Day Tour | Explore Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve by Speedboat from Ho Chi Minh City

— GENERAL INFORMATION —

Tour Type: Day Tour.

Tour Style: Nature, wildlife, and eco-experience.

Duration: Approximately 6 hours. 

Destination: Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve.

Departure time: 7:45 AM.

Language: English-speaking guide.

Pick-up & drop-off location: Bsch Dang Wharf / 10B Ton Duc Thang, Ben Nghr, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City (Map).

Suitable For: Nature lovers / Families / Couples / Travelers looking for an outdoor escape from Ho Chi Minh City. 

 

— ABOUT THIS SERVICE —

Escape the busy streets of Ho Chi Minh City and discover the natural landscapes of Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve by speedboat.

Cruise along the waterways toward Can Gio and experience the changing scenery as the urban landscape gives way to rivers, mangrove forests, and coastal ecosystems. Explore the mangrove environment and learn about its ecological importance, diverse wildlife, and role in protecting the surrounding coastal area.

Enjoy a peaceful day surrounded by nature while discovering one of the most unique ecosystems near Ho Chi Minh City. The combination of speedboat travel and outdoor exploration makes this an ideal experience for travelers looking to experience a different side of Southern Vietnam.

 

— ITINERARY —

07:45 AM – Pick-up at the Saigon Waterbus Station.

08:00 AM – Depart for Can Gio Mangrove Forest on a luxury speedboat.

Onboard, enjoy a light breakfast with Sugar Town pastries, mineral water, and seasonal fruits while taking in the fresh air and observing the daily life of locals along the riverbanks.

 

09:00 AM – Arrive at Can Gio Mangrove Forest.

 

09:15 AM – Learn about the distinctive flora of the mangrove forest and the area's history—from its near devastation during the war to becoming a UNESCO-recognized biosphere reserve.

 

Board a small wooden boat and paddle through the swampy mangrove forest.

 

Observe the city's Bat Lagoon and listen to the sounds of bats from the treetops.

 

10:00 AM – Arrive at Vam Sat Ecological Center and admire the vast view of the Vam Sat Mangrove Forest.

 

Visit the bird sanctuary during the nesting season (May to October).

 

Explore the Crocodylus Porosus crocodile reserve (a species listed in the Red Book) and learn about the crocodile hatching process.

 

Experience an exciting activity: standing on a boat to feed meat-eating crocodiles.

 

Observe wild long-tailed macaques, the iconic monkeys of Can Gio. You can also feed them if you wish.

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Walk along the wooden path through the mangrove forest and challenge yourself on the suspension bridge—an exciting spot for children.

 

12:00 PM – Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

 

01:00 PM – Conclude the Can Gio Mangrove Forest tour and depart for Saigon.

 

02:00 PM – Arrive back in Saigon.

 

INCLUDED:

• Boat insurance & life jacket.

• Entrance fees to all attractions.

• English-speaking guide.

• Mineral water & wet towels.

• Sugar Town pastries & seasonal fruits.

• Traditional Vietnamese lunch.

 

EXCLUDED:

• Personal expenses.

• Tips.