Can Gio Mangroves Motorbike Tour to Monkey Island
Hundreds of monkeys on an island where guerrilla fighters once hid
A full-day motorbike tour from Ho Chi Minh City to Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve, departing at 7:30 AM with hotel pickup. You travel by ferry across the mangrove wetlands to Monkey Island, then visit Can Gio market and beach, returning to the city by evening. An English-speaking guide leads the route. The tour runs seven hours and includes accident insurance and a rain poncho.
Step-by-step itinerary
Explore Can Gio Mangroves and Monkey Island
- Pickup from hotel in Saigon
- Travel by ferry to Can Gio province
- Visit Can Gio mangrove forests
- Explore Monkey Island sanctuary
- Enjoy lunch after Monkey Island
- Visit Can Gio seafood market
- Relax at Can Gio beach
- Visit Cao Dai pagoda
- Return to Ho Chi Minh City
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Districts 1, 3 and 5.
- accident insurance.
- motorbike fuel.
- high-quality open-faced helmet.
- English-speaking guide.
- rain poncho if needed.
Times
- Every day 07:30 08:00 08:30 09:00
Before you book
Operated by Saigon On Motorbike
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The experience
The tour starts with pickup at your hotel in Districts 1, 3 or 5, then heads to the ferry terminal. A ferry crossing takes you into Can Gio province, a landscape of mangrove forests that shelter birds, monkeys, crocodiles and crabs: the region's signature catch. Your guide and driver navigate the roads on motorbike, and you ride as a passenger. The pace is steady, with stops built in at each site rather than a continuous ride.
Monkey Island is the centerpiece: a sanctuary for hundreds of monkeys and a historical site where guerrilla fighters sheltered during the Vietnam War. After time there, lunch happens before you move to Can Gio market, where local seafood vendors fill the stalls daily. The market is a working space, not a tourist overlay, so you see how the catch moves from boat to sale. From there, the route continues to Can Gio beach and the Cao Dai pagoda, a spiritual site with distinctive architecture that reflects local religious practice.
The return journey retraces the ferry and the roads back to Ho Chi Minh City. Hotel drop-off is included for the same districts where pickup happened. Bring sunscreen and water. A rain poncho is provided if weather turns. Infants can sit on an adult's lap, and specialized infant seats are available on request.
Is this one for you?The tour departs at 7:30 AM and runs seven hours with motorbike riding and ferry travel, so it suits travelers who are comfortable with an early start and movement between sites rather than a leisurely pace. Infants can join if they sit on an adult's lap, though the day's length and the motorbike riding work best for families with older children or adult groups.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 9 years); Infant (under 6): free.
What is Monkey Island and why is it historically significant?
Monkey Island is a sanctuary home to hundreds of monkeys and also served as a hiding place for guerrilla fighters during the Vietnam War, making it both a wildlife site and a landmark of Vietnam's recent history.
Do I ride the motorbike myself or travel as a passenger?
You travel as a passenger on the motorbike. Your guide and driver handle the roads throughout the day.
What can I see at Can Gio market?
Can Gio market is where local seafood vendors sell their daily catch: hundreds of types of fresh fish, crabs and other marine products that reflect the region's fishing heritage and food culture.
How does the ferry fit into the day?
The ferry crossing from Ho Chi Minh City to Can Gio province is the gateway to the mangrove biosphere. It is part of the route and marks the transition from the city to the wetlands where the rest of the tour unfolds.
What happens if it rains?
A rain poncho is provided if weather turns wet, so you can stay dry during the motorbike ride and the stops.
Can Gio Mangroves Motorbike Tour to Monkey Island
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