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From War to Peace: Long Tân & the Australian Base Today
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Ho Chi Minh City
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Cool-towels and mineral water
Lunch with Vietnamese food, Asian Food ( vegetarian option if needed)
Experience English- speaking tour guide
All the entrance fee
Modern transportation during tour, transfer, and hotel pickup and drop-off
Personal expenses (souvenirs, snacks,... )
Tipping/Gratuities
From War to Peace: Long Tân & the Australian Base Today
(73) Reviews
Ho Chi Minh City
About
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.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Cool-towels and mineral water
Lunch with Vietnamese food, Asian Food ( vegetarian option if needed)
Experience English- speaking tour guide
All the entrance fee
Modern transportation during tour, transfer, and hotel pickup and drop-off
Personal expenses (souvenirs, snacks,... )
Tipping/Gratuities
Itinerary
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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.
4 hours
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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
1 hour
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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.
