Vietnam · Wildlife

1-Day Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve Tour with Vam Sat Wildlife

1 Day Round trip from Khu dự trữ sinh quyển rừng ngập mặn Cần Giờ Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the Soai Rap River landscape by canoe
  • 02 Witness the typical flora and fauna of the Vam Sat Mangrove Forest
  • 03 Enjoy the catching crabs game and crocodile feeding
  • 04 See thousands of water birds covering the sky at the Bird Sanctuary
  • 05 Admire panoramic views over the Mangrove Biosphere Reserve from Tang Bong Tower

Embark on a full-day journey into Vam Sat Ecotourism, the core zone of Can Gio district, founded in 2000 and recognized by UNESCO as Vietnam's first biosphere reserve. Travel by canoe through the typical mangrove landscape and discover its rich wildlife, from bats and water birds to crocodiles and monkeys. Along the way, enjoy hands-on experiences such as catching crabs, feeding crocodiles, and climbing Tang Bong Tower for panoramic views over the Mangrove Biosphere Reserve and the Soai Rap River.

Embark on a full-day journey into Vam Sat Ecotourism, the core zone of Can Gio district, founded in 2000 and recognized by UNESCO as Vietnam's first biosphere reserve.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
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 Island and Vam Sat Mangrove Adventure

  • Meet your tour guide for pickup from your hotel at 7:30 am, then travel past the traditional transportation route in Binh Khanh. On the way to the SAC forest, see the main road running through aquaculture areas, residential zones, and mangrove trees. This road was completed in 2011 with 8 bridges capable of supporting 30 tons. It was also once the main route used by American forces to transport weapons, materials, and food.
  • Board a canoe for a panoramic view of the Mangrove Biosphere Reserve.
  • Stop at the Bat Sanctuary, then row on a small sampan through the mangrove peninsula to observe the bat habitat in its picturesque natural landscape. You will also have a chance to participate in the "Catching crabs" game.
  • Continue to Vam Sat Ecotourism and enjoy several activities:
    • Walk to the Bird Sanctuary, bustling with thousands of birds covering the sky.
    • Feed crocodiles and take photos with hundreds of wild monkeys listed in the Red Book.
    • Climb the 26-meter Tang Bong Tower, the highest tower in the area, to admire the beautiful panorama of the Mangrove Biosphere Reserve around the Soai Rap River.
  • Return to the starting point at Dan Xay Station. On the way, enjoy a special dessert of nipa fruits and visit the Flea Seafood Market in Hang Duong. Lunch will be served at Gio Long Restaurant.
  • End the tour with drop-off at your hotel.

Note: A swimming option is available in a nice pool with a view or at the beach at your own expense.

Vam Sat Ecotourism, Bat Sanctuary, Tang Bong Tower, Soai Rap River

Where this trip takes you

Vam Sat Ecotourism, Bat Sanctuary, Tang Bong Tower, Soai Rap River

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Khu dự trữ sinh quyển rừng ngập mặn Cần Giờ 1 city · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Brand new minivan
  • All site entrance tickets
  • Round-trip canoe transportation
  • Round-trip transport at crocodile camp and tickets for crocodile fishing
  • Tickets for climbing Tang Bong Tower
  • Suspension bridge challenge
  • Vietnamese lunch
  • English-speaking guide
  • Mineral water

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses
  • Tips/gratuities for the local guide
  • Alligator fishing fee

What to bring

  • Mosquito repellent
  • Swimsuit
  • Cash

Know before you go

  • We offer hotel pickup in Districts 1, 3, and 4. If you prefer to meet at the meeting point, please arrive 30 minutes before departure time.
  • Vam Sat Ecotourism is recognized for the diversity of its typical mangrove forest plants and aquatic animal systems, making it an excellent biodiversity destination for studying and discovering nature. There are two species conservation zones in Vam Sat Ecotourism:
    • Bird Sanctuary: 602.5 ha, home to 130 birds of several species, including 11 waterbird species.
    • Bat Sanctuary: 123.2 ha, a dense mangrove forest with more than 300 bats, especially the Scotophilus heathii bat.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Phường 6, Quận 4, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Việt Nam
Tour start
Khu dự trữ sinh quyển rừng ngập mặn Cần Giờ, Tăng Hòa, Gò Công Đông, Tiền Giang, Vietnam
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Khu dự trữ sinh quyển rừng ngập mặn Cần Giờ.

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