Can Gio Monkey Island and Mangrove Biosphere Full-Day Tour

5.0 (5 reviews) Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Duration8h
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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

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.

Options

Group Tour

Disitrict 1 pick-up, drop-off
Duration: 8 hours
Vetnamese Lunch
Shared bus, speedboat
Pickup included

Private Tour

Duration: 8 hours
Vietnamese lunch
Private Car
Pickup included

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
  • Net year holiday surcharge, Tips

What to expect

  1. Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve
    4h · Admission ticket included
    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.
  2. 1h
    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.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Group tour: pick-up, drop-off at the center district 1.
Private tour: Pick-up, drop-off are included for guests staying in Districts 1,2,3,4. Guests coming from the countryside or Phu My and Hiep Phuoc ports will need to pay an extra fee for pickup or make their own way to the Opera House to join the tour.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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