visiting Mr. Ba Cong’s fruit orchard. Drive back to Ho Chi Minh City and stop for lunch at an eco-restaurant en route before arriving back at your hotel in the afternoon.
Highlights
- Explore the beautiful Mekong River and sail along the small canals
- Cruise through the floating markets in Cai Be and Cai Rang
- Visit the traditional Vietnamese flea markets selling rats, snakes, and frogs
- Discover the rural life and local workshops making coconut candy, rice paper, snake wine, bricks, and more
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Tours start on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays
• Entrance fees. stay in a 4-star hotel (double or twin - 2 people/room), and boat trips are included in the price
• Please note that there is a surcharge of 20 USD for a single room
• Please carry extra money for tips and personal expenses
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
We will pick you up from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.