Explore Can Gio Mangrove Forest: bird-watching, crab fishing, and monkey encounters. Discover biodiversity and history on this private tour from Ho Chi Minh City.
- Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve - Embark on an unforgettable eco-adventure to the Can Gio forest and discover the untouched natural beauty of the Can Gio UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Located just 40 kilometers outside Ho Chi Minh City, this stunning wetland is alive with tropical forest life, including monkeys, gibbons, crocodiles, and countless bird species. The lush, green palms, and fresh air of this pristine environment will transport you to another world, far from the hustle and bustle of city life.
As you journey to Can Gio, you will travel by a private car from Saigon Central to the ferry boat after road driving.
Once you arrive in the Can Gio forest, the landscape transforms into a verdant expanse of emerald water palms and towering mangrove forests. The Can Gio Forest tour will take you on a trek through the mangrove jungle, where you will get up close and personal with the exotic flora and fauna of the area, including bat sanctuary, crocodiles, monkeys and a variety of birds.
- Entrance fees
- Pick up & drop off at Centre of City
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- English speaking tour guide
- Gratuities/personal expenses…
- Tipping for driver $5 USD for driver and $10 USD for tour guide
Arrive in Vam Sat Eco Park, where you see natural habitat as well as enjoy crab fishing and bird-watching for exotic local and migratory species. You can also enjoy another mangrove jungle walk. Crocodile fishing could challenge your fishing skill.
The mangroves forest in Can Gio possesses a high biodiversity with more than 200 species of fauna and 52 species of flora. The effects of the recent wars on these ecosystems have been devastating and large efforts have been made by local people to rehabilitate the mangroves. When we visit monkey island, you will be very surprised and realized that monkeys are everywhere on the island. The monkeys agilely move on the trees, run on the ground, move toward visitors and look at them with curious eyes. Some monkeys are quite friendly and cute, but some are crazy. When visiting the island, you should obey the rule with staying within a certain distance from them and don’t touch or feed them
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
