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4 hours
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• 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
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
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Beverage
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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
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.
Pickup included
37 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Andrew S,
Mar 19, 2025
- Viator
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
Diana R,
Nov 8, 2024
- Viator
Really enjoyed the puppets, so well done and the cruise was restful & food very nice ) we could not eat all of it.
Helen T,
Mar 6, 2024
- Viator
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.
Sue B,
Mar 3, 2024
- Viator
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
mizzy58,
Nov 10, 2023
- Viator
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
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