Can Gio Mangrove Adventure: Speedboat with Monkey Island in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Can Gio Mangrove Adventure: Speedboat with Monkey Island

Outty Ranking 74 4.8 · 67 traveler reviews9 hoursFrom $38
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Outty Ranking

74/100

Strongly Recommended. Our proprietary evaluation. How we score

Traveler rating

4.8/5

Based on 67 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

Quick answer

Is Can Gio Mangrove Adventure: Speedboat with Monkey Island worth booking?

Can Gio Mangrove Adventure: Speedboat with Monkey Island is a 9-hour experience in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from $38 per person. It scores 74 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 67 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
74 / 100
Rating
4.8/5 (67)
Duration
9 hours
From
$38 per person

Highlights : • Meet hundreds of playful monkeys on Monkey Island. • Experience the Crocodile Farm & discover wildlife in the mangrove forest. • Walk through the forest and enjoy the fresh air. • Take a thrilling speedboat ride through the Rung Sac mangroves. • Explore the historic Rung Sac Guerrilla Base. • Taste fresh seafood & shop for local specialties.

What you get

    About this experience

    Highlights : • Meet hundreds of playful monkeys on Monkey Island. • Experience the Crocodile Farm & discover wildlife in the mangrove forest. • Walk through the forest and enjoy the fresh air. • Take a thrilling speedboat ride through the Rung Sac mangroves. • Explore the historic Rung Sac Guerrilla Base. • Taste fresh seafood & shop for local specialties.

    What's included

    Included

    • Bottled water
    • Ferry tickets, Entrance fees (Can Gio Monkey Park)
    • Monkey feeding, speedboat trip
    • Tours and transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
    • Professional English-speaking tour guide (other languages on request)
    • Vietnamese-style lunch

    Not included

    • Travel insurance (compulsory)
    • Extra food and drinks
    • Tips & gratuities for guide and driver

    What you'll see and do

    1. Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve

      From HCMC 7:30am - 7.45am Depart for Can Gio – also known as “Monkey Island.” Monkey Island Explore the mangrove forest with over 1,000 monkeys. Feed and take photos with the monkeys. Crocodile Farm Visit the crocodile conservation area with giant crocodiles from the war era. Try optional “crocodile fishing.” Speedboat to Rung Sac Guerrilla Base Travel by speedboat deep into the mangroves. Learn about life in the jungle during wartime. Local Seafood Market Stop at a local market with fresh seafood and dried specialties. Enjoy a welcome drink (sugarcane juice). ️ Lunch & Beach Time Vietnamese-style lunch at a beach resort. Free time for swimming, sightseeing, and relaxation. ️ 5:30 PM – Return Transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City.

      540 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Ho Chi Minh City

    We can pick up at District 1,3,4 to going Can gio Mangarove

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.

    Ends at

    We can pick up at District 1,3,4 to going Can gio Mangarove

    Options you can book

    • Private Can Gio Tour

      Vietnamese Lunch Pick up and drop off at Hotel Pickup included

    • Can Gio Mangarove 1 Day

      Pickup included

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    mekong cruises tours

    Know before you go

    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 67 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    7 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    3 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Food and drink

    3 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Organization

    2 mentions

    Pickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.

    Traveler reviews

    67 verified traveler reviews for Can Gio Mangrove Adventure: Speedboat with Monkey Island. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Culture27688529960 · August 2026

    It‘s a possibility.

    Let me put it in this way: if you have a lot of time to spend and done everything else already, you might consider this tour. You need to invest a good bunch of time for some nice, but not very spectacular activities. The pick-up service at the hotel worked well for us (keep in mind that there is one central drop off point after the tour, not your individual hotel. But they can drop you anywhete on the way back if you ask). At the next hotel we had a rather long time waiting for some guests who were late (about 20 minutes). Other companies have a „no show-no go“-policy if you keep the group waiting for more than 10 min, I understand now why and honestly, it’s an idea to consider for this company as well. On the way to monkey island you have to take a ferry which cost us another long waiting time (I‘d say over an hour) because of the traffic jam. (was it because of saturday, because we were later than planned or is this the usual situation - we‘ll never know). Once on the island, there was another waiting segment (toilet-stop) and 40 minutes later you arrive at the site: 5 min walking, meeting the monkeys - 5 minutes feeding and taking photos (yes - they are cute, no - do not wear hats or glasses, they are said to snitch them if they get the opportunity). Next stop: the crocodiles. 5-10 minutes watching and optional feeding (to be payed extra) and the first and second point on the bucket list are done. (so basically a zoo with only two species of animals). Then a lovely stroll through mangroves first on a broad pathway, later on a wooden track to a former military base. You can watch a ten minute video about the place, get some additional information from your friendly guide and explore the site for 15 minutes. There are several huts with big puppets in uniform and objects on display to get a picture of the life in the camp. The way back is on a motorboat through the mangroves which is quite fun (especially if you have a driver who likes to scare his guests a bit by doing a „rough ride“). You have late lunch in a restaurant - decent but nothing more. After that you get another 15 minutes at the fishmarket to look at all kinds of seafood. Then you head back to HCMC (again with a traffic jam before the ferry included, but considerably shorter). So all in all you will enjoy the activities but you spend quite some time on the bus.

    via Tripadvisor

    Angela_B · June 2026

    This is a great...

    This is a great experience to get up close and personal with the monkeys. The guide, Danh, was fantastic. Didn’t enjoy the fish market at the end, and the food was not great…but the tour itself was perfect!

    via Viator

    idolavi35 · May 2026

    Perfect one day tour out of Saigon

    It was a perfect day. Dan, our guide, was excellent, knowledgeable, and very informative. The tour was exceptionally well organized and enjoyable. It's a perfect experience for couples, families, and solo travelers alike. I highly recommend it! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    via Tripadvisor

    Seaside19683769103 · May 2026

    Loved the tour!

    Tour guide Dan was very knowledgeable, gave us a lot of fun facts during the tour and showed us some pretty unique local spots. It did not feel like he was trying to take us to places that ripped us off and charged us “American” rates. He showed up early and communicated very clearly!

    via Tripadvisor

    Ian P · May 2026

    Monkey island

    Fantastic day out -we enjoyed everything-the guide was great /monkey island and speedboat was very good-perfect-highly recommended

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    9 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $38 to $230
    Hotel pickup
    Available for selected locations
    Booked in 30 days
    23
    Verdict
    Strongly Recommended

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by mekong cruises tours, who run 11 experiences we rank across 3 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 65.8.

    See everything mekong cruises tours runs

    Why this scores 74

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)87
    Review evidence (18% weight)57
    Booking momentum (14% weight)50
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)68
    Local standing (8% weight)45
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Can Gio Mangrove Adventure: Speedboat with Monkey Island: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Ho Chi Minh City.

    How much does Can Gio Mangrove Adventure: Speedboat with Monkey Island cost?

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    Prices start at $38 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Ho Chi Minh City usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Can Gio Mangrove Adventure: Speedboat with Monkey Island take?

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    Plan for about 9 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Ho Chi Minh City is not rushed.

    Is Can Gio Mangrove Adventure: Speedboat with Monkey Island worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 74 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 67 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Ho Chi Minh City, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Can Gio Mangrove Adventure: Speedboat with Monkey Island?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Can Gio Mangrove Adventure: Speedboat with Monkey Island suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Can Gio Mangrove Adventure: Speedboat with Monkey Island?

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    Around 23 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Ho Chi Minh City can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Ho Chi Minh City and add a light layer if any part of the 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Can Gio Mangrove Adventure: Speedboat with Monkey Island start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Ho Chi Minh City within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Ho Chi Minh City?

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    On Outty we rank every Ho Chi Minh City experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Cai Be Mekong Delta Tour: Cooking Class, Cycling & Craft Villages, Adventure Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Tour From HCM, Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta 1 Day Tour With Small Group. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Ho Chi Minh City?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Can Gio Mangrove Adventure: Speedboat with Monkey Island?

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    Included: Bottled water; Ferry tickets, Entrance fees (Can Gio Monkey Park); Monkey feeding, speedboat trip; Tours and transfers by air-conditioned vehicle; and Professional English-speaking tour guide (other languages on request). Not included: Travel insurance (compulsory); Extra food and drinks; and Tips & gratuities for guide and driver. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Can Gio Mangrove Adventure: Speedboat with Monkey Island include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 319 listed pickup locations in and around Ho Chi Minh City. Be ready about 10 minutes before the start time.

    What languages is Can Gio Mangrove Adventure: Speedboat with Monkey Island offered in?

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    It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Can Gio Mangrove Adventure: Speedboat with Monkey Island?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Can Gio Mangrove Adventure: Speedboat with Monkey Island wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Not recommended for pregnant travelers; and Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Can Gio Mangrove Adventure: Speedboat with Monkey Island if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Ho Chi Minh City. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

    What do travelers say about Can Gio Mangrove Adventure: Speedboat with Monkey Island?

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    Across 67 reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, food and drink. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    What booking options are available for Can Gio Mangrove Adventure: Speedboat with Monkey Island?

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    There are 2 options to choose from, including Private Can Gio Tour, Can Gio Mangarove 1 Day. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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