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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
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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.
Itinerary
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1Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater
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.
50 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Saigon Port Maritime Service Center
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 hours • Admission ticket included -
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.
Admission ticket free -
(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.
Admission ticket free -
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.
Admission ticket free -
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.
Admission ticket free -
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.
Admission ticket free -
(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.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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