Saigon Evening Tour: Water Puppet Show & Dinner Cruise Aboard the Indochina

1. Day 1: Saigon Evening Tour with Water Puppet Show & Dinner Cruise

   18:00 | Hotel Pickup: Pick up from designated hotels in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, by air-conditioned minivan. Meet your English-speaking guide and transfer to the Water Puppet Theater for an evening of traditional Vietnamese entertainment.

   18:30 – 19:15 | Traditional Vietnamese Water Puppet Show

   • Enjoy a fascinating Water Puppet Show, one of Vietnam's most distinctive traditional performing arts, with a history spanning approximately 1,000 years.
   • Watch colorful wooden puppets perform on a water stage, bringing traditional folk stories, rural life, and Vietnamese legends to life.
   • Experience the lively atmosphere created by traditional Vietnamese music and live musical accompaniment.

   19:15 – 19:30 | Transfer to the Harbor: After the performance, travel by minivan to the harbor to board your Saigon River Dinner Cruise.

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

   • Board the dinner cruise and enjoy a relaxing evening along the Saigon River, surrounded by the illuminated skyline of Ho Chi Minh City.
   • Savor a delicious Vietnamese dinner, served as a set menu or buffet depending on the day.
   • Enjoy live music and onboard entertainment while admiring the vibrant city lights and riverside scenery.
   • Follow a scenic cruise route passing Khanh Hoi, Nha Rong Wharf, Bach Dang Wharf, Ba Son Bridge, Thu Thiem, and Landmark 81 before returning.
   • Capture memorable photographs of the illuminated riverbanks, modern skyscrapers, and iconic landmarks of Saigon by night.

   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.
  • Saigon River dinner cruise with Vietnamese dinner (buffet or set menu depending on the day).
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in District 1.
  • Taxes and service charges.

  Not Included

  • Drinks onboard the dinner cruise.
  • Personal expenses and tips.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Pickup service outside District 1.
• Good to know

  Departure & Pickup Information

  • Daily departures.
  • Tour departure time: 18:00.
  • Tour ending time: 21:30.
  • Pickup and drop-off service is provided 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.

  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

  • Dinner is served as a buffet or set menu depending on the operating day.
  • Drinks onboard the dinner cruise are not included.