Whether you’re a culture enthusiast, a food lover, or simply in search of a unique adventure, Ho Chi Minh To Cai Be Floating Market Tour is an excursion that promises to enrich your travel experience in Vietnam. Join us for a day of exploration and discovery, where every moment is filled with wonder and the simple beauty of life along the river.
Trip highlights
Visit Cai Be Floating Market.
Experience Local Workshop.
Have lunch with Banh Xeo, grilled fish, spring rolls, tropical fruits,...
Sampan ride through narrow canals.
Visit local fruit garden.
Tour details
The Ho Chi Minh to Cai Be Floating Market Tour offers a unique mix of Vietnamese culture from cities and the countryside that shows how busy life is in the Mekong Delta.
You will journey through beautiful landscapes from Ho Chi Minh City to Cai Be, which is home to one of Vietnam’s most famous floating markets.
When you get there, you’ll see that the market is very busy. Local sellers offer a wide range of goods from their boats, including fresh food and handmade items.
The sight of boats laden with colorful fruits, vegetables, and flowers against the backdrop of the early morning sun is a photographer’s delight.
The tour doesn’t stop at the market. You’ll have the chance to visit traditional workshops, taste local delicacies, and explore narrow canals by sampan.
Ho Chi Minh to Cai Be Floating Market Tour 1 day begins early in the morning, with a scheduled departure at 7:00 AM. Our driver will pick you up at your hotel. t's nestled in Cai Be District, Tien Giang Province, roughly 110 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City, and takes around 2 hours by car and goes through the main road of Trung Luong Highway.
En route, you can stop at Cai Lay Market, visit and buy fresh fruits like dragon fruit, mango, banana, and durian,... depending on the season. Additionally, don’t miss the chance to try local delicacies, such as banh mi (Vietnamese sandwich), hu tieu (a type of noodle soup), and various rice cakes.
You'll arrive at Cai Be town, where the tour's highlight awaits. Cai Be floating market, active since dawn, is a dynamic mosaic of boats laden with fruits, vegetables, and handcrafted goods.
Formed in the 18th century, the Cai Be floating market in Cai Be town, Cai Be district, Tien Giang province—located on the Tien River bordering Vinh Long, Ben Tre, and Tien Giang—soon became famous for both trade and tourism.
Traffic here is entirely on the waterway, with bustling buying and selling activities and the exchange of goods.
Cai Be floating market is the most vivid evidence of a unique cultural feature of the South, becoming one of the largest wholesale markets in the Southwest, a transit station for fruits and products to all parts of the country.
Cai Be has a rustic beauty, imbued with the essence of the garden. Besides the hustle and bustle of commercial life, Cai Be still retains its poetic beauty with canals and green gardens as far as the eye can see.
At night, the lights from the boats and the streets along the riverbank shine down on the magical water, creating an unforgettable, enchanting beauty.
Enjoy a leisurely lunch by the riverside, featuring local specialties like grilled fish, spring rolls, and tropical fruits. Some restaurants you can refer to:
1. Tan Phong Island Restaurant Address: Tan Phong Island, Cai Be Price Range: $5-$10 per person.
2. Garden Restaurant Address: In the heart of Cai Be Price Range: $10-$15 per person.
3. Cai Be Market Food Stalls Location: Cai Be Floating Market Price Range: Under $5
The afternoon is reserved for a peaceful sampan ride along the narrow canal at Tan Phong Island.
Tan Phong Islet is a small island located on the Tien River, in Tan Phong Commune, Cai Be District, Tien Giang Province.
Tan Phong Islet is a famous tourist destination located between the Tien River and the right bank of the Cai Be floating market. It is located in Cai Lay district, Tien Giang province. It is more than 20 km from My Tho city.
It is a famous fruit area of Tien Giang province. Here, fruits are fresh all year round, especially the specialty fruits of the Southwest region.
Tan Phong Islet consists of 6 islets: Trich Islet, Dai Dien Islet, Ngam Islet, Tre Islet, Bau Islet, and Ca Ngat Islet.
Our next stop is a beautiful local garden. Here, you'll be greeted with the sweet aroma of fresh fruit hanging from the trees, which have an area of over a thousand hectares, with a fresh and cool climate.
It is famous for its alluvial deposits as a land of sweet fruits such as rambutan, longan, grapefruit, orange, plum, strawberry... especially in the rambutan season, the whole island is "dyed" bright red.
Visitors can freely go into the garden, pick and enjoy them themselves. Or hang a hammock under the shade of the trees.
Coming to the island without enjoying the fruits is a big mistake. Surely the taste will be more wonderful than the ones sold in the market.
While sipping the fruits, drinking tea, you can listen to the garden owner's gossip. The familiar and close Western accent will become a beautiful memory of the trip.
At 19h00pm, you will arrive in Ho Chi Minh City and end Cai Be Floating Market tour 1 day. Before our driver & guide leave, they will check inside car to ensure nothing that you can forget.
Note: The tour program and pickup times may change according to your schedule.
This tour itinerary is not fixed. You may please confirm your schedule after the booking.
Tour cost
Code tour
VNTS SGCB1D
Journey
Saigon - Cai Be Floating Market - Saigon
Group Size
1 - 2
3 - 5
5 - 7
7 - 10
Other requires
Tour Cost (USD)/pax
84$
64$
47$
38$
Contact
Notes: We may tailor- this private tour service to your specific needs. Chat with us now.
Tour included : Private vehicles + parking fees, entrance fees as program, lunch, English tour guide, mineral water.
Tour Excluded : Flight tickets, travel insurance, accommodation, person expense, tips and another service not clear mention above.
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Best time to visit
To make the most of Cai Be floating market tour 1 day, the best time to visit is key. Here’s a simple, easy-to-understand guide to the best times for visiting Cai Be Floating Market, ensuring you capture the essence of this unique experience.
Seasons/Throughout the Year
The market is active all year round, reflecting the endless cycle of the Mekong Delta’s fertile lands. The rainy season, from May to October, brings an abundance of tropical fruits, while the dry season, from November to April, is known for its variety of vegetables and flowers. Each season adds its charm to the market, making it a year-round destination for visitors.>> Read more: Phu My Port To Mekong Delta tour
Best Time to Visit
The best time to go to the Cai Be Floating Market is between 5:00 AM and 9:00 AM. This is when the market is at its busiest, with traders doing business and the rivers full with people.If you go early, it will be cooler and the light will be softer, which is great for taking pictures. Spend the night in Cai Be and get to the market early in the morning to catch it at its busiest. The dry season is also a good time to visit because the weather is nice and the skies are clear. From January to February, the Tet holiday (Vietnamese New Year) also falls. This might make the market feel more joyful, but it can also mean that things are busier and some stores are closed during the holiday.
Cai Be floating market is not just about fruits and vegetables; it’s a floating feast of local delicacies. Must-try dishes include:
Banh mi thit (Vietnamese sandwich with meat) from boat vendors offering fresh, flavorful combinations.
Hu tieu (rice noodle soup) is a hearty breakfast option that’s both delicious and energizing for the day ahead.
Fresh tropical fruits can be enjoyed right from the boat, including mangosteen, durian, rambutan,… depending on the season.
Seafood dishes, such as grilled fish and snails, showcase the richness of the delta’s aquatic resources.
Transportation
Getting to Cai Be Floating Market involves a mix of road and river travel. From Ho Chi Minh City, you can take a bus or rent a private car. The journey takes about 2 to 3 hours.
The best way to get to the market in Cai Be is by boat. You can choose from a number of options, such as going on a tour or renting a private sampan. This way of getting around is not only useful, but it also makes the experience more real by letting tourists really get a feel for life in the delta.
If you want to stay cool in the hot, humid air at the Cai Be Floating Market in the Mekong Delta, wear light, breathable fabrics like cotton or linen. Wear casual shorts, t-shirts, and flowing dresses to make it easier to maneuver about the congested market.
Choose shoes that you won’t mind getting a little wet, since boat rides and morning dew can make everything soggy. You should get some quick-drying shoes or sandals that can get wet.
Don’t forget to bring a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses that block UV rays to protect yourself from the sun’s rays, especially when you’re on an open-market tour.
If you’re going to come during the rainy season, it’s a good idea to bring a light raincoat or umbrella to stay dry during sudden downpours.
You may enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes of this unique cultural gem in Vietnam without worrying about anything else if you make these basic preparations before going to Cai Be Floating Market.
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