Review Author: Maria

Review Date: 08 jan 2023

Review Body: Today I had the pleasure of going on a trip to the floating market in Mekong Delta and it was an incredible experience! Our tour guide, Ngan, was fantastic and made the trip even better. We arrived in time for the sunrise and were able to admire the exotic products on display at the floating market. After enjoying breakfast on our boat, we sailed down small canals to authentic villages, which was a unique and memorable experience. One of the highlights of the trip was visiting the handmade chocolate farm, where we met the only man in Vietnam who makes chocolates with his own technique and recipe. It was fascinating to learn about his process and see the chocolate being made from start to finish. We even got to try eating and drinking chocolate, which was delicious! Overall, I highly recommend this trip to anyone who wants to experience the local culture and cuisine in a unique and unforgettable way. Ngan was a great tour guide who made the trip even more enjoyable with her friendly and informative commentary. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Iskra

Review Date: 11 jan 2025

Review Body: We generally don’t go on tours - in our experience, most are just promoting unsustainable practices. However, this tour was extremely educational and eye opening! Here is a bit of what we’ve learned - The floating markets in this area used to be a vital part of the local economy. However, as trade moved to land, the need for floating markets and their role changed- becoming wholesale only, leaving those smaller businesses (such as boat drivers) behind. This is where (sustainable) tourism has a place, as our guide pointed out by saying “we are their product now”, highlighting the fact that tourism does play a part in keeping tradition alive - example being the lovely boat driver that moved us through the small canals and thought us how to make traditional straw toys. All without speaking English or us speaking Vietnamese.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Andres

Review Date: 07 jan 2023

Review Body: We took the tour from HCMC to the Can Tho market and cacao farm, Lily and Daniel were great hosts, funny, helpful, and always willing to take a detour or share a story. This tour takes you on a smaller boat and lets you go into the market, really getting up close and being able to sample some of the delicious noodles, coffee, and fruits, and also get to know the vendors. The tour was really enjoyable, from our early pick up in HCMC, our boat ride through the market and the small side canals, to the rice noodle factory and cocoa farm, Lily clearly cares for her community and is happy to share her beautiful slice of Vietnam with visitors.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Ivan

Review Date: 15 okt 2024

Review Body: Really good trip out of HCM to visit the floating marketing. This floating market is for locals and hence requires a bit more travel out of HCM. Spent quite a bit of time out on the river, including time for breakfast and fruits. Then paid a visit to a rice noodle factory and chocolate factory guide Thuy was fantastic, she was a joy to be with and very patient with me and my 7 year old daughter. Can consider pairing with a trip to lung ngoc hoang - green lung of Mekong - if there is time. Strongly recommend if you want a local experience without the tourist traps eg shopping etc.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Thomas

Review Date: 05 jan 2024

Review Body: We had a great and an amazing Tour with Thinh, our Guide and Man our Boat driver. We got a lot of information about local life, saw the beautiful swimming market and learned how to make rice noodels. The cacao Farm was very interesting, too. Thinh had always answers for our questions. He is a very kindly and funny guide. Had a wonderful day with him

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Merryl Kravitz

Review Date: 28 mrt 2025

Review Body: This was a fantastic trip! I know that leaving at 2:30 doesn’t sound appealing but it was definitely worth it. Everything was timed perfectly! The noodles and cocoa were a great addition to the floating market and the driver, boat diver and especially Ti were wonderful! Breakfast was a highlight. Not just the food but the ingenuity of the meal!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Thomas

Review Date: 11 jan 2023

Review Body: The tour was really great and our guide Clara was absolutely amazing. She gave us a lot of interesting and exciting informations and we had the whole trip interesting conversations, so we could get good insights about the land and people. We could feel that she loves her job! Thank you so much Clara, you nailed it!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Guillermo

Review Date: 10 jan 2023

Review Body: We did the floating market tour from Sài Gòn (HCMC) with Tom. Everything went perfect, he was really nice and he even did some recommendations for our trip. The tour was amazing, we were the only ones in the canals, so if you are looking for a real experience, don’t hesitate to ask them.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: M&M Holiday

Review Date: 30 jun 2026

Review Body: Our visit to the floating markets etc was definitely one of our highlights despite an early start of 2am! The day was 'tipping' with rain but that did not deter our Guide and Boatman making it very memorable.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Suz

Review Date: 27 dec 2025

Review Body: We loved the authenticity of this tour. Our guide Edward was terrificl. He brought each aspect of the tour to vibrant life! Each experience was unique and added to our understanding of the culture!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Jane Greatorex

Review Date: 12 jul 2025

Review Body: Great trip! Friendly , informative guide. Loved the noodle and chocolate making and the great breakfast

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Tiffany L.

Review Date: 20 nov 2024

Review Body: This tour brought us to Mekong's key spots! I especially liked going to see Mekong floating market. We got to hear more about the locals' lives and try the less touristy snacks in the space. It was also great that we were on a sampan because it used less fuel and it could bring us to the smaller alleys and corners of the place. The guide explained that using the bigger boat was not great for the environment since their trips still continued no matter what, e.g. if there were only 2 people the boats would still go out and it would be a waste of fuel. Also those boats would only go to the floating market and directly back so it would be quite a basic trip. However, some spots did have quite a few groups of tourists going - e.g. the rice paper factory and the cacao farm, so it didn't feel very off the beaten path! Ultimately it was still interesting to see but it might have been better if there were less crowds.

Review rating: 4

Review Author: Julia

Review Date: 09 jan 2025

Review Body: Fantastic Day in Nature I had a fantastic day out in nature on this excursion. My guide had an extensive knowledge base and shared a wealth of information with me about the nature, landscape, local people, and culture. She was very attentive, humorous, and made a concerted effort to ensure I had an unforgettable experience. It was a wonderful outing that I would highly recommend to anyone. The guide's expertise truly enhanced the experience, as she was able to provide fascinating insights and details that brought the natural surroundings to life. She had a warm and engaging personality, which made the tour both educational and enjoyable. Overall, this was a fantastic experience that I would not hesitate to recommend. The beautiful natural scenery combined with the knowledgeable and hospitable guide made for an unforgettable day. This excursion is a wonderful way to immerse yourself in the local environment and culture.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Liem

Review Date: 05 okt 2024

Review Body: I booked a tour to visit Lung Ngoc Hoang and felt like I was returning to nature here. It is a very authentic tour that does not entice customers to shop. The most interesting thing is that I can take a boat ride on the small canals, see the Melaleuca forest and the birds that live here in the closest way. When approaching the habitat of these species, the boat driver was considerate to turn off the engine so as not to affect them. Don't think twice, book a Lung Ngoc Hoang tour.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Vi

Review Date: 02 jan 2024

Review Body: We had a great time at Lung ngoc hoang forest. While the birdwatching was undoubtedly a highlight, the tour offered so much more. The boat ride itself was a serene journey through emerald-green waterways fringed by lush vegetation, and we even caught a glimpse of a shy water bird. The entire ecosystem felt teeming with life, making the experience extremely enriching. Highly recommend 👍

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Alexandra

Review Date: 07 okt 2024

Review Body: The tour was perfectly organized and as described. We had a really great tour guide in Daisy (she would have deserved more than 5 stars). She told us a lot of interesting facts about the nature park and life in Vietnam in understandable English. The tour will remain a very fond memory for us...👍

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Jack Loveday

Review Date: 19 dec 2025

Review Body: We had a great time with Thuy exploring the floating markets and cocoa farm, enjoying local food and drinks. Thuy was very knowledgeable about the local culture. We went on to Lung Ngoc Hoang Nature Reserve after which is home to a wide array of wildlife, but if you want a wildlife tour then this probably isn’t the way to do it due to the noisy boat that travels too fast down the canals to properly enjoy what’s there

Review rating: 4

Itinerary Day 1

Itinerary Summary: Floating market, noodle making, canal tour, chocolate making.

Itinerary Description: At 2:30 am: Departing from Ho Chi Minh City Our driver will pick you up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City for the Can Tho Floating Market tour. We will start early to catch the stunning views of the Mekong River on the way to the floating market. At 5:30 am: Arriving at Cai Rang Floating Market You will arrive at Can Tho Floating Market, the largest floating market in the Mekong Delta, and witness how the locals trade their goods from boat to boat. Enjoy a traditional breakfast on the floating market to immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere. At 7:30 am: Noodle Making Experience You will be taken to a local noodle house where you will learn how to make traditional rice noodles guided by local people. At 8:15 am: Discover the Hidden Beauty of Small Canals Experience the breathtaking scenery of the small canals, which have been recognized as one of Can Tho's tenth most beautiful small canals. They are also known for their peacefulness, unlike the busy tourist spots. Your boat driver will paddle slowly so you can fully immerse yourself in nature, and see fruit orchards, and local houses where the locals live. At 9:00 am: Hands-On Chocolate Making You will visit a HANDMADE chocolate farm immersion, where you will learn about cacao trees and how to make chocolate by hand with a unique technique and recipe by the only man in Vietnam who makes chocolate. At 11:00 am: Return to Ho Chi Minh City Our boat driver will take you back to the port around 11:30-12 pm depending on the waterway. After that, our car will take you back to Ho Chi Minh City and finish the Cai Rang Floating Market tour pick-up from Ho Chi Minh City around 3-4 pm.