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SaiGon Evening Tour With Water Puppet Show and Dinner Cruise

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Highlights

  • Relaxing dinner cruise on the river with a view of one of the world's most vibrant cities.
  • Savor dinner on an authentic wooden boat
  • Experience the ancient art of water puppetry, where beautifully made puppets move on water to traditional Vietnamese music

About this experience

Experience a captivating evening filled with culture and entertainment as you embark on a journey through the heart of Vietnam's rich heritage. Your night begins with seamless pick-up transportation to a mesmerizing water puppet show theater. Here, the ancient art form of water puppetry comes to life before your eyes, enhanced by the enchanting melodies of traditional Vietnamese instruments, creating an immersive experience that transports you to a bygone era. After the cultural immersion of the puppet show, indulge in the epitome of relaxation during a delightful dinner cruise along a scenic river, offering unparalleled views of one of the world's most vibrant cities. As you glide along the water's surface, you'll savor a sumptuous meal on an authentic wooden boat, perfectly complementing the evening's cultural exploration. This enchanting combination of traditional entertainment and a tranquil dinner cruise promises an unforgettable evening, where history and modernity converge in a symphony of sights, sounds, and flavors. At 18:00, your evening adventure in Ho Chi Minh City commences with a hotel pick-up. By 18:30, you'll be captivated by a unique water puppet show, a traditional Vietnamese art form where puppets elegantly perform on water, skillfully controlled by puppeteers wielding bamboo rods and accompanied by live music. These performances vividly depict village life stories and last for an hour, offering a captivating glimpse into this ancient tradition. Following the show, at 19:15, you'll dive into Saigon's vibrant nightlife. Upon reaching the harbor, you'll board a delightful dinner cruise along the river. Here, you can savor Vietnamese cuisine on a traditional-style boat while marveling at the breathtaking views of the city's illuminated skyline. The evening concludes at 21:30, leaving you with cherished memories of this enchanting cultural and culinary experience.

What's included

  • A/c van for pick up and transfers per program
  • English speaking guide for the whole trip
  • Dinner Cruise
  • Water puppet show ticket

Not included

  • Travel insurance
  • Drinks & other meals not mentioned in the program.
  • Tipping is at customer’s discretion

Things to note

  • Join in group of max 25 participants
  • TNK Travel offers pickup service to customers at the hotels located in the center of District 1
  • The pickup time may vary depending on where your hotel is located or specific pickup points
  • Restriction: Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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