Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Bus Tour
- 8–9 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Explore Can Gio’s unique ecosystem with a tour that features the lively Monkey Island, home to over 1,000 monkeys in their natural habitat. Delve into history at the Sac Forest Revolutionary Base, where you can trek through the picturesque mangroves or choose a serene canoe ride. Savor a traditional Vietnamese lunch, showcasing Southern specialties, before immersing yourself in the local culture at the colorful Can Gio Seafood Market. This tour offers a splendid mix of wildlife observation, historical insights, and culinary delights, perfect for nature lovers and cultural enthusiasts alike. - Visit Monkey Island to see wild monkeys up close - Trek or canoe through the lush Sac Forest Revolutionary Base - Savor a delicious traditional Vietnamese lunch - Round-trip transport from Ho Chi Minh City included
Inclusions
What's included
- Round-trip ferry tickets
- Bottled water
- Entrance fee
- Lunch
- English-speaking guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not
- Speedboat ride to Sac Guerrilla Base (paid in cash, optional): VND 800,000 per boat (max 6 pax)
- Tips and personal expenses
- Surcharge of 100,000 VND per guest (Sep 1–3 & Dec 31 2025 – Jan 1 2026)
Itinerary
Begin your adventure with a pickup from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and head to Can Gio. Upon arrival, visit Monkey Island, home to over 1,000 monkeys living freely in their natural habitat. Next, visit the Hoa Ca Crocodile Farm, where you can see giant crocodiles preserved by locals since the Vietnam War. Try crocodile fishing if you’re feeling adventurous (optional, at your own expense).
Then, take a 25-minute walk through the mangrove forest to reach the Sac Forest Revolutionary Base, a historic guerrilla camp hidden deep in the jungle. Alternatively, opt for a 10-minute canoe ride (optional, at your own expense).
Afterward, enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant, featuring typical specialties of Southern cuisine. In the afternoon, explore the Can Gio Seafood Market, a paradise of fresh seafood with countless delicious options at very affordable prices.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- On Le Thi Hong Gam Street, there’s a small alley located between Ky Con Street and Calmette Street. Right at the corner of that alley is 57 Le Thi Hong Gam. Go there and look for a guide wearing a gray and orange polo shirt
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 25 travellers
- Operated by
- Yenhan Travel Vietnam
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Ho Chi Minh City
- Its from-price is 39% below the median of the 2927 experiences we list in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City, still widely called Saigon, is Vietnam's buzzing commercial hub of French colonial landmarks, war history and superb street food.
District 1 holds the main sights within walking distance: the red-brick Notre-Dame Cathedral, the elegant Central Post Office with its vaulted hall, the colonial Opera House and the ornate City Hall. The Independence Palace preserves its rooms as they were at the end of the war, and the War Remnants Museum tells the story of the conflict with sobering directness.
Top-ranked sights in Ho Chi Minh City: Cu Chi Tunnels, Saigon Opera House (Opéra de Saïgon), Saigon Central Post Office.
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