Can Gio Mangrove Forest Exploration and SUP Paddling Tour
Discover the serene Can Gio Mangrove Forest, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. Experience the vibrant ecosystem through forest hiking and SUP paddling along tranquil waterways, Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch and visit the Can Gio Biosphere Museum for fascinating insights into local wildlife. This tour offers a perfect blend of outdoor adventure and cultural experiences, ideal for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.
Options
Group Tour
Join-in: Group with pickup in the center of District 1 only.
What's included in Can Gio Mangrove Forest Exploration and SUP Paddling Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve
7:30 AM – Hotel Pickup & Departure from Ho Chi Minh City Guests will be picked up from centrally located hotels in District 1. After a comfortable drive (approximately 2 hours), you’ll arrive at Can Gio's Dan Xay area, your gateway to the mangroves. 9:30 AM – Explore the Can Gio Mangrove Forest Begin your nature journey at the Can Gio SUP Station. A local guide will lead you through the stunning forest ecosystem. • Trek through scenic forest trails • Participate in local-style activities: catch mud creepers (ốc len) and fiddler crabs in the wild • Move to the river zone to begin your water adventure SUP Paddling & Floating House Visit Glide through peaceful waterways on a 2-person stand-up paddleboard (SUP), surrounded by lush mangroves. Stop at a floating house for a refreshing swim in the river. Optional: Cast fishing nets like a local (available for groups of 20+ depending on the tide).
Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve
12:00 PM – Lunch at a local restaurant Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese meal at a local restaurant by the river. 2:00 PM – Visit the Biosphere Museum & Viewpoint Tower Explore the Can Gio Biosphere Museum and learn about its fascinating plant and animal life. Then climb the 36-meter observation tower for breathtaking panoramic views of the vast green mangrove forest. 3:30 PM – Return to Ho Chi Minh City Depart Can Gio and arrive back in Ho Chi Minh City around 5:30 PM.
Inclusions
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Round-trip transportation from District 1, HCMC
- Safety support team on-site
- English-speaking guide
- Stand-up paddleboard (2 guests/board)
- Beverages during lunch
- Tips for guide/driver (optional)
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
For hotels with pickup service, please be ready in the lobby by the confirmed pickup time. The tour guide will come to find you there.
Meeting / End Points
- The meeting point is also our office. Please arrive by 7:30 AM, and our staff will be there to assist you.
