Can Gio Vam Sat Mangrove Forest Eco Tour (1 day)
Duration | 1 Day |
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Season | Year Round |
City of departure | Ho Chi Minh City |
Travel style | nature, eco tour |
Tour code SG7
Itinerary
Listed in the World Network of Biosphere Reserves by UNESCO, Can Gio is one of the most important wetland of Vietnam, home of more than 200 species of fauna and 52 species of ora. We specially customized this experience to your desire of a truly eco-tour.
Depart Saigon and head straight to our private dock in Can Gio - Vam Sat. Take a canoe trip along the immense river to go to the bat area. Continue with a small boat trip to discover the characteristic and natural landscape of the mangrove forest before boarding a smaller wooden boat to reach the bat lagoon where a colony of large flying fox bats sleeping the day away.
Back to the main boat and head straight to the heart of the forest for a soft trek and the visit the bird sanctuary during the nesting season (*) and stop by the watchtower to observe thousands of birds including storks, herons and cranes flying around.
Enjoy a lunch at a local restaurant before a short walk to a natural crocodile lake. While out of the lake, occasionally, you may see wild monkeys jumping out from the deep forest. Head back to Saigon and transfer to hotel.
* From April to October - during non-breeding season, we will learn more about the salt production process.
INCLUDE:
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- English speaking guide
- Canoe, boat, entrance fee
- 1 lunch
- 2 bottled mineral waters & wet tissues per person
EXCLUDE:
- Personal expenses
- Beverages
- Tip for guide
- VAT
Tour is available as a group tour or private tour.
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