Can Gio Mangrove Eco And Wildlife Discovery Tour

4.3 (6 reviews) Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Duration8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Embark on a journey to Dan Xay Bridge, where you will explore the Vam Sat Eco-Tourist Zone during peak bird nesting season. Enjoy visits to the crocodile swamp and bat lagoon, and climb Tang Bong Tower for stunning panoramic views. After a delicious lunch, explore Forest Park (Monkey Island), the Can Gio Museum, and the vital Mangrove Forest Ecosystem, concluding with a visit to the historic Rung Sac Guerrilla Base.

Experience Highlights:
Bird Reserve Exploration: Glide through the vibrant Vam Sat natural bird reserve, especially lively during nesting season.
Crocodile Swamp Encounter: Spot fascinating crocodiles in their natural habitat.
Breathtaking Views: Ascend Tang Bong Tower for panoramic vistas of the biosphere reserve.
Mangrove Ecosystem Discovery: Explore the vital mangrove forest and its unique wildlife, including playful monkeys.

Options

Private Tour

Private Tour
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Group Tour (max 10 pax/group)

Group Tour (max 10 pax/group)
Pickup included

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Ho Chi Minh City Center
  • Transportation with air-conditioning
  • Travel insurance
  • Bottled drinking water
  • Lunch
  • English speaking guides (other languages available upon request with surcharge)
  • Canoe
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal expenses such as: shopping, telephone, beverage, etc.

What to expect

  1. 3h · Admission ticket included
    We will depart for Dan Xay Bridge, where we will take a boat or canoe to explore the natural bird reserve at Vam Sat Eco-Tourist Zone, particularly during peak season from May to October. This area is part of the Vam Sat Salt-Marsh Forest Ecological Tourist Zone, situated between the Vam Sat and Long Tau Rivers. This region was severely impacted during the Vietnam War but has since regrown and is now protected as a wilderness park, showcasing nature’s resilience.
    Our adventure continues with a visit to the crocodile swamp, where you may catch a glimpse of these fascinating reptiles in their natural habitat. Next, we will explore the bat lagoon, home to a variety of bat species. We will then ascend Tang Bong Tower, which stands at 26 meters tall, providing breathtaking panoramic views of the biosphere reserve below.. After conquering the tower, we will enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, sampling regional specialties.
  2. Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve
    1h · Admission ticket included
    In the afternoon, we will head to Forest Park (Monkey Island) to visit Can Gio Museum and Mangrove Forest Park Faun Conservation, where thousands of monkeys and saltwater crocodiles thrive. We will also explore the vital Mangrove Forest Ecosystem before visiting the Rung Sac Guerrilla Base, an important chapter in Vietnam history.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Hotel pick-up and drop-off in HCMC Center (District 1,3,5,10, Phu Nhuan)

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Maximum 1 child accompanied 1 adult, the 2nd child will pay the adult price.

Cancellation policy

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

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