{"id":5869,"date":"2026-04-06T09:04:03","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T09:04:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/ho-chi-minh-city\/can-gio-monkey-island\/"},"modified":"2026-07-17T12:38:05","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T12:38:05","slug":"can-gio-monkey-island","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/ho-chi-minh-city\/can-gio-monkey-island\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Gio and Monkey Island: the day trip most tourists miss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Can Gio and Monkey Island appear in almost no Vietnam itinerary. And that, honestly, is what we like most about them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just an hour and a half from <a href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/ho-chi-minh-city\/\">Ho Chi Minh City<\/a>, this <strong>UNESCO-declared biosphere reserve<\/strong> holds jaw-dropping mangroves, a wartime history that won&#8217;t leave you unmoved, and monkeys that \u2014 as we discovered on our last visit \u2014 have no qualms whatsoever about stealing whatever takes their fancy. But more on that below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re after <strong>a day trip out of the city<\/strong> as an alternative to the <a href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/ho-chi-minh-city\/cu-chi-tunnels\/\">Cu Chi Tunnels<\/a> (which are fine, but far too crowded), Can Gio is exactly what you need. More nature, more history, more calm \u2014 and practically no Western tourists. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You just need to know how to get there and what to do once you arrive \u2014 and that&#8217;s exactly what we cover here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In this post<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a86fe6cac5b0\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #233619;color:#233619\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #233619;color:#233619\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a86fe6cac5b0\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/ho-chi-minh-city\/can-gio-monkey-island\/#what_are_can_gio_and_monkey_island_and_why_are_they_worth_it\" >What are Can Gio and Monkey Island, and why are they worth it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/ho-chi-minh-city\/can-gio-monkey-island\/#monkey_island_dao_khi_can_gios_main_event\" >Monkey Island (\u0110\u1ea3o Kh\u1ec9): Can Gio&#8217;s main event<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/ho-chi-minh-city\/can-gio-monkey-island\/#the_mangroves\" >The mangroves<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/ho-chi-minh-city\/can-gio-monkey-island\/#the_old_rung_sac_military_base\" >The old Rung Sac military base<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/ho-chi-minh-city\/can-gio-monkey-island\/#how_to_get_to_can_gio_and_monkey_island_from_ho_chi_minh_city\" >How to get to Can Gio and Monkey Island from Ho Chi Minh City<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/ho-chi-minh-city\/can-gio-monkey-island\/#by_motorbike_our_choice\" >By motorbike (our choice)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/ho-chi-minh-city\/can-gio-monkey-island\/#on_an_organized_tour_from_ho_chi_minh_city\" >On an organized tour from Ho Chi Minh City<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/ho-chi-minh-city\/can-gio-monkey-island\/#can_gio_vs_the_cu_chi_tunnels_which_to_choose\" >Can Gio vs the Cu Chi Tunnels: which to choose?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/ho-chi-minh-city\/can-gio-monkey-island\/#our_verdict_on_can_gio\" >Our verdict on Can Gio<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/ho-chi-minh-city\/can-gio-monkey-island\/#frequently_asked_questions_about_can_gio_and_monkey_island\" >Frequently asked questions about Can Gio and Monkey Island<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_are_can_gio_and_monkey_island_and_why_are_they_worth_it\"><\/span>What are Can Gio and Monkey Island, and why are they worth it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Can Gio is a district of Ho Chi Minh City \u2014 though that&#8217;s hard to believe once you&#8217;re there.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here everything is green, humid and silent. The mangrove forest covering the area was declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2000, and it&#8217;s one of the largest and best-preserved mangrove ecosystems in all of Southeast Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But Can Gio isn&#8217;t only nature. <strong>During the Vietnam War, this area was a Viet Cong stronghold<\/strong>. US forces devastated the mangroves with <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Agent_Orange\">Agent Orange<\/a>, and what you see today is the result of decades of reforestation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"monkey_island_dao_khi_can_gios_main_event\"><\/span>Monkey Island (\u0110\u1ea3o Kh\u1ec9): Can Gio&#8217;s main event<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The official name is \u0110\u1ea3o Kh\u1ec9, but <strong>everyone calls it Monkey Island<\/strong>. And yes, there are monkeys. Lots of them. And they&#8217;re clever. Very clever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The island is a reserve where <strong>hundreds of macaques live freely.<\/strong> You can walk the trails through the mangroves, spot them waiting along the paths or leaping from branch to branch \u2014 and, with luck (or bad luck, depending on how you look at it), interact with them up close.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the ticket booth to the entrance proper there&#8217;s a stretch of about 800 m, which you can cover on foot or aboard a kind of electric golf cart (paid) that runs the route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When we reached the entrance, one of the monkeys approached with suspicious calm, and in under two seconds it had snatched Ngan&#8217;s glasses right off her face. The monkey climbed halfway up a tree and sat there gnawing on them like it was nothing. Luckily we were close to the entrance, and the security guard \u2014 clearly not dealing with this for the first time \u2014 pulled out a bag of food and tossed it to the monkey, who happily traded the glasses for the snack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We tipped him 20,000 VND. He&#8217;d more than earned it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The moral: <\/strong>don&#8217;t carry anything loose. Glasses, phones, caps, snacks\u2026 it&#8217;s all potential loot for these macaques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/monkey-can-gio.jpg\" alt=\"Monos en Monkey Island, Can Gio\" class=\"wp-image-4463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/monkey-can-gio.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/monkey-can-gio-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/monkey-can-gio-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Monkeys on Monkey Island, Can Gio<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the_mangroves\"><\/span>The mangroves<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The part that surprised us most, by far, was how striking the mangroves are<\/strong>. Despite the intense heat, the sheer tranquility of the place makes the visit worthwhile on its own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once inside, you can either walk the trail for about 30 minutes to the open-air museum area, or hire a small shared boat to take you if you&#8217;d rather not walk. If you&#8217;re solo or a couple, you can wait at the pier for the boat to fill up and save money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the_old_rung_sac_military_base\"><\/span>The old Rung Sac military base<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the end of the route you reach what was once <strong>the old Rung Sac base<\/strong>. There&#8217;s an area with a monument to the fallen, along with open-air-museum-style recreations of the Viet Cong resistance during the war. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here they explain some of the <strong>history of the place, and you can see wartime equipment<\/strong> and panels on how the guerrillas used the mangroves as shelter and escape routes. It&#8217;s a curious spot and well worth the visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Prices and hours:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Entrance for foreigners: 100,000 VND (~US$3.80)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Entrance for Vietnamese: 35,000 VND<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hours: roughly 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electric cart (round trip): 25,000 VND<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mangrove boat: 900,000 VND (per boat)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/can-gio-militar-base0monkey-forest.jpg\" alt=\"Monumento a los ca\u00eddos en la base militar de Can Gio\" class=\"wp-image-4462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/can-gio-militar-base0monkey-forest.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/can-gio-militar-base0monkey-forest-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/can-gio-militar-base0monkey-forest-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Monument to the fallen at the old Can Gio military base<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_get_to_can_gio_and_monkey_island_from_ho_chi_minh_city\"><\/span>How to get to Can Gio and Monkey Island from Ho Chi Minh City<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"by_motorbike_our_choice\"><\/span>By motorbike (our choice)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This is, without doubt, the freest way to get there.<\/strong> We set out from central Ho Chi Minh City; the ride takes about an hour and a half, and the journey itself is part of the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;ll leave the city heading south until <strong>you reach the Binh Khanh ferry<\/strong>; once across, a two-lane road with almost no traffic carries you easily southward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Along the way you&#8217;ll pass plenty of roadside vendors selling <a href=\"https:\/\/elmarspices.com\/vietnamese-water-coconuts-are-favored-by-chinese-people\/\">water coconut<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 harvested from a palm typical of these southern Vietnamese lands, its pulp mixed with ice. Perfect for cooling off halfway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tips if you&#8217;re going by motorbike:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Leave early, before 8:00 am, to dodge the midday heat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bring water, sunscreen and something to eat, just in case.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Binh Khanh ferry runs continuously \u2014 no schedules to worry about.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Google Maps works perfectly for the route, though we always recommend Maps.me too.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"on_an_organized_tour_from_ho_chi_minh_city\"><\/span>On an organized tour from Ho Chi Minh City<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If you don&#8217;t ride, or you&#8217;d rather have everything organized, the best option is booking a tour from the city<\/strong>. It&#8217;s a comfortable alternative that also includes a guide \u2014 which adds real value to the historical stops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tours usually include transport, the ferry, entrance to Monkey Island and lunch.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/ciudad-ho-chi-minh-l272\/tour-privado-o-en-grupo-manglares-de-can-gio-y-excursion-a-la-isla-de-los-monos-t695758\/?partner_id=RY2YHEV&amp;utm_medium=travel_agent&amp;cmp=cangio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Here&#8217;s the top-rated day tour of them all<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/binh-khanh-ferry.jpg\" alt=\"embarque en el ferry de binh khanh\" class=\"wp-image-4461\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Boarding the Binh Khanh ferry<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can_gio_vs_the_cu_chi_tunnels_which_to_choose\"><\/span>Can Gio vs the Cu Chi Tunnels: which to choose?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It depends on what you&#8217;re after. <strong>The Cu Chi Tunnels are more visually spectacular and better set up for tourism<\/strong>: the guided visits are very well organized, the historical context is easy to grasp, and the infrastructure is better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can Gio is more authentic, more natural and less crowded. <\/strong>The history is there, but you have to seek it out. In exchange, you get the mangroves, the monkeys and the feeling of having discovered something most tourists skip. If you have time for both, do both. If you can only pick one and nature matters more to you than war history, go to Can Gio without hesitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"our_verdict_on_can_gio\"><\/span>Our verdict on Can Gio<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can Gio struck us as one of those places you don&#8217;t see coming \u2014 and it surprised us for the better<\/strong>. It&#8217;s been there for years, an hour and a half from one of Southeast Asia&#8217;s biggest cities, and hardly anyone knows about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The mangroves are genuinely spectacular \u2014 not the kind of thing you say just to say it. The war history pulls you in if you come curious. And the monkeys\u2026 well, monkeys will be monkeys. Entertaining, charismatic and utterly unscrupulous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re in Ho Chi Minh City and looking for a different kind of escape, put it on the list. You won&#8217;t regret it. Just\u2026 hold on to your glasses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/water-coconut.jpg\" alt=\"Coco de agua en Can Gio, Vietnam\" class=\"wp-image-4464\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You&#8217;ll find water coconut almost anywhere in Can Gio \u2014 don&#8217;t forget to try it<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"frequently_asked_questions_about_can_gio_and_monkey_island\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions about Can Gio and Monkey Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some of the most common questions about visiting this corner of southern Vietnam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775463117465\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How many days do you need to visit Can Gio?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">One day is enough for the main sights, but if you would rather take it slow, staying the night is a great option. We stayed at LATA Camping, which has dome-style tents for 600,000 VND (~US$23) a night. <br><br>If you are after something cheaper, they also have more basic options for less. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775463143194\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">When is the best time to go?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">November to April, in the dry season. From May to October it rains frequently and the heat bites harder. We went in the dry season and the day was perfect.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775463168263\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How much does the mangrove boat cost?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The boat is shared between several travelers: the price is 900,000 VND per boat, which holds up to 9 people. If you arrive solo or as a couple, you can wait at the pier for the group to fill up. It works out at about 100,000 VND (~US$3.80) per person if the boat goes full.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775463194683\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Where to eat in Can Gio<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Can Gio sits right on the sea, so the seafood is fresh and cheap. In the main town and near the beach you will find several local restaurants where you can eat very well for under 150,000 VND per dish.<br>We had dinner at one of the street seafood spots <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/1p287sgmLGEENjUL6\">next to the main roundabout<\/a>. They have no English menu, but the fresh seafood is on display at the stall, so pointing and smiling gets the job done. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775463224847\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How much does it cost to visit Can Gio and Monkey Island?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Rough per-person estimate by motorbike:<br><br>Round-trip ferry (with motorbike): ~16,000 VND<br>Monkey Island entrance (foreigner): 100,000 VND<br>Electric cart to the entrance: 25,000 VND (round trip)<br>Optional shared mangrove boat: ~100,000 VND<br>Food: 150,000-200,000 VND<br>Fuel: 80,000 VND<br>If you want to stay the night, LATA Camping (dome tent): 600,000 VND per tent.<br><br>Estimated total per person (with a night included): around 400,000-700,000 VND.<br><br>On a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/ciudad-ho-chi-minh-l272\/tour-privado-o-en-grupo-manglares-de-can-gio-y-excursion-a-la-isla-de-los-monos-t695758\/?partner_id=RY2YHEV&amp;utm_medium=travel_agent&amp;cmp=cangio\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">guided tour from Ho Chi Minh<\/a>: from 850,000 VND<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775463301104\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is it safe to ride a motorbike from Ho Chi Minh City?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, no problem at all. The route has no technical difficulty, the roads are in good condition, and once you cross on the ferry the traffic all but disappears. The only slightly chaotic stretch is getting out of the city. Google Maps works perfectly for the whole route.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2714\ufe0f Information reviewed and last updated in April 2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can Gio and Monkey Island appear in almost no Vietnam itinerary. And that, honestly, is what we like most about them. Just an hour and a half from Ho Chi Minh City, this UNESCO-declared biosphere reserve holds jaw-dropping mangroves, a wartime history that won&#8217;t leave you unmoved, and monkeys that \u2014 as we discovered on &#8230; <a title=\"Can Gio and Monkey Island: the day trip most tourists miss\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/ho-chi-minh-city\/can-gio-monkey-island\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Can Gio and Monkey Island: the day trip most tourists miss\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5870,"parent":3964,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-5869","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Can Gio and Monkey Island: the day trip most tourists miss - Viajar por Vietnam<\/title>\n<meta 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