Unique Thieng Lieng Full-Day Tour: Ecotourism, All Meals, SUP

Can Gio, Vietnam

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Discover Thieng Lieng Island on a guided tour from Ho Chi Minh City. Cycle around the island, visit salt fields, enjoy a home-cooked lunch, and paddle a SUP into the mangrove forest.

Highlights

  • Escape the city and explore the UNESCO-listed Can Gio Mangrove Forest
  • Cycle around Thieng Lieng Island and learn about salt farming from locals
  • Enjoy a home-cooked lunch and coconut ice cream at iconic spots
  • Paddle a SUP into the mangrove forest and swim in warm saltwater
  • Watch the sunset from a floating raft and enjoy a seafood feast on the water

Description

Start your day with a hearty breakfast before embarking on a boat ride from Lam Vien Dong Dinh pier to Thieng Lieng Island, nestled within the Can Gio Mangrove Forest, Vietnam's first UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

Upon arrival, hop on a bicycle and explore the island's scenic paths. Immerse yourself in the life of a salt farmer as you tour the salt fields with local farmers. Enjoy a foot soak in a herbal brew and sip on fresh homemade syrup.

Savor a home-cooked lunch and coconut ice cream at iconic spots on the island. In the afternoon, paddle a stand-up paddleboard into the mangrove forest to a floating raft, then swim in warm saltwater ringed by a lush green canopy.

As the day winds down, watch the sunset from the raft before indulging in a seafood feast on the water. After a day of adventure and relaxation, return to Ho Chi Minh City by 9:00 PM.

Includes

  • Breakfast
  • Boat ride
  • Bicycle rental
  • Home-cooked lunch
  • Coconut ice cream
  • SUP paddleboarding
  • Seafood feast
  • Transport
  • Guide

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes a boat ride, cycling around Thieng Lieng Island, a home-cooked lunch, SUP paddling, swimming, and a seafood feast at sunset.

The tour begins at Lam Vien Dong Dinh pier, where you board a boat to Thieng Lieng Island in the Can Gio Mangrove Forest.

Yes, the tour includes swimming in the warm saltwater within the mangrove forest area.

You cycle around Thieng Lieng Island, exploring local sites and learning about salt farming from residents.

Yes, all meals are included, featuring a home-cooked lunch, coconut ice cream, and a seafood feast at sunset.

You can observe diverse mangrove ecosystems and possibly native bird species within Vietnam’s UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

No prior SUP experience is needed as guides provide basic instructions before paddling into the mangrove forest.

The tour is timed so participants can watch the sunset from a floating raft on the water in Can Gio, though check the website for exact timing.

Yes, the tour accommodates families, offering gentle cycling and supervised water activities suitable for children.

Check the official tour website or local travel platforms for current hours and booking availability.

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