Just with the itinerary for a 2-day 1-night trip to Can Tho
Detailed itinerary for a 2-day 1-night trip to Can Tho Day 1: Cai Rang Floating Market - My Khanh Tourist Village - Can Tho Cuisine 04:00 - 04:30: Depart for Cai Rang Floating Market Book a tour to visit the floating market in advance (300,000 VND - 350,000 VND/person) Gather at Ninh Kieu pier or be picked up at the hotel Bring drinking water, a camera, and a light jacket (it can be quite cool in the early morning) Start the 2-day 1-night trip to Can Tho with Cai Rang Floating Market
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05:00 - 08:00: Visit Cai Rang Floating Market An experience not to be missed:
Watch the sunrise on the water Observe the bustling trading activities on the river Enjoy breakfast on the boat: hu tieu, bun rieu, banh canh Visit the fruit garden (if included in the tour) Enjoy seasonal fruits on the boat Experience tip: Book the earliest tour possible (4:30-5:00) to see the floating market at its busiest; after 8:00, the market starts to quiet down.
08:30 - 09:30: Return to the hotel to rest and freshen up Check in to the hotel (if you arrived in Can Tho the night before) Or store your luggage at the hotel (if you just arrived this morning) 10:00 - 14:00: Visit My Khanh Tourist Village Activities at My Khanh:
Entrance fee: 30,000 VND/person Visit the ecological garden with typical fruit trees of the Mekong Delta Enjoy specialties: grilled snakehead fish, grilled field rat, dishes made from fruits Experience Southern culture: don ca tai tu, fishing in the canal Watch crocodile shows (usually performed at 11:00 and 15:00) Participate in folk games: pig racing, rowing, fishing... Note: The distance from the center to My Khanh is about 10km, you can rent a motorbike or take a taxi (about 150,000 VND/way).
14:30 - 16:30: Visit Binh Thuy Ancient House Entrance fee: 30,000 VND/person The ancient house is over 150 years old with unique French-Vietnamese architecture Visit the garden and the valuable antique collection Take photos with the beautiful architecture (many famous films have been shot here) 17:00 - 18:30: Return to the center, rest Check in to the hotel (if not done in the morning) Take a shower, change clothes 18:30 - 21:30: Explore Can Tho cuisine and Ninh Kieu pier at night Suggested dinner spots:
Song Hau Floating Restaurant (river fish specialties) Food street in Alley 211 (variety of street food) Luc Tinh Restaurant (Southern specialties) Sao Hom Restaurant (seafood) Must-try dishes:
Grilled snakehead fish Mam hotpot Cong cake Sizzling pancakes Can Tho noodle soup Tra Cuon sticky rice cake Grilled spring rolls Evening activities:
Stroll along Ninh Kieu pier Check-in at Can Tho pedestrian bridge (Love Bridge) Enjoy the riverside scenery at night Rent a cruise to listen to Don Ca Tai Tu (500,000d - 700,000d/hour) Enjoy My sticky rice ice cream (Can Tho specialty) Day 2: Ong Pagoda - Museum - Fruit Garden - Can Tho Market 07:00 - 08:00: Breakfast Enjoy crab noodle soup, Can Tho noodle soup, banh canh Suggested addresses: My Tho noodle soup (De Tham street), Co Ba crab noodle soup (Nguyen Trai street) Visit Ong Pagoda
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08:30 - 09:30: Visit Ong Pagoda (Quang Duc Pagoda)
Address: 36 Hoa Binh Avenue An ancient temple of the Chinese with unique architecture Just 500m from Ninh Kieu pier, can walk there Light incense for peace 10:00 - 11:30: Visit Can Tho Museum Entrance fee: 20,000d/person Learn about the history and culture of the Mekong Delta region See archaeological and ethnographic artifacts 11:30 - 13:30: Lunch and rest Suggested lunch spots:
Thanh Van grilled spring rolls Western-style sizzling pancakes (Mau Than street) Nam Bo broken rice (30/4 street) 14:00 - 16:30: Visit fruit gardens and countryside Option 1: Con Son
Travel by boat from Ninh Kieu pier: 50,000d/person/way Entrance fee: 30,000d/person Experience countryside life Enjoy seasonal fruits Participate in making traditional cakes Option 2: Cai Khe fruit garden tourist area
5km from the center Travel by motorbike or taxi Enjoy fresh fruits from the garden Visit the process of growing and caring for fruit trees 17:00 - 18:30: Visit Can Tho Market (Tan An market) Buy specialties as gifts: pia cake, Lai Vung spring rolls, coconut candy, dried fruits... Explore the stalls of dry goods and typical spices of the West Enjoy snacks: cong cake, tet cake, lot cake... 18:30 - 20:00: Dinner and prepare to return Enjoy dinner at a restaurant or local eatery Complete shopping for souvenirs Move to the bus station/airport to return (if not staying longer) Travel experience in Can Tho for 2 days and 1 night on a budget 1. Save on transportation and accommodation costs Book bus/plane tickets 1-2 months in advance for better prices Use booking apps with discount codes Travel in a group of 4-6 people to share vehicle and room costs Choose homestays instead of hotels to save money Use a motorbike instead of taxi/grab Stay at a homestay in Can Tho
2. Save on food costs Have breakfast at a local eatery near the market Enjoy snacks and street food instead of dining in large restaurants Combine food tours for better prices Take advantage of free breakfast at the hotel (if available) 3. Save on sightseeing costs Buy combo tickets when visiting multiple attractions Check for free admission days at attractions (if available) Travel in groups for better tour prices Explore free locations like: Ninh Kieu wharf, pedestrian bridge, Can Tho market... Travel costs for 2 days and 1 night in Can Tho Average cost for 1 person Traveling from Ho Chi Minh City to Can Tho (round trip): 260,000 VND - 400,000 VND 3-star hotel: 400,000 VND - 600,000 VND/night/2 people Motorbike rental: 120,000 VND - 150,000 VND/day Food and drink: 200,000 VND - 300,000 VND/day Admission tickets: 150,000 VND - 200,000 VND Floating market tour: 300,000 VND - 350,000 VND Other costs: 200,000 VND - 300,000 VND Total cost: 1,500,000 VND - 2,300,000 VND/person/2 days 1 night.
Cost for a group of 4 people Travel (round trip): 1,040,000 VND - 1,600,000 VND Hotel: 800,000 VND - 1,200,000 VND/night/2 rooms Motorbike rental: 240,000 VND - 300,000 VND/day/2 bikes Food and drink: 800,000 VND - 1,200,000 VND/day Admission tickets: 600,000 VND - 800,000 VND Floating market tour: 1,200,000 VND - 1,400,000 VND Other costs: 600,000 VND - 800,000 VND Total cost: 5,280,000 VND - 7,300,000 VND/group of 4 people (Approximately 1,320,000 VND - 1,825,000 VND/person).
Explore the most famous destination in Can Tho city
With the 2-day 1-night travel itinerary in Can Tho as above, you can explore the most famous destinations of this southwestern water city. From the unique Cai Rang floating market experience in the early morning to enjoying diverse street food and discovering culturally rich attractions, Can Tho will surely leave you with unforgettable memories.
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