Vietnam · Wildlife

Full-Day Can Gio Mangrove Forest Tour from Ho Chi Minh City

1 Day Round trip from Ho Chi Minh City Easy pace
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The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Cruise through mangrove canals in Can Gio Mangrove Forest by canoe
  • 02 Spot wildlife, including deer, bats, and crocodiles, in their natural habitat
  • 03 Climb Tang Bong Tower for panoramic forest views
  • 04 Experience optional crocodile fishing for an adrenaline-filled activity
  • 05 Interact with over 1,000 monkeys at Monkey Island Can Gio
  • 06 Cross Binh Khanh Ferry with scenic river and mangrove views

Explore the untamed wilderness beyond Ho Chi Minh City on a full-day Can Gio adventure. Glide through dense mangrove canals by canoe, encounter deer, bats, and crocodiles, and climb Tang Bong Tower for sweeping forest views. Step onto Monkey Island Can Gio to interact with over 1,000 monkeys, then recharge with a traditional Vietnamese lunch in this UNESCO-listed biosphere reserve.

Step onto Monkey Island Can Gio to interact with over 1,000 monkeys, then recharge with a traditional Vietnamese lunch in this UNESCO-listed biosphere reserve.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, Vietnamese

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Full-Day Can Gio Mangrove Forest and Monkey Island Adventure

08:00 - Hotel Pick-up (Ho Chi Minh City)

  • Begin pick-up from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

  • Meet your English-speaking guide.

  • Drive approximately 40 minutes to Binh Khanh Ferry.

09:00 - Ferry Crossing

  • Arrive at Binh Khanh Ferry.

  • Board the ferry for a 20-minute crossing.

  • Enjoy views of the riverbanks and mangroves.

10:00 - Can Gio Mangrove Forest Exploration

  • Arrive at Can Gio Mangrove Forest.

  • Take a canoe trip through the mangrove canals.

  • Visit Bats Lagoon.

  • Explore the crab pond.

  • Observe wildlife, including deer.

  • Visit the crocodile farm.

  • Try optional crocodile fishing.

  • Climb Tang Bong Tower for panoramic views.

12:30 - Lunch Break

  • Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant.

13:30 - Monkey Island Visit

  • Visit Monkey Island, Can Gio.

  • Interact with monkeys.

  • Take photos.

15:30 - Return Journey

  • Depart Can Gio.

  • Cross Binh Khanh Ferry.

  • Drive back to the city.

17:00 - Hotel Drop-off (Ho Chi Minh City)

  • Arrive and drop off at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

Can Gio Mangrove Forest, mangrove canals, Tang Bong Tower, Monkey Island Can Gio

Where this trip takes you

Can Gio Mangrove Forest, mangrove canals, Tang Bong Tower, Monkey Island Can Gio

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Ho Chi Minh City 1 city · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private air-conditioned car or minivan
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Ferry tickets (round trip)
  • Canoe or boat trip in the mangrove forest
  • Local lunch
  • Bottled water

What's Not Included

  • Tips for the guide and driver
  • Personal expenses
  • Taxes or public holiday surcharges (if applicable)

What to bring

  • Lightweight, breathable clothing
  • Comfortable walking shoes or sandals
  • Hat and sunglasses
  • Sunscreen and insect repellent

Know before you go

  • Flexible departure time (recommended: early morning).
  • Be cautious at Monkey Island (monkeys may grab your belongings).
  • Follow the guide's instructions to protect wildlife and the environment.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
Tour start
Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finish where they began, in Ho Chi Minh City.

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