Join the most vibrant group tour to Cai Rang, Cai Be & Phong Dien floating markets! Perfect for solo travelers – daily departures, new friends guaranteed, only 10% deposit with Legend Travel Group.
The moment you realize you’re really in Vietnam (Source: Internet)Written by Tony Bùi, with over 20 years of experience guiding more than 100,000 travelers across Vietnam and Cambodia. This guide is built from real guest stories and daily feedback collected by Legend Travel Group – the #1 choice for solo and small-group travelers in Vietnam since 2008.
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Day 1: strangers. Day 2: travel family (Source: Internet)Nothing beats the magic of sunrise on the Mekong Delta when hundreds of wooden boats loaded with pineapples, pumpkins, and flowers converge in a colorful, chaotic, beautiful dance. Going with a small group means:
No getting lost in the maze of waterways
Local guide who knows every boat vendor by name
Instant travel friends to share fresh coconut and laughter
Hassle-free hotel pick-up in Ho Chi Minh City or Can Tho
Perfect ice-breaker for the rest of your Vietnam Travel
Legend Travel Group runs daily small-group departures exclusively for solo travelers and small groups – so you’ll never feel like “the only one” on a big bus.
The king of all Mekong markets. Hundreds of boats, pineapple mountains, noodle-soup boats – pure Vietnam!
→ Included in our 2-Day & 3-Day Mekong Group Adventures
Smaller, calmer, surrounded by lush orchards and colonial-era houses. Perfect Instagram sunrise shots.
→ Featured in our 1-Day Deluxe Small-Group Tour
Less touristy, more smiles, incredible sunrise light. Only small boats can reach here – exactly why we love it.
→ Exclusive stop on our 2-Day Authentic Mekong Experience
Boat-to-boat shopping – only in the Mekong! (Source: Internet)All tours depart daily with maximum 12 travelers – perfect for solo joiners!
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Tour Name |
Duration |
Highlights |
Price (USD) |
Solo-Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mekong Delta Floating Market Day Trip |
1 Day |
Cai Be + Tan Phong Island + lunch |
49 |
Yes |
|
Authentic 2-Day Mekong Homestay |
2 Days |
Cai Rang + Phong Dien + overnight with family |
119 |
Yes |
|
Deluxe 3-Day Mekong Explorer |
3 Days |
All 3 markets + Vinh Long + bike ride + cooking class |
199 |
Yes |
Only 10% deposit required – balance due 30 days before departure. Free cancellation up to 45 days.
Day 1 – Ho Chi Minh City → Cai Be → Can Tho
06:30 Pick-up from your hotel/hostel in District 1
09:30 Cai Be Floating Market + local noodle factory
12:00 Traditional Mekong lunch with elephant-ear fish
15:00 Cycle through orchards & visit coconut candy workshop
18:00 Sunset on the river + family dinner in Can Tho
Overnight in cozy bungalow (shared with other solo travelers)
Day 2 – Can Tho → Cai Rang & Phong Dien → Ho Chi Minh
05:00 Sunrise boat to Cai Rang Floating Market
07:30 Breakfast on the boat (pho served from a boat – yes, really!)
09:00 Hidden channels to Phong Dien Market
12:00 Return transfer to Ho Chi Minh City (arrive ~17:00)
→ 95% of our solo travelers rate this tour 5 stars for “new friends made”
Yes, breakfast is delivered by boat here (Source: Internet)Smile and wave – vendors love it!
Try everything offered (politely say “cảm ơn” if you’re full)
Bargain gently – it’s part of the fun, but always with respect
Ask before taking close-up photos of vendors
Bring small VND notes (10,000 – 50,000) for boat purchases
Sunscreen & hat (sunrise is beautiful but strong)
Light rain jacket (even in dry season)
GoPro or waterproof phone case
Small dry-bag for phone/wallet
Reusable straw (we provide coconut water on board)
Sense of adventure!
Small-group size = real local experiences (Source: Internet)1-Day Group Tour: $49
2-Day Group Tour + Homestay: $119
3-Day Deluxe Group Tour: $199
Street food on the boat: $1–$3
Fresh coconut: $0.50
Souvenirs (honey, candy): $2–$10
Total budget for an unforgettable Mekong experience: $60–$220 depending on tour length.
Book at least 2 days in advance – boats fill up fast
Choose 2 or 3-day tours to see multiple markets (highly recommended)
Departures guaranteed daily – even if you’re the only booking, we run it!
Best months: December–April (dry season = smoother boats)
Wear comfortable shoes – you’ll be hopping on and off boats
The best meals are shared with new friends (Source: Internet)Join hundreds of solo travelers who started their Vietnam Travel with Legend Travel Group’s Mekong floating market tours. Meet your travel tribe, share sunrise coffees on wooden boats, and create stories you’ll tell for years.
Book now – only 10% deposit required:
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Email: sales@legendtravelgroup.com
Website: https://www.legendtravelgroup.com
By Legend Travel Group – Creating lifelong travel friendships since 2008
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