Private Tour
Vam Sat Mangrove Forest - VIP Private Tour
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover a mangrove forest and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve only 25 miles (40 km) from Ho Chi Minh City, and spend the day discovering the country's wildlife and scenic landscapes. A boat trip along a Can Gio river, entrance fees, and lunch are all included in this full-day, small-group tour from Saigon.
Vam Sat Mangrove Forest - VIP Private Tour from Ho Chi Minh City are ideal for those who want to avoid crowded touristy buses and want to have luxury 5-star services.
Option 1: Transfer by limo with beer and snacks served in the car.
Option 2: Transfer by private car/van
- Boarding the canoe to appreciate the Soai Rap River landscapes and the typical flora and fauna of the Vam Sat mangrove forest.
- Witnessing thousands of water birds covering the sky.
- Admiring the beautiful panoramic of view Mangrove Biosphere Reserve
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve
7:30 - We will pick you up from your hotel. 9:00 - Guests arrive at Dan Xay reception station. Travel by canoe to enjoy the scenic rivers, the typical flora of the Can Gio mangrove forest, and the marine fishing methods of Can Gio fishermen. Guests will visit the Bat Preservation Zone, the boatmen will guide guests deep into the forest – a naturally picturesque landscape - to visit the bat colony. A tourist vehicle will take guests to the Bird Sanctuary, With a population of over 20,000 birds from 26 different species. Afterward, guests will visit a colony of wild long-tailed monkeys, which are playful and yet very friendly to humans. Guests will continue to ascend the 26m high Tang Bồng Tower to admire the panoramic beauty of the mangrove forest nature reserve from above. Guests will have lunch at the Vam Sat Restaurant. 14:00 - Canoe takes guests back to the Dan Xay station – The group departs for Saigon. 16:00 - Drop off guests at the hotel.
What‘s Included
Entrance Fees
Bottled water
Professional English-speaking tour guide
Food and beverages at the restaurant
Air-conditioned vehicle
Personal expense
Tip ( not mandatory)
Gratuities
Other meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Private Tour
Minivan/Car : Pickup and drop off at your hotel in District 1, 3 and 4 or Meeting Point.
Pickup included
VIP Private Tour
Transfer By Limousine: Transfer by Limousine Ford Transit 10 Seater, pickup and drop off at your hotel in district 1, 3 and 4 or Meeting Point.
Pickup included
Reviews
74 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Monkey Mayhem
johnoA8231DX,,Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We saw many friendly monkeys, some bats, and even got to feed crocodiles. Mom was a great conversationalist and spoke great English. Easy 5/5
Fun activities, lovely...
Penny G,,Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Fun activities, lovely landscape, friendly guide and not too far from Saigon. I really enjoyed travel.by speed boat and look out to the mangrove forest.
Great Visit to Biosphere Reserve
kohlsg89,,Aug 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We spent a wonderful day at Vam Sat Mangrove Reserve with our guide Max. His excellent English, combined with a comprehensive knowledge of the reserve’s natural features and wildlife, made for an enjoyable and educational experience. This was our first excursion since arriving in Vietnam, and we were very happy to have spent it with Max, who made us feel most welcome!
Fun filled trip
Coastal64881,,Jul 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful day spent exploring the mangroves, with Kevin as our guide. Very professional and knowledgeable. Answered all my questions patiently and showed us around well. My sons enjoyed his conversation with them. Thank you Kevin for all your efforts.
Escape to a Jungle Oasis
Whitney2012,,Jun 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00First, our guide Max was extremely knowledgeable and taught us not only about the flora and fauna, but also the history of the area. We really enjoyed being in nature, getting to see the wildlife and getting away from the city. Highly recommend.
A wonderful Day and a Wonderful guide.
V9750HIkarenk,,May 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Communication was fantastic, used Whatsapp. Max was a fantastic guide, he was charming and fun to talk to. He knew I wanted to meet the monkeys, and he made sure I did. We stopped for food, wow! So good, more than I could eat. I would do it again and I would say, money well spent. Max, thankyou for a wonderful day.
Excellent Guide, Impressive Tour, and Delicious Lunch
Callum D,,May 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bin was a fantastic guide, the tour was amazing, and lunch was delicious. We saw many sights, and the mangrove was beautiful.
Really amazing, so worth it!
Jollene F,,May 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was amazing! Bin our guide was very friendly and told us lots about Vietnam and the area. It was so nice to zip around in the speed boat just my partner and I, and our guide. We saw lots of bats and monkeys, small fish and birds. Feeding the crocodiles was more fun than I was expecting. I was looking forward to seeing them but the encounter was even better than I expected. The views the whole time were absolutely amazing. Lunch was also delicious, really good food. I highly recommend the tour. The price was worth it!
The good the bad and the ugly
822rickd,,May 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went as a family on this trip and I cannot tell you how amazing it was. Max was our guide and was unbelievable. The good. Max was very upbeat, very professional and very informative. He made us feel comfortable from the moment he picked us up. each of the stops that we went to were incredible. One of the best things that we did was to ride bikes through the Rice fields to a local home and to be able to visit a family and how they lived their daily lives. Our wives, sat on the back of a scooter because they did not want to pedal and they had the time of their life. When we climbed up the mountain at first it looked daunting, but he also climbed with us and encouraged us the whole way. It was well worth the climb 450 steps amazing view. The King Kong Island River tour was simply spectacular. We went through the caves and saw some temples and the women who were rowing our boat were great. Max stack the van with beer chips and water. That was a nice touch. There were simply no bad and no ugly on this trip go with confidence if I could give this trip and Max six stars I would and I offer that.
Can Gio is great, this operator is not.
Misterchrono,,May 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00According to the itenary we would be spending 5 hours in the Can Gio Mangroves, in actuality we only spent 2.5 hours there, most of which was on the boat getting to the different places. Add the lunch to that, and actual sightseeing time was about 45min max. We spent 3.5 hours stuck in traffic getting there, which of course can happen, but apparently the guide wanted to get home on time, so the traffic time was deducted from our actual visit time. Can Gio is definitely worth visiting, but this specific operator is definitely not worth it. Would not recommend. Tour guide was friendly, car was comfortable, but cutting the actual tour time in half is inexcusable.
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