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Water Puppet Show and Dinner Cruise in Ha Long

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Activity provider: TNK TRAVEL CO., LTD
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Half-day tour in Ha Long, taking in Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater and Indochina Queen. Run by TNK TRAVEL CO., LTD, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater
  • Indochina Queen
  • Runs 4.5 hours
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off at hotels in central District 1 (except Nguyen Binh Khiem Street and Nguyen Huu Canh street)
  • Transportation by van
  • Dinner cruise

Water Puppet Show and Dinner Cruise in Ha Long: Key Facts

PriceFrom $100.5 per person
Duration4.5 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 4.5-hour experience from Ha Long, built around Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater and Indochina Queen. It is run by TNK TRAVEL CO., LTD, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

Nagoya is Japan's fourth city and the gateway to the Ghibli Park at Nagakute, opened in 2022 with timed tickets that sell out weeks ahead, to Nagashima Spa Land and its rollercoasters, and to Inuyama, whose castle is one of the twelve original keeps. Nagoya Castle's golden dolphins and the Toyota Commemorative Museum are the city's own sights, and hitsumabushi grilled eel and miso katsu are its food. The Ise Grand Shrine, Shinto's most sacred site, rebuilt every twenty years, is 90 minutes south.

The price covers Hotel pickup and drop-off at hotels in central District 1, Transportation by van, Dinner cruise, guide and Water puppet show ticket. It does not cover Drinks, Tips, Personal expenses and Travel insurance, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

Hotel pickup in Ha Long. TNK TRAVEL CO., LTD confirms your pickup time and the exact spot once the booking is in. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with TNK TRAVEL CO., LTD before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Starting/pickup location

Depends on the selected option

Van

(30 minutes)

Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater

Concert (45 minutes)

Van

(15 minutes)

Indochina Queen

Dinner (2 hours)

2 drop-off locations

District 1, 112 Trần Hưng Đạo

Detailed Itinerary

Starting/pickup location: Depends on the selected option

Van: (30 minutes)

Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater: Concert (45 minutes)

Van: (15 minutes)

Indochina Queen: Dinner (2 hours)

2 drop-off locations: District 1, 112 Trần Hưng Đạo

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off at hotels in central District 1 (except Nguyen Binh Khiem Street and Nguyen Huu Canh street).
  • Transportation by van.
  • Dinner cruise.
  • Local guide.
  • Water puppet show ticket.

Excludes

  • Drinks
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance

Important information

Meeting point

Hotel pickup in Ha Long. TNK TRAVEL CO., LTD confirms your pickup time and the exact spot once the booking is in.

Weather

This runs outdoors, so the operator can call it off for rain, wind or sea conditions, and that decision is usually made on the day. If they cancel, you choose: another date, or your money back in full. We do not keep a booking fee on a tour that did not run.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 4.5 hours
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Starting from $100.5
$100.5
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Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Traveler Reviews

4.3/5
based on 118 reviews
Guide
4.9/5
Value for money
4.4/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Jim
October 15, 2025

The water puppet show was very entertaining and cleverly done. The food on the river cruise was good and the city by night was amazing

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Serap
November 16, 2023

Everything was nice & we loved the tour guide! Thank you so much!

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Ignacio
November 27, 2025

Puppet show was great, and dinner was traditional local food. Logistics were good despite the traffic, excellent communication from the staff.

5
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Alistair
October 5, 2025

Everything was perfect. Lovely guide, great seats at the puppet show and on the boat, smiles all round. Far exceeded my expectations.

5
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Kwok
May 7, 2025

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 puppet show (which is excellent) and the best table for the buffet (one step from the buffet spread). The best part of the your was the 1 hour conversation with the guide on the observation deck to learn about the growth of the city and the life of a local.

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(JC)
March 22, 2025

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 must have been out the whole day. The ship was pretty pack. The entertainment segment was interesting. Personally I would skip the meal and just choose the show, as the meal was really not worth it.

5
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COLIN
May 1, 2024

Great front row seats. Everything explained by a great guide. Definitely go to see this dhow.

5
J
Joel
April 23, 2024

Absolutely enjoyed Tony's expertise and professionalism. He navigated and prepared for any possible issues well in advance. His communication and efficiency was clear and concise so we could get to each venue on time.

5
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Eva
December 17, 2023

Transport was good, puppetshow was well arranged with good seats. The boat tour was nice, the music in the boat was very loaf though (they turned it down when we asked and the singer ended her dhow with a passive aggressive "I hope you heard enough in the back, we had to turn down the music"). Food was ok, could be better. Overall a very good way to spend your evening with transport, so no need to think abput anything ypurself.

5
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Adam
August 20, 2023

Awesome activity. A must do while in HCMC. Vincent, our guide was very helpful and had a great knowledge.

5
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Gary
April 28, 2023

The puppet show was great fun and the dinner cruise thoroughly enjoyable.

5
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Lynn
February 22, 2020

Really great tour puppets were great and the dinner cruise was really good

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Hotel pickup in Ha Long. TNK TRAVEL CO., LTD confirms your pickup time and the exact spot once the booking is in. The collection window is usually a little wider than a fixed minute, because the driver is working a route around several hotels.
The price does not cover drinks, tips, personal expenses and travel insurance. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
The harbour authority halts all sailings in storms, mostly July to September. If your date is cancelled you are moved to the next day or refunded in full; the operator tells you the evening before. Bring a light jacket on deck between November and March, when the bay is cool and misty.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Hotel pickup and drop-off at hotels in central District 1 (except Nguyen Binh Khiem Street and Nguyen Huu Canh street)., Transportation by van., Dinner cruise., Local guide., Water puppet show ticket.
The duration of the Water Puppet Show and Dinner Cruise in Ha Long is typically 4.5 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Starting from$100.5