Ho Chi Minh: Can Gio Mangrove and Monkey Island Day Trip
ID: GYG813461-1296129
Category:
Country: Vietnam
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
Discover the wildlife of Can Gio Monkey Island on a day trip from Ho Chi Minh City. Visit an alligator farm, explore the jungle, and enjoy a Vietnamese-style lunch at a beach resort.
Discover the natural beauty of Can Gio, also known as Monkey Island, on a guided tour from Ho Chi Minh City. See over 1,000 monkeys living in the mangrove forest, visit an alligator farm, and take a speedboat to a guerilla camp.
Start your day with a pickup from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and head to Can Gio, otherwise known as Monkey Island. On arrival, visit the mangrove forest to see over 1,000 monkeys. Feed and take photos with the monkeys surrounding and climbing on your shoulder.
Continue with a short walk to an alligator farm, where local people conserve many huge alligators from the American War. Try alligator fishing (optional) before taking a speedboat to the Sac guerilla camp built in the deep jungle.
Stop at the local seafood market selling various kinds of fresh seafood, including octopus, lobster, and ray. Enjoy a welcome drink of sugar cane juice before having a Vietnamese-style lunch at a beach resort. At the resort, have free time to swim and sightsee.
After lunch, head back to Saigon and end the tour at approximately 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM.
Highlights
- Get up close and personal with the monkeys of Can Gio Monkey Island
- Visit an alligator farm and try your hand at alligator fishing (optional)
- Explore the jungle and learn about the history of the Sac guerilla camp
- Enjoy a Vietnamese-style lunch at a beach resort and go for a swim
- Stop at a local seafood market and try some sugar cane juice
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour involves walking through natural habitats, so comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Be prepared for the weather conditions of the day, with appropriate clothing and protection.
Feeding and interacting with the monkeys and alligators can be an exciting experience, but it's important to follow the guide's instructions for safety.
The visit to the guerilla camp offers a unique insight into Vietnam's history, which might be of particular interest to history enthusiasts.
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.
