FULL Day - CAI RANG FLOATING MARKET, COOKING CLASS AND EXPLORE THE COUNTRYSIDE
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Is FULL Day - CAI RANG FLOATING MARKET, COOKING CLASS AND EXPLORE THE COUNTRYSIDE worth booking?
FULL Day - CAI RANG FLOATING MARKET, COOKING CLASS AND EXPLORE THE COUNTRYSIDE is a 10-hour experience in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from $119 per person. It scores 59 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 5 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 59 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (5)
- Duration
- 10 hours
- From
- $119 per person
- Pick-up at HCM at 3:00 a.m - Visit the Cai Rang floating market. You will enjoy breakfast in the Mekong. - You will also stop at a rice noodle factory/ traditional bakery mill+ small canals - Visit CACAO orchard on the
What you get
About this experience
- Pick-up at HCM at 3:00 a.m - Visit the Cai Rang floating market. You will enjoy breakfast in the Mekong. - You will also stop at a rice noodle factory/ traditional bakery mill+ small canals - Visit CACAO orchard on the way - Go to traditional market to buy materials for the cooking class - Learn cooking and have lunch at a local family (my parent's home in the countryside) - Take a nap with hammock and relax at our home in the countryside - Go around the countryside to experience countryside’s life (go to seasonal fruit garden, rice fields…) - Come back around 3 - 4pm. Please note that we don’t do the tour professionally like other tourism company, we do everything very naturally, we bring you to our home in the countryside, there my parents and my sister will prepare lunch for you and teach you how to make some traditional foods, then my sister will take you to rice fields and seasonal fruits orchard where you can pick by yourself and enjoy it….Everything is very naturally.
What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 5 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
2 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Knowledge and storytelling
1 mentionReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Value for money
1 mentionTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Organization
1 mentionPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
5 verified traveler reviews for FULL Day - CAI RANG FLOATING MARKET, COOKING CLASS AND EXPLORE THE COUNTRYSIDE. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Amazing experience
The trip offers a great opportunity to experience Vietnamese culture and to meet local people in their real life. My husband and I were amazed at warmth and generosity we experienced from the people during the trip, and we also learned so much. Cai Rang market and boat station is 2.5h drive from Ho Chi Minh, but so worth it! We were picked up in a very comfortable, air conditioned car so the journey went fast. We had a breakfast of noodles on a boat - local style, and were indulged with ripe jackfruit, rice cakes, coffee etc etc - all prepared and served on the river. Visit to a real trading boat with a working family of a Mum and three daughters was so insightful about the daily life on the river and resourcefulness of the families. The day was so relaxing yet packed with activities. We loved seeing backwater canals, visiting rice noodle factory and coconut candy factory (so tasty!), walking among small local farms on the shore or picking mangosteens and rambutans straight from a tree, but my favourite was a visit to a farm house where we met a local family, cooked lunch (well, my husband found his way to a hammock), laughed and ate together. The food throughout the entire day was simply amazing and - bonus - I took home some great simple recipes!
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for joining us, we will improve our services in the future. We will tell our guide (ms An) about your nice review. Best regards! Vu Lang host at Winter Spring Homestay .com P: +84907040033 (Whatsapp, zalo...) M: vulang@winterspring.com.vn A1: 75 Ung Van Khiem, Ninh Kieu, Can Tho A2: 14 Tran Dai Nghia, Ninh Kieu, Can Tho
via Tripadvisor
Daytrip Mekong delta
It was a wonderfull and very informativ day in the Mekongdelta. We have been visiting a cacao farm and a noodle factory and afterwards we cooked (bunh Xeo and spring rolls) with a family at the coutryside! Our tourguide was great! We had such a beautiful day! Thanks to Trieu Trinh!
Response from the operator: Welcome to Can Tho. Thank you so much for your highly recommend. We will tell our guide is Kieu Trinh about your nice review. Best regards! Vu Lang host at Winter Spring Homestay .com P: +84907040033 (Whatsapp, zalo...) M: vulang@winterspring.com.vn A: 22B Le Thanh Ton, Ninh Kieu Wharf, Can Tho
via Viator
Amazing
This was a really full trip! We have been on many excursions and this one had the most to do. First, we were picked up in a new minivan with comfy leather seats. We were driven to Can Tho and got into a boat that took us to the floating market which was really all I expected. But this was like a huge food tour! 1) Had lunch and drinks brought to us by vendors on boats. 2) toured a boat selling pineapples and ate fresh pineapples 3) went to an over water shop that makes pandas noodles - tried snacks and toddy palm drinks. 4) boated into Mekong canal and had a variety of fresh fruits 4) walked to a cacao farm and had iced chocolate 5) drove to the deep countryside where you could smell fresh rice from the rice fields. Walked to a local house and had a huge amazing lunch. Shout out to our great tour guide Dai who was super sweet and knowledgeable!!
Response from the operator: Welcome to our hometown. My mother and my sister tell that so happy and thank you alot when both of you visitted and enjoyed our trip. Thank you so much for highly recommend. We will tell Mr Dai about your nice review. Best regards! Vu Lang host at Winter Spring Homestay P: +84907040033 (Whatsapp, zalo...) M: vulang@winterspring.com.vn A: 22B Le Thanh Ton, Ninh Kieu Wharf, Can Tho
via Tripadvisor
Great tour guide
Bin was our tour guide and he was great! Also he spoke english and he explained us everything in detail. The tour was well organised and very funny. I recommend it!!
Response from the operator: Thank you so much your nice review, So happy when join the tour with our homestay. We will tell Bin about your nice review. Please just feel free to tell us directly for any further assistance on vulang@winterspring.com.vn and all of us here look forward to welcoming you back Best regards! Vu Lang Host at Winter Spring Homestay P: +84907040033 (Whatsapp, viber, zalo...) M: vulang@winterspring.com.vn W: winterspringhomestay.com A: 65 - 75 Ung Van Khiem, Ninh Kieu, Can Tho city.
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
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 59
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
FULL Day - CAI RANG FLOATING MARKET, COOKING CLASS AND EXPLORE THE COUNTRYSIDE: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Ho Chi Minh City.
How much does FULL Day - CAI RANG FLOATING MARKET, COOKING CLASS AND EXPLORE THE COUNTRYSIDE cost?
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Prices start at $119 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 FULL Day - CAI RANG FLOATING MARKET, COOKING CLASS AND EXPLORE THE COUNTRYSIDE 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 FULL Day - CAI RANG FLOATING MARKET, COOKING CLASS AND EXPLORE THE COUNTRYSIDE worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 59 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 5 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Ho Chi Minh City, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule FULL Day - CAI RANG FLOATING MARKET, COOKING CLASS AND EXPLORE THE COUNTRYSIDE?
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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 FULL Day - CAI RANG FLOATING MARKET, COOKING CLASS AND EXPLORE THE COUNTRYSIDE 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 FULL Day - CAI RANG FLOATING MARKET, COOKING CLASS AND EXPLORE THE COUNTRYSIDE?
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Around 2 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 FULL Day - CAI RANG FLOATING MARKET, COOKING CLASS AND EXPLORE THE COUNTRYSIDE 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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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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