Saigon Evening Tour: Water Puppet Show & Luxury Dinner Cruise

1. Day 1: Saigon Water Puppet Show & Luxury Dinner Cruise Experience

   17:30 – 18:00 | Hotel Pickup: Pick up from designated hotels in District 1 or the meeting point in Ho Chi Minh City. Travel by air-conditioned minivan with your English-speaking guide to the Water Puppet Theater for an evening of Vietnamese culture and entertainment.

   18:30 – 19:00 | Traditional Vietnamese Water Puppet Show

   • Enjoy a colorful Water Puppet Show, one of Vietnam's most distinctive traditional performing arts.
   • Watch skilled puppeteers bring traditional Vietnamese stories, legends, and scenes of rural life to the stage through fascinating water-based performances.
   • Discover the cultural beauty and artistic traditions of Vietnam through this unique theatrical experience.

   19:15 | Transfer to Khanh Hoi Port: After the performance, transfer to Khanh Hoi Port to prepare for your luxury dinner cruise along the Saigon River.

   19:30 – 21:30 | Luxury Saigon River Dinner Cruise

   • Board the Elite of Saigon Cruise or Icon SaiGon Cruise, subject to availability on your travel date, for a refined evening dining experience on the Saigon River.
   • Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese and international dinner, served as a set menu or buffet depending on the cruise arrangement.
   • Relax in the elegant atmosphere of the cruise while enjoying live music and entertainment onboard.
   • Admire the illuminated skyline of Ho Chi Minh City and enjoy panoramic views of the riverfront as the cruise glides through the city.
   • Follow the scenic cruising route from Khanh Hoi Port, passing Nha Rong Wharf, Bach Dang Wharf, Thu Duc Park, Ba Son Bridge, Thu Thiem Bridge, and Landmark 81, before returning to Khanh Hoi Port.
   • Capture memorable photographs of Saigon's glittering skyline, illuminated bridges, and iconic riverside landmarks.

   21:30 | End of Tour: Drop off at your hotel or designated meeting point. End of evening tour services.

Important information

• Tour price includes

  Included

  • Transportation by air-conditioned minivan.
  • Professional English-speaking tour guide.
  • Admission ticket to the traditional Vietnamese Water Puppet Show.
  • Luxury Saigon River dinner cruise aboard the Elite of Saigon Cruise, subject to availability on the travel date.
  • Dinner onboard the cruise, served as a set menu or buffet.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in District 1.

  Not Included

  • Beverages.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Personal expenses and tips.
  • Pickup service outside District 1.
• Good to know

  Departure & Pickup Information

  • Daily departures.
  • Hotel pickup time: 17:30 – 18:00.
  • Scheduled tour ending time: 21:30.
  • Pickup service is available at hotels in District 1, except Sai Gon Ward and Tan Dinh Ward.
  • Guests may also depart from a designated meeting point.
  • Transportation is provided by a 16-seat air-conditioned minivan.
  • The tour operates as a shared group experience.

  Children Policy

  • Children under 3 years old: Free of charge without a separate seat.
  • Children aged 4–9 years old: 80% of the adult rate when sharing with parents.
  • Children above 9 years old: Adult rate applies.

  Cancellation Policy

  • A 100% cancellation charge applies.

  Additional Information

  • The dinner cruise operates aboard the Elite of Saigon Cruise or Icon SaiGon Cruise, subject to availability on the travel date.
  • Dinner is served as a set menu or buffet depending on the cruise arrangement.
  • Beverages are not included in the tour price.