Can Gio Mangrove Tour: Monkeys & Guerrilla Camp Experience
Eight hours into Vietnam's wartime past and living mangrove forest
A full-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City to Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve combines wildlife encounters, wartime history and coastal scenery. You visit Monkey Island to observe hundreds of monkeys in their habitat, explore the reconstructed Sac Guerrilla Camp bunkers hidden in the forest, cruise through mangrove canals by speedboat, and watch crocodiles at a conservation area before unwinding at Can Gio Resort.
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Explore Can Gio Mangrove Forest and History
- Meet guide and transfer from Ho Chi Minh City
- Visit crocodile conservation area
- Speedboat cruise through mangrove canals
- Tour Sac Guerrilla Camp historical site
- Relax at Can Gio Resort
- Return to Ho Chi Minh City
- Ho Chi Minh City 3h
- Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve Entry included 1h
- Rung Sac Military Base Entry included 1h
- Ho Chi Minh City 2h
What’s included
- Bottled drinking water and Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant.
- air-conditioned hotel pickup and drop-off in District 1 with an English-speaking guide.
- entrance fees to Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve, Monkey Island, the crocodile conservation area, Sac Guerrilla Camp and Can Gio Resort.
- Every day 06:00 06:30 07:00 07:30 08:00 08:30 09:00 09:30 10:00 10:30
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Eight to nine hours exploring Can Gio's UNESCO mangrove reserve from Ho Chi Minh City: encounter monkeys on Monkey Island.
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The experience
Eight to nine hours takes you from Ho Chi Minh City's streets into Can Gio, a UNESCO-recognized mangrove biosphere reserve where the day moves between wildlife, history and water. Your guide picks you up from your hotel in District 1 and handles the transport. The itinerary unfolds in layers, each one revealing a different side of the reserve. You start by heading deeper into the biosphere, where a crocodile conservation area lets you watch these reptiles from a safe platform while learning how local efforts protect the ecosystem. Then comes the speedboat ride through narrow waterways beneath towering mangrove trees: the canals wind tight enough that you see the intricate root systems that stabilize Vietnam's southern coastline, and the quiet water carries migratory birds and aquatic life you would miss from land.
The Sac Guerrilla Camp sits hidden in the forest where it once served as a military base during the Vietnam War. You walk among reconstructed bunkers, living quarters, command posts and underground shelters, with your guide explaining the ingenuity and resilience of the guerrilla forces who operated there. The contrast is stark: today it is peaceful forest, but the structures and displays make the strategic role this remote area played feel immediate and real. History and nature occupy the same ground here, and the camp visit anchors the day's meaning beyond the wildlife and scenery.
After the camp, Can Gio Resort offers a chance to rest: ocean breezes, a beach and a pool give you space to decompress before the drive back to the city. The tour includes bottled water, a Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant, all entrance fees, air-conditioned transport and an English-speaking guide. Guides in Spanish, Italian, French and other languages are available for an additional charge.
Top questions
Can I be picked up at my hotel?
You can choose: pickup at your hotel, or go straight to the meeting point. When you book, you choose your hotel from 3,330 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you can type in your address. Pickup is about 30 minutes before departure.
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Vietnamese, Russian, Korean, Chinese, Japanese and Chinese.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 8 years); Infant (under 5): free.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What will I see on Monkey Island during this tour?
Monkey Island is home to hundreds of monkeys roaming freely in their natural habitat. You encounter them as part of the day's wildlife experiences within the Can Gio reserve.
Is the speedboat ride through the mangroves included, or does it cost extra?
The speedboat cruise through the mangrove canals is included in the tour price. Boat fees are not part of the base cost. A surcharge of 250,000 VNĐ per person applies for the boat portion.
What can I expect to see at the Sac Guerrilla Camp?
Sac Guerrilla Camp features reconstructed bunkers, living quarters, command posts, defensive structures and underground shelters from the Vietnam War era. Your guide walks you through the site and shares stories about the guerrilla forces who operated there, with informative displays providing historical context.
Is lunch included in the tour price?
Yes, a Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant is included. The tour also provides bottled drinking water throughout the day.
Can I visit Can Gio Resort to swim or relax?
Can Gio Resort is the final stop before returning to Ho Chi Minh City. You have time to relax on the beach, use the swimming pool and enjoy the ocean breezes as the afternoon winds down.
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Can Gio Mangrove Tour: Monkeys & Guerrilla Camp Experience
8h–9h · EN · ES · FR · DE · IT +6
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