Private Water Puppet Show and Dinner Cruise Ho Chi Minh city

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Duration3h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Near 1 hour (45 minutes) enjoy traditional puppetry art – a very special moment for grown up and children alike. A ride on a cyclo for an adventure winding through the sights sounds & smells of this historic metropolis – the ideal way to experience the city at night. Unforgettable 2 hour scenic cruise along the Saigon River in a traditional junk& Vietnamese / Western dinner.

What's included

  • English speaking guide
  • Cyclo (rickshaw)
  • A/c car/van round trip transfer
  • Water puppet show ticket.
  • Dinner cruise
  • Drinks on meal
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance

What to expect

  1. Water puppet show at Thao Dien Village
    1h · Admission ticket included
    18.00: Pick up at your hotel to start the trip .

    18.30: Enjoy the unique art of water puppet show, a traditional art form closely connected with the long-standing spiritual life of the Vietnamese people. It is performed in a pool of water with the water surface being the stage. The puppeteers stand behind a screen and control the puppets using long bamboo rods and string mechanism hidden beneath the water surface. A traditional Vietnamese orchestra provides background music accompaniment. Singers with origin in North Vietnam sing songs which tell the story being acted out by the puppets (are carved out of wood). Although the authentic shows are exclusively in Vietnamese, the tales depict rural life in villages and are easy to understand. The shows typically last for one hour and offer a colorful way to enjoy an ancient tradition..
  2. Saigon River
    2h · Admission ticket included
    19.15: Continue to the harbor by cyclo for a dinner cruise; enjoy the city lights & panoramic views of Ho Chi Minh City . Enjoy sumptuous Vietnamese cuisine on this magical dinner cruise aboard a traditional-style Dragon Boat.

    21.30: End of services. Finish your Enjoy Sightseeing by Cyclos Water puppet show & Saigon Dinner cruise tour

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In case you want to go to the meeting point, you can search on Google Map or any mobile apps like: Grab, Be, Xanh SM with the keyword "220 Đề Thám". Upon arriving at the destination, our guide are already waiting to welcome you with a sign of the lead travelers name.

End point

In case you want to go to the meeting point, you can search on Google Map or any mobile apps like: Grab, Be, Xanh SM with the keyword "220 Đề Thám". Upon arriving at the destination, our guide are already waiting to welcome you with a sign of the lead travelers name.

Pickup details

We will pick you up from hotels in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. We will pick you up at the arrival hall. The driver will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead travelers name.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infant seats are still available on the cruise. Moreover, they also receive special care from our staffs.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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