Begin on the river as Cái Răng settles into its morning rhythm. Breakfast arrives from a passing boat : steaming noodle soup, strong Vietnamese coffee and the quiet theatre of river trade unfolding around you. Then the main channel falls away, giving way to narrow canals, tropical gardens and homes close enough to glimpse everyday life beside the water. Step into a family workshop where rice noodles are still shaped by hand, then continue beneath the trees to a cacao garden planted in the 1960s. Taste chocolate made here from fruit to finished bar, and hear the family story behind it. A morning that begins with a famous market and leads somewhere far more personal. Why This Journey • Explore Cai Rang Floating Market at its most authentic hour • Travel beyond the tourist routes into hidden waterways • Meet local families and discover generations-old traditions • Experience one of the Mekong's finest organic cacao farms • Travel with exceptional local hosts born and raised in the Delta

Departure: 5:30am Duration: 7hours Attraction highlights The biggest floating market (Cai Rang) • Traditional noodle local house where you make your own rice paper and noodles guiding by local people. - Visit the Small canal • Breakfast on the boat - The best breakfast that Master Chef Gordon Ramsey tried when he came here. *HANDMADE chocolate farm immersion: The only man in Vietnam who makes chocolates with his own technic and recipe which makes you impressed. We will try eating and drinking chocolate here too. ****We proudly operate our tours with the following “No” commitments: No tourist shop stops No tourist traps No animals are involved or harmed

Discover the authentic beauty of the Mekong Delta on a unique cultural journey from Can Tho. Start with a boat trip to the famous Cai Rang Floating Market, the largest floating market in Vietnam, where you can enjoy a local breakfast while watching the sunrise over the Mekong River. Cruise through peaceful canals surrounded by lush tropical greenery and visit a traditional rice noodle factory to learn how local noodles are handmade. Continue to a local village for a relaxing countryside cycling experience along quiet paths, fruit gardens, and scenic canals. Then, join a hands-on Vietnamese cooking class at a local family home and enjoy your homemade meal in a beautiful garden setting. Complete your experience with a traditional water hyacinth and bamboo weaving workshop, where local artisans will guide you in creating your own handmade souvenir to take home. Highlights: Sunrise on the Mekong River Cai Rang floating market Authentic Vietnamese cooking and bike Weaving workshop

Embark on a sampan and witness the vibrant trading activities of Cairang Floating Market, the largest floating market in Vietnam. Goods exchanged include fresh fruits and vegetables, such as pineapples and mangos. Experience a unique breakfast, ordering from floating restaurants and cafes -a perfect combination to start your day. We will then cruise into the jungle through small, yet complex canal systems. This landscape provides a glimpse into typical river life along the Mekong Delta. Our boat will also be stopped at a four-decade old noodle village and we will participate in the making of rice noodles the traditional way. Then, we will get on the car and drive for an hour. We cruise into the meandering canals of Lung Ngoc Hoang Nature Reserve, which is surrounded by water hyacinth and water lettuce covering the surface. This allows you to fully immerse yourself in the forest's enchanting atmosphere while observing the varied flora and fauna that thrive within its bounds.

Floating market – a creative way of trading that Mekong Delta people have been originating to cope with the dense network of rivers in this region. For centuries, the main vehicle for transportation here was boat, and the floating market was born to serve the high demand for goods exchange. Gradually, it becomes the signature image of the South West’s people and landscape. Visiting Cai Rang market floating in its most beautiful and active hour is the best way to experience the culture of the Nine Dragon River Delta.

Created through Mekong Realism’s own exploration, this original route leads beyond the familiar into quiet villages seldom visited by international travellers. Cycle beside peaceful canals, tropical orchards and open rice fields, discovering a side of the Delta that feels personal, unhurried and wonderfully removed from the usual visitor routes. Exceptional Local Hosts: Mai, Hannah, Ruby and Sasa combine warmth, intelligence and excellent English with an intimate knowledge of the Mekong. Through personal stories, thoughtful conversation and genuine local insight, they reveal the everyday details that allow you to understand the Delta from within. Why You’ll Love It • Follow quiet village paths rarely encountered by international travellers • Cycle through tropical gardens, peaceful canals and open rice landscapes • Share natural, unhurried moments with local people along the way • Experience the countryside through the stories and insight of an exceptional local host