Water Puppet Show and Dinner Cruise Ho Chi Minh city

Enjoy a cruise with stunning views of the Saigon River in the evening.

Enjoy a cruise with stunning views of the Saigon River in the afternoon.

Enjoy a sumptuous dinner with a wide variety of Asian and Western dishes on board the cruise.

Water puppetry - a fascinating activity that showcases the rich traditional culture of Vietnam.

Duration3h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

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

Dinner cruise with water included
Cyclo (rickshaw)
A/c car/van round trip transfer
Water puppet show ticket.

Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Small additional pick-up fee in case your positions are out of District 1 Area

What to expect

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..
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 on your own. You can search on Google Map or use any Ride-booking app with the keyword "220 De Tham". Our guide will be there and welcome you with a sign of the lead travelers name.

End point

In case you want to go to the meeting point on your own. You can search on Google Map or use any Ride-booking app with the keyword "220 De Tham". Our guide will be there and welcome you with a sign of the lead travelers name.

Pickup details

We will pick you up from your hotels in District 1 Ho Chi Minh City

Additional information

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