Discover the National Biosphere Reserve of Can Gio

This is a new and exotic day tour for Saigon based travelers. You will discover the National Biosphere Reserve of Can Gio and immerse yourself in its natural beauty and learn about its wild life. The reserve is located 55 km from Ho Chi Minh City and the trip there takes about 2 hours. 

You will be picked up at 8 am at your hotel by a private car and guide. You will reach Can Gio at 10 am. You can visit Monkey Island situated in Can Gio Mangrove Forest, which UNESCO has recognized as an International Biosphere Reserve on January 21st, 2000.  You can also visit Can Gio Museum, with archaeological relics, as well as unique flora and fauna. You'll also explore the Mangrove Forest by boat and visit Rung Sac Guerilla Base by canoe, from which you'll see crocodiles, wild cats, otters, pythons, playful monkeys and more. The Purebred Crocodile Reserve Park boasts more than 80 specimens of these prehistoric reptiles. Then you will transfer to 30-4 Beach, where you can see Vung Tau on the left and Tien Giang on your right hand side. You will have the option to take a swim and relax until you have a lunch at CAROT restaurant which faces the East Sea.

Following lunch, you will drive to Vam Sat Eco-Tourist area. You will take a canoe trip to visit Vam Sat, traveling past the flora typical of mangroves, and then visit the bat-reserve. You can also experience crab and crocodile fishing on the boat. You will visit the crab ponds to learn about their lifecycle and how to collect the best crabs for eating. You will enjoy seeing a variety of wild animals and admire the bird sanctuary in Vam Sac. You end your trip by visiting crocodile farms to learn about the process of crocodile egg laying and visit the new born crocs. At 4 pm you will drive back to HCMC where you will arrive at your hotel at 6 pm