Shows & Musicals

Enjoy a performance of fascinating Vietnamese art during a traditional 45-minute water puppet show. The stories told with water puppets are closely associated with the spiritual life of Vietnamese people, especially in the countryside. The stage for the show is the surface of a water pool. Puppeteers demonstrate their clever skills by managing puppets with long bamboo rods and a string mechanism under the surface of the water. A traditional Vietnamese orchestra provides musical accompaniment. The puppets act out the stories told by the songs, which reflect the peaceful life of the Vietnamese countryside.

Learn about the vibrant culture and history of Vietnam at the iconic A O Show. The performance takes place within the beautiful surroundings of the historic Saigon Opera House, built in a European style. Enjoy humorous and sophisticated stories about rural Vietnamese and urban life. Admire a varied critically-acclaimed performance utilizing simple bamboo props, contemporary cirque acrobatics, and live folk music. Hear traditional Southern Vietnamese work songs played on traditional instruments. Enjoy an exciting spectacle that brings the rural and urban character of Vietnamese culture to life.

Enjoy a pickup and discover the nightlife of Saigon by cyclo or scooter. Cyclo option: Drive along the city main streets and pass by Ben Thanh Market, General Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral, People Committee Hall, and Opera House. Scooter option: Include all sightseeing above and some extra authentic local sites: Flower market, Nguyen Thien Thuat apartment , fashion street After your ride of approximately 1 hour stop at Saigon Riverside. Be a welcomed guest at Bach Dang harbor and start your dinner. Cruise along Saigon River, enjoy a great dinner, and relax in the romantic atmosphere with Vietnamese Traditional Dance and a Music Show. Head back towards Bach Dang harbor where the cruise ends around 9:30 PM. Here a taxi picks you up and brings you back to the hotel.

Pickup is available for customers staying at hotels in District 1 and 3. Alternative, make your own way from your hotel to Nha Rong Port and have a look around before boarding the boat. Your guide will take some photographs of you at the port before you board the ship and enjoy a delicious Saigon-style meal. Enjoy a special dinner on the Saigon River and experience the vibrant city from this spacious floating restaurant while taking in views across the Dragon Harbor. There will be a chance to discover things that you thought you might not see on a cruise. With open views from two sides of the boat, you can fully enjoy the Ho Chi Minh City night sky and the bustling sights along the river.  During dinner time, enjoy some Southern Vietnamese folk music that creates a lovely romantic atmosphere in the middle of the Saigon river. It's a truly unforgettable experience. You will get back to your hotel at about 10 PM. Schedule: 6:30 PM: Board at Nha Rong Harbor 7:00 PM: Guests are welcomed on board. Service dinner, music performance, and dancing.  7:45 PM: Cruise along Saigon river 9:30 PM: Guests are dropped off at Nha Rong Harbor

Treat yourself to a fantastic night out in Ho Chi Minh City. See a traditional Vietnamese Water Puppet performance, and delight in live folk music and native dancing. Visit some of the city's highlights by motorbike, and relish a sumptuous meal as you cruise along the Saigon River. Meet your English-speaking driver at your hotel at 5:15 PM, and take a motorbike tour of some of Ho Chi Minh's main attractions. Head to the Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theatre at 6:30 PM for an entertaining puppet show, accompanied by live, traditional music. Next, transfer with your guide to the cruise port, and begin your journey along the Saigon River at 7:45 PM. Admire the views of Ho Chi Minh City by night from your cruise, and dine on tasty, Vietnamese food. The cruise ends at around 9:15 PM, and your driver will then drop you off back at your hotel. If you would prefer to do the tour by private car, rather than on a motorbike, there is an additional cost of $30.

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.

Experience authentic Vietnamese food and beer with a scooter tour of HoChi Minh City. Try out 6 really tasty Vietnamese dishes at 6 local places, known as local favorites. Take the chance to make one o the dishes yourself and admire the sparkling districts and colorful streets. Zoom through 5 different districts, all unique in their own way and enjoy the fresh atmosphere. Gain a deeper understanding of Vietnam's culture and cuisine through talking with your guide at each food stall. Throughout the tour, eat a variety of delicious dishes and drinks at 6 local food places and sample over 6 Saigon's best authentic street foods and local beer/ optional drinks. Of course, you will have a chance to cook Vietnamese food for yourself. After a fun ride on the back of the scooter, our first stop is Charcoal Grilled Pork On Skewers Rice Noodles or Beef Noodle Soup. Then, try the Vietnamese Savory Crispy Pancake at a local eatery at district 3, a hidden gem surrounded by lots of locals sitting on plastic chairs. After the meals, allow your guide to take you to Nguyen Thien Thuat Street, a “food heaven” in Saigon. The street food sold here is diverse since people in the area come from many places and have different tastes. Explore the area, and partake in a typical local night. Visit Thich Quang Duc Monument to learn about the mysterious story of the Thich Quang Duc, who burnt himself to protest the persecution of Buddhism by the South of Vietnam government in 1963. Afterward, discover the biggest flower market in district 5. Flowers sold here are believed to be collected from every part of Vietnam. Browse and buy the flowers your love and enjoy the sweet smell and the beauty of them. Make another food stop in district 10, and fully understand how to make steamed rice rolls with all the ingredients. Hop back on the scooter and try out the most popular street food in Vietnam, Banh My. Take a drive over Nguyen Van Cu Bridge, and admire the nice view of Saigon. Then, get ready for more food, with a stop in district 4 to taste Steamed Clams with Lemongrass, Grilled Scallops, and local beer, at a local eatery. Last but not least, revel in a dessert of flan cakes. Chat and share with your guide about your experience and all you've learned. Discover not only Saigon, but all of Vietnam.

The tour will being at 6:00 PM with pickup from your hotel. Your guide will give you a quick safety briefing, then you’ll hop on the back of their bike and zip towards the city center with an expert driver.  Weaving through busy lanes you will wind past the ochre edifice of Notre Dame Cathedral and see the Gothic features of Saigon Central Post Office. Drive along roads that skirt the famous river and pass many other gorgeous sights before reaching the port. Here you will climb aboard a luxury cruise vessel. Enjoy a delicious meal of Vietnamese specialties as you drift along the river. Spend some time on the open-air deck to savor the tranquil views of the glittering lights back on shore. After dinner, you’ll be taken back to your hotel, where the tour will end at around 9:45 PM.