Can Gio Monkey Island and Mangrove Biosphere Full-Day Tour
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Escape the busy streets of Ho Chi Minh City and discover the natural beauty and unique history of Cần Giờ (Monkey Island) on this full-day adventure. Located within a UNESCO-listed mangrove biosphere reserve, Cần Giờ offers a refreshing blend of wildlife, wartime history, and coastal relaxation. Get up close with over 1,000 playful monkeys in the lush mangrove forest, visit a crocodile conservation area, and experience an exciting speedboat ride to the historic Sac Guerrilla Camp hidden deep in the jungle. Learn about the challenging lives of soldiers during the war while exploring this fascinating site. Enjoy a delicious local lunch, browse fresh seafood at the lively market, and unwind by the beach with time to swim or relax at Cần Giờ Resort. This tour is the perfect combination of nature, culture, and local experience — all just a short journey from the city.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private tour: pick-up,drop off at district 1,2,3,4
- Group tour: pick-up,drop off at district 1 center
- Vietnamese lunch, ticket entrance
- Good quality transportation
- English Speaking Tour Guide
What's not
- Net year holiday surcharge, Tips
Itinerary
Cần Giờ Mangrove Forest (Monkey Island) Explore the UNESCO-listed mangrove biosphere reserve, home to over 1,000 wild monkeys. Walk through the lush forest, interact with the playful monkeys, feed them, and capture unique photos as they roam freely around you. Crocodile Conservation Area Visit the crocodile reserve where large crocodiles are carefully preserved. Learn about their history and habitat, and for those seeking adventure, try the optional “crocodile fishing” experience. Sac Guerrilla Camp (Rung Sac Special Forces Base) Take a speedboat deep into the jungle to reach this historic wartime base. Discover how soldiers lived and operated in challenging mangrove conditions, and gain insight into Vietnam’s wartime history through preserved structures and exhibits.
Seafood Market & Beach Free Time. Visit the lively local seafood market offering a wide variety of fresh and dried seafood. Afterward, relax at Cần Giờ beach, swim at the nearby resort, or take a peaceful walk along the coastline.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Hồ Chí Minh City Discovery
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Ho Chi Minh City
- Its from-price is 19% above the median of the 2927 experiences we list in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 872 of 2927.
- 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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