Saigon: Water Puppet Show & Dinner Cruise – Buffet/Set Menu

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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

5 to 6 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

This tour blends heritage and modern leisure: a captivating water puppet performance steeped in tradition, and a relaxing river cruise where dinner and entertainment unfold against the sparkling backdrop of Ho Chi Minh City.
Perfect for all ages, the tour combines the fun of a colorful water puppet show with the enjoyment of a dinner cruise, offering delicious food, music, and city sights in one easy package.

What's Included

Puppet Show ticket
Buffet Dinner
Friendly, experienced and super-informative English tour-guide
Free pick-up and drop-off right at your place
Entrance fee, parking fee
Personal expenses
Tips
Drinks on Cruise

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Ben Thanh Market
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 to 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater)

    Hotel Pick-Up: At the scheduled departure time, our driver will collect you from your hotel. Pick-up is available for guests staying in Districts 1, 3, 4, and 5. For other locations, please inform us in advance before the trip.

    15 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater

    Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater (District 1) Location: 55B Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, inside the City Labour Cultural House, Tao Dan Park. Show times: 18:30 & 20:30 daily Duration: ~50 minutes The show is called Múa rối nước (water puppetry), a traditional Vietnamese folk art that dates back many centuries. The show is accompanied by a live traditional Vietnamese orchestra & singers. Instruments include drums, wooden bells, cymbals, bamboo flutes, etc. They also provide sound effects. Finish the show, transfer to the Saigon Cruise port for the Cozy Dinner

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Boarding & Welcome Guests arrive at Nha Rong Port around 6:30 PM. Staff greet you at the pier and guide you on board. You can take photos of the ship and Saigon River views before departure.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Departure & Dinner The cruise sets sail at 7:45 PM, gliding along the Saigon River. Dinner is served depending on your booking: buffet with a wide selection of Vietnamese and international dishes, or a set menu with curated courses. Drinks are available at the bar (extra charge). Entertainment & Atmosphere Live music is performed on board (traditional Vietnamese instruments and international songs). Cultural dance shows and sometimes folk singing are included, creating a festive atmosphere. The riverbank scenery lights up at night — you’ll see iconic spots such as Landmark 81, Thu Thiem Bridge, and the skyline of Ho Chi Minh City.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 5

    Closing & Drop off Around 9:15 PM, the cruise returns to Nha Rong Port. Guests disembark after a relaxing evening of dining, entertainment, and sightseeing. Drop off at your hotel. End of service.

    45 minutes Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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
Supplied by Wanderlust Travel

Tags

Half-day Tours
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Private and Luxury
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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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