Innoviet, founded by a group of young heart Vietnamese people, seeks to build sustainable tourism projects - projects benefitting local communities and minimising the impacts of tourism on the environment, whilst providing tourists an authentic Vietnam experience. Actions speak louder than words, so Innoviet actively implements policies that directly impact the environment positively, such as using reusable non-plastic water bottles on all tours.
DiscoverVietnam
(25 Reviews)
Our Cu chi tunnels experience small group tour - Ben Duoc tunnels tour will bring you to the original Cu Chi Tunnels Ben Duoc, avoiding the crowded buses at the more touristy Ben Dinh location.
We leave the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City behind and take a 1.5-hour journey to the now-peaceful rural district of Cu Chi.
Upon arriving at the Ben Duoc tunnels, you will view a short documentary film that explains the tunnels’ history and the war from the Vietnamese point of view.
After that, your guide will take you on a tour through the actual tunnels where you'll learn more about the living conditions and the hardships the tunnel’s residents faced, and the ingenuity utilized to maintain life in the tunnels, which included weapon workshops and booby traps. You will have an opportunity to navigate an authentic Viet Cong tunnel, visit bunkers designed as kitchens, meeting rooms, weapon areas, give your best shot at a firing range, and much more.
For a snack, you can try the local specialty – cassava, a starchy root - that sustained Viet Cong fighters for years.
We conclude the tour by returning you to the War Remnants Museum (outside)/ your hotel at around 1:00 PM.
COMBO TOUR: You will receive the $10 USD off for the 2nd tour with Innoviet
Please note that the price applies for the number of people in the combined group (maximum 8 pax) on the date of the tour. So, we will REFUND you if we have more customers joining with you. In case, there is only your group, the tour will be organized as a private option.
Although we do accept solo traveler (or solo adult with children), we’ll need to match you with other travelers who wish to take the tour on the same day as you. The tour is only guaranteed to depart with a minimum of 2 adult travelers. In this case, please contact us by either phone or email to confirm the availability.
When you submit your booking, it does NOT mean your tour is booked. You will receive a confirmation email from our booking staff shortly.
If you don't hear back from us within 24 hours of your booking request, please check your SPAM or JUNK mail folder or contact us again via [email protected] or call us at (+84) 834391331. Thank you!
Please note that while we operate successful trips in this region throughout the year, some changes may occur in our itineraries due to inclement weather and common seasonal changes to timetables and transport routes. This can happen with little notice so please be prepared for modifications to the route.
Occasionally our itineraries are updated during the year to incorporate improvements stemming from past travellers' comments and our own research.
The order and timing of included activities in each location may also vary from time to time.
We do not have a dress code for our tours however, dress standards are conservative throughout Asia, especially outside major cities. To respect this and for your own comfort, we strongly recommend modest clothing. This means clothing that covers your shoulders and knees. Loose, lightweight, long clothing is both respectful and cool in the predominantly hot Asian climate.
If you choose to crawl through the tunnels, please be aware that your clothes might get dirty. Appropriate footwear is recommended for this activity.
Although our trips are inclusive of all costs and we ensure our guides and local staff are paid fairly, if you're happy with the services provided a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it's of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels and inspires excellent service. Although can be difficult to source we advise you to carry small notes of local currency each day to make tipping easier.
The following amounts are per person suggestions based on local considerations and feedback from our past travellers:
Of course, you are free to tip more or less as you see fit, depending on your perception of service quality and the length of your trip. Remember, a tip is NOT compulsory and should only be given when you receive excellent service. However, please don't tip with coins, very small denomination notes, or dirty and ripped notes. This is regarded as culturally as an insult.
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11:46, 10/05/2024
I took the Innoviet Small Group Cu Chi tunnels tour this morning, leaving from my hotel on time. I have been to the Cu Chi tunnels two other times in previous HCMC stays, and I would have to say that this was the BEST! My guide Henry spoke perfect English, supplied a detailed history of the French and American wars, along with telling family stories, and a good background about Vietnam history and culture. One of the best things about this tour was that they visited the Ben Duoc series of tunnels, instead of the other (more CROWDED!) Cu Chi tunnels complex at Ben Dinh. There were hardly any big tour buses, it was more of a leisurely drive through the countryside to get there, and since there were fewer tourists, going into the tunnels was far more easy. I had debated on whether to visit Cu Chi again, but this tour was so different, I’m glad that I attended. Highly Recommended!
10:24, 23/01/2024
Solid tour with a good guide. Great experience. Our guide Henry was very knowledgeable and informative - on the car ride to the tunnels, he briefed us on the history of the Vietnam war which necessitated the construction of the tunnels, then at the venue led us through and was constantly explaining. As expected, we got to experience squeezing ourselves through the tunnels and had a small meal of tapioca. At our request, the guide also kindly brought us to the nearby shooting range to try out some of the rifles.
09:45, 15/10/2023
The Right Choice to Visit the Ben Duoc Tunnels We were interested in visiting the Cu Chi Tunnels during our stay in HCMC, but wanted a small group tour of the less crowded Ben Douc section of the Tunnels. There are numerous tunnel tours offered by various providers, but most go to the more touristy Ben Dinh portion of the tunnels which are closer to the city. Innoviet was one of the few operators offering a small group visit to Ben Douc. Booking was easy. Our van pickup at our hotel was on time and the tour was excellent. Our guide, Hao, was extremely friendly and gave us an informative talk about the history of Vietnam on the way to the tunnels. Our small group of 6 almost had the Ben Douc tunnels to ourselves. The lack of crowds enhanced the experience and Innoviet offered an option to be dropped off at the War Remnants Museum back in HCMC at the conclusion of the tour which helped us make the best use of our time. I thoroughly recommend visiting the Ben Douc tunnels with Innoviet.
16:34, 22/08/2023
Must-do day trip in Saigon! We were picked up at our hotel by Hai and our driver promptly at 0700 for the tour. Would recommend having breakfast first as not provided. We booked a group tour however no one else had booked, so it was just the two of us! The car was spacious and air conditioned, which was great considering we visited at hottest time of year. Hai was very friendly, and knowledgeable about Vietnamese culture and history - and is a great storyteller! When we arrived at the tunnels site (Ben Duoc) it was very quiet, due to the time we arrived and the site being less visited by big tour buses than the main site. Both sites have the same content, but because it was so quiet it felt much more authentic. Learning about the tunnels was very interesting, and we even crawled through 30 metres of authentic tunnel - exhilarating but very warm! Hai explained very well the living conditions and experiences of the Viet Cong, as well as a demonstration of the booby traps laid for US soldiers. We had plenty of water and got to snack on some cassava, which was eaten by the Vietnamese during the war. We ended the day by doing some live firing with authentic weapons used in the war. The bullets are quite expensive so make sure you know what you really want to try out (we tried 5 rounds each of two different rifles and 40 rounds of a machine gun for around £100). Overall a really well thought out tour, a must visit whilst in Saigon! Thanks to Hai for a lovely day trip.
19:07, 24/07/2023
This is a fantastic company. We are a family of 4 from the UK, with two teenagers whose interest in the war is variable at best, but we loved our private tour with Hai! He did an amazing job in holding everyone's attention. Enthusiastic, knowledgeable and with perfect English, his stories brought everything to life! Special shout out too to Trung, in the office, who was fantastically helpful! Innoviet are a great, reliable company. If you only have a little time in Ho Chi Minh City, the half-day tour to Ben Douc is a must!!
10:26, 10/06/2023
Great experiance. Our guide gave us a really good history background and explained everything. Gave us plenty of time for questions. The group was just 4 people plus guide. Pick up at the hotel, good communication via Whatsup. We are so pleased with the tour.
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Sarah
21:04, 19/05/2024
We took this tour as a family to get an understanding of the war time tunnels at a pace that suited us. The drive from our D1 hotel took around 90 minutes. Our guide was great and kept the conversation/ tour at an appropriate level for the children. This tunnel location was not busy at all, just us and a few local school groups. We also visited some old military equipment at the start, and the memorial/ temple next to the tunnel site as well. A private tour was great for our family