Private Long Tan and Nui Dat Australian Battlefield Day Trip
- 6–8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Instant confirmation
- Private tour
Highlights
Step back in time on this immersive Private Long Tan and Nui Dat Battlefield Tour, tracing the journey of Australian soldiers in the Vietnam War - Visit the Long Tan Cross Memorial, a poignant tribute to fallen soldiers. - Explore Nui Dat SAS Hill, the former Australian Task Force Base. - Discover the historic Long Phuoc Tunnels, used by the Viet Cong.
Inclusions
What's included
- Experienced English speaking guide
- All entrance fee tickets
- Bottled water
- Comfortable car
What's not
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Pick guests up at your hotel. Your journey begins with a comfortable car ride from Ho Chi Minh City to Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province.
Our first stop is Nui Dat, the former base of the 1st Australian Task Force. Here, you will see remnants of the base, including the helicopter landing zones and camping areas. Your guide will explain the strategic importance of this location and its role during the war. You will also gain insight into the 4 km defensive perimeter surrounding the base.
Next, we visit the Long Tan Cross Memorial, a solemn site commemorating the Australian and Vietnamese soldiers who fought during the Battle of Long Tan. The memorial serves as a place of reflection and tribute, offering a moving experience for visitors.
Continue to the Long Phuoc Tunnels, an underground network used by the Viet Minh and Viet Cong for shelter, communication, and combat. Learn about the resilience and tactics employed by Vietnamese soldiers in these well-preserved tunnels.
If your option only visit Long Tan, then we will stop for lunch (your own expense) at local restaurant (Pho Noodle) and go back to Ho Chi Minh city. If your option visit Long Tan & Vung Tau beach, then we proceed to Vung Tau beach, enjoy local lunch and beach atmosphere (lunch included), visit Bach Dinh then come back to Ho Chi Minh city We return to Ho Chi Minh City, drop you back your hotel, concluding your historic battlefield tour.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Vielokal Travel
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Ho Chi Minh City
- Its from-price is 25% above the median of the 518 day trips we list in Ho Chi Minh City.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 163 of 518.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City, still widely called Saigon, is Vietnam's buzzing commercial hub of French colonial landmarks, war history and superb street food.
District 1 holds the main sights within walking distance: the red-brick Notre-Dame Cathedral, the elegant Central Post Office with its vaulted hall, the colonial Opera House and the ornate City Hall. The Independence Palace preserves its rooms as they were at the end of the war, and the War Remnants Museum tells the story of the conflict with sobering directness.
Top-ranked sights in Ho Chi Minh City: Cu Chi Tunnels, Saigon Opera House (Opéra de Saïgon), Saigon Central Post Office.
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