Can Gio - Monkey Island Day Tour From Ho Chi Minh City
Pick up time:7:30-8:00AM
Morning - The bus will pick you up within District 1 or you can come to SST Travel’s office. The bus will drive through the Nguyễn Tất Thành – Huỳnh Tấn Phát road. After that, Binh Khanh ferry will take you to Can Gio Town. When arriving at Can Gio town, you will be taking part in these activities:
+ Explore the Monkeys island with more than 1000 lovely monkeys.
+ Visit the Hoa Ca Crocodile reserve, you will get the chance to see the mighty crocodiles.
+ You will be trekking for about 25 minutes going under the cool forest shade to enter the Rung Sac Revolutionary Base - A place associated with the heroic history pages of the heroic 10th Special Forces soldiers, this place recreates all scenes of activities and battles of the old soldiers such as: bunker, kitchen, military medical house, small walkways alternating between mangroves, artifacts about bombs and mines... or choose to ride the canoe for 10 minutes to the base (The canoe expense is not included in the tour).
12:00 - 12:30: Have lunch at a local restaurant – trying the specialties of Southern Vietnam’s cuisine.
Afternoon - You will continue to visit:
+Seafood Market: This is also the ideal place if you want to try the fresh food. The seafood is exploited on the local beach which contains all the flavor of nature in Can Gio Island. Moreover, you can buy the seafood directly from the market. We will get back on the bus to Sai Gon once leaving the market.
16:00 - 16:30: End of the tour.
The schedule is subject to change depending on traffic, weather conditions, and water level on your activity date. However, all the activities in the tour are guaranteed to be fully visited.
Figuring out what to do during your trip at Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam? Go on this exciting day tour away from the city and to the island of Can Gio. Explore Monkey Island and get a chance to feed and take photos with the cute monkeys that live in the area. You might even get to experience one climb on your shoulder!
Afterwards, meet the crocodiles that locals have been protecting since the Vietnam War and enjoy the optional activity of crocodile fishing. Next, take a thrilling speedboat ride to the “Sac” guerilla camps located in the deep jungle. See what jungle life was like during the time of war as you go around the reserve. This popular site has been listed by UNESCO as an important biosphere reserve.
After a morning filled with fun activities, tour the local seafood market and head to the Phuong Nam Resort for a delicious lunch. Before the day ends, spend your free time soaking in the sun and splashing around in the resort’s swimming pool, a perfect way to end an exciting trip to Can Gio!
- Going trekking under the cool forest shade to enter the Rung Sac Revolutionary Base or traveling by canoe to the base (The canoe expense is not included)
- Enjoy the local food for lunch, spend your time in the sun and water at Can Gio beach
- Encounter over 1000 adorable monkeys as you explore Monkeys Island, observing their playful antics in their natural habitat
- Witness the power and majesty of crocodiles up close at the Hoa Ca Crocodile Reserve, providing a thrilling and educational experience
- Children should be closely supervised at all times, especially around the monkeys.
- Wear lightweight and breathable clothes suitable for hot and humid weather.
- The tour involves a fair amount of walking and climbing. It might not be suitable for people with mobility issues.
- The best time to visit is during the dry season (November to April) when the weather is more predictable and the conditions are more comfortable.
- Ticket Valid On Selected Date
- From 1 - 3 years old: FOC
- From 4 - 8 years old: child ticket
- From 9 years old: adult ticket