Watch a unique water puppet show that tells of rural life in the countryside of Vietnam, and then savor the culinary delights on a boat cruise through the heart of Ho Chi Minh City.

About this activity

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Duration 4.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide: English

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Kwok Wai Dominic – Canada

Not sure whether anyone will have the same experience. I am fortunate enough to experience a 2on1 (driver and guide with me alone) arrangement with a guide (Ba Curong)that spoke excellent English and very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. They were able to arrange for the best seat in the house for the water puppet show (which is excellent) and the best table for the buffet (one step from the buffet spread). The best part of the your was the 1 hour conversation with the guide on the observation deck to learn about the growth of the city and the life of a local.

Jahanara – United Kingdom

The guide I think was only starting out, his English wasn't too great so there was a little language barrier/struggle but he did really try. The water puppet show was fantastic to watch! The dinner cruise was a bit of a let down. The food was mediocre/poor, it was buffet style so some of it must have been out the whole day. The ship was pretty pack. The entertainment segment was interesting. Personally I would skip the meal and just choose the show, as the meal was really not worth it.

Itinerary

Pickup location:
District 1
Van
(30 minutes)
Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater
Concert (45 minutes)
Van
(15 minutes)
Indochina Queen
Dinner (2 hours)
Van
(15 minutes)
Arrive back at:
District 1

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

Watch an exciting water puppet show
Hear traditional songs
Travel through the heart of Ho Chi Minh City
Savor the flavors of Vietnamese cuisine on a boat cruise along the river

Full description

Benefit from pick-up at your hotel is located in District 1 of Ho Chi Minh City, and then make your way to the Water Puppet Theater.

Immerse yourself in a traditional art form closely connected with the spiritual life of the Vietnamese people. Be amazed by the skillful puppeteers who stand behind a screen and control puppets using long bamboo rods and string mechanisms hidden beneath the surface of the pool of water. Be mesmerized as the pool becomes the stage!

Hear traditional music from North Vietnam played by the orchestra and listen to songs that tell the story being performed. Although the shows are exclusively in Vietnamese, the tales depict rural life in villages and are easy to understand. Then, experience the buzzing nightlife on a dinner cruise aboard a traditional-style boat.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off at hotels in District 1 (excluding Đa Kao Ward and Tan Dinh Ward, District 1)
Transportation by van or minibus
Dinner cruise
Local guide
Water puppet show ticket

Drinks
Tips
Personal expenses
Travel insurance

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments
People with heart problems
Wheelchair users

Important information

Not allowed

Pets
Smoking
Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

The tour finishes around 21:30 PM at Ho Chi Minh City (depending on the traffic).
This activity is not suitable for the disabled or those with heart problems.

Ho Chi Minh City: Water Puppet Show and Dinner Cruise