Can Gio is 60km southeast of Ho Chi Minh City. Can Gio is a district of Ho Chi Minh City. Can Gio are islands on the estuary of the Saigon River (Dong Nai River) and the Vam Co River before these rivers discharge their water into the East Vietnam Sea.
Can Gio includes mangrove forests, brackish water swamps, wetlands, salt marshes, mud flats, sea-grasses… which are habitats for extremely diverse species. Can Gio is of extreme importance to the natural environment of Ho Chi Minh City and the vicinity, and Can Gio is listed to the UNESCO Global Biosphere Reserve.
During the war, Can Gio sheltered an important guerrilla force who launched several battles into Saigon and the nearby areas.
Our day tour helps you with an escape out of Saigon into the amazing wilderness which is just nearby.
{Inclusions
English-speaking guide as per itinerary: no guide for free-at-leisure days;
Private car for all transfers and tours as indicated in the program;
Boat trips as Can Gio as per itinerary;
All admission fees during guided times in the program;
One lunch per itinerary;}
{Exclusions
Insurance of any types;
Accommodations, ferry fares, meals;
Drinks, laundry, bar or other personal expenses;
Banking fees;
Others not clearly specified clearly in the inclusions;}
Detailed itinerary
08:00 A.M Depart your hotel for Can Gio Mangrove Forest.
0930 A.M On arrival, we’ll get on a boat traveling our way amid mangrove forest. We’ll observe giant Greater Asiatic Yellow Bats who eat only fruits and whose wingspan is 1m.
Then proceed to the bird conservation area where you can observe several different species of birds. This is available during the nesting season (May-October) only.
Take time to play with macaques (long-tailed monkeys),
Learn about the salt water crocodiles by visiting their swamp and the hatching area.
Take a boat trip to venture deep in the forest to visit the former Rung Sac Guerrilla Base to learn about the battles launched by this commando force.
1200 P.M - 1300 Travel back to the center for lunch.
1300-1400 Free time to walk in the forest then we transfer you back to Saigon.
1530 Arrive back at your hotel. We trust you had a wonderful day out in the wild with AdventureGreen.
