Vietnam · National Parks

10-Hour Can Gio National Park Tour with Wildlife and War History

10 Hours Round trip from Cần Giờ Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 See long-tailed monkeys at "Monkey United" in Can Gio
  • 02 Explore the mangrove forest, crocodile farm, and other wild animals
  • 03 Take a jungle speedboat through Can Gio National Park
  • 04 Visit a Vietnam war base and learn about wartime life in the forest
  • 05 Enjoy southern Vietnamese specialties with Southern folk music
  • 06 Shop for special local products at Can Gio Market

Visit Can Gio National Park to explore its mangrove forest, see a crocodile farm and other wildlife, and enjoy the natural beauty of this UNESCO-listed biosphere reserve. This full-day experience also offers insight into Vietnam's wartime history with a visit to a former military base, along with a taste of southern culture through local specialties and folk music. The tour ends with time at Can Gio Market, where you can shop for special local products and practice your bargaining skills.

Take a jungle speedboat to enjoy the diverse natural beauty of Can Gio National Park.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Ho Chi Minh
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Can Gio Nature, Wildlife, War History, and Market Visit

  • 7:30 am departure for Can Gio, located 60 km southeast of the center of Ho Chi Minh City. On arrival, see heaps of long-tailed monkeys and enjoy a funny moment at "Monkey United".

  • Arrive at a crocodile farm and see other wild animals in the mangrove forest.

  • Take a jungle speedboat to enjoy the diverse natural beauty of Can Gio National Park.

  • Visit the Vietnam war base, where you can learn about and recall the wartime period in Vietnam. You can also try to experience natural life and manage yourself in the forest.

  • Stop for lunch at Phuong Nam Restaurant, where you can enjoy many specialties of southern Vietnam while listening to Southern folk music and feeling the Vietnamese soul within it.

  • Relax and enjoy the swimming pool or join some activities.

  • Go to Can Gio Market to buy special products and practice your bargaining skills.

  • 5:30 pm return to Ho Chi Minh City, where your trip ends.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Cần Giờ 1 city · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned car/van pickup and drop-off

  • Boat trip

  • Lunch

  • All entrance fees

  • Departure time and meeting point: hotels centrally located in District 1

  • English-speaking guide service

  • Bottle of water

What's Not Included

  • Beverages and other meals

  • Travel insurance and visa fees to Vietnam

  • Personal expenses

  • Tipping/gratuities

What to bring

  • Raincoat

  • Comfortable clothing

Know before you go

  • This activity is not wheelchair accessible.

  • Gratuity is not included and is left to individual discretion.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 10 hours finish where they began, in Cần Giờ.

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