Australian Base, Long Tan & Nui Dat Tour with Vung Tau Beach 1 Day

This full-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City takes you through Vietnam’s wartime history, focusing on the Australian forces’ role during the Vietnam War. You will visit significant battle sites, including the Long Tan Cross Memorial, the Nui Dat Task Force Base, and the Long Phuoc Tunnels. The tour concludes with a relaxing visit to Vung Tau Beach, offering a perfect balance of history and leisure.

Tour Highlights

• Nui Dat Task Force Base (Nui Dat SAS Hill): Explore remnants of the Australian military base, including the old runway and the school built by Australian forces.
• Horseshoe Location: View this strategic wartime site from a distance due to current mining activities.
• Long Tan Cross Memorial: Pay tribute to this historic battlefield memorial honoring Australian soldiers who fought in the Battle of Long Tan.
• Long Phuoc Tunnels: Discover the underground tunnel systems used by the Viet Cong during the war.
• Vung Tau Beach: Enjoy a peaceful retreat with a delicious Vietnamese lunch by the coast.
• Robert Taylor Museum of Worldwide Arms: This museum houses a fascinating collection of military artifacts from different eras, making it a great place to conclude the tour.

Itinerary

Morning

08:30 AM: Pick up from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and depart for Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province.

Arrive at the Nui Dat Task Force Base, where you’ll learn about the Australian military’s presence in the region.

Stop by the Horseshoe Location and view it from a distance due to restricted access.

Visit the Long Tan Cross Memorial, an important site commemorating the Battle of Long Tan. Flowers and incense sticks will be provided for those who wish to pay their respects.

Afternoon

Explore the Long Phuoc Tunnels, gaining insight into the Viet Cong’s wartime strategies.

Enjoy a Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant in Vung Tau Beach and take some time to relax.

Visit the Robert Taylor Museum of Worldwide Arms, which features an extensive collection of military uniforms and weapons.

Depart for Ho Chi Minh City.

05:00 PM: Arrive back at your hotel, concluding the tour.