Hidden Jungle War Experience – The Untold Side of Saigon

Hidden Jungle War Experience – The Untold Side of Saigon

By Treon Travel

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Free cancellation available
9h 30m
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Overview

This is not a typical sightseeing tour.

What makes this experience different is the combination of public bus travel, jungle trekking, wildlife encounters, and powerful war storytelling in one full day.

Instead of private transport, travelers journey like locals from busy Ho Chi Minh City to the peaceful mangrove wetlands, creating a truly authentic experience from the start.

Inside the Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve, guests explore shaded forest paths, see wildlife, and learn how the mangrove was destroyed during the war and later restored into a UNESCO-recognized biosphere that now protects the city from climate change.

This tour is designed for curious travelers who want real stories, real nature, and a deeper understanding of Vietnam beyond the city center.

Activity location

Rung Sac Military Base
- Luong Van Nho Rd, Giong Ao town
- 70000, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

Bến xe buýt Sài Gòn
- District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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Can Gio UNESCO Adventure – 9H

9h 30m
English

Bottle of water

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 7:00

Price details

RM 7.04 x 4 AdultsRM 28.16

Paid at activityRM 305.96

Total

Until Thu, 9 Apr

What's included, what's not

Bottled water
Public transportation
Entrance fees are not included in the tour. Travelers should prepare approximately $5 USD per person for entrance tickets at the mangrove reserve and related sites.
Gratuity Information

Know before you book

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Rung Sac Military Base

1h 30m
Admission ticket not included

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.

Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve

1h 30m
Admission ticket not included

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.

Location

Activity location

Rung Sac Military Base
- Luong Van Nho Rd, Giong Ao town
- 70000, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

Bến xe buýt Sài Gòn
- District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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