About this tour
Choose between watching water puppets—a centuries-old Vietnamese performance art—or unwinding with a foot and hand massage, then board an evening cruise down the Saigon River. You'll dine on a set Vietnamese menu whilst the city lights reflect off the water, accompanied by live traditional music and dance. This 5–6 hour private tour works for small groups or families seeking an authentic evening without the rush.
Highlights
- Water puppet theatre: rare glimpse of classical Vietnamese stagecraft
- Optional foot and hand massage to ease travel fatigue
- Dinner aboard whilst anchored on the Saigon River
- Live traditional Vietnamese music and dance performances
- Glittering skyline views from the deck after dark
- Private tour pace—no large group choreography
What to expect
If you pick the puppet show, expect an intimate indoor performance where intricately carved wooden characters move across a water stage to traditional music—a quirky, centuries-old form unique to Vietnam. Alternatively, choose the massage option for a guided foot and hand treatment before boarding. Either way, you'll gather for dinner on the cruise vessel with a fixed Vietnamese menu. As evening settles, the city skyline brightens. A live band performs traditional pieces on deck whilst you eat and watch the river slip past. The atmosphere is relaxed and social; you're sharing the experience with your small group or family.
Good to know
Set menu dinner is included; alcoholic drinks cost extra. Gratuities aren't built in. Infants sit on laps. This suits all fitness levels. Wear comfortable shoes if choosing the massage option. Check weather—the cruise operates rain or shine.
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