Can Tho: 2D1N Cycling, Floating Market & Homestay Experience

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Features

Free cancellation available
2d
Mobile voucher
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Selective hotel pickup

Overview

WHAT MAKES OUR EXPERIENCE DIFFERENT

Authentic local life – Stay at a real homestay and connect with local people, not touristy places

Small group / private experience – More personal, flexible, and comfortable

Unique activities – Cycling through villages, cooking with locals, and visiting hidden canals

Less touristy routes – Explore peaceful areas beyond the crowds

Real Mekong culture – From floating markets to cacao farms and traditional crafts

Local expertise – Friendly guides who share real stories, not just information

Activity location

Chua Khmer Phu Ly
- Dong Thuan
- Binh Minh, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

Chua Khmer Phu Ly
- Dong Thuan
- Binh Minh, Vietnam

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Small Group

2d
English

Information: Start: 01:30 PM (Day 1)
End: 12:00 PM (Day 2)

This experience requires at least 2 participants to operate
Pickup included

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 1:30 PM

Price details

NZ$182.34 x 1 AdultNZ$182.34

Total

Until Tue, 25 Aug

Private Tour

2d
English

Note: Start: 01:30 PM (Day 1)
End: 12:00 PM (Day 2)

This experience requires at least 2 participants to operate
Pickup included

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 1:30 PM

Price details

NZ$234.19 x 1 AdultNZ$234.19

Total

Until Tue, 25 Aug

What's included, what's not

English speaking guide
Transport (car/boat)
Dinner
Breakfast
All entrance fees & sightseeing tickets
1 night at local homestay
Personal expenses

Know before you book

- Public transport options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Day 1: Mekong Countryside Cycling, Cooking & Local Life Experience

2 stops
Meals: snacks
Accommodation: Enjoy an authentic Mekong Delta homestay experience with a local family, comfortable rooms, home-cooked meals.

Chua Khmer Phu Ly

5h
Admission ticket included

( Overnight stay at a local homestay outside Can Tho ) 13:30 – Pick up in Can Tho City Centre ( If departing from Ho Chi Minh City, you will need to arrange your own 10:00 transfer to Can Tho. After booking, we can assist you if needed. ) Begin your relaxing countryside experience in the heart of the Mekong Delta. Start your cycling journey through quiet village roads, tropical gardens, rice fields, and small local communities rarely visited by mass tourism. This is the perfect way to slow down and experience the authentic daily life of the Mekong Delta. Along the way, you will: - Cycle through peaceful countryside paths - Discover local farms, canals, and fruit gardens - Visit a Khmer temple with unique local architecture - Stop at a local market to see everyday Mekong life - Taste fresh tropical fruits and local snacks Enjoy the calm atmosphere, fresh air, and beautiful sunset views over the countryside. 17:00 – Return to your homestay

Can Tho

In the evening, enjoy sunset (weather permitting) and join a hands-on cooking class with your host family. Overnight at homestay.

Day 2: Day 2: Cai Rang Floating Market Experience

3 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Not included

Cai Rang Floating Market

2h
Admission ticket included

Wake up early to discover the Mekong Delta at its most authentic and lively moment. 05:30 – Pick up from your homestay Transfer to the boat station and board a traditional wooden sampan. As the boat glides through the river at dawn, you’ll witness the breathtaking sunrise casting golden light over the water — a magical moment not to be missed. Soon after, you’ll arrive at Cai Rang Floating Market, the largest and liveliest market in the Mekong Delta. Your guide will explain the fascinating history of this unique river-based trading hub and its importance to local life. Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese breakfast on the boat — choose between a steaming bowl of noodle soup, a warm Bánh Mì, or soft Bánh Bao, just like the locals.

Cai Rang Floating Market

2h
Admission ticket included

We then head deeper into the Delta on a traditional boat to experience the authentic daily life of the Mekong people. Along the way, enjoy freshly cut pineapple right on the river and feel the rhythm of life on the water. Next, explore a family-run rice noodle workshop. Learn how locals turn rice into paper, then into noodles, using age-old methods passed down through generations. Cruising through narrow canals lined with water coconut and mangrove trees, you’ll discover the serene beauty of the Delta’s natural landscape. This peaceful part of the journey offers a chance to relax and enjoy nature at its purest. Step ashore to walk through charming countryside villages, where you’ll meet welcoming locals, see traditional homes, and wander paths shaded by tropical trees. It’s a genuine window into the daily life and quiet beauty of rural Vietnam.

Muoi Cuong Cocoa Farm

2h
Admission ticket included

To end the tour, visit a unique organic cacao farm. Your guide will share the storey of Mr. Cacao and explain how chocolate, wine, and cosmetics are made from the cacao fruit. Sip on creamy cacao milk and taste homemade cacao wine — a sweet and surprising way to finish your experience. Around 12:00 PM, enjoy a local lunch before returning to Can Tho city centre. The tour ends around 1:00 PM, though exact timing may vary slightly with the river’s tide. Either way, we promise a journey full of memories and meaningful moments.

Location

Activity location

Chua Khmer Phu Ly
- Dong Thuan
- Binh Minh, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

Chua Khmer Phu Ly
- Dong Thuan
- Binh Minh, Vietnam

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