Can Tho: Lung Ngoc Hoang Nature Reserve & Hidden Forests
Description
Why This Tour Is Special • Off the tourist trail: Lung Ngoc Hoang is still untouched by mass tourism — a rare, truly authentic Mekong Delta experience. • Hidden wetland landscapes: You’ll cruise through quiet canals covered in water plants and surrounded by pristine forest. • Incredible birdlife: Thousands of wild birds live and flock here, offering one of the best natural birdwatching spots in the region. • Flexible and comfortable: Choose to trek lightly or return by boat, making it suitable for all ages and activity levels. • This tour is available with a guide or without a guide (driver only). Please make sure to select the option that best suits your needs when making the reservation. • If you prefer a more budget-friendly option, you can choose the driver-only option. You can still explore the reserve independently, and the boat driver can communicate with you using Google Translate if needed.
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Itinerary
Discover the Mekong Delta Beyond the Tourist Routes Pick-up at 8:00 AM or 2:00 PM from your hotel in Can Tho. Your driver or guide (depending on your booking) will take you to one of the Mekong Delta’s most untouched natural areas. ⸻ Lung Ngoc Hoang Nature Reserve After a 45-minute drive, arrive at this 2,800-hectare wetland sanctuary, still largely untouched by mass tourism. Explore by small boat, cruising through narrow canals covered with water hyacinths and surrounded by peaceful flooded forests. Enjoy the natural sounds of birds and wildlife in this quiet, authentic environment. ⸻ Highlights • Scenic boat ride through hidden forest canals • 25-meter observation tower with panoramic views • Birdwatching in a protected habitat • Optional 1.4 km nature walk or relax on the boat ⸻ Return to Can Tho at 12:30 PM or 6:00 PM depending on your departure time. Note: This tour is available with a guide or driver only—please choose your preferred option when booking.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(56)
The experience has been nothing short of amazing!! We had a very wonderful time. The driver who brought us there was very helpful. The boatman who took us around the reserve understood that we like to take photos and stopped and brought us around to take beautiful photos of storks. He also explained to us the different wildlife that we saw, such as snail eggs, beehives, storks, etc. overall, I would recommend this trip and I would love to come back here again with my family and friends.
Our group had an amazing time touring the nature reserve. Our boat driver did an amazing job as well, taking the time to point out different plants, animals, and fruits of interest along the way. The scenery was absolutely beautiful and was away from major crowds, making the nature around you feel all the more impactful. I’d highly recommend this tour, it was a definite highlight of our trip!
We visited these lovely places in the morning. The natural beauty of these places was brought to life by our knowledgeable and friendly local guide Tien. If you're visiting Can Tho definitely recommend this hidden none tourist gem!
Vy was the best tour guide one can imagine. Totally open, friendly, and explained a lot to us. Many good insider tips. Only to be recommended :)
Had an absolutely fantastic time on this day trip with V! Everything was well-organized, and V was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing fascinating insights about everything even we were just passing by. V and the driver went above and beyond to ensure everyone was comfortable and that we didn't miss any of the 'hidden gems.' This experience is highly recommended.
Great experience! Beautiful landscape! Great driver and great guide!
Great experience, we booked without a tour guide so we looked around the place solo - our driver was very friendly and gave us tips for our trip
We loved this experience! Nghi our driver was great and dropped us off at the boat station where our boat driver took us down stream. He didn’t speak much English but still showed up the beehive and so many different species of bird and pink snails! Not super touristy and great to get off the beaten track a bit.
A beautiful boat trip and walk back - definitely one of the best things to do around Can Tho! Our driver Nghi was great to chat with on the journey there (around 45 mins each way) and we spent about 2 hours at the site. In the afternoon slot they expected to see less birds before 5pm, but we saw loads so must have been lucky! Good value and hardly anyone else about so ideal for bird spotting.
The tour and especially the transfers booked with Local Mint Travel to the Mekong Delta were very well organized. Phuong Minh has always responded very quickly and advised us well. The boat tour was very nice and our guide Tien told us a lot about the Delta and Vietnam.
