Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• From Ho Chi Minh: Can Gio Trek—Monkey Island & Crocodile Farm

• Can Gio Mangroves—Monkey Island by Motorbike and Scooter

• Vam Sat Mangrove Forest—VIP Private Tour

• Can Gio Mangrove Forest 1-Day Tour

• Can Gio Beautiful Nature Mangrove Forest Day Trip

It costs about 60,000 dong to enter the Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve, which includes access to areas such as Monkey Island. The reserve is about a 2-hour drive from Ho Chi Minh City, and is not easily accessible. The best way to explore the lush ecosystem is with a guided tour, which starts from US$30 per person and includes round-trip transportation to and from the city.

Yes, the Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve is worth visiting, especially if you're craving a break from the fast-paced streets of Ho Chi Minh City. This UNESCO–listed wetland is often referred to as the "green lungs" of the region, home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including king cobras, crocodiles, fishing cats, and more than 130 bird species. Book a guided tour to cruise the lagoon with a guide, who'll help you spot the wildlife as you go, such as rare Nordmann's greenshanks. You can also book speedboat trips from Ho Chi Minh City, which race past stilt houses, produce-laden barges, and riverside wet markets, and are almost as memorable as the destination itself.

Per one customer who booked the From Ho Chi Minh: Can Gio Trek—Monkey Island & Crocodile Farm, "Amazing. Never seen anything like it. Cheeky monkeys, cunning crocs and a military base built above a mangrove forest. We were treated so well an

Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve can be reached from Ho Chi Minh City via the Greenlines Ferry, which ports out of Bach Dang Wharf. For more convenient or different timetables—the ferry doesn’t run often—look at a private or small-group tour to the reserve that includes pickup and drop-off.

Yes, guided tours of the UNESCO-designated Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve are available. Many tour operators in Ho Chi Minh City offer organized trips here, providing round-trip transportation, guided reserve walks, and insights into the area's ecology and wildlife. Some tours cover entrance fees and food, too.

As one of the few remaining areas of mangrove forest in Vietnam, the Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve serves as a critical habitat for numerous species of plants and animals. Beyond immersion in this valued and beautiful landscape, visitors might spot rare and endangered species such as fishing cats, long-tailed macaques, and saltwater crocodiles.

Yes, boat tours of Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve are available. These tours—which typically wander narrow channels and waterways—offer visitors the opportunity to explore the mangrove forests, observe wildlife from the water, and get a unique perspective on the reserve's ecosystem. (Just be sure to book in advance.)

Yes, there is usually an entrance fee for visiting Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve. The fee varies depending on your nationality and whether you visit independently or as part of an organized tour. Check the current entrance fees before your visit and be prepared with small bills and coins (in Vietnamese dong).

The best time to visit Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve is during the dry season, which typically runs from December to April. However, visiting during the wet season (May to November)—when brief, heavy rainfall is common—can also be rewarding as the mangroves are lush and vibrant, and you may encounter wildlife.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Ho Chi Minh City:

• Cu Chi Tunnels

• Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral (Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Saïgon)

• War Remnants Museum (Bao Tang Chung Tich Chien Tranh)

• Saigon Central Post Office

• Reunification Palace (Independence Palace)

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Ho Chi Minh City.