Long Tan and Nui Dat - Australian Battlefield one-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City
Highlight:
● Enjoy a trip through Vietnam’s countryside
● Visit the only Australian military base in the Vietnam War at Nui Dat
● Learn about the Long Tan battlefield
● Pay tribute to the fallen soldiers from the battle of Long Tan at the Australian Memorial
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What's included in Long Tan and Nui Dat - Australian Battlefield one-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City
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The Battle of Long Tan
Long Tan Nui Dat battlefield is the most famous battle fought by the Australian Army during the Vietnam War. This battle took place in a rubber plantation. On 18 August 2016 a low-key ceremony was held on the site of the battle; more than 1,000 Australian veterans and their families travelled to Viet Nam to participate in the 50th anniversary commemoration. The tour will begin with a departure for Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province by minivan. The local guide will take you to the site of Long Tan Battlefield where you will visit the former 1st Australian Task Force at Nui Dat.
Nui Dat hill
Our first stop-over is Nui Dat SAS Hill, where you will be shown the helicopter parking and camping areas of soldiers and explained the important sites during the war. You will have an overview of the 4 km circle of the Nui Dat base perimeter. Next, we will visit the rubber forest and pass Mong Ngua Mountain – which was used to be the shelter of Vietnamese soldiers.
The Battle of Long Tan
Afterwards, we continue transferring to Long Tan Cross Memorial to commemorate the Australian and Vietnamese soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the war
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Entrance ticket
- English speaking tour guide
- Air-conditioner car/minibus
- Tips and gratuities
- Extra charge if the pick-up point other than District 1, 3 and 4
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children under 12 years old are not allowed to join in this tour
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Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
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• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel Hotel pickups commence prior to this time