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Can Gio Biosphere Reserve is a wetland located 40 km southeast of Ho Chi Minh City. This reserve has been listed the biosphere reserve by UNESCO. The site is an important wildlife sanctuary in Vietnam as it is characterized by a wetland biosystem dominated by mangrove and many rare species.
The forest’s area is 75,740 ha, with over 150 botanical species.
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking. A surcharge may applied for any special meal accommodations
An umbrella is recommended from May to October
A light jacket is recommended from November to February
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Saigon River
Cruise to Vam Sat Can Gio on Saigon River
Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve
Can Gio Biosphere Reserve is a wetland located 40 km southeast of Ho Chi Minh City. This reserve has been listed the biosphere reserve by UNESCO. The site is an important wildlife sanctuary in Vietnam as it is characterized by a wetland biosystem dominated by mangrove and many rare species. The forest’s area is 75,740 ha, with over 150 botanical species.
Vietnamese traditional set lunch
English-speaking guide
Pick-up and drop-off at Saigon Waterbus Station (Bach Dang pier)
Lavie water and wet towels
The Sugar Town bakery cake & seasonal fruits
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Personal expenses
Gratuities
Light Breakfast and Lunch
Light breakfast & Lunch
Private Tour: Light breakfast & Lunch
27 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Daniel H,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
Overall a nice river cruise, with fresh food and some croissants. Our guide Van was friendly and enthusiastic. Interesting crusing along Saigon River and seeing way of life. Can Gio/Vam Sat itself is interesting with good nature elements and animals, locals are friendly and offered a good lunch. The infrastructure in Can Gio is lacking and is in need of repair and investment - a lot of it feels quite dilapidated. We would have chosen an alternative destination if known this in advance. Of course, this is not an issue with Saigon River Tour. Would recommend Saigon River Tour, but probably a destination besides Can Gio until facilities improve.
408iftekhara,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Sang was an excellent tour guide. We had a memorable experience. We thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Highly recommend him to others
Climber40325380076,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Great family experience, our tour guide Mr Phat was very knowledgeable and provided excellent service. We were able to spot giant bats in the mangroves, fed macaque monkeys, went in a special cage to feed crocodiles. My two teenage boys had a blast! Lunch was delicious and plentiful. My boys had an incredible unforgettable experience. I highly recommend this tour specially for families.

Peter M,,Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Money and time well spent. Our guide Chi is a superstar and even after extensive reading, this tour taught me a lot. Highly recommend.
Jet14661723097,,Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
We had a great experience with Saigon River Tours on the Can Gio Mangrove Forest tour. The speedboat ride was smooth and scenic, offering a unique view of life along the river. The tour was well-organized, with highlights like exploring the mangroves, spotting wildlife, and enjoying a delicious local lunch. Our guide, Trang, was friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommended for a nature-filled escape from Ho Chi Minh City!





Mobile65302713453,,Apr 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
We had a great trip with only 5 people on a speedboat. The ride was very pleasant, our tour guide Moon was so friendly, warm and very attentive and speaks perfect English! We were very well catered for, there was banh mi, fruit, coffee, water and a huge lunch. On the tour we visited a local market, took a boat trip through a mangrove forest with bats, watched monkeys, fished crocodiles and made several hikes through the jungle.
734arib,,Jul 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
I just got back from a trip to the Cam Gio mangrove biosphere and it was amazing! Definitely off the beaten path, we didn't see any other tourists. The boat there was fun and comfy, and we got to see everything! A huge bat colony, crocodiles which we got to feed, a troupe of monkey mamas and their babies, and beautiful birds! You end with this incredible Vietnamese lunch, my only complaint was that it was SO MUCH incredible food I ate too much and there was still a bunch left over. But the best part of the trip was Yo! Our guide! He was as excited to see the mangroves as we were, and he was great at talking about the history of the mangroves, and their recovery after the Vietnam war. Even when we passed through the land of little wormy caterpillars he was a champ, and always made sure we had plenty of water and got to see all the exciting things! That man deserves a raise because he was the best. Overall, 10/10, I couldn't recommend doing it enough!




christiansD5390HQ,,Apr 12, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
In a little over an hour, you can take a motorboat out of the center of Saigon and into another world. From the boat you can watch life in and by the river. You quickly notice once the national park is reached.. expect a mangrove forest, bats, crocodiles, monkeys, diverse bird species and of course insects and reptiles.







traveller061173,,Jul 21, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
I had an amazing experience on this tour. Everything was superb. the boat ride to the reserve, the stunning scenery, the crocodiles and the monkeys. Anthony arranged everything efficiently and Sunny, my guide for the day, was most informative. I really recommend this trip to anyone coming to Ho Chi Minh City and wants to get out of the city for a morning.
endrer976,,Jul 17, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
Great ride by speedboat on the river, and the environment gradually changed from hectic metropolis to deserted mangrove forest. Nice paddling in the mangrove, and beautiful birds and giant flag mice. Then view of the forest and feeding of crocodiles and monkeys. Lunch on the way (seafood and local shrimp in total:-))





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