1 Day Private Cai Rang Floating Market and My Tho Boat Tour
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4.9/5
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Is 1 Day Private Cai Rang Floating Market and My Tho Boat Tour worth booking?
1 Day Private Cai Rang Floating Market and My Tho Boat Tour is a 10-hour experience in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from $68 per person. It scores 75 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 101 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 75 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (101)
- Duration
- 10 hours
- From
- $68 per person
On this private guided tour, you will discover the Cai Rang floating market, a colourful, buzzing market with hundreds of boat vendors selling fruits, vegetables & hot food from sunrise to late morning. And you will have
What you get
About this experience
On this private guided tour, you will discover the Cai Rang floating market, a colourful, buzzing market with hundreds of boat vendors selling fruits, vegetables & hot food from sunrise to late morning. And you will have a chance to savour a locally styled breakfast, a bowl of noodle soup. After the floating market we will take you to another city (My tho and Ben tre) for another boat tour. You will walk into the village, where you can visit a local fruit garden and enjoy the tropical fruit while listening to Southern Vietnamese folk music and join daily activities of the local people and take in the atmosphere of this beautiful natural countryside. During this second boat trip, you will visit the bee house, and take the picture of the pythons. Lunch will be served in the orchard garden. Next, enjoy a rowing boat trip on the small canal, fully covered by the shadow of the water coconut’s trees before returning to Saigon.
What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 101 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
6 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
4 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Good for families
4 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
101 verified traveler reviews for 1 Day Private Cai Rang Floating Market and My Tho Boat Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
I would absolutely not recommend this tour
This tour was TERRIBLE we were basically an ATM on tour. It was the third tour we took with this company. The food tour was excellent and very different than what we experienced on this one. The organization / flow of the tour, starting from the 5am pickup and the guide were not good. The pickup time of 5am, had us at the floating market AFTER the market!!! There was NO market when we got there. This was the entire reason I booked this tour was to see the floating market. After our guide fed us some breakfast (this was actually the highlight of the day), he took us from gift shop to gift shop where we felt continual pressure to tip or buy something. It was very uncomfortable for us as we didn't bring much cash and we also didn't experience the true region as our day was so incredibly touristy. For example, we went to an island where we had some women sing to us then bring us a tip jar. We sat on a pineapple boat at the "floating market" (which had ended for the locals but some touristy boats like this one were still out for the tourists) and had trinkets and bracelets put in front of us. We went to an island in the delta where we had "tea" and then were put bee pollen, honey and candy in front of us to buy. We were taken down a narrow canal where our guide told us to tip the drivers of the boats. We were served lunch at a touristy restaurant where after the meal they came and collected money from us for our drinks (we were not told to pay for drinks ahead). We felt nickel and dimed at every turn. In addition, we weren't told by our guide that we weren't returning to the boat after our third stop and we should to take our things with us (we went to the floating market, then the pineapple boat, then we went onshore to a "wet market") so I left my belongings on the boat for the third time, and this time we did not return to the boat, which had long gone driven off as we finished the wet market and went by car. The guide did not really explain much the entire trip. We didn't get any interesting facts or stories about what we were seeing or the history / current state of the country or region. We learned more by using Google as we went along. He napped in the car. It was really not an interesting or engaging guide. He was very friendly and when asked questions, he would answer, but we have travelled all over the world and the best guides (hell, not even the best...just the baseline!!) engage with their guests and give them some suggestions for the type of information that would make a tour interesting for visitors. It was a huge disappointment, waste of money and we felt like we spent an entire day shuttling around in a car or boat to various destinations where we were expected to put out cash to the locals. We are more than happy to support the local economy of Vietnam and its people, but we would like to do it spontaneously because we are having a great time and are appreciative for what we are experiencing (like the first two tours), instead of feeling pressure and feeling like we are a money machine on tour. It would also be nice to be given a heads up that we'd have to bring about as much cash as we spent to book the tour just to get through all the tipping and / taxing we had as we went along. We tipped our guide and driver out of respect for the low wages in the country, but it was not a sign we were happy with our day. I would absolutely not recommend this tour and regret spending a precious day of our travel on it. Interestingly enough, this company asked for feedback on both this and the food tour. When I gave very positive reviews on that tour, they responded. They went dark after asking for feedback on this tour when I said it was terrible and explained about the day.
via Tripadvisor
Great all-round Tour
I had a really great tour with our guide Jens! We have seen and tasted many things! Theo was also always happy to take pictures or answer questions.
via Tripadvisor
Bravo!!!
Awesome tour. Variety of activities throughout the day. Jens was a great tour guide, very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and great communicator. We enjoyed the boat ride, coconut candy making and the traditional musical of local village people. Highly recommend this tour to everyone!
via Tripadvisor
Amazing Family Experience
We had a fantastic day with Saigon Adventures! We travelling in their VIP Sky Bus and I couldn’t recommend that enough for families (or just people wanting a more luxe ride). It felt like being in business class. We were travelling with an 11 month old and 5.5 year old and the journey was incredible comfortable thanks to the reclining seats. The tour itself was fantastic and informative too - thanks to our great guide - Daisy! She was very helpful with the kids and made sure the tour was customised to our needs. We saw pythons, bee hives and cultural dances. We had an amazing lunch (very safe) and great boat rides.
via Tripadvisor
A Perfect Family Adventure
This tour was the highlight of our holiday in Vietnam. Jens made everything so enjoyable and informative. From crawling through the Cu Chi Tunnels to drifting along the Mekong, it was the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation. My parents loved the cultural insights, and the kids adored the boat rides and snacks. Jens’s energy and storytelling really made the day special. We couldn’t have asked for more!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Booked in 30 days
- 35
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 75
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
1 Day Private Cai Rang Floating Market and My Tho Boat Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Ho Chi Minh City.
How much does 1 Day Private Cai Rang Floating Market and My Tho Boat Tour cost?
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Prices start at $68 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Ho Chi Minh City usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does 1 Day Private Cai Rang Floating Market and My Tho Boat Tour take?
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Plan for about 10 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Ho Chi Minh City is not rushed.
Is 1 Day Private Cai Rang Floating Market and My Tho Boat Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 75 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 101 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Ho Chi Minh City, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule 1 Day Private Cai Rang Floating Market and My Tho Boat Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is 1 Day Private Cai Rang Floating Market and My Tho Boat Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 10-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book 1 Day Private Cai Rang Floating Market and My Tho Boat Tour?
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Around 35 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Ho Chi Minh City can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Ho Chi Minh City and add a light layer if any part of the 10-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does 1 Day Private Cai Rang Floating Market and My Tho Boat Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Ho Chi Minh City within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Ho Chi Minh City?
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On Outty we rank every Ho Chi Minh City experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Adventure Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Tour From HCM, Cu Chi Tunnels Small-Group Tour: Vietnam War Underground Network, Cu Chi underground tour - Learn Vietnam war with others. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Ho Chi Minh City?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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