Vietnam · Wildlife

Full-Day Can Gio Mangrove Tour from Ho Chi Minh with Monkey Island

1 Day Round trip from Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Monkey Island and see over 1,000 monkeys in the mangrove forest
02 Ride a speedboat through Can Gio to the Sac guerrilla camp deep in the jungle
03 Visit the crocodile conservation area with an optional crocodile fishing experience
04 Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and free time at a seafood market

Visit Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve from Hồ Chí Minh and immerse yourself in a wild, peaceful ecosystem rich in rare and diverse plant and animal life. This full-day experience takes you to Monkey Island, where more than 1,000 monkeys live in the mangrove forest, and continues by speedboat to the historic Sac guerrilla camp deep in the jungle. Along the way, see the crocodile conservation area, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, and spend free time browsing a local seafood market. It is an ideal escape for nature lovers seeking unforgettable experiences away from the city.

You can feed them and take photos while many monkeys surround you.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Ho Chi Minh

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Ho Chi Minh City to Can Gio Mangrove Adventure

7:30 - 8:00 am: Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in the center of District 1 and head to Can Gio, which is known as Monkey Island.
Upon arrival, visit the mangrove forest to see more than 1,000 monkeys living there. You can feed them and take photos while many monkeys surround you.
Continue with a short walk to the crocodile area, where local people conserve many huge crocodiles. You may also try "crocodile fishing" there as an optional activity.
Then take a speedboat to the Sac guerrilla camp, which was built deep in the jungle.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Afterwards, spend free time at a local seafood market selling various kinds of fresh seafood, such as octopus, lobster, ray, and more, as well as dried foods.