PRIVATE CAN GIO MANGROVE FOREST FOREST FULL DAY

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Duration

1 day

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

30 people

Languages

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About this tour

Can Gio is a low, palm-fringed island sitting at the mouth of the Saigon River, some 25km southeast of Ho Chi Minh City. The mangrove forest in Can Gio possesses a high biodiversity with more than 200 species of fauna and 52 species of flora. The effects of the recent wars on these ecosystems have been devastating, and great efforts by local people have been made to rehabilitate the mangroves. Today, it has become one of the most extensive sites of rehabilitated mangroves in the world. The island, which is at the intersection between the Saigon River and the sea, was created by silt washing downstream. It’s hard-packed mud rather than a sandy beach, so it attracts few visitors, and the area remains entirely undeveloped.

Highlights

Explore the unique mangrove ecosystem, which is rich in biodiversity.
Visit the Bat Sanctuary and enjoy a serene rowing boat experience.
Tour the Vàm Sát Ecotourism Center with stops at the Crocodile Reserve.
Climb the 26-meter-high Tang Bồng Tower for breathtaking panoramic views.
Interact with friendly monkeys in their natural habitat.
Enjoy a delicious local specialty lunch.

Included/Excluded

Private transportation pickup and drop-off from the hotel/apartment, transfers & sightseeing as per the program.
Experience an English-speaking tour guide
Entrance fee, ferry round ticket, speedboat.
Lunch as set menu.

Alligator fishing fee
Tip (no mandatory), personal expenses.
Other services not mentioned in the inclusion

Tour Itinerary

8:00 AM – Pick up at the hotel. Depart for Can Gio.

10:30 AM – Arrival at Dan Xay Reception Center.

10:30 AM – 10:45 AM – Enjoy a scenic canoe ride through the waterways of Can Gio Mangrove Forest, exploring its distinctive flora and witnessing the traditional fishing activities of local fishermen.

10:45 AM – 11:45 AM – Visit the Bat Sanctuary, officially recognized by the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee in 2004. Experience a serene rowing boat ride through picturesque mangrove forests to observe the bats in their natural habitat.

11:45 AM – 12:30 PM – Depart the Bat Sanctuary and continue by canoe to the Vam Sat Ecotourism Center.

A sightseeing car will take you to the Bird Sanctuary, recognized by the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee in 2002. Home to over 20,000 birds from 26 different species, including rare and endangered species like the painted stork, pelican, and lesser adjutant. During this season, the bird sanctuary is alive with the vibrant activity of thousands of waterfowl.
Continue to the Crocodile Reserve to learn about crocodile breeding processes and participate in the thrilling experience of "Crocodile Fishing" aboard a boat.
Visit the playful long-tailed macaques living freely in their natural habitat. These friendly but mischievous creatures are a delight to observe. Ascend the 26-meter-high Tang Bong Tower to enjoy panoramic views of the Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve from above.

13:30 PM – Enjoy a delicious lunch at the Vam Sat Restaurant. Afterward, walk leisurely along the forest trails or challenge yourself on the suspension bridge.

15:00 PM -16:00 pm – Return by canoe to Dan Xay Reception Center. Departs for Ho Chi Minh City, concluding the tour.

Duration: The tour is tailored to your request, lasting approximately 6–7 hours.

Thing to bring: Swimming suit, sunglasses, towel, personal box, hat