Ho Chi Minh City Evening with Water Puppets and Dinner Cruise

4.8 (29 reviews) Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Duration3h 45m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Enjoy the unique art of water puppet show, a traditional art form closely connected with the long standing spiritual life of the Vietnamese people.
Continue to the harbor for a dinner cruise, enjoy the city lights & panoramic views of HCM city. Enjoy sumptuous Vietnamse cuisine on this magical dinner cruise aboard a traditional style Boat.

Options

Private tour

Private tour with experienced English speaking guide, dinner set menu or buffet, all entrance fees, travel insurance.
Pickup included

Luxury Group Tour

Luxury group tour with maximum 09 people and entrance fees, dinner, travel insurance, hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Pickup included

What's included

  • Dinner On Cruise
  • Travel insurance
  • Water puppet show
  • New Mini Van
  • Enjoy sumptuous Vietnamse cuisine on this magical dinner cruise aboard a traditional style Boat.
  • English speaking guide
  • Drinking water, wet tissue, cake
  • Entrance Fee
  • Other things not clearly mentioned in the included list

What to expect

  1. Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater
    45m · Admission ticket included
    17:30: Pick up at your hotel to star the trip.
    18:30: You will enjoy the unique art of a 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 acting as the stage.

    The puppeteers will stand behind a screen and control the puppets using long bamboo rods and string mechanisms which are hidden beneath the water surface. A traditional Vietnamese orchestra will provides background music accompaniment, and singers with origins in north Vietnam will 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 offer a colorful way to enjoy an ancient tradition.
  2. Saigon River
    1h · Admission ticket included
    19:15: Continue to the harbor by cyclos for a dinner cruise, enjoy the city light & panomic views of HCM city. Enjoy sumptous Vietnamese cuisine on the magical dinner cruise aboard a traditional style boat.
    21:30: End the trip.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

If you are staying in another area, please make your way to the meeting point at Kim Travel's office ( 17 Thu Khoa Huan street, Ben Thanh Ward District 1, HCMC)

End point

If you are staying in another area, please make your way to the meeting point at Kim Travel's office ( 17 Thu Khoa Huan street, Ben Thanh Ward District 1, HCMC)

Pickup details

Pickup is available from Ho Chi Minh City hotels located in District 1. Hotel pickups commence approximately 30-60 minutes prior to the tour start time (exact pickup time will be provided upon reconfirmation).
If you are staying in another area, please make your way to the meeting point at Kim Travel's office

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Vegetarian options are available — please advise at time of booking if required

Cancellation policy

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

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