CAN GIO MANGROVE BIOSPHERE RESERVE

Can Gio Biosphere Reserve is a wetland located 40 km southeast of Ho Chi Minh City. This reserve has been listed the biosphere reserve by UNESCO. The site is an important wildlife sanctuary in Vietnam as it is characterized by a wetland biosystem dominated by mangrove and many rare species.

The forest’s area is 75,740 ha, with over 150 botanical species.

Itinerary:

07:45 am Pick-up at the pier.

08:00 am Depart to Can Gio Mangrove forest by luxury speedboat. When on board, enjoy a light breakfast of Sugar Town cake with mineral water & seasonal fruits, enjoy the fresh air and understand the daily life of local citizens living along the river banks.

09:00 am Arrive to Can Gio Mangrove forest.

09:15 am Learn about the flora typical of mangrove forests and the story about this area from the war time it was almost destroyed to nowadays (the biosphere reserve of the world was listed by UNESCO)

– Get on the small wooden boat, rowing in the swamps with mangroves.

– Observe the Reserve Bats Lagoon of the city, hear their sound from the top of the trees.

10:00 am Arrive to the center of Vam Sat to obserse immense panorama of Vam Sat mangrove forest.

– Visit the area for bird conservation in the wild bird nesting season (from May to October).

– Visit the crocodile farm (with the Crocodylus Porosus is listed in the Red Book), learn the process of hatching crocodiles.

– Join one of the most fearless activities: Standing on the cruise boat for angling carnivorous crocodile.

– Observe wild monkeys (long-tailed monkeys characterized by Can Gio). You can feed them if you want.

– Walk along the road through the mangroves, challenge yourself with a suspension bridge, great place for children!

12:00 pm Have lunch at Restaurant.

01:00 pm Finish Can Gio Mangrove Forest and head to Saigon.

02:00 pm Arrive back to Saigon.

Includes:

– Insurance on boat, all entrance fees

– English-speaking guide

– Mineral water and wet towels

– Sugar Town cake & seasonal fruits

– Vietnamese traditional set lunch

– Pick-up and Drop-off at the pier

Tour Departure Time: 08:00 AM

Tour Length: Approximately 6 hours

Group Tour: Can Gio Mangrove Forest Tour is completely operated by Saigon River Tour using our own tour guide, on-board hostess and the above itinerary.

– Adult : VND 2,599,000++ per person (please check availability in advance)

( VND 3,001,845 net per person)

– Child (under 12 years old): 80% on Adult price

– Infant (under 3 years old): 50% on Adult price

Private Tour: The Can Gio Mangrove Forest Tour is completely operated by Saigon River Tour using our own private tour guide, on-board hostess and the above itinerary.