Can Gio UNESCO Biosphere & Monkey Island 1Day Group or Private

4.9 (8 reviews) Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Duration11h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Leave the neon lights and traffic of Saigon behind for a refreshing day trip to the Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve — recognized by UNESCO as the "green lungs" of Ho Chi Minh City. Encounter hundreds of playful semi-wild monkeys at Monkey Island, cruise along tranquil mangrove waterways on a canoe, challenge yourself with fishing for giant crocodiles, and climb the Tang Bong observation tower for sweeping 360-degree views over an endless ocean of green. Enjoy a fresh seafood lunch and the personalized comfort of a 100% Private Tour .

Highlights
Meet and interact with over 1,000 playful semi-wild monkeys on Monkey Island.
Thrilling canoe or rowboat excursion deep into pristine mangrove waterways.
Climb the 26-meter Tang Bong observation tower for panoramic views of the mangrove forest.
Learn about wartime guerrilla warfare history at the Rung Sac Commando Base.
Enjoy an exhilarating crocodile feeding experience and savor a fresh local seafood lunch.

Options

Private group 3pax

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Small Group

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Private group 2pax

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Private group 4pax

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Private group 6pax+

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private group 1pax

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Private group 5pax

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What's included

  • - Ferry round ticket
  • Transfer and transportations
  • Professional English speaking tour guide
  • - Entrance fee
  • Food and beverages at the restaurant
  • - Tips and personal expenses
  • - Other meals not mentioned in itinerary

What to expect

  1. Ho Chi Minh City
    45m
    Stop 1: Hotel Pickup in Saigon & Binh Khanh Ferry (7:30 AM - 8:00 AM)
    Description: Pick up from your District 1 hotel in a private AC vehicle. Cross the scenic Binh Khanh ferry and drive along the scenic coastal forest highway toward Can Gio.
  2. Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Stop 2: Monkey Island (Dao Khi)
    Description: Visit the natural sanctuary home to over 1,000 curious semi-wild long-tailed macaques. Take photos and watch their playful antics in the wild (please secure personal belongings).
  3. Rung Sac Military Base
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Stop 3: Rung Sac Guerrilla Commando Base & Crocodile Sanctuary
    Description: Take a motorized canoe or boat ride through mangrove canals to the historical Rung Sac Guerrilla Base. Explore reconstructed war bunkers, weapon caches, and hear dramatic wartime survival stories. Afterwards, visit the semi-wild crocodile reserve and experience feeding crocodiles with specialized fishing rods.
  4. Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Stop 4: Fresh Local Seafood Lunch
    Description: Enjoy a delicious lunch featuring fresh seafood and local Southern Vietnamese dishes at a reputable riverside eco-restaurant (vegetarian options available).
  5. Ho Chi Minh City
    3h
    Stop 5: Tang Bong Tower & Return to Ho Chi Minh City
    Type: Stop (2 hours)
    Description: Ascend the 26-meter-high Tang Bong observation tower for breathtaking panoramic canopy views. Relax on the comfortable return drive back to your District 1 hotel, arriving around 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will pick you up and drop off at hotel or accomodation as your request

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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