07:40 – 08:00: Welcome at Saigon Water Bus station with herbal tea, cold towels & safety briefing.

08:00 – 09:00: High-speed cruise along the Saigon River. Watch skyscrapers fade into mangrove silhouettes and coastal wetlands.

09:00 – 10:00: Enter the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Guided exploration of quiet canals, monkey habitats & protected forest corridors.

10:00 – 11:30: Visit wildlife conservation sites: crocodile lake, bird sanctuaries & gibbon zones. Expert interpretation throughout.

12:00 – 13:00: Forest-to-table Vietnamese lunch in a shaded lodge—fresh seafood, local herbs & regional specialties.

13:00 – 14:00: Nature walk, photography time & optional rowing boat into narrow mangrove channels.

14:00 – 15:00: Cruise to a riverside hamlet. Observe fishing culture, aquaculture traditions & daily river rhythms.

15:00 – 16:00: Relaxing cruise back to Saigon with cool drinks & seasonal fruits.

16:00: Disembark at Saigon Water bus station. Trip ends.