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“Asia Travel link through Viator was very accommodating and helpful. Their tour guide , Joey was amazing.”
Watch Vietnam’s water puppets then enjoy a Saigon River dinner cruise with pickup in District 1 for $68.
“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…”
3-hour Saigon River dinner cruise with city lights, Vietnamese buffet, live music, and easy round-trip transfers from central Ho Chi Minh City.
“Our guide Jackie met us at the hotel, he ensured we made it to the cruise on time. The transfer from the hotel gave us an opportunity to ask lots of questions about Ho Chi Minh and Vietnam. Jackie was very informative and friendly. During the cruise our guide left us to enjoy our meal…”
Short cyclo or scooter ride, then dinner cruise on Saigon River with city lights, buffet meal, and live traditional dance show.
“Our guide Leon was attentive and interesting to talk with. All arrangements were very smooth. The cyclo ride was a highlight, giving a streets eye view of the hustle and bustle. The cruise boat was comfortable and the service on board was excellent. The views of the city from the river were great. All up,…”
Night cruise plus Vietnam’s water puppet show in Ho Chi Minh City, with hotel pickup and dinner on the Saigon River for $82.
“We had a very good driver. We had a good tour guide. We had poor seats for the puppet show. The dinner on the boat was absolutely terrible. We arrive late for dinner. Everything on the buffet had been picked over and was cold no one came to take our drink order. The boat right…”
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.
“It was supposed to be a cruise diner Need to arrive at 6 pm Fine Then a poor quality and quantity diner have been served ( nice people) but very poor quality The boat did not move at all and after 2 hours waiting, i unboarding from the boat End of the story Bad experience”
Ho Chi Minh City Saigon River dinner cruise with hotel pickup and private table option. 2-hour night views, included dinner, English guide.
“We had an amazing time! Alain, our tour guide, went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and having fun. The food was incredible, and the entertainment kept us smiling all night!”
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.
“Really enjoyed the puppets, so well done and the cruise was restful & food very nice ) we could not eat all of it.”
Saigon River dinner cruise with private table: Vietnamese and international dishes, live music, and Ho Chi Minh City skyline views at night.
“We understand that traffic in Saigon is extremely heavy, but our pickup was over an hour late and we still had to pick up other guests. The tour seemed over crowded. The food was not good at all. The upper deck was nice, but overcrowded. We would not recommend this tour.”
A guided evening in Ho Chi Minh City: water puppets, then a Saigon River dinner cruise with music, city lights, and buffet food.
“The whole tour was amazing from the start with the motorbike ride to the water puppets, the show was great then back on the nines to the river cruise. The food was great, the boat and crew lovely and then to finish the tour with a motorbike 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.
“Great cruise on the river, warm weather and wonderful lit up city buildings Freindly ataff and lots of tourist”
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.
