Morning:

• 07:30 AM: Depart from Ho Chi Minh City for Can Gio (2 hours), a UNESCO-listed biosphere reserve known for its lush mangrove forests.
• 09:30 AM: Visit the Monkey Island sanctuary, home to hundreds of playful long-tailed macaques. Walk through the mangrove trails and observe wildlife.
• 10:30 AM: Take a speedboat ride through the mangroves to visit the Cao Dai Temple and the Rung Sac Guerrilla Base, where you’ll learn about the region’s role during the Vietnam War.

Lunch:

• 12:30 PM: Enjoy a seafood feast at a local restaurant, featuring Can Gio’s famous grilled oysters, clams, and crab.

Afternoon:

• 02:00 PM: Relax at Can Gio Beach or take a walk along the shoreline.
• 03:30 PM: Visit a salt farm to see how salt is traditionally harvested, or stop at a local market for fresh produce and seafood.
• 05:30 PM: Return to Ho Chi Minh City.