Can Tho Holiday Packages

Can Tho Holiday Packages

Straddling the banks of the Hau River in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam, Can Tho is a lively city most famous for its floating markets, river cruises and steel-concrete cable bridge. Venture out of the city centre to find quaint temples, peaceful meditation centres and terraced rice fields. From small, welcoming hotels to pricey penthouse suites, you can easily create your dream Can Tho holiday packages with accommodation and flights on Wotif.

Things to Do in Can Tho

Start with an early morning boat trip to the largest floating market on the Mekong, Cai Rang. This busy stretch of river is home hundreds of traditional wooden boats brimming with baskets of colourful fruits and vats of noodle soup. “Espresso” yourself with a freshly brewed java, then ask your boat driver to take you past the Chinese-style Ong Temple and the Guangzhou Assembly.

You can cool down from the afternoon heat and boost your morale with a trip to the Military Museum, which is packed full of weaponry and photographs, along with an A37 bomber. To get from museums to your hotel, you could hire a cyclo, a three-wheeled bike taxi that’s sure to be quite a ride. However, if you love air-conditioning and comfortable seating, book one of Wotif’s Can Tho car hire options (you'll first need to obtain a Vietnamese license from the Department of Transport before you can legally drive in the county).

Shopping, Dining & Nightlife

While the floating market is a great place to sightsee and get acquainted with the local produce, the busy French-style Old Market offers another charming spot for your Can Tho holiday. Get “lacquered” up shopping for fun local items like lacquer-ware, embroidered pillowslips and curios. If its belts, bags and jewellery you're after, head over to Central Market along the Cai Khe Canal and shop at the fashion stalls behind the main market building.

From pizzerias to upscale French bistros, Can Tho holidays have a large range of cuisines to pick from. When dining Vietnamese-style, order a mixture of dishes (try pho, papaya salads and spring rolls) and then share bowls with your guests. Wash down dinner with a freshly cracked young green coconut or a frosty Huda beer.

There are a few party hotpots speckled throughout the city that will be sure to keep you entertained until the early hours. Begin with a trip to a karaoke booth, where you can wail away to your favourite tunes, then check out some live music on the bar-lined Le Loi Street (where your beautiful singing may not be so welcome!). If you’re feeling a little worse for wear the next morning, do as the locals do and down a glass of artichoke tea.

What's Next?

Has a Vietnamese getaway captured your adventurous imagination? Wotif can turn your travel vision into a reality. Whether you're travelling solo or in a large group, we make it easy to find the best Can Tho holiday deals around. Looking to visit other Vietnamese cities along the way? We also offer packages to Da Lat and Halong Bay. Go on, embrace your "Can do" attitude and book one of our Can Tho packages today.