Long Tan and Nui Dat - Australian Battlefield Private Day Tour

Highlight: ● Enjoy a trip through Vietnam’s countryside ● Visit the only Australian military base in the Vietnam War at Nui Dat ● Learn about the Long Tan battlefield ● Pay tribute to the fallen soldiers from the battle of Long Tan at the Australian Memorial

1. 1

   The Battle of Long Tan

   2 hours

   Long Tan Nui Dat battlefield is the most famous battle fought by the Australian Army during the Vietnam War. This battle took place in a rubber plantation. On 18 August 2016 a low-key ceremony was held on the site of the battle; more than 1,000 Australian veterans and their families travelled to Viet Nam to participate in the 50th anniversary commemoration. The tour will begin with a departure for Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province by minivan. The local guide will take you to the site of Long Tan Battlefield where you will visit the former 1st Australian Task Force at Nui Dat.

2. 2

   Nui Dat hill

   1 hour

   Our first stop-over is Nui Dat SAS Hill, where you will be shown the helicopter parking and camping areas of soldiers and explained the important sites during the war. You will have an overview of the 4 km circle of the Nui Dat base perimeter. Next, we will visit the rubber forest and pass Mong Ngua Mountain – which was used to be the shelter of Vietnamese soldiers.

3. 3

   The Battle of Long Tan

   1 hour

   Afterwards, we continue transferring to Long Tan Cross Memorial to commemorate the Australian and Vietnamese soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the war

4. 4

   Long Phuoc Tunnels

   1 hour

   then Long Phuoc Tunnels dug by the Viet Minh and Viet Cong for fighting and sheltering. Long Phuoc Tunnels is our last stop in a half-day tour to Long Tan Nui Dat battlefield.

5. 5

   Ba Ria

   Pass by

   We will drive back to Ba Ria for late lunch at a local restaurant. Our tour guide will recommend you some specialties of this land, it all depends on you. After a short rest, you will return to Ho Chi Minh City.

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children under 12 years old are not allowed to join in this tour

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