Long Tan - Nui Dat and Vung Tau Highlights

Full-Day Tour

Private Groups

Kid-Friendly

This tour explores the fascinating recent history of the Vietnam War and the Long Tan Battle between the Australian Royal Army and the Viet Cong. Our local guides will bring to light the stories and events that took place in each of the tour stops, offering you an immersive experience of Vietnamese history. You will also get the chance to explore Vung Tau’s seaside!

This tour includes visits to...

Long Tan Cross

Nui Dat

Long Phuoc Tunnels

Horseshoe Hill

Luscombe Airfield

Vung Tau Highlights

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Tour Details

Price (USD)

From $80 per person.

  • 1 person $250
  • 2 people $155 per person
  • 3 people $125 per person
  • 4 people $110 per person
  • 5 people $95 per person
  • 6-8 people $85 per person
  • 9+ people $80 per person

Please note – Children up to 3 years old are free of charge, while children 3-11 years old will be required to pay 75% of the adult rate. Please see our FAQs page for further pricing details.


Season

We operate all year round, except for Vietnamese New Year, which runs from January 20th-24th, 2023


Trip specifications

Tour is recommended to start at 8:00 am and finish around 5:00 pm. However, this is a private tour so we can be flexible to meet your interests.


Pick-up & drop-off

  • We will collect and return you to any hotel located within Ho Chi Minh City.
  • We will collect and return you to any hotel located within Vung Tau City.

If you are staying out of the city we can collect you for an extra charge depending on the distance. Please get in touch for prices.


Included

  • All Entrance Fees
  • All Taxes
  • Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle
  • Two Bottles of Water
  • English-Speaking Guide
  • Lunch – please note we can cater for any dietary requirements just be sure to get in touch beforehand.

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Booking fees

What to bring

  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Insect Repellent
  • Light Jacket

What to wear

Please ensure you dress respectfully. Knees and shoulders should be covered at all times.

Itinerary
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!

inside of tunnel with lantern

 

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.

man in green shirt walking down grassy hill

 

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.

Long Tan Battlefield and Vung Tau Highlights

 

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.

Long Tan Battlefield and Vung Tau Highlights

 

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.

statue of jesus with flowers in foreground

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