Rustic floating life in Mekong Delta
Floating markets have been an important part of the local life in Mekong Delta Vietnam. With hundreds of colorful boats floating daily, the Mekong Delta region seems to never sleep, making it become one of the main attractions in Southeast Asia. The picturesque rustic landscape here will get a real sense of Southern Vietnam’s daily life.
The most accessible floating market along the Mekong Delta waterway is Cai Rang floating market in Can Tho. Usually, the best time to capture the market’s vibrancy is during the early morning.
You can find the freshest fruits harvested from nearby farms such as durian, milk fruit, rambutan, mangosteen, grapefruit, etc., or even other processed specialties, such as fish sauce, coconut candy, or dried fish. Also, you can hop on little café-boats, grab a delicious breakfast and enjoy some soft drinks.
The trip is much more fascinated when you can discover the cultural values and their Mekong lifestyle by talking to the locals and join the daily farming activities. We offer you a chance a trip with various interesting activities such as:
- Visiting Cai Rang floating market.
- Cycling to visit blacksmith family and learning how to make a knife manually and communicate with local people.
- Learning more about the local culture and life of Mekong people by staying at their home-stay and working with them.
- Joining the local activities under the guidance of local people.
- Experiencing one night in Mekong Rustic bungalow surrounded by the lush orchards.
- Enjoying the local food with Mekong specialties.
Contact Us to add this excursion to the Vietnam itinerary.
