OVERVIEW

(6 hours / Departure: 7:30 AM)

The **Can Gio Biosphere Reserve** is a spectacular wetland located 40 km southeast of Ho Chi Minh City. Because the area is dominated by mangroves and rare species, it was officially listed as a **UNESCO Biosphere Reserve**. Today, it is one of Vietnam’s most important wildlife sanctuaries. Furthermore, the forest covers more than 75,740 hectares and is home to over 150 botanical species. As a result, it has become a must-visit destination for nature lovers.

HIGHLIGHTS

Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reverse
Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve
Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Speedboat tour
Speedboat Trip
Monkey Island in Can Gio - Ho Chi Minh City
Monkey Island

ITINERARY

### **Morning Activities**

07:00 AM – Pick-up at the customers’ hotel and transfer to the pier by comfortable minivan.
Then, at 07:30 AM, depart to Can Gio Mangrove Forest by luxury speedboat. During the trip, enjoy a light breakfast with Sugar Town cake, mineral water, and seasonal fruits. In addition, you will experience fresh river air and observe local life along the riverbanks.

08:45 AM – Arrive at Can Gio Mangrove Forest.
Shortly after, at 09:00 AM, board a small wooden boat and begin rowing through the quiet mangrove swamps. Here, you will observe the Reserve Bats Lagoon and learn about the typical flora of mangrove ecosystems. Moreover, your guide will explain how this area was heavily damaged during the war and how it was later restored to become a UNESCO-listed biosphere reserve.

### **Vam Sat Exploration**

09:45 AM – Arrive at the center of Vam Sat to enjoy a panoramic view of the vast mangrove forest.
Additionally, depending on the season, you may visit the wild bird conservation area (May–October).
Next, explore the crocodile farm, where Crocodylus Porosus is listed in the Red Book, and learn about crocodile hatching.
You will also join one of the most thrilling activities: **angling carnivorous crocodiles from a cruise boat**.

Afterwards, observe long-tailed monkeys, a species typical of Can Gio. You may feed them if you wish.
You will then walk along a small path through the mangroves and try crossing a suspension bridge—a fun challenge for both adults and children.

### **Lunch & Return**

11:30 AM – Enjoy lunch at Vam Sat Restaurant and relax in a coconut hut.
12:15 PM – Finish the Can Gio Mangrove Forest program and start the journey back to Saigon.
01:30 PM – Arrive in Saigon and be dropped off at your accommodation.

INCLUSIONS / EXCLUSIONS

### **Tour Inclusions**
– Insurance on the boat & all entrance fees
– English-speaking guide
– Mineral water and wet tissues
– Hotel pick-up and drop-off in District 1
– Sugar Town cake & seasonal fruits
– Vietnamese traditional lunch

### **Tour Exclusions**
– Non-English-speaking guides (Chinese, French, German, etc.)
– Services not listed in the program

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