Ho Chi Minh Water Puppet Show & Dinner on Cruise (Small Group)

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Duration4h - 5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 100 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Explore the enchanting culture of Ho Chi Minh City with a captivating Water Puppet Show followed by a delightful dinner cruise on the Saigon River. Enjoy a traditional performance highlighting Vietnam's folklore and rural life, featuring handcrafted wooden puppets accompanied by live music. Afterward, relax aboard a traditional-style cruise, savoring a delicious Vietnamese dinner while taking in the stunning views of the city skyline illuminated at night. This tour is an excellent choice for couples, families, and first-time visitors eager to experience the vibrant nightlife and cultural heritage of Vietnam.

- Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese Water Puppet Show with live music
- Dinner cruise on the Saigon River with panoramic city views
- Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off included
- Perfect for families, couples, and cultural enthusiasts

Options

Dinner on Cruise ONLY

Buffet Dinner on Cruise
Dinner on Cruise: Pick up at your hotel - Dinner on Cruise - Drop off at your hotel
Van 16 seats or Car
with Guide Pick up & Drop off
Pickup included

Puppet Show + Dinner Cruise

Puppet Show
Dinner on Cruise
Puppet Show + Dinner Cruise : Pick up at your hotel - Watch Water Puppet Show - Enjoy Dinner on Cruise - Drop off at your hotel
16 Seats Van or Car
Pickup included

What's included

  • Friendly Driver
  • 16 Seats Van or Private Car (Depending on number of customers)
  • English-speaking local guide
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Dinner Cruise Buffet
  • Water puppet show ticket (Option 2)
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses
  • Drinks

What to expect

  1. Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater
    50m · Admission ticket included
    Begin your journey by experiencing the famous Vietnamese Water Puppet Show, a unique cultural performance that dates back hundreds of years. Performed on a water stage with live traditional music, the show tells stories of rural life, local legends, and Vietnamese folklore through beautifully crafted wooden puppets. Even without understanding the language, the colorful performances and expressive storytelling make the experience enjoyable for visitors from around the world.
  2. 3h · Admission ticket included
    After the performance, continue your evening aboard a traditional-style cruise where you’ll enjoy a delicious Vietnamese dinner while admiring the sparkling skyline of Ho Chi Minh City. As the boat gently sails along the Saigon River, you’ll experience a completely different view of the city illuminated by thousands of lights.
  3. Bitexco Financial Tower
    Pass by
    A 68-story skyscraper that was once the tallest building in the city. Its iconic lotus-bud shape features a unique, cantilevered helicopter pad extending out over the river.
  4. Thu Thiem square
    Pass by
    Located directly opposite District 1, this rapidly developing peninsula offers a stunning contrast with its modern riverside parks, residential towers, and wide-open skyline views.
  5. Cau Ba Son
    Pass by
    A striking cable-stayed bridge and one of Saigon's newest architectural marvels. At night, it puts on a spectacular dynamic LED light show that reflects beautifully off the water.
  6. Vinhomes Central Park
    Pass by
    Massive luxury residential complexes that form a wall of dazzling skyscraper lights along the riverbank, showcasing the ultra-modern lifestyle of Ho Chi Minh City.
  7. Landmark 81 SkyView
    Pass by
    The centerpiece of the cruise. As the tallest building in Vietnam (and one of the tallest in Southeast Asia), this bamboo-bundle inspired tower features an incredible, colorful LED light display that dominates the night sky.
  8. Saigon Bridge
    Pass by
    The main gateway connecting the city center to eastern districts. This acts as the common turning point where cruise ships slowly pivot to head back downstream.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Your driver and guide will pick you up directly at your hotel entrance. One day before departure, we will send you the guide's contact information, driver's details, and the vehicle's license plate number via WhatsApp. If you have any trouble locating your driver on the day of the tour, please contact us at WhatsApp and we will assist you immediately.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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