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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Overview
This tour blends heritage and modern leisure: a captivating water puppet performance steeped in tradition, and a relaxing river cruise where dinner and entertainment unfold against the sparkling backdrop of Ho Chi Minh City.
Perfect for all ages, the tour combines the fun of a colorful water puppet show with the enjoyment of a dinner cruise, offering delicious food, music, and city sights in one easy package.
Options
Puppet Show & Dinner Cruise
Duration: 4 hours
Dinner
Dinner on Cruise Ticket
Duration: 3 hours
Dinner
No Transport
What's included
Puppet Show ticket
Friendly, experienced and super-informative English tour-guide
Free pick-up and drop-off right at your place
Buffet or Set Menu Dinner
Entrance fee, parking fee
Personal expenses
Tips
Drinks on Cruise
What to expect
Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater)
15m · Admission ticket not included
Hotel Pick-Up: At the scheduled departure time, our driver will collect you from your hotel.
Pick-up is available for guests staying in Districts 1, 3, 4, and 5.
For other locations, please inform us in advance before the trip.
Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater
1h · Admission ticket included
Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater (District 1)
Location: 55B Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, inside the City Labour Cultural House, Tao Dan Park.
Show times: 18:30 & 20:30 daily
Duration: ~50 minutes
The show is called Múa rối nước (water puppetry), a traditional Vietnamese folk art that dates back many centuries.
The show is accompanied by a live traditional Vietnamese orchestra & singers. Instruments include drums, wooden bells, cymbals, bamboo flutes, etc. They also provide sound effects.
Finish the show, transfer to the Saigon Cruise port for the Cozy Dinner
30m · Admission ticket included
Boarding & Welcome
Guests arrive at Nha Rong Port around 6:30 PM.
Staff greet you at the pier and guide you on board.
You can take photos of the ship and Saigon River views before departure.
2h · Admission ticket included
Departure & Dinner
The cruise sets sail at 7:45 PM, gliding along the Saigon River.
Dinner is served depending on your booking: buffet with a wide selection of Vietnamese and international dishes, or a set menu with curated courses.
Drinks are available at the bar (extra charge).
Entertainment & Atmosphere
Live music is performed on board (traditional Vietnamese instruments and international songs).
Cultural dance shows and sometimes folk singing are included, creating a festive atmosphere.
The riverbank scenery lights up at night — you’ll see iconic spots such as Landmark 81, Thu Thiem Bridge, and the skyline of Ho Chi Minh City.
45m · Admission ticket not included
Closing & Drop off
Around 9:15 PM, the cruise returns to Nha Rong Port.
Guests disembark after a relaxing evening of dining, entertainment, and sightseeing.
Drop off at your hotel. End of service.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
End point
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
