Long Tan, Nui Dat & Vung Tau Highlights - 1 day Private Tour

Immerse yourself in the history of the Vietnam War on a day trip to Long Tan Battlefield and Vung Tau. Explore key sites, hear captivating stories, and discover the beauty of Vung Tau.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • The Battle of Long Tan - Let’s Go!
    Following pick up at your hotel at 8:00am, we’ll take a pleasant 1 and 1/2 hour drive to Ba Ria Central Market. On the way, we’ll stop to stretch our legs and pick up your local guide for the Long Tan – Nui Dat area. Your guide will give you an introduction to the Ba Ria area and history. Then, we’ll head to the Phuoc Long Tunnels, a 1.4km tunnel system where our guide will tell fascinating stories that illustrate the life of the Viet Cong during the wartime. He or she will also explain how the cashew nut grows. Vietnam is the largest producer and exporter of cashews in the world!

  • Nui Dat hill - Step Back In Time In Nui Dat & Luscombe Airfield
    Next, we’ll arrive in Nui Dat, or SAS Hill, the former base of the Australian Army. Our guide will illuminate the important history of this area, showing photos so that it is easy for you to remember or imagine this period in time. Then we’ll drive to Luscombe Airfield, which has been preserved in a small village. Our guide will tell you the stories associated with this significant site. Here, we’ll also have a chance to visit the kindergarten built by Australian Veterans.

  • Long Phuoc Tunnels - Absorb The History Of The Battle Of Long Tan
    We’ll continue on to the Long Tan Cross, the most emotional part of the tour. With flowers and incense, we’ll perform a ritual ceremony to show our respect for the people who passed away in this place. After this, we’ll view Horseshoe Hill from the main street because the area itself is protected due to bombs and landmines which still remain buried.

  • Vung Tau - Take In The Sights In Vung Tau City
    Leaving Nui Dat, we’ll head to the beach city of Vung Tau where we will enjoy a delicious lunch with a sea view. Then we’ll visit the must-see spots of Vung Tau, including a climb to the top of the lighthouse where we can view the whole city and the East Sea. Going back down, we’ll visit the last King Bao Dai’s White Palace.
    The Adventure Isn’t Over Yet!
    Before we head back to Ho Chi Minh City, we’ll have a chance to take a photo with the famous Statue of Jesus on top of the hill. We’ll return to HCMC around 5:00 pm and drop you off at your hotel or anywhere you would like to go within HCMC. Before farewell to our guide, please make sure you get some good recommendations from him/her on where to further explore the city.

What's Included
  • Lunch with catering for dietary needs (contact required)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities for your guide & drivers
  • Travel Insurance
Additional Information

This excursion delves into the intriguing recent past of the Vietnam War and the conflict at Long Tan between the Australian Royal Army and the Viet Cong. Our local experts will illuminate the narratives and incidents that happened at each stop of the tour, facilitating a deep dive into Vietnamese history. Additionally, discover the coastal city of Vung Tau!

Included in this tour are visits to…
• Long Tan Cross
• Nui Dat
• Long Phuoc Tunnels
• Horseshoe Hill
• Luscombe Airfield
• Highlighted spots in Vung Tau

  • Season: We operate all year round. Except Vietnamese New Year which runs from February 1-10, 2019.
  • Time: Tour is recommended to start at 8:00am, finish around 5:00pm. However, this is private tour so we can be flexible beyond your interest.
Location
The Battle of Long Tan
Dat Do dist.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Buttsy101
Aug 5, 2024
Amazing and Informative - I think this your should be on all Australians Vietnam itineraries! We were honoured to be guided by Nam, who has a genuine passion for history of the area and family links to the times. Nam is an absolute wealth of knowledge and stories and facts , with the evidence as well. Do your self a favour dedicate a half day with Nam, and pay respect to our brave Aussie and kiwi diggers.
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Global09746472803
Jul 25, 2024
Long Tan an Nui Dat tour - One of the most uplifting tours i've ever been on, our tour guide Chris being an ex vet gave insight into the war and conditions that you couldn't imagine. Highly recommend anyone visiting Vietnam to do this tour.
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Huntera967
Jul 25, 2024
Vietnam war experience - Amazing experience with Australian veteran. Learnt all the facts you wouldn’t normally learn by visiting these sites solo. Great bloke as well.
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Tammytn7711in
Jul 4, 2024
Long Tan a must - Highly recommend this tour. Nam our guide was tremendous. Nam told us many stories and showed us photos of where we were standing. Beautiful traditional lunch with a spectacular view. Full day of sights and stories , we enjoyed every moment.
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Naomiap3094jb
Jun 10, 2024
Day trip not to miss - A very special and interesting tour for Australians. We visited the Nui Dat base and the Long Tan memorial. We saw the rubber plantations and were shown pictures of what the area was like during the war. We also visited the Long Phuoc tunnels. We went to Vung Tau for a delicious lunch. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in seeing this part of Vietnam. A wonderful day.
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Jarrodt678
May 28, 2024
Battlefield tour - Great tour today. Saw where the Australian and New Zealand armies were stationed during the war. Nam was a fantastic guide. Thank you
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Petaag
May 17, 2024
Seeing history in person - This was the only must on my Dad's request for his recent visit to Vietnam & it did not disappoint. Nam provided the whole story of the battle at Long Tan passionately & sensitively. He pointed out significant landmarks. Lunch by the seaside was a great relaxing way to end the day. Nam took care of my parents, catered to their needs & the driver was courteous (and always smiling).
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Paulwn4202jm
Apr 25, 2024
ANZAC Day dawn commemoration and tour - Maika Tours were excellent. For ANZAC Day 2024 they adjusted the pick up time in Ho Chi Minh City so that we could attend the 5am ANZAC Day dawn commemoration at the Long Tan Cross. The driver and guide were very professional. We received a very knowlegeable tour of Long Tan, Nui Dat and Vung Tau. I highly recommend the visit and tour.
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Gregoe3655od
Apr 17, 2024
Absolutely Awesome - Was absolutely the best tour I had an amazing guide who contributed to an equally amazing experience I would highly recommend it and can confirm that it was money well spent, big thumbs up
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Phillip_m
Aug 12, 2024
Historical tour but rushed - We found the tour guide to be a bit abrupt and a little rude at times, we were not sure if this was because of his culture or not, he was knowledgeable about the tour history though, the traffic was terrible and all together it just wasn't the best trip
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