Can Gio Mangrove Wildlife Safari: Full-Day Nature Expedition
- 1day
- Everyday
- All year round
- Join-in Tours
Embark on a thrilling journey to Dan Xay Bridge, the gateway to the Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO-listed sanctuary teeming with wildlife. Explore Vam Sat Eco-Tourist Zone during peak bird nesting season, cruise through a crocodile swamp, and witness thousands of bats take flight at the bat lagoon. Climb Tang Bong Tower for breathtaking panoramic views.
After a delicious local lunch, visit Monkey Island, encounter playful primates, and explore the Can Gio Museum. Conclude your adventure at the historic Rung Sac Guerrilla Base, uncovering the rich history of this vital mangrove ecosystem.
Day 1
FULL-DAY CAN GIO ECO ESCAPE AND WILDLIFE DISCOVERY
Our car will come to your hotel to pick you up and our tour guide will provide all the information about each place for you.
- We will depart for Dan Xay Bridge, where we will take a boat or canoe to explore the natural bird reserve at Vam Sat Eco-Tourist Zone, particularly during peak season from May to October. This area is part of the Vam Sat Salt-Marsh Forest Ecological Tourist Zone, situated between the Vam Sat and Long Tau Rivers. This region was severely impacted during the Vietnam War but has since regrown and is now protected as a wilderness park, showcasing nature’s resilience.
- Our adventure continues with a visit to the crocodile swamp, where you may catch a glimpse of these fascinating reptiles in their natural habitat. Next, we will explore the bat lagoon, home to a variety of bat species. We will then ascend Tang Bong Tower, which stands at 26 meters tall, providing breathtaking panoramic views of the biosphere reserve below.. After conquering the tower, we will enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, sampling regional specialties.
- In the afternoon, we will head to Forest Park (Monkey Island) to visit Can Gio Museum and Mangrove Forest Park Faun Conservation, where thousands of monkeys and saltwater crocodiles thrive. We will also explore the vital Mangrove Forest Ecosystem before visiting the Rung Sac Guerrilla Base, an important chapter in Vietnam history.
End the tour at your hotel.
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Inclusions:.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Ho Chi Minh City Center
- Transportation with air-conditioning
- Entrance fees
- Canoe
- Lunch
- Bottled drinking water
- English speaking guide (other languages available upon request with surcharge)
- Travel Insurance
- This tour accommodates a maximum of 15 travelers.
- VAT.
Exclusions:
- Tips for driver and guide.
- Vietnam visa for foreign tourists.
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
Adult
(Ages 11 and above)
$195/person
Children
(Ages 4 - 10)
$146.25/person
Children
(Under 3 years old)
Free
Special Offers
Tour Information
- Main destination: CAN GIO
- Highlights:
- Bird Reserve Exploration: Glide through the vibrant Vam Sat natural bird reserve, especially lively during nesting season.
- Crocodile Swamp Encounter: Spot fascinating crocodiles in their natural habitat.
- Breathtaking Views: Ascend Tang Bong Tower for panoramic vistas of the biosphere reserve.
- Mangrove Ecosystem Discovery: Explore the vital mangrove forest and its unique wildlife, including playful monkeys.
- Duration: 1day
- Suitable for children: Yes
Price/Person:
$195
Exchange rate:
25.820VND/USD
