Can Gio Monkey Island and Mangrove Biosphere Full-Day Tour

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About this activity

Escape the busy streets of Ho Chi Minh City and discover the natural beauty and unique history of Cần Giờ (Monkey Island) on this full-day adventure. Located within a UNESCO-listed mangrove biosphere reserve, Cần Giờ offers a refreshing blend of wildlife, wartime history, and coastal relaxation.

Get up close with over 1,000 playful monkeys in the lush mangrove forest, visit a crocodile conservation area, and experience an exciting speedboat ride to the historic Sac Guerrilla Camp hidden deep in the jungle. Learn about the challenging lives of soldiers during the war while exploring this fascinating site.

Enjoy a delicious local lunch, browse fresh seafood at the lively market, and unwind by the beach with time to swim or relax at Cần Giờ Resort. This tour is the perfect combination of nature, culture, and local experience — all just a short journey from the city.

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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: Hồ Chí Minh City Discovery

Ages: Infants (1–4 years) · Adults (5–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private tour: pick-up,drop off at district 1,2,3,4
Included: Group tour: pick-up,drop off at district 1 center
Included: Vietnamese lunch, ticket entrance
Included: Good quality transportation
Included: English Speaking Tour Guide

Not included

Not included: Net year holiday surcharge, Tips

Itinerary

Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve

4 hours Admission included

Cần Giờ Mangrove Forest (Monkey Island)

Explore the UNESCO-listed mangrove biosphere reserve, home to over 1,000 wild monkeys. Walk through the lush forest, interact with the playful monkeys, feed them, and capture unique photos as they roam freely around you.

Crocodile Conservation Area

Visit the crocodile reserve where large crocodiles are carefully preserved. Learn about their history and habitat, and for those seeking adventure, try the optional “crocodile fishing” experience.

Sac Guerrilla Camp (Rung Sac Special Forces Base)

Take a speedboat deep into the jungle to reach this historic wartime base. Discover how soldiers lived and operated in challenging mangrove conditions, and gain insight into Vietnam’s wartime history through preserved structures and exhibits.
Stop 2

one hour

Seafood Market & Beach Free Time. Visit the lively local seafood market offering a wide variety of fresh and dried seafood. Afterward, relax at Cần Giờ beach, swim at the nearby resort, or take a peaceful walk along the coastline.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Silverland Min Hotel
Roseland Point Hotel
The Reverie Saigon - The Leading Hotels of the World
Metro Points Hotel
Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel
Signature by M Village Hai Ba Trung, a brand of Modern Village Lifestyle
Huong Sen Hotel
Saga Hotel
GK Central Hotel
Xuan Huong Hotel
A EM Corp Royal Palace Hotel
Aluna Ben Thanh Hotel

and 250 more pickup points

Group tour: pick-up, drop-off at the center district 1.

Private tour: Pick-up, drop-off are included for guests staying in Districts 1,2,3,4. Guests coming from the countryside or Phu My and Hiep Phuoc ports will need to pay an extra fee for pickup or make their own way to the Opera House to join the tour.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Group Tour

Disitrict 1 pick-up, drop-off

Duration: 8 hours

Vetnamese Lunch

Shared bus, speedboat

Pickup included
Private Tour

Duration: 8 hours

Vietnamese lunch

Private Car

Pickup included