Escape the busy streets of Ho Chi Minh City and discover the wild side of southern Vietnam on a full-day journey to Can Gio.
Known for its vast mangrove ecosystem, wildlife and waterways, Can Gio offers a completely different experience from the city. Travel through local communities, encounter monkeys, cruise through mangrove canals and discover the history of the former Rung Sac resistance base.
TOUR INFORMATION
Duration: Full Day – Approximately 8–9 Hours
Departure: 07:30 AM
Return: Approximately 5:00–5:30 PM
Destination: Can Gio, Ho Chi Minh City
Tour Type: Small Group / Private Tour
Transportation: Air-conditioned vehicle + local boat/canoe
Pickup: Hotels in central Ho Chi Minh City
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Escape Ho Chi Minh City for the Can Gio mangrove region
- Travel through local neighborhoods and rural landscapes
- Visit the Can Gio Monkey Area
- Observe long-tailed macaques in their natural environment
- Take a boat or canoe ride through mangrove waterways
- Visit the historic Rung Sac resistance base
- Learn about the unique Can Gio mangrove ecosystem
- Enjoy a Vietnamese lunch
- Visit Can Gio’s coastal area
- Experience a quieter and greener side of Ho Chi Minh City
WHAT TO BRING
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Lightweight clothing
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Sunglasses
- Camera
- Small backpack
Avoid carrying food openly around the monkeys and keep small personal items securely stored.
WHY VISIT CAN GIO WITH JOYOUS TRAVEL?
Can Gio offers travelers an opportunity to experience a completely different side of Ho Chi Minh City.
Instead of temples, museums and busy streets, this journey takes you into mangrove forests, waterways and local communities where nature and history come together.
It is an excellent choice for families, couples and travelers who want to combine nature, wildlife, history and local experiences in one day.
Itinerary
01Can Gio Mangrove Forest & Monkey Island Full-Day Tour
07:30 – Hotel Pickup in Ho Chi Minh City
Your Joyous Travel guide and driver pick you up from your hotel in central Ho Chi Minh City.
Leave the city center and travel south toward Can Gio.
As the urban landscape gradually disappears, enjoy views of local communities, rivers, waterways and the greener surroundings of southern Ho Chi Minh City.
09:00 – Ferry Crossing & Journey into Can Gio
Cross the river by ferry and continue toward the mangrove region.
The scenery changes dramatically as the journey enters Can Gio, with mangrove forests, waterways and small local communities replacing the dense city landscape.
Your guide introduces the importance of Can Gio’s mangrove ecosystem and explains how the area recovered after extensive wartime damage.
10:00 – Can Gio Monkey Area
Arrive at the wildlife area and walk beneath the mangrove canopy.
One of the most memorable experiences here is seeing groups of long-tailed macaques moving freely through the forest.
Your guide will explain how to observe the monkeys safely.
Important: Keep phones, sunglasses, hats and loose belongings secured because the monkeys can be very curious.
10:45 – Mangrove Boat Adventure
Board a local motorboat or canoe and travel deeper into the mangrove waterways.
Cruise between dense mangrove trees and experience one of the most atmospheric parts of Can Gio.
The boat journey gives you a close-up view of the ecosystem and demonstrates how waterways have shaped life throughout this region.
11:15 – Rung Sac Historical Base
Visit the historic Rung Sac resistance base hidden within the mangrove forest.
Learn how soldiers lived and operated in this difficult wetland environment during wartime.
Your guide explains the site’s historical significance while you explore reconstructed facilities and forest pathways.
12:30 – Vietnamese Lunch
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
The meal features Vietnamese dishes, with seafood options depending on the selected menu.
Take some time to relax before continuing the afternoon program.
14:00 – Can Gio Coastal Experience
Continue toward the coastal area of Can Gio.
Enjoy some free time to walk along the waterfront, experience the local atmosphere or simply relax away from the busy streets of Ho Chi Minh City.
Depending on the final tour design, Joyous Travel can also include a local seafood market or another community-based stop here.
15:15 – Return to Ho Chi Minh City
Begin the journey back to the city, crossing the ferry once again.
Relax in the vehicle after a full day exploring the mangrove environment.
17:00 – 17:30 – Hotel Drop-Off
Arrive back in central Ho Chi Minh City.
Your guide and driver return you to your hotel.
End of the Can Gio Mangrove Forest & Monkey Island Full-Day Tour.
What is included
Included
- ✓ Hotel pickup and drop-off in central Ho Chi Minh City
- ✓ Air-conditioned transportation
- ✓ Professional English-speaking guide
- ✓ Ferry transfers
- ✓ Entrance fees according to the itinerary
- ✓ Mangrove boat/canoe experience
- ✓ Vietnamese lunch
- ✓ Bottled water
- ✓ Travel insurance
Not included
- × Personal expenses
- × Additional food and drinks
- × Optional activities
- × Tips for guide and driver
- × Services not specifically mentioned above