Private Day Trip to Long Tan (Former Australian Military Base) from Ho Chi Minh

After morning pickup at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, ride to Vung Tau in your private air-conditioned vehicle. 

See rice fields and more during the 68-mile (110-km) drive to Long Tan. Stop off at Ba Ria Vung Tau to pick up the needed permits for your visit to famous battle sites and memorials in the area.

Learn from your private guide about the war as you visit the Long Tan Cross, which commemorates the soldiers from the 1st Australian Task Force (1 ATF) who died in the battle, and places such as Long Phuoc tunnels, Horseshoe FSB, and Nui Dat (SAS hill). Your guide tries to locate Vietnamese veterans of the battle of Long Tan who can meet with you.

The Battle of Long Tan on August 18, 1966 was one of the most well-known Australian engagements of the Vietnam War. Australia commemorates the Battle of Long Tan and the Australians who served during the Vietnam War annually on August 18. 

Your tour ends with drop-off at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

One of the most well-known Australian engagements of the Vietnam War - external site was the Battle of Long Tan - external site, 18 August 1966. The battle saw the action of 108 ANZACS against a Viet Cong (North Vietnamese) force - external site estimated between 1,500 and 2,500. The Battle was one of the heaviest conflicts of the Vietnam War as well as one the few battles in the recorded history of the world to be won against such odds. Vietnam Veterans' Day, celebrated in Australia on 18 August each year, commemorates the Battle of Long Tan and those Australians who served during the Vietnam War and is an opportunity to remember those who did not come home.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate