Vam Sat Mangrove Day Trip From Saigon: Tickets, Hours
Vam Sat Ecopark in Can Gio is 40 km from the city centre and open 7:30 to 17:00 daily. The land-route gate ticket is VND 60,000 and covers the eco shuttle between sites. The crocodile swamp run is a separate VND 20,000 return. The road crosses the Binh Khanh Ferry.
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Vam Sat Ecopark is 40 km from the city centre, and the road route crosses a ferry. The land-route entrance ticket is VND 60,000 and includes the eco shuttle between sites.
The park is open 7:30 to 17:00 every day of the week.
Vam Sat ticket prices and opening hours
The table lists the main prices per guest.
| Item | Price per guest | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance, land route | VND 60,000 | Includes the eco shuttle between sites |
| Crocodile swamp shuttle, return | VND 20,000 | Extra, at least 2 guests |
| Crocodile fishing boat | VND 60,000 | At least 2 guests |
| Bird reserve | VND 55,000 | May to October |
| Paddle boat to Dam Doi | VND 65,000 | Per guest; the wooden boat visit lasts up to 2 hours |
Children
Children under 6 enter free. Children aged 6 to 11 pay half the adult ticket.
Combos
Eight combos bundle the gate ticket and shuttle with sights. The combos with the Dam Doi boat need 4 guests or more. Combos that list the crocodile area cover it; the swamp run at VND 20,000 return is for visitors without one.
| Combo | Price per guest | Adds |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | VND 55,000 | Tang Bong tower, monkey reserve and crocodile area by road |
| 2 | VND 105,000 | Combo 1 plus Tram Chim by shuttle |
| 3 | VND 120,000 | Monkeys, crocodile swamp, crocodile fishing boat, Tang Bong tower |
| 4 | VND 165,000 | Tram Chim, Tang Bong tower, monkeys, crocodile swamp and fishing boat |
| 5 | VND 210,000 | Wooden boat and paddle boat to Dam Doi, Tang Bong tower, monkeys and crocodiles by road |
| 6 | VND 250,000 | Combo 5 plus Tram Chim |
| 7 | VND 275,000 | Monkeys, crocodile swamp and fishing boat, Dam Doi boats, Tang Bong tower |
| 8 | VND 315,000 | Everything: Tram Chim, monkeys, crocodile swamp and fishing boat, Dam Doi boats, Tang Bong tower |
A canoe instead of the wooden boat to Dam Doi adds VND 120,000 per guest.
What to see at Vam Sat
Bird swamp
Thousands of birds gather each year to nest, from April to October. The bird reserve visit is sold only from May to October, so an April trip sees the nesting season but not the reserve walk.
Crocodile swamp and monkeys
The wild monkey reserve and crocodile area are reached by road and form part of Combo 1. Without a combo, the crocodile swamp shuttle costs VND 20,000 per guest return.
Dam Doi by boat
A paddle boat to Dam Doi costs VND 65,000 per guest.
Who a Vam Sat day trip suits (and who should skip it)
- Groups of 2 or more: the crocodile shuttle and fishing boat need at least 2 guests.
- Families: children under 6 enter free.
- Bird fans: the bird reserve visit runs from May to October.
- Skip the bird reserve outside May to October.
- Solo visitors who want Dam Doi: combos apply from 4 guests, so buy the paddle boat alone at VND 65,000.
How to get to Vam Sat
The Can Gio Bridge held its groundbreaking on 15 January 2026. Construction runs from 2026 to 2029, and the bridge is described as replacing the Binh Khanh Ferry. Until it opens, the routes below cross the ferry.
- By road: follow Huynh Tan Phat Street to the Binh Khanh Ferry, cross, and ride about 14 km to the Ly Nhon junction. The ferry fare frame is VND 7,000 to 8,000 for a motorbike and VND 37,000 to 42,000 for a car under 7 seats.
- Turn right and ride 20 km more to the junction where a left turn leads to the Vam Sat ticket counter.
- By motorbike only: a second route crosses the Hiep Phuoc - Doi Lau river ferry.
- Road, then boat: cross the Binh Khanh Ferry and drive about 22 km along Rung Sac road to the foot of Dan Xay Bridge, without crossing it.
- Take the operator’s boat there: the water route picks up and drops off guests at the foot of Dan Xay Bridge.
The operator’s address uses the old Ly Nhon commune, now part of An Thoi Dong commune. In a ride app, search for Vam Sat Ecopark and use the map pin below.
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When to go and how long
Vam Sat is open 7:30 to 17:00 every day. Plan the day around the 17:00 close. The Dam Doi wooden boat visit alone takes up to 2 hours, so a full combo needs most of the opening day.
Birds nest from April to October, and the bird reserve visit is sold from May to October.
Nearby and how to combine it
The other day trips from the city are covered in Mekong Delta Day Trip From Saigon: Tour or Bus and Cu Chi Tunnels: Ben Duoc vs Ben Dinh Compared. For sights inside the city, see Things to Do in Ho Chi Minh City: Sights, Hours and Fees.
Before you go
- Check the price at the ticket counter or on 0918135993 before you pay, as the price list is undated.
- Book 2 or more guests for the crocodile shuttle and fishing boat.
- Check the season: the bird reserve visit runs from May to October.
- The gate ticket covers the eco shuttle between sites; the crocodile swamp run is extra at VND 20,000 return.
- Add VND 120,000 per guest if you want a canoe to Dam Doi from 4 guests.
Photos and clips uploaded to Google Maps (Vam Sat Mangrove Eco-tourism Area on Google Maps (opens in a new tab)) by Kha Thien Loc Travel, Giao Nguyen.
Step by step
- Pick a routeCross the Binh Khanh Ferry by road, take the motorbike-only Hiep Phuoc - Doi Lau river ferry, or drive to Dan Xay Bridge and take the operator's boat.
- Reach the parkVam Sat is 40 km from the city centre.
- Buy the entrance ticketThe land-route ticket is VND 60,000 and includes the eco shuttle between sites.
Not confirmed: The operator's price list has no date, so ask at the gate ticket counter or on 0918135993 before you pay for a combo. No total drive time is published.
Common questions
How far is Vam Sat from the city centre?
The operator gives 40 km.
How much is the Vam Sat entrance ticket?
The land-route ticket is VND 60,000 and includes the eco shuttle between sites. The crocodile swamp run costs VND 20,000 return on top, for at least 2 guests. Children under 6 enter free.
What are the Vam Sat opening hours?
The operator lists 7:30 to 17:00 on every day of the week.
Is there a bridge to Can Gio?
The Can Gio Bridge held its groundbreaking on 15 January 2026, with construction from 2026 to 2029. It is described as replacing the Binh Khanh Ferry.
How do I get to Vam Sat by road?
Follow Huynh Tan Phat Street to the Binh Khanh Ferry, cross, and ride about 14 km to the Ly Nhon junction. The ferry costs VND 7,000 to 8,000 for a motorbike and VND 37,000 to 42,000 for a car under 7 seats.
Can motorbikes use a different route?
The operator describes a motorbike-only route over the Hiep Phuoc - Doi Lau river ferry.
When do birds nest at Vam Sat?
Birds nest from April to October, but the bird reserve ticket is sold only from May to October. In April you see the nesting birds from the park, not the reserve visit.
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