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Private Tour to Long Tan: Exploring Australia's Role in the Vietnam War
4.9
76 Ratings
Ho Chi Minh City
A day trip from Saigon can take you to the old Australian military facility at Nui Dat, the Long Tan Cross, and the Long Phuoc Tunnels. This is particularly intriguing for individuals keen on learning more about Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War.
A day trip from Saigon can take you to the old Australian military facility at Nui Dat, the Long Tan Cross, and the Long Phuoc Tunnels. This is particularly intriguing for individuals keen on learning more about Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Ho Chi Minh City - At around 8:00AM. Your private tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and begin your journey towards Long Tan, a former Australian military base located approximately 90 kilometers (56 miles) from the city. Enjoy a comfortable and scenic drive through the Vietnamese countryside, passing by…
- Ho Chi Minh City - At around 8:00AM. Your private tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and begin your journey towards Long Tan, a former Australian military base located approximately 90 kilometers (56 miles) from the city. Enjoy a comfortable and scenic drive through the Vietnamese countryside, passing by rice fields, small villages, and lush landscapes. Your guide will provide you with historical context and insights into the Vietnam War and the significance of Long Tan.
- The Battle of Long Tan - Upon arrival in Long Tan, visit the Long Tan Cross Memorial, a tribute to the soldiers who fought and died in the Battle of Long Tan in 1966. Walk through the battlefield area, guided by your knowledgeable tour guide, who will share stories and details about the battle. Explore the nearby areas, where you can learn about the humanitarian efforts undertaken by the Australian forces in the region, gaining insight into the positive impact of the school and Australia’s connection to the area. After a fulfilling visit, return to Ho Chi Minh City. Arrive approximately at 3:00PM. This itinerary is flexible and can be customized based on your interests and preferences.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop off within Ho Chi Minh City
- Bottled water
- English speaking guide
- Transfer by Air-conditioned Car/Van
- Hotel pickup and drop off within Ho Chi Minh City
- Bottled water
- English speaking guide
- Transfer by Air-conditioned Car/Van
What's Not Included
- optional Tips
- optional Tips
Location
Ho Chi Minh City
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Sarah
Oct 4, 2024
Excellent insight into the history of Long Tan and Nui Dat. - My son is a war history buff and a big part of our trip was to pay our respects to the Australian soldiers and learn about the local history. This tour didn't disappoint. MrTuan provided an excellent tour of Long Tan and Nui Dat with amazing insight. I would highly recommend.
In hindsight we wish we had Mr Tuan as our guide for the Cu Chi Tunnels. He is a wonderful soul and it was a pleasure to meet him.
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Andrewma1354av
Aug 31, 2024
A walk in the Long Green, Long Tan memorial from Nui Dat. - We did our tour with Mr Tuan, an excellent guide who fought in the war for his country, the then South Vietnam.
He was able to give valuable first hand knowledge imparted with a dry, old soldier's sense of humor appreciated by the veterans in our group.
He also took us to the Horseshoe FSB given its significance to NZ's contribution to the war.
All in all a highly recommended guide.
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Roxane
Aug 12, 2024
1st time back for Australian veteran - We left from VungTau. Without Tony as our guide would not have been such a good day. Worth the time and money. First time my husband was back since the vietnam war and Tony took that into consideration and allowed him time to remember.
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Sargesworldtour
Aug 2, 2024
Walk in the long green, return to Nui Dat - We did this trip to Long Tan and Nui Dat on 02 Aug 2024.
Our guide was Mr Tuan, a former soldier now gentleman & scholar.
What a bonus it was to spend a day with him and learn about the period from his first hand knowledge in a humourous and informative way.
Thank you very much for sharing with us.
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Alice_a
Jul 15, 2024
Excellent tour of Long Tan area - Excellent tour and very much appreciated being able to visit the area. Thank you Vinny. The ceremony was very moving & great to swap Australian slang 😊
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Jakei795
May 18, 2024
Battlefield tour - Really interesting day out a little more off the beaten track. Our guide was a South Vietnamese Army veteran from the 1960s and he was very engaging and knowledgeable. Thank you Tuan.
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Natasha
May 4, 2024
Long Tan/Nui Dat & Battle of Coral and Balmoral - We went to Long Tan, Nui Dat and asked our guide to take us to The Battle of Coral/Balmoral. The guide helped us find the memorial for Coral/Balmoral which was where our Australian friend was killed in May 1968. It was fantastic that we could go to the place where this battle happened. No other tour does this. Thank you Tuan our guide for finding it and taking us there. We thoroughly recommend this if you want to visit the Battle of Coral/Balmoral.
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Sam_a
Apr 28, 2024
Amazing tour from start to finish - This was a fantastic tour with great attention to detail. Tuan shared his incredible personal connection to the War, including with photos, and took us to some amazing sites. The van and drive was very comfortable. This tour was the highlight of my journey to Vietnam.
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D1296kerp
Apr 11, 2024
Excellent Long Tan tour. - Our tour guide Alex was the best. Full of information and old photos. He even organised flowers, our national anthem and the Last Post to be played at Long Tan. I can’t recommend Alex highly enough.
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Wayne_b
Mar 22, 2024
Great experience - The first hand information from the tour guide that served in the war. It was somber to lay flowers at the shrine and reflect on what happened here for both sides of the war.
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