Can Gio Mangrove Forest and Local Culture

This tour starts from 8am and may return to the hotel around 4pm(ish) depending on traffic. Can gio is considered as the "lung" of Ho Chi Minh city, also known as “Monkey Island”. You will go by car and will cross a local ferry. On the other side of the ferry, you will enter a whole different world.

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Highlights
Visit a lively local seafood market bustling with crabs, clams, squid, oysters, and freshly caught fish at great prices
Explore Can Thanh beach town, where generations of fishermen live in harmony with the sea
Discover the Cần Giờ mangrove forest, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve filled with biodiversity
Get up close with over 1,000 playful monkeys – perfect for fun photos and family moments

Itinerary

This morning, you will be picked up from your hotel at 8am for Can gio which is considered as the "lung" of Ho Chi Minh city, also known as “Monkey Island”. You will cross a local ferry Binh Khanh and on the other side of the ferry, you will enter a whole different world.

Our first stop is the local seafood market selling a wide variety of freshly caught seafood such as crabs, shrimp, clams, scallops, squid, oysters, and many kinds of fish—all at very reasonable prices. Known for its bustling atmosphere and incredibly fresh offerings, this local market is the heart of Cần Giờ’s seafood trade.

Continue on to the beach of Can Thanh town where life revolves around the sea. Most families here have been involved in fishing for generations. This charming town offers a slower pace of life, fresh sea breezes, and a window into the daily lives of the local fishing community.

After a local lunch, we head into the mangrove forest, home to over 1,000 playful monkeys. You'll have the chance to snap fun photos as curious monkeys gather around and even climb onto your shoulder. The adventure continues with a short walk to the crocodile farm, where you can observe these fascinating reptiles up close. 

Finally, we will transfer back to Ho Chi Minh city arriving in the late afternoon.

Pick-up Point: Hotels in Saigon downtown
Address: Hotels in Saigon downtown

• Drinking water ,
• Service of an experienced English-speaking guide,
• Local Vietnamese lunch
• Entrance fees,
• Private touring.

Personal expenses, meals other than stated in the itinerary, or tips for local guide and driver.