6 Ways To Vietnam Backpacking Tour Guides In 60 Minutes

Here you'll find an honest account of how to travel the world on a backpackers budget as Taylor travels to every continent before she turns 30. Stick around if you want to see the real side of travel to vietnam from a fellow struggling, sassy millennial. Located on the edge of the city centre, Hotel Xoai is a colourful and clean place to stay with friendly, English speaking staff. Each bungalow comes with a hammock strewn balcony so that you can relax and take in the sights and sounds of the river. For something a little more upscale, head to the top of the Nam Bo Hotel to L'Escale (The Port Of Call).

Along the waterfront promenade is the Cho Can Tho, a covered market hawking all manners of touristy trinkets and souvenirs. Most travellers come to Can Tho city to visit the nearby floating markets ; Cai Rang being the main draw but some of the smaller markets such as Phong Dien can give a better, more intimate experience. Phong Dien is much smaller but a lot of people would argue a better experience than Cai Rang.

If the tour is too cheap there is a chance that the agency will be scrimping on some important things. Make sure you have an English speaking guide. The half day tour includes visits to both markets, a noodle factory, the backwater canals and a walking tour of a small village.

Can Tho has its own international airport in Trà Nóc Airport that has direct flights from Phu Quoc, Da Nang and Hanoi. Direct flights to Hanoi leave approximately three times a day and will cost around £50 for the two hour journey with Vietjet Air. The hilariously named Superdong hydrofoil leaves the port at 8 am each morning for Rach Gia and takes around 2 and a half hours.

Tickets cost between £20 and £25 depending on which agency/hotel you buy them from. A hammock with a view over the city - sounds lovely! The bike tour sounds like great fun - I love exploring a place by bike on a beautiful day!

Can Tho's doesn't quite match up to the one in Hanoi but it is worth a few hours of your time! The hotels are so dirt cheap you can sty there for as long as you want to! The room we stayed in for £19 a night would normally cost between £50 and £70 in Europe!

Unfortunately on this trip I only had time for Vietnam but I'm hoping to head back to Cambodia and Laos soon! I did the same, I flew in to Ho Chi Minh City and then headed south - unfortunately I didn't have time to head to Cambodia (its on the list for next year). If you keep an eye out i'll be doing some more Vietnam posts in the next few weeks!

The floating markets are still the main draw but there is a lot more to Can Tho than just them.