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The Battle of Long Tan - Start the trip with Long Phuoc Tunnels system in Long Phuoc commune, Ba Ria town. These tunnel clusters are interconnected by spine route, with secret tunnels containing reserved food with the fighting fortifications. We will go to the site of Long Tan Battlefield where you will visit the former first Australian Task Force at Nui Dat. In a somber moment, we will visit Long Tan Cross Memorial established at Long Tan for the 17 Australian Infantrymen and 1 APC crewman killed in action during the Battle of Long Tan on August 18, 1966.The cross was first erected on the site in 1969 when the 6th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, which fought in the Battle, was on its second tour of duty. In 1986 a replica of the cross was placed on the original site. In 2017, the Vietnamese Government gifted the original cross to Australia, and it is now on display at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.
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Nui Dat hill - We then visit Nui Dat Hill which is a former 1st Australian Task Force (1ATF Base), including Luscombe Airfield, this was home to the Australian military during the Vietnam War. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before going back to Ho Chi Minh City.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Ho Chi Minh City Center
- Bottled drinking water
- Travel insurance
- Air-conditioned transportation
- Included entrance fees
- Lunch provided
- English-speaking tour guide (other languages on request)
- Personal expenses such as: shopping, telephone, beverage, etc.
- Tips and gratuities
Embark on a full-day journey from Ho Chi Minh City to the single Australian military base from the Vietnam War, nestled in the rural setting of Nui Dat. Explore the base of the initial Australian Task Force and delve into the happenings of the Battle Of Long Tan.
Key features:
- Delight in a voyage through the rustic landscapes of Vietnam
- Explore Nui Dat’s exclusive Australian Military Base from the Vietnam War
- Enrich your knowledge on the Long Tan Battle
- Honor the memory of the martyred soldiers from the Long Tan battle at the Australian Memorial
- Child under 12 years old isn’t allowed to join this tour.
- Full charge for children from 12 year old
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
