See Cai Rang Floating Market at sunrise on an overnight Mekong Delta tour from Ho Chi Minh City, with a 3-day option extending to Chau Doc, from EUR 69.
A 2 or 3-day Mekong Delta tour combines the region's classic My Tho and Ben Tre stops with an overnight in Can Tho, timed so you can watch traders selling produce from boats at Cai Rang Floating Market at sunrise, from around EUR 69 per person.
Why Does Seeing Cai Rang Floating Market Require an Overnight Trip?
Cai Rang is at its busiest and most photogenic before 8am, when traders are actively selling from their boats rather than packing up. Reaching Can Tho from Ho Chi Minh City takes most of a day on its own, which makes a same-day round trip to catch the market at its best essentially impossible. This tour solves that by building in an overnight stay in Can Tho itself.
What Does the Tour Include?
The price covers hotel pickup and drop-off in District 1 for the 2-day itinerary, or pickup in Ho Chi Minh City with drop-off in Phnom Penh or back in the city for the 3-day option, an English-speaking guide, all boat trips in the Delta, the meals listed in the itinerary, bottled water in the vehicle, and entrance fees and activities. Hotel accommodation itself is not included and can be arranged for a surcharge; gratuities and any bus or boat ticket onward to Phnom Penh are also excluded.
Which Option Should You Choose: 2 Days or 3 Days?
The 2-day, 1-night option covers My Tho, Ben Tre, Can Tho and Cai Rang Floating Market, and suits travelers with limited time who mainly want the market experience. The 3-day, 2-night option swaps the My Tho route for Cai Be Floating Market, then adds Tra Su Cajuput Forest and an overnight in Chau Doc, useful if you plan to continue overland into Cambodia via the Phnom Penh speedboat connection.
Who Should Book This Multi-Day Tour?
This suits travelers who see the floating markets as a highlight rather than a bonus, and anyone with enough time in Vietnam to spare a full overnight trip. If your schedule only allows a single day, the standard Mekong Delta day tour covers My Tho and Ben Tre without an overnight stay, though it does not reach Cai Rang.
Prices and What's Included
Starting from EUR 69 per person, this sits above the single-day tours but is reasonable for a trip covering two regions and an overnight stay. Prices can shift with season, group size, chosen itinerary and the exact date booked, so check current availability before finalizing plans. Note that hotel accommodation is billed as a surcharge on top of the listed tour price unless you arrange your own.
Getting There and Insider Tips
Book your hotel in Can Tho (and Chau Doc, on the 3-day option) in advance or add it through the tour operator, since it is not bundled into the base price. Pack for an early Cai Rang start, typically before sunrise, and bring layers for the Tra Su Cajuput Forest boat ride if you choose the longer itinerary, since mornings on the water can be cool. Confirm which meals are covered on your chosen day, since the inclusion list varies between the 2-day and 3-day itineraries.
How Does This Compare to Other Mekong Delta Tours?
Travelers who only have a single free day should look at the Mekong Delta day tour instead, which covers the classic My Tho and Ben Tre route without an overnight stay. Those who want a cycling-focused day rather than a multi-day itinerary should consider the Mekong Delta bike tour. For background on the Can Tho region, see its Wikipedia entry. You can compare every option on our tours overview.
Prices from 69 EUR as of 2026-08-09. Prices may vary; confirmed live at checkout.
(≈ $80 / £59, ECB 2026-08-07)
