Vietnam · Dining Experience

Water Puppet Show & Dinner on Cruise

4 Hours Round trip from Ho Chi Minh City Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Watch a traditional Vietnamese water puppet show
02 Learn about folk tales, legends, and rice harvest celebrations
03 Enjoy a dinner cruise along the Sai Gon River
04 Take in Ho Chi Minh City’s night lights from the water
05 Savor a five-course Vietnamese dinner on board
06 Listen to traditional music during the cruise
07 Round-trip transfer included in District 1

Spend an evening in Ho Chi Minh City combining two classic experiences: a traditional water puppet show and a dinner cruise on the Sai Gon River. Begin with a performance that brings Vietnamese folk tales, legends, and seasonal traditions to life through this distinctive art form, which originated in the Red River Delta.

After the show, continue to the river for a relaxing cruise through the city at night. As the lights of Ho Chi Minh shimmer along the waterfront, enjoy dinner on board with Vietnamese cuisine, traditional music, and views of the city from the water before returning to your hotel.

Begin with a performance that brings Vietnamese folk tales, legends, and seasonal traditions to life through this distinctive art form, which originated in the Red River Delta.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Ho Chi Minh

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Hotel pick up - Puppet show Theater

18:00 Picking up from meeting point. Our car and guide transfer you to Labor & Culture House to enjoy the show which recounts Vietnamese folk tales, legends, and significant seasonal events, like the celebration of the rice harvest, which was depicted humorously...

Delightful dinner on cruise - Hotel transfer

19:00 We continue to Sai Gon River to have Dinner on the Cruise. During 1,5 hours along the Sai Gon River while dinner is served with five-course Vietnamese food. At the same time, you will also enjoy listening to traditional music and watching the beautiful lights of the city at night. Disembark the boat by 21:15 and transfer back to your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Ho Chi Minh City 1 city · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
Restroom on board
WiFi on board
Show ticket, Pick up and Drop off in district 1

What's Not Included

Tip, Drinking, Personal cost...

Know before you go

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
Infants are not encouraged to participate. In cases of infant participation, parents must ensure the safety of the baby and hold the baby in their arms.
We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking.
Please supply a correct hotel address (room number if available) in the heart of District 1 or near September 23rd Park. The tour guide will pick you up from the hotel lobby. You only need to sit there and wait for the tour guide.

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