Full Day Tour in Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve
Why we love it?
The Full Day Tour in Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve offers an immersive experience into Vietnam's unique coastal ecosystem, located just outside Ho Chi Minh City. This 9-hour tour is ideal for nature enthusiasts and travelers seeking to explore diverse wildlife, including a visit to Monkey Island, where visitors can observe playful monkeys in their natural habitat. The tour features comfortable transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, informative guidance from an experienced English-speaking tour guide, and a locally-prepared lunch, making it a distinctive opportunity to enjoy both the natural beauty and culinary culture of the region. With hotel pick-up and drop-off in District 1, it provides a convenient option for those looking to escape the city for a day.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Boat trips
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (in the central of Distrcit 1)
- Friendly, super-informative and experienced English tour-guide
- Local lunch by local chefs
- Entrance fee
Exclusions
- Beverages at the resort where meals are included. We only serve alcoholic drinks for travelers 21 years old and above. Minor travelers below 21 years old will be served non-alcoholic drinks.
- Tips & Gratuities for all tour guides and drivers.
Itinerary
Step 1
Mangrove is the most popular plant in Can Gio Island. This kind of plant is found only in the brackish water like in the estuaries. Due to the specific living environment, the stilt root structure of mangrove helps the plant to absorb oxygen as well as nutrition from the tide. Not only does mangrove help to protect soil at shorelines from landslides but the mangrove forest is also the home of many sea creatures, some of which bring great economic values to the locals.
There are two ways for you to discover the mangrove forest: on road and on boat. You can walk along the curving roads, under the shades of thousands of mangroves, or you can sit on a small boat to follow the canals to every corner of the forest. A peaceful atmosphere with fresh air is the feeling that all tourists will have when discovering Can Gio Mangrove Forest.
Monkey Island Monkey Island
is the next thing that you should explore in Can Gio Biosphere Reserve. Most monkeys on this island are quite friendly and cute. The monkeys agilely move on the trees, run on the ground, move toward visitors and look at them with curious eyes.
The monkeys there are strictly preserved, so you should obey some rules when interacting with these monkeys such as keeping the suitable distance and not feeding the monkey. Some monkeys might be quite aggressive, so you should not try to touch them.
Step 3
Guerrilla Base in Sac Forest
During the Vietnam War, Can Gio Island was a revolutionary base of the North Vietnam soldiers. They utilized the potential obstacles of the forest to protect themselves from the American army as well as prepare for the jungle battles. Being seriously destroyed during the war time, the base still exists today as a witness for the fierce but resilient war of the Vietnamese.
Step 4
Enjoying Local Foods
After a long trip to discover Can Gio Island, you might feel hungry and want to find a restaurant to have dinner with your friends or family. Coming to Can Gio, don’t forget to have a try on fresh seafood there. The seafood is exploited on the local beach which contains all the flavor of nature in Can Gio Island.
The dishes that you should try in Can Gio Island include cuttle-fish, grilled oysters, steamed shrimp, seafood noodles, jellyfish salad and many kinds of shellfish.
Step 5
Crocodile in Vam Sat Forest
Vam Sat Forest is a preservation area which is the home of monkeys, crocodiles and even bats. There you will have an opportunity to feed the crocodiles from a safe distance. The crocodiles that live in brackish water may make you feel a little bit scared, but that feeling will immediately disappear when you join the intriguing activities with your friends in Vam Sat Forest.
Can Gio Beach Can Gio Beach
is one of the most attractive destinations on Can Gio Island. Unlike most beaches in Vietnam with white sand beaches, the color of sand there is black due to the alluvium from the river’s current.
In the afternoon, you can swim, fly kites with local children and admire the glorious sunset on Can Gio Beach. What would be more satisfying than enjoying the last tranquil moments of the day on a wonderful beach?
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- Infants are not encouraged to participate. In cases of infant participation, parents must ensure the safety of the baby and hold the baby in their arms.
- We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking.
- Hotel pickup is available from centrally located hotels in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Please be ready in the hotel lobby at least 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. If your hotel is outside the pickup area, we will provide a meeting point in District 1. Exact pickup time will be confirmed after booking.
Know Before You Go
- Animals or pets allowed
- Public transportation nearby
- Infants must sit on laps
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
