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|---|---|---|---|---|
Can Gio UNESCO Biosphere & Monkey Island 1Day Group or Private | 11 hours | 4.9 (8) | $68 | |
HCM: UNESCO Listed Can Gio Mangrove and Monkey Island trek | 8–9 hours | 4.9 (29) | $43 | View |
Can Gio Monkey Island and Mangrove Biosphere Full-Day Tour |
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 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 at the Rung Sac Commando Base. Enjoy an exhilarating crocodile feeding experience and savor a fresh local seafood lunch.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 4.
Stop 1: Hotel Pickup in Saigon & Binh Khanh Ferry (7:30 AM - 8:00 AM) 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.
Stop 2: Monkey Island (Dao Khi) 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).
Stop 3: Rung Sac Guerrilla Commando Base & Crocodile Sanctuary 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.
Stop 4: Fresh Local Seafood Lunch Description: Enjoy a delicious lunch featuring fresh seafood and local Southern Vietnamese dishes at a reputable riverside eco-restaurant (vegetarian options available).
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.
We will pick you up and drop off at hotel or accomodation as your request
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Can Gio UNESCO Biosphere & Monkey Island 1Day Group or Private lasts about 11 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
Prices start at $68 per person for this Ho Chi Minh City experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 7 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:00 AM, 7:30 AM, 8:00 AM, and 9:00 AM.
Children aged 4–11 pay from $41, adults from $68.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We will pick you up and drop off at hotel or accomodation as your request Pickup points include Central Palace Hotel.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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| 8 hours |
| 5.0 (5) |
| $16 |
| View |
From Ho Chi Minh: Can Gio Trek – Monkey Island & Crocodile Farm | 9–10 hours | 4.8 (463) | $30 | View |
Can Gio Monkey Island and Mangrove Forest Tour with Lunch | 8 hours | 4.9 (17) | $50 | View |
Can Gio Mangroves - Monkey Island by Motorbike and Scooter | 7 hours | 5.0 (136) | $65 | View |
1-Day Can Gio Island-Mangrove Biosphere Reserve-Trekking | 10 hours | 4.9 (32) | $86 | View |