Can Gio Day Trip: Monkey Island & Mangrove Adventure | From Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
- Explore Monkey Island, home to over 1,000 monkeys, where they interact freely with visitors. This is a unique opportunity to observe and engage with wildlife in their natural habitat.
- Take a speedboat ride through the lush mangrove waterways to reach the Rung Sac Forest, a UNESCO-listed biosphere reserve rich in biodiversity.
- Experience the excitement of ""crocodile fishing"" at Hoa Ca Crocodile Reserve, where you can safely feed these formidable creatures from a distance. Learn about their conservation and observe their impressive size and agility.
- Enjoy a delectable Vietnamese lunch, followed by leisure time at the resort's freshwater and saltwater pools"
Package Options
Sightseeing Tours
| Tour Type | Shared tour |
| Transportation method | Transfer from meeting point, Hotel transfer |
| Departure Time | Early Departure (Before 8 am) |
| Tour types | Guided tour |
| Meal arrangement | Lunch included |
| Additional service & facility | Transfer included |
| Sightseeing type | Natural sights, Eco-tourism |
| Transport | Charter car |
| Cruise type | Jet boat |
Product Info
A Can Gio Day Tour offers an escape from Ho Chi Minh City to a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Highlights typically include exploring mangrove forests, encountering monkeys and crocodiles, and enjoying fresh seafood, providing a blend of nature and local culture.
－ What You Can Expect －
Escape the city and discover the unique mangrove ecosystem of Cần Giờ Mangrove Forest, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve known for its rich biodiversity and peaceful natural scenery.
Visit the famous Đảo Khỉ Cần Giờ, where playful monkeys roam freely in their natural habitat, offering fun and memorable close-up encounters in the forest
Enjoy a boat ride through winding canals, observe local wildlife, and experience the calm rhythm of life in the mangroves.
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— Pick up policy —
- Pick-up/Drop off at customer's hotel: We will pick you up at your hotel in District 1 center including Bui Thi Xuan, Le Lai, Nguyen Trai (partial), Ton That Tung, Pham Ngu Lao, Bui Vien, Do Quang Dau, Phan Chu Trinh, Ly Tu Trong, Le Thanh Ton, Hai Ba Trung, Nguyen Hue, Dong Khoi, Ton Duc Thang, Nguyen Thai Binh, Vo Van Kiet, and surrounding areas. (Please provide us hotel address when booking)
- Drop-off time is subject to traffic, weather...so the finished time could be later than expected.
7:00 - 7:30 AM Our tour guides will pick you up at your hotel, located in the center of District 1, and take you to Can Gio, also known as Monkey Island.
Upon arrival, we will visit the mangrove forest, home to over 1,000 monkeys. You will enjoy feeding and photographing these playful creatures in their natural habitat.
Continued with a short walk to the Hoa Ca Crocodile Reserve, where we learned about the local people's crocodile conservation efforts. For the adventurous, there is an optional activity of "crocodile fishing."
We will begin our adventure by taking a speedboat to the Rung Sac Guerrilla Base, a historical site deep within the jungle. Discover the strategic importance of this base during the Vietnam War.
Rung Sac Guerrilla Base
Tourists explore the base on foot inside the forest.
Tourists explore the base on foot inside the forest.
Enjoy lunch at the local restaurant. Then, we will visit a local seafood market offering a variety of fresh and dried seafood products. Experience the vibrant local trade and perhaps purchase some delicacies.
In addition, you can go swimming at Can Gio resort beside the market & sightseeing around the beach. Return to Ho Chi Minh City. Arrive back at your hotel by approximately 5:00 - 5:30 PM.
Important Info
Reminders
Please bring a hat or mini fan.
Please ensure that you take care of your belongings when in the presence of monkeys.
Sunscreen, tower and clothes if you want spend time at Can Gio resort swimming.
No refunds will be given for no-shows or late arrivals.
FAQ
Can Gio Monkey Island is situated within the Can Gio Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO-listed site southeast of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It is an integral part of the vast Can Gio Mangrove Forest, approximately 50 kilometers from the city center, offering a unique protected wetlands environment.
At Can Gio Monkey Island, visitors can observe and interact freely with a large population of over 1,000 long-tailed monkeys in their natural habitat. This provides a distinct opportunity for wildlife engagement and photography, offering a memorable close-up encounter with these agile creatures.
Can Gio Monkey Island is part of the Rung Sac Forest, a region with profound historical significance from the Vietnam War, having served as a strategic base. The area's unique story lies in its remarkable ecological recovery from wartime devastation, evolving into a thriving UNESCO-listed biosphere reserve and a symbol of conservation success.
Travelers typically reach Can Gio's attractions from Ho Chi Minh City via a guided day trip or private transfer. This usually involves a car or van journey to the Can Gio area, followed by a speedboat ride through the mangrove waterways to access specific sites like Monkey Island and the Rung Sac Forest, ensuring convenient transportation.
The Rung Sac Forest is a vast, UNESCO-listed mangrove biosphere reserve within Can Gio. During a mangrove adventure, visitors explore its intricate waterways by speedboat, observing the rich biodiversity, lush ecosystem, and unique plant life. It offers an immersive experience into a vital wetland environment and its ecological importance.
At the Hoa Ca Crocodile Reserve, visitors can experience the excitement of "crocodile fishing," safely feeding formidable crocodiles from a distance. This reserve also provides educational insights into crocodile conservation efforts and offers a unique opportunity to observe these creatures' impressive size and agility up close within a controlled environment.
While the monkeys on Can Gio Monkey Island are accustomed to visitors, it is crucial to remember they are wild animals. It is generally safe to observe them, but direct physical contact should be avoided. Visitors are advised to secure personal belongings, refrain from carrying food openly, and follow all guidelines provided by local guides for a respectful and safe encounter.
Beyond Monkey Island, Can Gio offers diverse natural experiences including speedboat tours through the UNESCO-listed Rung Sac Mangrove Forest. Visitors can also engage in "crocodile fishing" at the Hoa Ca Crocodile Reserve. A relaxing Vietnamese lunch and leisure time at a resort's freshwater and saltwater pools further enhance the overall day trip experience.
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