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Saigon Evening: Water Puppet Show & Dinner Cruise Experience

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Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

• Perfect blend of traditional culture and modern city views

• Unique opportunity to witness Vietnam's ancient art form

• Romantic dinner cruise showcasing Saigon by night

• Hassle-free evening with hotel pick-up and drop-off

• Ideal for couples, families, and culture enthusiasts

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Transportation by car / minivans

Local English speaking tour guide

Dinner

Pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Dist 1 in Ho Chi Minh City

Personal expenses; Tips & Tax

Beverage

Insurance

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

1

Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Vietnamese water puppetry. This unique art form, deeply rooted in the spiritual traditions of Vietnam, comes to life before your eyes in a mesmerizing aquatic theatre. Watch in wonder as skilled puppeteers, hidden behind a screen, manipulate wooden puppets using long bamboo rods and intricate string mechanisms beneath the water's surface. As the puppets dance across their liquid stage, you'll be treated to the melodious sounds of a traditional Vietnamese orchestra. The air fills with the soulful vocals of singers from North Vietnam, their lyrics weaving tales of rural life and ancient legends. Though performed in Vietnamese, the visual spectacle transcends language barriers, offering an hour of colorful entertainment that provides a window into Vietnam's rich cultural heritage

45 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Saigon River

From the deck of your cruise boat, witness Saigon's transformation as day turns to night. The city comes alive with twinkling lights, its landmarks illuminated against the dark sky. This unique vantage point offers unparalleled views of iconic structures and the bustling waterfront, painting a picture of a city where tradition and modernity coexist in harmony.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

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Saigon Evening: Water Puppet Show & Dinner Cruise Experience

Pickup included

Reviews

4.76

37 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Wonderful

    Andrew S,

    Mar 19, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Fantastic show piece for Ho Chi Minh. The pick up was brilliant in an air conditioning vehicle comms were brilliant. Tom & driver Jerry were professional. The puppet show was a gem. The river cruise and meal was fantastic, it was a real top trip for our final night in Vietnam

  • Lovely night out

    Diana R,

    Nov 8, 2024

    - Viator

    4.00

    Really enjoyed the puppets, so well done and the cruise was restful & food very nice ) we could not eat all of it.

  • Very enjoyable

    Helen T,

    Mar 6, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    water puppet show was very enjoyable even though didn’t understand the story as it was all in Vietnamese didn’t effect the overall experience as very cultural … the cruise and dinner was very good would of been better if we arrived earlier as didn’t have much time to experience the view as we were eating but would definitely recommend.

  • Water puppet show was really good

    Sue B,

    Mar 3, 2024

    - Viator

    4.00

    The water puppet show was very entertaining Even though the commentary wasn’t in English we grasped the meaning It was very well presented The river cruise not so great A very quick dash about 45 minutes sailing total there and back A rushed meal (total time onboard was 1 hour 15 minutes) I didn’t think to contact the tour operator to say I don’t eat fish of any kind Four of the dishes were fish The boat was very crowded and with the short time allocated we struggled to take any photographs Our guide was a likeable young man who spoke excellent English

  • Great but rushed

    mizzy58,

    Nov 10, 2023

    - Viator

    4.00

    The water puppet show was great, highly recommend. The food on the dinner cruise - delicious but very rushed. Little time to enjoy the city lights

From $72.86

1 Adult

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