Can Gio Forest Day Trip by Speedboat

1 day
Full Day
About this activity
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve, Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam

8:00am: Your guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel and bring you by car to our boat at Saigon’s central pier, Bach Dang.

8:15am: You boat will depart Saigon for the lush, green tributaries of the Mekong Delta. A light breakfast of pastries or sandwiches, tropical fruit and Vietnamese coffee (ca phe sua da) is served.

8:45am: Visit Can Giuoc Market, a bustling local riverside market at the gateway to the Mekong Delta. Great photo opportunities!

9:45am: At around this time, the surrounding landscape will begin to change from lush riverside water palms to dusky mangrove swamps as you move from the Delta towards Can Gio Forest.

10:00am: Arrive at the Giant Bat Lagoon and explore gently by rowing boat, before trekking through the mangrove jungle.

12:00pm: Enjoy a delicious traditional Vietnamese lunch at a private riverside location, including the Mekong Delta speciality, Elephant Ear Fish.

01:00pm: Arrive in Vam Sat Eco Park, where you will visit a crocodile reserve (and feed them if you wish!) and see monkey in their natural habitat, as well as enjoy crab fishing and bird-watching for exotic local and migratory species. You can also enjoy another mangrove jungle walk.

03:00pm: Depart Can Gio’s mangrove jungles for Saigon.

04:15pm: Arrive back Saigon’s central pier. Staff will take you back to your hotel by car.

Duration: 8 hours

Included
  • English-speaking guide
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Meals: Breakfast & lunch
  • Speedboat from/to Saigon
  • FOC: cold towels, refreshments and local fruits
  • Bottled water
  • Entry/Admission - Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve
Not included
  • Tips
  • Other personal expenses
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • A maximum of 10 people per booking
  • Minimum age is 1 years
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
85% Cultural
65% Original
15%