2-Day Mekong Delta Cruise to the Floating Markets of Cai Be and Cai Rang

Our boat tours go from Can Tho to Cai Be (on odd dates, e. g. Sept 1, 3, 5, 7 etc.) orfrom Cai Be to Can Tho (on even dates, e. g. Sept. 2, 4, 6, 8 etc.).

If you are staying in Saigon, we will pick you up at your hotel in Saigonand will take you back there after the end of the boat tour.

The road trip from Saigonto Can Tho takes approx. 4 hours, to Cai Be approx. 2 hours. This is why on odd dates we have to leave Saigonearlier than on even dates.

Day 1: Panorama Cruise

In the morning we pick you up at your hotel in Saigonand take you to Can Tho or Cai Be. You board the Mekong Eyes around noon. After a refreshing welcome drink we show you our on-board facilities and your cosy cabin. As lunch is served, the boat starts cruising.  Sit back and watch the fantastic scenery and the daily life of the Mekongpeople.

In the afternoon you can disembark for a guided leisurely stroll through the village and the surrounding fruit orchards or rice fields. Meet the friendly locals and taste the local produce and fruits.

Get back on board and enjoy a drink at the bar or relax on deck as the sun sets over the magnificent water landscape. The boat will anchor for the night. The day ends with a delicious on-board dinner.

Day 2: Cai Rang / Cai Be Floating Market

Wake up well rested to the sound of the River and get ready for another exciting day of sightseeing. At 6.30h the Mekong Eyes sets off for a sunrise cruise. Watch the locals go about their daily work drying exotic fruits and building ships on the wooden yards while enjoying an early breakfast.

After breakfast, we will board a sampan boat to Cai Be or Cai Rang floating market, the region’s busiest and most lively markets. Marvel at the sheer abundance of exotic fruits, vegetables and skilfully handcrafted regional products. We will pull up to the boats for talking and bargaining with the merchants. We will also visit some of the local candy and cake making factories or boat through the green water landscape to see local houses, verdant orchards and ship-building yards.

The boat trip ends at around 11.00 - 11.30h on the pier. After lunch, we will take you back to your hotel in Saigon.

Price in USD per person

Our prices include:

•    Trip itinerary and trip routing as described in the attached Index.
•    English speaking tour guide
•    Round trip shuttle bus from / to Saigon
•    Guided walk and side trip on sampan as mentioned in the itinerary
•    Accommodation in cosy double or twin bedded cabins
•    Meals as indicated in the attached Index
•    Mineral water placed in your cabin on the Mekong Eyes
•    Insurance and tax

Our prices exclude:

•    Beauty service and massage
•    Beverages
•    Tips and personal expenses
•    All other services not mentioned above