Long Tan and Nui Dat Battlefield Tour: Historic Australian Vietnam War Sites Explored
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Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province
Explore the historic Australian Vietnam War sites of Long Tan and Nui Dat on this engaging battlefield tour. Learn about Australia's role in the war and discover the bravery of the Australian Army Corps troops. Perfect for history buffs and Aussie passengers.
Duration: 8 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province - Meet your guide and driver upon pickup at Phu My Port, or Vung Tau Port and start your Vung Tau shore excursion with a visit to Long Tan and Nui Dat Old Battlefields.
  • The Battle of Long Tan - Your first stop of the day is the former Nui Dat Task Force Base (Nui Dat SS Hill) where two pillars of main gain are the only remains. The former runway has given way to a wide stretch of village road while the old helipad is now a soccer field.

Then you’ll visit Nui Dat Kindergarten. Opened in October 2010 and funded by the Australian Vietnam Volunteers Resource Group, this kindergarten now stands on the site where over 5000 Australian soldiers were based at any one time during the Vietnam War.

Afterward, while en route to the Discourtesy Rubber Plantation, you’ll be driven past the location of the Horseshoe, of which access is prohibited due to mining activity. After lunch, continue to the Long Tan Cross Memorial, the Long Phuoc Tunnels and Ming Dam, which is no longer the \

What's Included
  • Special dietary accommodation
  • Complimentary unlimited water
  • Local guide fluent in English
  • Included entrance fees and designated lunch
  • Private round-trip transport with AC from Vung Tau, Phu My port to Long Tan – Nui Dat
What's Not Included
  • Tips & Other drinks
  • Other personal expenses
  • Port fee (port permit service)
  • Opt to purchase port permit service: For a fee of 25USD/person
Additional Information

Delve into Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War through a visit to the erstwhile Australian military stronghold at Nui Dat Old Battlefield. Witness the striking transformation of this erstwhile significant military location. This Vung Tau beachside trip is a must-do for history enthusiasts and Australian travelers.

⭐ FEATURES:

  • Explore the site of the Australian Army Corps’ most intense battle, along with the distinctive places where the Australians emerged victoriously;
  • Gain insights into the bravery of the Australian Army Corps soldiers as they stood their ground against the communist Vietnamese forces in dreadful weather conditions
  • Relish a meal in the nearby Ba Ria town

⭐ Time span: This personal expedition lasts roughly 8 hours, and can be extended based on your schedule. We ensure that you’re back in time to board your cruise ship.
⭐ Assembly location: port entrance (Vung Tau or Phu My harbour), or hotels in Ho Chi Minh City.

  • What to bring: Sunscreen • Hat • Insect Repellent • Light Jacket • Flashlight or Torch
  • What to wear: Please ensure you dress respectfully. Knees and shoulders should be covered at all times.
Location
Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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G5761ynaaronh
May 18, 2024
Knowledgeable day tour of Long Tan and Nui Dat - Nam is very knowledgeable and passionate about the history of Long Tan and Nui Dat, before during and after the war. I enjoyed my day learnt alot.
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450jacintab
May 18, 2024
Great tour of Long Tan and Nui Dat - We had a great tour of Long Tan and Nui Dat, thanks to our guide Nam. The transport was comfortable, Nam was very knowledgeable, and lunch was good.
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Irmagard
Jan 21, 2024
Long tan battlefield and Nui Dat - Excellent guide, very knowledgable. Empathetic to all sides involved in the Vietnam war. We enjoyed this experience very much. We took a 2hr drive to the battlefield site and the memorial cross. We enjoyed a local Vietnamese lunch.
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Gregwi3408bc
Sep 22, 2023
Great Long Tan and Nui Dat tour with Nam - As part of a European tour we returned home via Vietnam and we had decided on doing a tour of Long Tan. Our tour guide was Nam who had everything organised. He took his time with explaining everything which included detailed maps and photographs. He has put a lot of time and effort in learning and gathering the details of this part of our history and was able explain it in an excellent manner. Highly recommended. Well done Nam. I am more than happy to recommend you.
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Gregds9899in
Sep 22, 2023
Great experience - We did a tour with Nam as our guide. Nam showed us details of Long Tan and Dui Nat that he was a passed on by 6 ANZAC veterans some 15 years ago. A great honour and privilege. We’ve now done lots of war tours around the world and this touch showed us a very different side. Very informative, spoke great English and added that special Aussie touch to the tour.
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Travel420266
Aug 19, 2023
Emotional - My tour guide was Nam. This was the most emotional tour I've ever had the privilege to be taken on. Nam showed my group things I didn't know existed. If you ever have the opportunity as an Australian to go and pay your respects to the young men that gave their ultimate sacrifice for our country.....please allow Nam to take you. Thankyou Nam for passing on the knowledge you've gained about so many brave young men.
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281vua
Aug 8, 2023
Amazing Long Tan-Nui Dat full-day tour from Saigon - Memory of Long Tan battle Field. - With the help of our guide Nam, we traveled to Long Tan-Nui Dat and Vang Tau from Saigon. Nam was a legend who was extremely knowledgeable and enlightening. Without a knowledgeable and reliable tour guide like Nam, you would not be able to identify former Australian military locations like the Australian/New Zealand army base that provided crucial support during the Battle of Long Tan, which was off the beaten path and practically overgrown. Overall, the tour was really touching and something that every Australian with a passion for the Vietnam War should go see. Delicious added bonus was the lunch in Vang Tau. If we could, we would rate Scooter Saigon Tours and our tour guide Nam, as higher than 5 stars.
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Stevecx3761is
Aug 3, 2023
ANZAC Legend Preserved. - An an Australian ex-serviceman (Navy) this was an important tour for me to go on. I thought I had a good understanding of the battle, but I was very wrong. I was unaware of the many things that happened prior to the battle and why it occurred. Mr Nam and Mr Si picked me up and drove the two hours to the battlefield. We went to the tunnel system which I did not know was connected to the battle. Then to a village to buy flowers for the memorial. Afterwards to Horseshoe FSB which again was connected and was a precursor. Then off to the memorial and little of the battlefield remains. The memorial is intact but it is a shame it’s not signposted anymore. Mr Nan’s passion to keep the story going is a testament to his appreciation of this ANZAC story. I am truly blessed to be able to go today and urge all military enthusiasts to make the journey to see where 108 Australian diggers pushed back a force of an estimated 2500 regular soldiers. The ANZAC legend is alive because of people like Mr Nam.
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A3017yblisac
Jul 22, 2023
A must do for all Australian travelers - It was a great tour/experience we had a fantastic day. Learnt a lot from Nam he is very knowledgeable able to answer questions and he showed us some great photos of the old Australian bases. We were able to lay flowers down on Long tan memorial.
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Kezza2303
Dec 13, 2023
Visiting fallen hero's in Long Tan - Tour covered the sights and was fully explained with artefacts and great knowledge by Nam. However is not a full day tour from Phu My as we had covered all the sights including lunch within 4 hours.
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