Travelers will explore the wild and historic side of Ho Chi Minh City in Can Gio, the city’s only coastal district. The journey begins with public bus transportation from the busy backpacker area to peaceful mangrove forests, showing the contrast between urban life and nature. At Đảo Khỉ Cần Giờ, guests will walk among free-roaming monkeys and learn how the mangrove forest was restored after the war. The tour continues to Rừng Sác, a former military base, where travelers will hear powerful stories about special forces operating in the swamp jungle. Participants will also enjoy a light jungle trek, observe wildlife, and understand how this biosphere reserve now protects the city from climate change. This is an authentic, adventure-style experience combining nature, history, and local life.

Travelers will explore the unique ecosystem of the Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve, the only coastal district of Ho Chi Minh City and a UNESCO-recognized natural area. Guests will travel by public bus from the city center to the peaceful mangrove forest, experiencing the contrast between busy urban life and quiet wetlands. During the visit, they will walk along mangrove paths, observe wildlife such as monkeys and birds, and learn how the forest was destroyed during the war and later restored. Guided storytelling will explain how this ecosystem now protects the city from storms and rising sea levels. This adventure combines nature, history, conservation, and authentic local travel in one meaningful day trip.