Small-Group Tour to Can Gio Vam Sat Mangrove Forest
4.6(7)Ho Chi Minh City7–8 hours
VIATOR4.3(3)TRIPADVISOR4.8(4)
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At a glance
Duration
7–8 hours
Price from
$135 / person
Location
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Rating
4.6 / 5 · 7 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Small group, up to 10
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Ginkgo Voyage
Description
Listed in the World Network of Biosphere Reserves by UNESCO, Can Gio is one of the most important wetland of Vietnam, hosting more than 200 species of fauna and 52 species of flora. We specially customized this experience to fit your desire of a truly eco-tour.
40 km away from Ho Chi Minh City (1.5-hour drive)
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
7:30 AM
Next available
Wed, Oct 14
Adult (ages 12+)
$135
Child (ages 3–11)
$68
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Small-Group Tour to Can Gio Vam Sat Mangrove Forest
Pickup included
Itinerary
Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve
Admission included240 min
Listed in the World Network of Biosphere Reserves by UNESCO, Can Gio is one of the most important wetland of Vietnam, home of more than 200 species of fauna and 52 species of flora. This experience is part of our eco-tour.
Depart Saigon and head straight to our port in Can Gio - Vam Sat. Take the canoe trip along the immense river to go to the bat area. Here you’ll board a rowing boat to explore the natural landscape and its inhabitants such as the large fruit bats. A short trek will take you to the nearby bird reserve during the nesting season (*) where a watchtower will allow you to observe thousands birds flying around. Have lunch at a local eco restaurant.
After lunch, keep walking to the natural crocodile lake. While out of the lake, occasionally, you may see wild monkeys jumping out from the forest.
Ginkgo Voyage Private Day Tours
Admission included240 min
What's included
Included
Boat trip
Water (1 bottle/pax)
English speaking guide
Lunch
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
AC mini-van
Not included
Personal expenses
Gratuities
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up and drop off travelers at all kind of accommodation in the city center. Please provide your pick up address for the pick up.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.6
7 reviews
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How it compares in Ho Chi Minh City
Starting price $135 is 52% above the typical $89 for tours of similar length in Ho Chi Minh City
Excurgo comparison of 2,914 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Small-Group Tour to Can Gio Vam Sat Mangrove Forest take?
Small-Group Tour to Can Gio Vam Sat Mangrove Forest lasts about 7–8 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does Small-Group Tour to Can Gio Vam Sat Mangrove Forest cost?
Prices start at $135 per person for this Ho Chi Minh City experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Small-Group Tour to Can Gio Vam Sat Mangrove Forest run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:30 AM.
How much does Small-Group Tour to Can Gio Vam Sat Mangrove Forest cost for children?
Children aged 3–11 pay from $68, adults from $135.
Can I cancel Small-Group Tour to Can Gio Vam Sat Mangrove Forest for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We pick up and drop off travelers at all kind of accommodation in the city center. Please provide your pick up address for the pick up. Pickup points include Silverland Min Hotel.
What languages is Small-Group Tour to Can Gio Vam Sat Mangrove Forest offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Small-Group Tour to Can Gio Vam Sat Mangrove Forest worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 7 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Ginkgo Voyage.
Reviews(7)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Guide548087
April 16, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
A perfect way to see the Vietnam mangroves
The tour of the mangroves was awesome, beautiful beyond words, and unhurried. We were picked up in a car (not a bus) and questions and answers flowed easily and comfortably. The guide was superb, he went out of his way to point out things of interest and responded to every question. Gingo Voyage is an excellent tour agency.
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Dear Marcia,
Thank you so much for choosing Ginkgo Voyage and leaving such kind words here.
We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your tour of the mangroves with Gingo Voyage. We hope to see you again soon!
Thanks & Best Regards,
Bao Huynh
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Emma_H
February 18, 2020 · via Viator
Mangrove Tour Overview
Lovely Tour guide, great boat trips around the area as well as a cute little canoe ride. Nice food given as part of the package, the views were really pretty especially being 26m up high at one point! Pick up and drop off from the hostel was lovely too as they gave us water and air con.
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Laurens T
May 29, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
Lots of information and beautiful nature
Because of the rainy season, we were the only ones on the tour. They still organised it just for us with the best tourguide, Jun. He told us many things about the city and the mangrove forest.
The nature was really beautiful, a must see! Thank you Jun!
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Dear Laurens T,
Dear
Thank you so much for choosing Ginkgo Voyage and leaving such kind words for us on Tripadvisor.
At Ginkgo Voyage, your satisfaction is our motivation and priority at work so we're more than happy to know that you enjoyed the trip with Mr Jun.
It was a pleasure to have you on the tour and we hope to see you back in the future.
Thanks & Best Regards
Sofia
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105ganeshk
December 31, 2018 · via Tripadvisor
Fun and informative
It's almost 1.5-2 hrs distance from Saigon District 1, depends upon heavy Saigon traffic and ferry availability.
Overall it was good, started with mangrove speed boat ride..followed by sampan boat ride in mangrove marshes of Mekong Delta.
This was followed by bird watching..nothing to watch here as this was not mating season..however enjoyed the nature walk.
Highlight of the tour is crocodile feeding, it was quiet thrilling and fun.
Tour guide Jason was experienced with good English, friendly and informative.
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Dear 105ganeshk,
Thank you so much for choosing Ginkgo Voyage and leaving a review for us on Trip Advisor.
At Ginkgo Voyage, we thrive to provide our travelers with an informative yet memorable trip with amazing experience and outstanding service. We offer you a variety of activities so that you could deep dive into authentic scenario there. We're glad that you were satisfied with the trip with us in Can Gio.
Again, it was an honor for us to have you and your friends with us in the trip. Have a great journey in Vietnam and we're looking forward to seeing you again in the future.
Thanks and Best Regards.
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Uzi A
September 21, 2018 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing experience
We had an amazing day tour to the Mangrove Forest.
Led by our lovely guide, June, we’ve learned a lot about Vietnamese history, culture, and wildlife.
June was very knowledgeable and patience with our questions.
In the reserve, we went to see the bats, birds and alligators, including feeding it!
We also got to see some monkeys in the wild, and had a great lunch.
Highly recommended!
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Richard_D
February 2, 2017 · via Viator
I highly recommend this tour - it's...
<p>I highly recommend this tour - it's a perfect getaway from busy Saigon and the guide's insights were more than interesting.</p>
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Christopher D
January 1, 2017 · via Viator
This trip is a retreat from the busy...
<p>This trip is a retreat from the busy city to a quiet un-touristed area of the Mekong. That being said, there is not really that much to see or do although I did see the flying foxes rare bats in the bat preserve. Bird watching in the spring might be interesting but not now December. The trip is worth only about one half the cost.</p>
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