Private Cai Rang Floating Market Tour – Mekong Day Trip
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Is Private Cai Rang Floating Market Tour – Mekong Day Trip worth booking?
Private Cai Rang Floating Market Tour – Mekong Day Trip is a 8-hour experience in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from $195 per person. It scores 48 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 4 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 48 / 100
- Rating
- 4.5/5 (4)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $195 per person
Experience the vibrant Cai Rang Floating Market in Can Tho on a private full‑day tour from Ho Chi Minh. Boat rides, fresh fruits, noodle-making, cycling and riverside lunch.
What you get
About this experience
Experience the vibrant Cai Rang Floating Market in Can Tho on a private full‑day tour from Ho Chi Minh. Boat rides, fresh fruits, noodle-making, cycling and riverside lunch.
What's included
Included
- Lunch meal and tropical fruits are mentioned.
- Pick-up and drop-off service in the center of Saigon..
- Entrance fees and free wifi.
- Good quality air-conditioner private car.
- Bottled drink / local tea.
- Helpful English speaking tour guide.
Not included
- Other meals not mentioned in itinerary.
- Tips and personal expenses.
What you'll see and do
Ho Chi Minh City
Private day trip to Cai Rang Floating Market + Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh. Enjoy boat cruise, local breakfast, village bike ride, noodle workshop & lunch. Itinerary Highlights: Early pick-up from Saigon; drive to Can Tho Cruise Cai Rang Floating Market by motorboat Floating breakfast & noodle soup on the river Visit noodle workshop & try making rice noodles Bike along village paths through orchards Riverside lunch with local dishes Rowing boat ride on small canals Return to Ho Chi Minh
480 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 480 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
group 8
Pickup included
group 5
Pickup included
Cai Rang Floating Market in Can Tho Private 1 Day
Pickup included
group 6
Pickup included
group 3
Pickup included
group 7
Pickup included
group 2
Pickup included
group 4
Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- zh-TW, ja, en, zh-CN
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- VN Bike Tour Shore Excursion
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 4 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
3 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
1 mentionThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Good for families
1 mentionReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Pace and timing
1 mentionSeveral reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
Traveler reviews
4 verified traveler reviews for Private Cai Rang Floating Market Tour – Mekong Day Trip. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quite disappointed by Cai Rang floating market tour
We were really disappointed by our tour. We were mostly looking forward to spending time in the floating market but instead our guide breezed right through it. He let us stop for pineapple and that was pretty much it. My husband had to insist 5 times before our guide got us the noodle soup (which turned out to not be that good anyways). For everything we wanted to get at the floating market- noodle soup, coffee, fruit- he would say "it's not good here, we can get some at a different market". So basically we were in the floating market for less than an hour. Then he took us to this awful local market on land where the smell of fish was overwhelming and the amount of scooters coming in every direction made us feel unsafe. He kept buying kilos of fruit without asking us what we wanted. I felt like he just bought the fruit for himself instead of buying stuff for us at the floating market. After the market we had to sit in the hot sun while our guide disappeared for 30min to find the driver. The monks at the nearby Temple welcomed us in to sit in the shade and even gave us free iced coffee. Honestly they were way more accommodating than our guide was the whole day. The rest of the day was just lunch at a local restaurant where we had to pay for our own drinks (not even water was included). In order to get to the restaurant we had to ride these old rickety bikes on a narrow lane with scooters constantly flying by and honking, which made us all uncomfortable since we are not experienced bike riders. Then there as some other boat ride and a long walk in another village which looked the same as every other village in Vietnam. then waiting another 20 minutes for a ferry to take us back to the car, and a 3 hour ride back to our hotel. Honestly the whole day felt like a waste and we were really disappointed by the whole tour. Our experience in Cai Rang was nothing even close to the pictures the tour company showed us and what we had seen in videos from other tours.
via Tripadvisor
Great family activity
If based in HCMC great way to see Mekong delta- biking riding great break from long car trip down from HCMC & lunch was amazing
via Viator
Great tour guide
This was such a great tour our guide Thai Trân was a great guide so knowledgeable and took us to places we would never have found he made the day enjoyable and fun and knew so many things his love of this country was beautiful give this man a raise a beautiful man
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for your lovely review! Hope to see you soon in Vietnam
via Tripadvisor
Harry Potter
we did a great great great tour with VN BIKE TOUR. This is a frist our honeymoon, and we diceded travel to VN, especially in Saigon. we choosed a perfect company for private tour. Our guide is Hunter, he is a fantastic guide, very enthusiastic, funny,and excellent knowledge. we arrived to Can Tho in the afternoon, we stayed at beautiful hotel, and convenient! Me and my wife, we had a nice time in Can Tho at night, we walked around the city and try local food at here so lovely! we did a floating market, ate breakfast on the boat and talked to local people. we had been seen a beautiful morning in Can Tho, we saw how to make rice papers, drinking honey tea as well as driving horse and visited local market, and nice restaurant with various foods. i love this tour so much, and highly recommend everyone when you travel to Viet Nam, Must do with VN BIKE TOUR!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $195 to $345
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 48
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private Cai Rang Floating Market Tour – Mekong Day Trip: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Ho Chi Minh City.
How much does Private Cai Rang Floating Market Tour – Mekong Day Trip cost?
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Prices start at $195 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 Private Cai Rang Floating Market Tour – Mekong Day Trip take?
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Plan for about 8 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 Private Cai Rang Floating Market Tour – Mekong Day Trip worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 48 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 4 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 Private Cai Rang Floating Market Tour – Mekong Day Trip?
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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 Private Cai Rang Floating Market Tour – Mekong Day Trip suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Cai Rang Floating Market Tour – Mekong Day Trip?
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Around 1 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 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Cai Rang Floating Market Tour – Mekong Day Trip 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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