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From War to Peace: Long Tân & the Australian Base Today

Location Ho Chi Minh City, Southern Vietnam, Vietnam
$100
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Overview

This trip is specially designed for those interested in the American, Australian and Kiwi veterans during the
Vietnam war. Although extensively documented by the survivors of Australian’s heavily engagement of the
war, little is known of the Viet Cong’s actions. Therefore, we always try to find some of the local
Vietnamese veterans who fought in the remarkable of Long Tan. From this trip, you have a chance to visit
former battle fields such as Long Tan Cross, Nui Dat SS Hill and Long Phuoc tunnels. Our clients find that
bringing the former protagonists together with a good interpreter and a plenty of rice wine is an unforgettable
for both sides.

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Luxury Group
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Modern transportation during tour, transfer, and hotel pickup and drop-off
  • All the entrance fee
  • Experience English- speaking tour guide
  • Lunch with Vietnamese food, Asian Food ( vegetarian option if needed)
  • Cool-towels and mineral water
  • Tipping/Gratuities
  • Personal expenses (souvenirs, snacks,... )

  • Long Tan Battlefield Tour From Ho Tram
    we will be on road to Long Tan. Visit the Long Tan Memorial Cross (LTC), which is located in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province approximately 110 km east of Ho Chi Minh City, marks the site of the Battle of Long Tan, which took place on 18 August 1966, was Australia's single most costly engagement of the Vietnam War, with the loss of 18 Australian soldiers. Continue on with exploration of the Long Phuoc Tunnels.
  • Long Phuoc Tunnels
    The village of Long Phuoc had an extensive system of tunnels which linked the village to the jungle areas to its north east. Like other tunnels systems found in Vietnam, they included meeting areas, first aid stations, and fighting pits. American units clearing the area for the establishment of the Australian base sustained heavy casualties when they entered the village and came under fire from the tunnel system's fighting pits. After lunch, enjoy the trip to Nui Dat SS Hill. In 1966, when the
  • The Battle of Long Tan
    lunch, enjoy the trip to Nui Dat SS Hill. In 1966, when the area was part of the then Phuoc Tuy Province it was the location of a prominent Australian military base in South Vietnam during the Vietnam War. The site was chosen by Lieutenant General John Wilton in 1966 and was built mainly by men from the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment. Visit Ming Dam, the place that used to be "The Secret Zone" in the past.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    From War to Peace: Long Tân & the Australian Base Today

    Location Ho Chi Minh City, Southern Vietnam, Vietnam
    $100
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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