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Explore the Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO-listed wetland located 40 km southeast of Ho Chi Minh City. Immerse yourself in the unique mangrove ecosystem, home to diverse wildlife, including monkeys, and crocodiles. Enjoy a canoe ride through the forest, visit Monkey Island, and experience the natural beauty of this protected reserve in just one day.
Board a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle and begin the scenic drive to Can Gio, located 40 km southeast of the city
Take the Binh Khanh Ferry, crossing the Soai Rap River, which separates Can Gio from the mainland. As you travel, you'll notice a change in scenery—from urban streets to lush mangrove forests. Enjoy the change in scenery from city life to the tranquil mangrove region.
Your first stop is a bustling seafood market, where local fishermen sell their fresh catch. See a wide variety of fish, shrimp, crabs, and shellfish. A great opportunity to interact with locals and learn about the coastal fishing lifestyle of Can Gio.
Arrive at a local restaurant near the beach. Enjoy a delicious seafood meal featuring fresh fish, prawns, and local Vietnamese dishes. Optional: Relax or take a quick swim at the nearby Can Gio Beach.
Arrive at Monkey Island, home to over 1,000 long-tailed macaques. Interact with playful monkeys, take memorable photos, and observe their behaviors. Be cautious of your belongings as the monkeys can be mischievous!
Take the ferry back to the mainland, enjoying the scenic river views.
Pick up price is included in this trek for district 1. Other than that, travellers need to come to our meeting point which is District 1.
HCM: UNESCO Listed Can Gio Mangrove and Monkey Island trek lasts about 8–9 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
Prices start at $43 per person for this Ho Chi Minh City experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Pick up price is included in this trek for district 1. Other than that, travellers need to come to our meeting point which is District 1. Pickup points include MEET_AT_DEPARTURE_POINT, CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyMpHiCv71UgzQBxbZyIzyIs=.
The experience is available in DE, ZH-TW, KO, JA, EN, EN, EN, IT, FR, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 25 verified reviews; it is run by MayXanh Holidays. Most-mentioned highlights: Professional English-speaking tour guide (Surcharge for other languages); Lunch; All entrance tickets.
This could have been done is 6 hours. The guide is nice but offered very little information and had us discover on our own. The lunch was ok, then had to sit for 1 and 1/2 hours in the heat doing nothing before returning. We were told we could use the pool but nobody had a bathing suit. The monkeys were cool even though that lasted maybe 15 minutes.
This trip has the best lunch out of all my travels in Vietnam. Be extremely careful when going into the monkey island. The management of the tour was outstanding. Our guide, Quin, explained everything in depth. She is the best guide in Ho chi Minh city.
Had an awesome day trip to Monkey Island in Cần Giờ, and a big part of what made it great was our tour guide Quin. From the start she was organized, friendly, and kept the vibe fun while still making sure everyone was safe and comfortable. Thank you
We had a great time on the Can Gio tour, visiting the monkeys, crocodiles, and the guerrilla base. We loved the island of monkeys and the history of war. The monkeys are a bit crazy so it was really important to listen to the guide. We also had some stops on the way, where we could swim and enjoy the ocean. Thank you Mayxanh Holidays
Had a wonderful time on the Can Gio Mangrove and Monkey Island trek. The tour guide, Quin, speaks English very well. She was disciplined, knowledgeable, and careful. Crazy mangrove forest, stories about the Vietnam war that give you goosebumps. Having the monkeys jump all over me when feeding them was amazing.
We reached Monkey Island & crocodile farm after leaving Saigon city. It was a wonderful excursion with our highly experienced Tour guide, Quin. The memorable moment of this trip was the ferry ride across the Mangrove forest with the close-up view of the Monkeys. 10/10 highly recommend!
If you’re looking for a city break, this tour is perfect for you. Our tour guide, Mrs. Quin, was the best. She is from Ho Chi Minh City and has in-depth knowledge of her hometown. The tour was managed smoothly from start to finish. We had an awesome experience at the Can Gio Mangrove and Monkey Island. Feeding the monkeys in their natural home was one of the most unforgettable moments of my life. Thank you, MayXanh Holidays, for such a wonderful experience!
We explored Can Gio Mangrove forest and Monkey Island which was scenic, beauticul with peaceful boat ride through the forest. WING Travel's guide was highly experienced, funny and friendly. Thank you Wings Travel for making our Vietnam trip memorable.
A day spent well on the Can Gio tour. I visited the house of monkeys and crocodiles. Our tour guide informed us to leave our backpack and food in the car, and also not to wear sunglasses and a hat, which was an appreciable instruction. The boat ride was exciting. Highly Recommended!
We had a wonderful tour operated by MayXanh holidays. Pick up from the hotel was on time and smooth. The driver was highly experienced and the A/C car was clean. Our Guide Thu was explaining everything about the tour including the history of the Vietnam war and Ho Chi Minh City. Literally, it gave me goosebumps. Thank you for this wonderful tour.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCM: UNESCO Listed Can Gio Mangrove and Monkey Island trek | 8–9 hours | 4.9 (25) | $43 | |
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