Ho Chi Minh City: Can Gio Monkey Island Day Trip with Lunch
ID: GYG811968-1294000
Category:
Country: Vietnam
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Discover the natural beauty of Can Gio Mangrove Forest and Monkey Island on a day trip from Ho Chi Minh City. See over 1,000 monkeys and learn about the local wildlife.
Discover the natural beauty of Can Gio, also known as Monkey Island, on a full-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City. See monkeys in the mangrove forest, feed crocodiles, and visit a guerilla camp. Enjoy a seafood lunch and go swimming at Can Gio Resort.
Start your day with pickup from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and head to Can Gio, known as Monkey Island. On arrival, visit the mangrove forest to see over 1,000 monkeys living there. Feed and take photos with the monkeys surrounding and climbing on your shoulders.
Continue with a short walk to the crocodile area where local people conserve many huge crocodiles from the “American war”. Try your hand at crocodile fishing (optional). Then, take a speed boat to the Sac guerilla camp, built in the deep jungle. Nowadays, the camp has become a major tourist attraction.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Spend free time at a local seafood market selling various kinds of fresh seafood and dried foods. Go swimming at Can Gio Resort beside the market and sightsee around the beach.
Finally, head back to Ho Chi Minh City, where you will be dropped off at your hotel.
Highlights
- Discover the natural beauty of Can Gio Mangrove Forest and Monkey Island
- Get up close and personal with over 1,000 monkeys and feed them bananas
- Learn about the local wildlife and see crocodiles at a local conservation area
- Take a speedboat ride to the Sac Guerilla Camp and learn about jungle life
- Enjoy a delicious seafood lunch at a local restaurant and visit a seafood market
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes and light clothing
Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect from the sun
Be prepared for the possibility of getting wet or dirty
Respect the wildlife and follow the guide's instructions
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.