Ho Chi Minh City to Can Gio Mangrove Forest by Speed Boat
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Ho Chi Minh City to Can Gio Mangrove Forest by Speed Boat
By Saigon River Tour
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$247.24
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Ages 0-99, max of 15 per group
Duration: 6h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- English-speaking guide
- Lavie water and wet towels
- The Sugar Town bakery cake & seasonal fruits
- Vietnamese traditional set lunch
- Pick-up and drop-off at Saigon Waterbus Station (Bach Dang pier)
What's not included- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Start:Traveller pickup offered.
- Ga tàu thuỷ Bạch Đằng, 10B Đ. Tôn Đức Thắng, P, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Bến Bạch Đằng, 1 Đ. Tôn Đức Thắng, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 21396P11- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- 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
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 21396P11
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- Pass bySaigon RiverCan Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve
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- ElisePlaza0 contributionsHighly RecommendedFantastic tour with Yo. He provided a fantastic tour with local insight. Lunch was surprisingly lovely. Highly recommended.Written 4 September 2024
- H4WK970 contributionsBest experience in Vietnam!Speed boat tour is definitely the best way to travel to the tunnels from Ho Chi Minh. Food on board was a lovely start to the morning with fresh fruit and croissants. Moon my tour guide spoke very good English and was very informative with her tour while also being very respectful of other tour groups when she was providing us information. She was a lovely face to the Vietnamese culture and very kind to her guests making sure everyone was included and if they had any questions for her along the way. The tunnels were amazing as well, get ready to get on your hands and knees to crawl through them! Overall was the best day of my trip in Vietnam!Written 30 August 2024
- EdwardK10270 contributionsCu Chi Tunnel Tour by MoonMoon was a most excellent, most informative friendly and funny tour guide for Cu Chi Tunnel Tour. Her knowledge and English language ability were outstanding!Written 30 August 2024
- gpkahall0 contributionsSaigon River tunnel cruiseStarted with an hour speedboat ride to the tunnels with our guide Lan and one guy from the US. Lan took us through the tunnel network and how they worked and her knowledge and communication skills were very good, had opportunity to go into the tunnels Followed by a lovely vietnamese lunch then boat ride home, good dayWritten 19 August 2024
- Vivian L0 contributionsWorth the money spentMr Chi was our guide. He's so easy to talk to and informative. The speed boat was an awesome way to get to Cu Chi tunnels. We're so lucky to have an good weather and enjoyed every bit of the tour. The most worthy part was crawling through the narrow tunnel. Highly recommended.Written 18 August 2024
- Jackson L0 contributionsGreat experience with moon as our tour guideOur tour guide moon was spectacular her attentiveness , knowledge about the tunnrls and patience with my endless questions. She sure looked after you from start to finish. I can say this is one of the better tours that I had been part of. I can only experience good things for the cu chi tunnel speed boat tour.Written 14 August 2024
- KarenS36610 contributionsA great activity and worth the extra costA really good morning. The boat trip was a great way to see the river and surrounds. The tunnels were fascinating, the lunch was great. The tour guide, Moon, was superb being informative and fun and very thoughtfulWritten 12 August 2024
- 941narelleb0 contributionsGreat day out.Excellent day out. Our driver promptly picked us up at the agreed time, then off to the speed boat. Getting the boat to the tunnels was a great way to go. Takes about 60 mins, and there is a heap to see along the way. Then when we got to the tunnels, our guide was excellent. He took us right through the tunnels, and his knowledge was excellent. Going early is the best, mostly b/c it is cool. Lunch was lovely - the restaurant and the food were of a high standard. Highly recommend.Written 11 August 2024
- Claresugden0 contributionsGreat day outGreat day out. Moon was a great guide giving us lots of history and information. Going by boat was a welcome change after lots of car journeys. Highly recommendedWritten 9 August 2024
- 409olif0 contributionsTop trip.So much nicer getting there by speedboat up the river. The group itself is small, so much better to see around the amazing tunnels and very interesting and moving history than some of the larger groups that tipped up in the buses. Good crack shooting the AK47s too. Deservedly the top tour trip and best done with this team. OliWritten 2 August 2024
- Flyer757100 contributionsBrilliant tourExceeded all expectations. By speedboat is so easy and relaxing to get to cu chi. The tour by Nguyet (Moon) was fantastic and her hospitality was really first class. Highly recommend.Written 1 August 2024
- Nicola26020 contributionsSimply the BEST!What an absolutely fabulous tour. Not only was the tour itself incredibly interesting, teaching us so much, our tour guide Minh was a total legend too. He made it so special. Such an interesting man with fantastic humour and so kind. He has made a lasting impression on my 10 year old son who thoroughly enjoyed his company, as did I. The added extra of his little magic show on the way there and then giving my son his tricks on the return leg, along with some playing cards for him to perform his new skills on his friends, was such a lovely touch. Thanks Minh! We really did love our day with you. We do not hesitate to recommend this trip. It was phenomenal.Written 31 July 2024
- sunsetbeaches10 contributionsGreat time with excellent guideAn excellent tour made even better by our guide Yo. It was great to hear his stories which made the history much more understandable and human. Speedboat was a great way to travel, seeing life on the Saigon River and I feel the extra $ from going by road was well worth it.Written 28 July 2024
- theresagN9262YR0 contributionsBest two hour trip for family!The tour was perfect for our family of five with baby. Moon was kind, helpful, and informative throughly our tour. The boat trip was fun and enjoyable. It was so worth it for an enjoyable way to learn about the area.Written 27 July 2024
- annabelandf0 contributionsExcellentExcellent tour, Chi was very knowledgable, lovely boat to get there with cool breeze. Learnt a lot today, would recommendWritten 19 July 2024
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Ari B
Salt Lake City, UT8 contributions
Jul 2024 • Solo
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!
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!
Written 8 July 2024
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Dear Ariana Barusch,
Thanks for choosing Can Gio Mangrove & Monkey Tour by Speed Boat organised by Saigon River Tour!
Hope you had a good time with us, especially in Yo and our operation team (crew team, Sugar Town bakery and Vam Sat lunch supplier).
Nice to see you in next trip!
Best regards,
Anthony Nguyen | Managing Director
WhatsApp: +84 (0) 902 446 346
Written 8 July 2024
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Linda M
Junction City, KS26 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Our guide pulled right up to the dock at our hotel. Was a first for the owner lol
We had an amazing day. Super peaceful and away from everyone. Our guide had a great sense of humor and we enjoyed having her take us around. We enjoyed being in the jungle, taking in the sites and sounds and no people!
We loved seeing the wild habitat from the canoe and feeding the crocodiles was a blast.
We had an amazing day. Super peaceful and away from everyone. Our guide had a great sense of humor and we enjoyed having her take us around. We enjoyed being in the jungle, taking in the sites and sounds and no people!
We loved seeing the wild habitat from the canoe and feeding the crocodiles was a blast.
Written 15 February 2020
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Dear Linda M,
Thanks for choosing Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve by Luxury Speedboat!
Hope you had a good time with us, especially in Nhu and our suppliers in Vam Sat Can Gio
Nice to see you in next trip
Best regards,
Anthony Nguyen | Managing Director
WhatsApp: +84 (0) 902 446 346
Written 15 February 2020
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Xuan Nguyen
9 contributions
Felt great being in nature with crocodiles, monkeys, birds. The boat and fruits were also cool!! we love it especially with Kate guide!
Recommend absolutely to nature lovers!
Recommend absolutely to nature lovers!
Written 3 July 2019
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Dear LaurentXuan,
Thanks for choosing Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve by Luxury Speedboat!
Hope you had a good time with us, especially in Kate and our suppliers
Nice to see you in next trip
Best regards,
Anthony Nguyen | Managing Director
WhatsApp: +84 (0) 902 446 346
Written 4 July 2019
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Justine611
7 contributions
Monkeys, crocodiles, speed boat, Markets & mangroves! This tour had it all & was perfect for our family of 5 including a 4, 8 & 10 year old! We got up close & personal with the animals & Kate & supporter Demi were amazing tour guides, so knowledgeable & so very friendly & engaging with our kids!! Highly recommend!
Written 3 June 2019
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Dear Morris Scott & Justine,
Thanks for choosing Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve by Luxury Speedboat!
Hope you had a good time with us, especially in Kate & Demi and our suppliers
Nice to see you in next trip
Best regards,
Anthony Nguyen | Managing Director
WhatsApp: +84 (0) 902 446 346
Email: md@saigonrivertour.com
Written 3 June 2019
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Paul_Haslam
Dubai, United Arab Emirates170 contributions
Mar 2019
We booked a second trip with KATE to the mangroves ... she collected us on time and with fresh pasties and cold water plus fruit ... although we didn’t realise it was for the monkeys
About an hour on the speedboat and we arrived for a tour of the mangroves in a small traditional boat ... really. Ice to be in the nature
We then went to the reserve to see the aligators and the monkeys ... it’s was a great day and we enjoyed being out of the city and in the mangroves ... very sobering to know that they are a
Only 40 years old having been completely destroyed during the war but now nature is thriving and the tranquility is beautiful .... great day out and Kate is a great guide
About an hour on the speedboat and we arrived for a tour of the mangroves in a small traditional boat ... really. Ice to be in the nature
We then went to the reserve to see the aligators and the monkeys ... it’s was a great day and we enjoyed being out of the city and in the mangroves ... very sobering to know that they are a
Only 40 years old having been completely destroyed during the war but now nature is thriving and the tranquility is beautiful .... great day out and Kate is a great guide
Written 23 March 2019
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Dear Haslam Paul,
We know you have many choices and thanks for choosing Can Gio Mangrove tour of Saigon River Tour!
Hope you had a good time with us, especially in Kate and our suppliers
Nice to see you in next trip
Best regards,
Anthony Nguyen
Managing Director | +84 (0) 902 446 346
Email: md@saigonrivertour.com
Written 5 April 2019
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Traveller061163
Brussels, Belgium24 contributions
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.
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.
Written 21 July 2022
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Dear Mark Dunne,
Thanks for choosing Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve by Luxury Speedboat of Saigon River Tour!
Hope you had a good time with us, especially in and our service team.
Nice to see you in next trip!
Best regards,
Anthony Nguyen | Managing Director
WhatsApp: +84 (0) 902 446 346
Written 22 July 2022
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Raheel
3 contributions
My husband and I have just enjoyed two tours with our excellent guide Sunny. Sunny immediately made us feel relaxed and was great company. Sunny gave us so much interesting information both about the tour but also about Vietnam in general which was fascinating. Had such fun feeding crocodiles and monkeys. We also went to see a bat reserve by canoe, trekked through a mangrove forest and climbed a tower to see the huge expanse of the mangrove forest. I can not recommend this tour and in particular our guide Sunny enough. Both were excellent!
Written 13 December 2019
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Dear Catherine Maxfield,
Thanks for choosing Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve by Luxury Speedboat!
Hope you had a good time with us, especially in Sunny and our suppliers
Nice to see you in next trip
Best regards,
Anthony Nguyen | Managing Director
WhatsApp: +84 (0) 902 446 346
Written 13 December 2019
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Sagarsoman
1 contribution
It was an amazing journey to the Mangrove Forest with an amazing tour guide - Ms. Sunny, who is knowledgeable, well-informed and at the same time very welcoming.
One of the main highlights is to experience nature.
In this trip you get to feed the monkeys and crocodile up close.
If your are lucky you also get to see crabs and mudskippers.
You visit one of the towers where you could see the entire forest and the waterways.
I had a wonderful trip and would definitely recommend anyone to opt for it as it gives you a unique perspective of Vietnam.
One of the main highlights is to experience nature.
In this trip you get to feed the monkeys and crocodile up close.
If your are lucky you also get to see crabs and mudskippers.
You visit one of the towers where you could see the entire forest and the waterways.
I had a wonderful trip and would definitely recommend anyone to opt for it as it gives you a unique perspective of Vietnam.
Written 13 December 2019
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Dear Sagar Soman,
Thanks for choosing Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve by Luxury Speedboat!
Hope you had a good time with us, especially in Sunny and our suppliers
Nice to see you in next trip
Best regards,
Anthony Nguyen | Managing Director
WhatsApp: +84 (0) 902 446 346
Written 13 December 2019
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Melissa O
1 contribution
Nov 2019 • Family
Sunny was amazing! Speaks great English. Feeding monkeys bananas was so much fun! Enjoyed going to market to pick them out ourselves. Awesome seeing the city from river view. Would definitely recommend!
Written 22 November 2019
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Dear Melissa Hamilton Ott,
Thanks for choosing Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve by Luxury Speedboat!
Hope you had a good time with us, especially in Sunny and our suppliers
Nice to see you in next trip
Best regards,
Anthony Nguyen | Managing Director
WhatsApp: +84 (0) 902 446 346
Written 22 November 2019
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Ruby R
Sydney, Australia11 contributions
Aug 2019
One of the best tours I’ve done! Easy to book online as well - we didn’t give much notice and received a prompt response. Kate is an excellent tour guide. We really enjoy a relaxing day away from HCM city. The monkeys and crocodiles were the highlight. We also enjoy the view of the forest from the tower. There were only two of us on this tour so it felt like a private tour. Our tour arrived ahead of other tours at every stop - this was a massive bonus as we avoided waiting and other groups. Kate was super sweet. Lots of water provided which was a nice bonus, good lunch and morning tea/breakfast. Highly recommend if you’d like to do something different and avoid the tourist traps! Thanks again Kate and staff we really enjoyed our tour!
Written 27 August 2019
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Dear Jodie Krakowski & Cameron Sharyn,
Thanks for choosing Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve by Luxury Speedboat!
Hope you had a good time with us, especially in Kate and our suppliers
Nice to see you in next trip
Best regards,
Anthony Nguyen | Managing Director
WhatsApp: +84 (0) 902 446 346
Written 28 August 2019
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