Can Gio is a swampy island where the Saigon River meets the sea. This ecological Can Gio day tour takes you away from the bustle and hustle of Saigon for a unique natural environment.
Can Gio is about 60 kilometres southeast of the centre of Ho Chi Minh City and here you can visit the mangrove forest which possesses a high biodiversity level with more than 200 species of fauna and 52 species of flora.
The effects of the recent wars on these ecosystems have been devastating and large efforts have been made by local people to rehabilitate the mangroves. Today, it has become one of the most extensive sites of rehabilitated mangroves in the world. Can Gio is a swampy island where the Saigon River meets the sea. This ecological Can Gio day tour takes you away from the bustle and hustle of Saigon for a unique natural environment.
Can Gio is about 60 kilometres southeast of the centre of Ho Chi Minh City and here you can visit the mangrove forest which possesses a high biodiversity level with more than 200 species of fauna and 52 species of flora.
The effects of the recent wars on these ecosystems have been devastating and large efforts have been made by local people to rehabilitate the mangroves. Today, it has become one of the most extensive sites of rehabilitated mangroves in the world.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Can Gio Day Tour to the Mangrove Forest and Vam Sat Ecological Park
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Today, you'll travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Can Gio Mangrove Forest in the morning which is located 40 kilometres south-east of the city. As well as being home to numerous crustacea and fish species, the mangrove has saltwater crocodiles living in a protected area. Here, you'll enjoy lunch at Gio Rung Restaurant before visiting Vam Sat Ecological Park in the afternoon where you'll see crocodiles, monkeys and wild birds.
Activities
Can Gio Mangrove Forest
Vam Sat Ecological Park
Restaurants
Gio Rung Restaurant
Transportations
Private Driver from Ho Chi Minh City to Cần Giờ
Private Driver from Cần Giờ to Ho Chi Minh City
Meals
Lunch
Destinations
Ho Chi Minh
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What’s included?
2 activities
1 lunch
Entrance fees
Ground transportation
Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
Airport transfer
Alcohol beverages
Domestic flights
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
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AU$ 236/ per traveller sharing
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