SAIGON
Saigon’s best days out.
The 15 most popular dinner experiences, with prices, run times and the operator behind each one. The trips worth building a day around, and what each one actually gets you.
Saigon River dinner cruise in Ho Chi Minh City with hotel pickup, 60–120 minute views, and Vietnamese buffet or set menu dinner.
Most Popular“It s just an amazing moment! A romantic time to remember!! Crew and team at the top of kindness. Food excellent! Just great.”
Watch Vietnam’s water puppets then enjoy a Saigon River dinner cruise with pickup in District 1 for $68.
“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…”
3-hour Saigon River dinner cruise with city lights, Vietnamese buffet, live music, and easy round-trip transfers from central Ho Chi Minh City.
“very nice guide , Tri. He accompanied us ver well. Nice meal, nice entertainment, good service. only good feelings”
Short cyclo or scooter ride, then dinner cruise on Saigon River with city lights, buffet meal, and live traditional dance show.
“Brilliant and value for money. No improvements required.”
Night cruise plus Vietnam’s water puppet show in Ho Chi Minh City, with hotel pickup and dinner on the Saigon River for $82.
“This was such a worthwhile experience. You HAVE to see the water puppet show and the dining on the boat was superb!”
4-hour Saigon dinner cruise with a private table. See Ho Chi Minh City lights from the Saigon River and enjoy local and international dishes.
“The food was cold, there was an ant in my soup. The English-speaking guides don't speak English.”
Ho Chi Minh City Saigon River dinner cruise with hotel pickup and private table option. 2-hour night views, included dinner, English guide.
“The food was below average but I expected touristy cruise like this. But the music is so loud throughout that you have to leave but there is no rom to even escape. The upper deck is not an open deck so the music is trapped. The cruise is to the quiet side of the river…”
Small-group Mekong Delta 2D1N homestay from Ho Chi Minh City: boat ride, bee farm honey tea, cycling orchards, cooking demo, BBQ dinner, Cu Chi.
“The Cu Chi tunnels were very interesting and worth visiting if you are interested in the history of Vietnam. On the same trip we travelled for a long time to the Mekong Delta. Such a disappointment!! The boat trip was like being on a factory cRead more”
Saigon water puppet show plus dinner cruise. District 1 pickup, Vietnamese or Western dinner, and Saigon River night lights in one 4-hour outing.
“The water puppet show was very entertaining Even though the commentary wasn’t in English we grasped the meaning It was very well presented The river cruise not so great A very quick dash about 45 minutes sailing total there and back Read more”
Saigon River dinner cruise with private table: Vietnamese and international dishes, live music, and Ho Chi Minh City skyline views at night.
“Brilliant night food lovely and our guide Edward was very attentive and on time for our hotel pickup. Made himself available on board the cruise and constantly checked up we were happy.... would 100% recommend.”
A guided evening in Ho Chi Minh City: water puppets, then a Saigon River dinner cruise with music, city lights, and buffet food.
“I would give the tour guide (Levi) a 5 star rating because he was incredibly attentive, knowledgeable, and made the experience super fun. The puppet show was so much fun, I highly recommend. However, I feel ripped off because at the Read more”
Watch a Golden Dragon water puppet show, then enjoy a Saigon River dinner cruise with panoramic city lights, pickup, and a small group.
“The experience was great and I would highly recommend it to anyone. Jackie our tour guide was amazing and took many pictures for us. Made us feel like VIP.”
Saigon night cruise with Vietnamese entertainment, plus Golden Dragon water puppets or Yuri spa massage and a set dinner. 5–6 hours.
“When I booked the trip I just wanted the water puppets and dinner. I could not figure out what the difference between the 2 experience offered so I took the shorter/cheaper one. When I got the confirmation it showed all 3 experiences. WhRead more”
Bamboo circus plus a Saigon River dinner cruise in Ho Chi Minh City, with pickup, English guide, and skyline views for about 4 hours.
“We were so impressed with our guide Lily and her companion. We had never ridden on motorcycles and they made us feel so at ease getting to the AO show and cruise on time. Lily also gave us a wonderful and unique insight into her life in Read more”
Enjoy a 2-hour Ben Thanh Princess dining cruise on Saigon River with live music, optional magic, and a tasty meal included.
“My and Dien were friendly and attentive. Dinner was served perfectly and the food was delicious, very good quality. The live music was entertaining and added to the beautiful atmosphere. It was a beautiful evening!”
From the street-food alleys to the Cu Chi tunnels to the Mekong Delta, and every way to spend a day in town.
