From Ho Chi Minh City: Can Gio Forest & Wildlife Scenic Boat Tour

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Duration7h
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Escape the city and discover the natural wonders of **Can Gio**, home to Vietnam’s only **UNESCO-listed Mangrove Biosphere Reserve**, on an eco-friendly **Premier Small Group Tour** (maximum 12 guests). Journey through one of the country's most important wetland ecosystems, where lush mangrove forests shelter long-tailed macaques, crocodiles, diverse birdlife, and countless native species.

Travel by road or scenic boat, depending on your tour option, and explore the pristine landscapes of **Vàm Sát Ecological Tourist Area**. Climb the 26-meter observation tower for sweeping views over the mangrove canopy, cruise through peaceful waterways, and gain insight into the region’s unique ecosystem and conservation efforts. Complete your experience with a delicious local lunch, making this the perfect day trip for nature lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, and anyone seeking an authentic escape just outside Ho Chi Minh City.

Options

Group Tour

Pickup included

Group tour

Price per person joining group tour
Pickup included

What's included

  • Rowing boat tour at mangrove forest
  • English-speaking guide
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Lunch at local restaurant
  • Speedboat round-trip transfer
  • Personal Expenses & Beverages
  • Holiday surcharge & All other services not clearly mentioned above

What to expect

  1. Ho Chi Minh City
    1h 30m
    08:00 – 08:30: Pick up from District 1 hotels. Depart for Can Gio.
  2. Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve
    4h · Admission ticket included
    09:30 – 10:00: Arrive at Bat Sanctuary → soft rowing boat through shaded mangrove areas.
    10:00 – 11:45: Explore Vàm Sát Ecotourism Zone:
    Visit Crocodile Reserve – learn about breeding & conservation
    Participate in crocodile fishing
    Walk through natural trails to Bird Sanctuary (seasonal)
    Meet macaque monkeys in the forest zone
    Climb Tang Bong Tower (26m) for forest panorama
    12:30: Enjoy local lunch with Can Gio specialties.
  3. Ho Chi Minh City
    1h 30m
    13:30: Depart back to Ho Chi Minh City.
    15:00 – 15:30: Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City. End of services.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pick up and transfer to the centrally located hotel/accommodation in District 1

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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