Wild Adventure: Private Can Gio Eco-Tour & Wildlife

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About this activity

Leave the neon lights and traffic of Saigon behind for a refreshing day trip to the Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve — recognized by UNESCO as the "green lungs" of Ho Chi Minh City. Encounter hundreds of playful semi-wild monkeys at Monkey Island, cruise along tranquil mangrove waterways on a canoe, challenge yourself with fishing for giant crocodiles, and climb the Tang Bong observation tower for sweeping 360-degree views over an endless ocean of green. Enjoy a fresh seafood lunch and the personalized comfort of a 100% Private Tour

Highlights

Explore the UNESCO-recognized Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere

Meet and interact with over 1,000 playful semi-wild monkeys on Monkey Island.

Thrilling canoe or rowboat excursion deep into pristine mangrove waterways.

Climb the 26-meter Tang Bong observation tower for panoramic views of the mangrove forest.

Learn about wartime guerrilla warfare history

Enjoy an exhilarating crocodile feeding experience and savor a fresh local seafood lunch.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: VN Bike Tour Shore Excursion

Ages: Children (4–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: - Ferry round ticket
Included: Transfer and transportations
Included: Professional English speaking tour guide
Included: - Entrance fee
Included: - Food and beverages at the restaurant

Not included

Not included: - Tips and personal expenses
Not included: - Other meals not mentioned in itinerary

Itinerary

Ho Chi Minh City

45 min

Stop 1: Hotel Pickup in Saigon & Binh Khanh Ferry (7:30 AM - 8:00 AM)

Type: Stop (45 minutes)

Description: Pick up from your District 1 hotel in a private AC vehicle. Cross the scenic Binh Khanh ferry and drive along the scenic coastal forest highway toward Can Gio.
Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve

2 hours Admission included

Stop 2: Monkey Island (Dao Khi)

Type: Stop (1 hour 30 minutes - Admission Included)

Description: Visit the natural sanctuary home to over 1,000 curious semi-wild long-tailed macaques. Take photos and watch their playful antics in the wild (please secure personal belongings).
Rung Sac Military Base

2 hours

Stop 3: Rung Sac Guerrilla Commando Base & Crocodile Sanctuary

Type: Stop (2 hours - Admission Included)

Description: Take a motorized canoe or boat ride through mangrove canals to the historical Rung Sac Guerrilla Base. Explore reconstructed war bunkers, weapon caches, and hear dramatic wartime survival stories. Afterwards, visit the semi-wild crocodile reserve and experience feeding crocodiles with specialized fishing rods.
Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve

one hour Admission included

Stop 4: Fresh Local Seafood Lunch

Type: Stop (1 hour 15 minutes - Food Included)

Description: Enjoy a delicious lunch featuring fresh seafood and local Southern Vietnamese dishes at a reputable riverside eco-restaurant (vegetarian options available).
Ho Chi Minh City

2 hours

Stop 5: Tang Bong Tower & Return to Ho Chi Minh City

Type: Stop (2 hours)

Description: Ascend the 26-meter-high Tang Bong observation tower for breathtaking panoramic canopy views. Relax on the comfortable return drive back to your District 1 hotel, arriving around 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM.