Can Gio Forest & Local Life Experience

Departure Time: 8:00 AM

Finish Time: 4:00 PM

Thieng Lieng Island, situated in the heart of Can Gio, is a hidden gem that embodies serenity and tranquility. The island is surrounded by lush mangrove forests and winding waterways, and is renowned for its unique biodiversity. If you’re looking for an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, or simply want to immerse yourself in nature, Thieng Lieng Island is the perfect destination.

Thieng Lieng Island is home to a number of traditional fishing villages, where visitors can learn about the local way of life and sample delicious, locally-sourced seafood. The island offers a fascinating insight into the culture and traditions of the local people, and is a wonderful opportunity to gain an understanding of their daily lives.

Our Can Gio Forest and Local Life Experience Tour is the perfect way to explore Thieng Lieng Island and the surrounding area. This tour is a combination of our best-selling Can Gio Forest and Mekong Delta tours, making it the ultimate eco-adventure experience.

Guests on this tour will have the opportunity to reconnect with nature, learn about the unique biodiversity of the region, and gain an understanding of the local way of life. The tour is suitable for all ages and is an educational experience for anyone interested in wildlife and culture.

During the tour, you will have the chance to explore the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, which is alive with tropical forest life, including monkeys, gibbons, and crocodiles. You will also have the opportunity to trek through the mangrove jungle, learn about local fishing techniques, and sample fresh seafood caught by the local fishermen.

The Can Gio Forest and Local Life Experience Tour is a unique and enriching travel experience that combines natural beauty with cultural insights. We believe that this tour will give you a day off the grid to rediscover the simplicities of life, and leave you with unforgettable memories of Thieng Lieng Island and its surrounding areas.

**Minimum 4 adults per booking is required for this tour. If your group size is less than 4 people, kindly contact us to check for availablity.

Premium servicesAvailable in small group tourGuided by local experts Meal included (breakfast & lunch)Pick-up and drop-off included

8:00 am: Your guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel and bring you by car to our boat at Saigon Water Bus Station.

8:15 am: Your boat will depart Saigon for the lush, green tributaries of the Mekong Delta. A light breakfast of pastries or sandwiches, tropical fruit and Vietnamese coffee (ca phe sua da) is served.

9:00 am: Visit Can Giuoc Market, a bustling local riverside market at the gateway to the Mekong Delta. Great photo opportunities!

10:00 am: Arrive at Thieng Lieng Island, our tour guide will take you to walk around the island and learn how they make salt in a traditional way. You will also visit the five-color house and enjoy the traditional music performed by the only artist on the island.

1:00 pm: Having a delicious lunch at local house.

2:00 pm: Continue to explore the island, guests will have a chance do a foot soaks with salt and herbal while relaxing and learning about the daily life of the people on the Island.

3:00 pm: Depart Can Gio’s mangrove jungles for Saigon.

4:15 pm: Arrive back Saigon’s central pier. Les Rives’ staff will take you back to your hotel by car.

Please note that due to the individual nature of the tours, times are approximate and can vary slightly. 

Inclusions: Light breakfast, lunch, unlimited refreshments and local fruit, English-speaking guide, all entrance fees, pickup and drop off at centrally located hotels.

Exclusions: Food and drinks (unless specified), gratuities (optional),  surcharge for halal meal options (if required).

Please note we only pickup and drop-off at hotel located in district 1 and district 3.

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Explore the lush UNESCO Biosphere Reserve  and learn about daily life of local people on peaceful island during Can Gio forest and Local Life Experience Tour

After departing Saigon, the first stop on your speedboat tour will be a bustling riverside market at the gateway to the Mekong Delta. Here you can observe a traditional market scene, take some great photos and sample the local Mekong produce.

As you depart the market, the slow-paced agricultural world of the Mekong Delta begins to give way. The tapestry of green paddy fields, tropical fruit trees and coconut palms turn to towering mangrove trees looming over the boat, enveloping you in a dusky twilight world.

You have arrived at the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Can Gio, one of Vietnam’s most important ecosystems, providing a habitat for 52 species of flora and 200 species of fauna.

Les Rives have excellent relationships with the locals here and you’ll visit traditional fishing hamlets, where fisherman knot their nets by hand by the river. Then you can take a gentle row on the tranquil waters of Giant Bat Lagoon. You can also enjoy a short, guided trek through the mangroves.

At Thieng Lieng Island, guests will have a chance to to meet friendly local people and learn about their culture and traditions! You can also try to make salt in the traditional way or do a foot soaks treatment with salt and herbal. Our Can Gio Forest and Local Life Experience is the perfect tour for wildlife, nature and cultural enthusiasts.