Beyond Saigon: Salt, Mangroves & Island Life
Southern Vietnam | One day tour
Life between mangroves and salt fields
This will be a completely different experience from anything else you’ve done in Saigon! Leaving the bustling city behind, you’ll venture deep into the UNESCO-recognised Cần Giờ Biosphere Reserve, just 40 km from Ho Chi Minh City. At its heart lies an island within islands: Thiềng Liềng Island, home to a small community that lives by fishing and salt-making.
This wonderful blend of nature and local life suits all ages, offering enriching insights into mangrove ecosystems and the daily lives of salt farmers. Your eyes will also be treated to the lush greens of rivers and mangrove forests, and the striking scenes of life and labour on the salt fields.
What you’ll exeperience
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Spend a day away from Ho Chi Minh City’s hustle and bustle and journey into Cần Giờ Biosphere Reserve, where mangrove waterways replace the urban landscape. Continue to Thiềng Liềng Island to discover a quiet community shaped by fishing and salt-making.
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Travel itinerary
Light breakfast & Lunch included
Your guide will meet you in your hotel lobby at 8:00 AM and transfer you to Saigon Pier. The speedboat departs along the branches of the Mekong River – a chance to see the city and its outskirts from a whole new perspective. Meanwhile, a light breakfast of pastries or bánh mì, tropical fruit, and iced Vietnamese coffee will be served on board. A rather delightful way to start the morning.
Sailing along river in Can Gio Biosphere Reserve
After about an hour, the boat makes a stop at a bustling riverside market at its liveliest time of day, sitting right at the gateway between Saigon and the vast Mekong Delta. You’ll then continue deeper into the biosphere reserve, exploring the area by rowing boat and on foot through the mangrove forest.
Arriving at Thiềng Liềng Island late morning, you’ll begin a leisurely walk around the island, meeting local families, visiting the salt fields, and learning about the traditional art of salt-making. Take a break to enjoy tea, traditional snacks, and a live performance by the island’s one and only musician.
Music experience in island with local people
Lunch is served at a local home. Afterwards, continue discovering the rhythms of everyday island life. Wind down with a relaxing herbal salt foot soak.
Homecook meal in Thieng Lieng island
At 3:00 PM, bid farewell to the warm-hearted locals and set off back to Saigon. You’ll arrive at central Saigon Pier at 4:15 PM, where a car will be waiting to take you back to your hotel.
Price per person based on a private group of
This tour is designed for private group operation so the price per person varies by group size. Select the number of guests to calculate your price directly on our website.
A deposit is required to confirm your reservations at the time of booking. Book online to pay either a deposit or the full tour price.
Price per person based on join-in group
VND 3,240,000 VND/person
* This tour requires a minimum of six people per booking. If your group is fewer than four, please contact us to check availability.
For overnight stays, the standard arrangement is 2 guests/room. For odd-numbered groups (1, 3, 5, or 7 guests), an extra single supplement will apply.
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Excluded
- Hotel in Ho Chi Minh city
- Beverages, gratuities, and personal expenses.
- Camera fees (if any)
- Insurance
- Surcharge in peak season (Christmas & New Year)
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