Private Long Tan and Nui Dat and Australian Battlefield from Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Exploring the Vietnam War's Battle of Long Tan on this 7-hour private tour from Ho Chi Minh City. The Battle of Long Tan saw only 108 members of ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corp) fighting between 1,500 and 2,500 Viet Cong forces—and winning—on August 18, 1966. Visit important sites from the battle including Long Tan Cross, Horseshoe FSB, and Nui Dat (SAS hill).

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Itinerary
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Stop At: The Battle of Long Tan, Dat Do dist., Vung Tau Vietnam

8.00AM Pick up at your hotel and depart for the trip.

After 2 hours driver we will stop off at Ba Ria to pick up your travel permit to the sites. Visit the sight of the former Nui Dat Task Force Base. Little remains of this camp except the columns of the main gate. The former runway is now a wide street in the local village and the old heli-pad is now a soccer field. A school established by the Australians is nearby. Followed drive past the location of the Horseshoe (access not permitted these days due to mining activity) to the Discourtesy Rubber Plantation. Visit the Long Tan Cross Memorial a memorial raised by the Australians in August 1969 in memory of the great battle of Long Tan

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Long Phuoc Tunnels, Long Phuoc commune, Ba Ria 790000 Vietnam

Then continuing on to the Long Phuoc Tunnels. Like other tunnels systems found in Vietnam the Long Phuoc Tunnels included meeting areas, first aid stations, and fighting pits.
3.00PM: Heading back to Sai Gon

End of services. Back Sai Gon and finish your Long Tan Nui Dat Battle Field tour.

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Entry/Admission - The Battle of Long Tan
  • Entry/Admission - Long Phuoc Tunnels

Exclusions

  • Personal expense, Drinks & Food (Unless otherwise specified)

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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