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Private Tour to Long Tan: Exploring Australia's Role in the Vietnam War
4.9
89 Ratings
Ho Chi Minh City
A day trip from Saigon can take you to the old Australian military facility at Nui Dat, the Long Tan Cross, and the Long Phuoc Tunnels. This is particularly intriguing for individuals keen on learning more about Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War.
A day trip from Saigon can take you to the old Australian military facility at Nui Dat, the Long Tan Cross, and the Long Phuoc Tunnels. This is particularly intriguing for individuals keen on learning more about Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Ho Chi Minh City - At around 8:00AM. Your private tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and begin your journey towards Long Tan, a former Australian military base located approximately 90 kilometers (56 miles) from the city. Enjoy a comfortable and scenic drive through the Vietnamese countryside, passing by…
- Ho Chi Minh City - At around 8:00AM. Your private tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and begin your journey towards Long Tan, a former Australian military base located approximately 90 kilometers (56 miles) from the city. Enjoy a comfortable and scenic drive through the Vietnamese countryside, passing by rice fields, small villages, and lush landscapes. Your guide will provide you with historical context and insights into the Vietnam War and the significance of Long Tan.
- The Battle of Long Tan - Upon arrival in Long Tan, visit the Long Tan Cross Memorial, a tribute to the soldiers who fought and died in the Battle of Long Tan in 1966. Walk through the battlefield area, guided by your knowledgeable tour guide, who will share stories and details about the battle. Explore the nearby areas, where you can learn about the humanitarian efforts undertaken by the Australian forces in the region, gaining insight into the positive impact of the school and Australia’s connection to the area. After a fulfilling visit, return to Ho Chi Minh City. Arrive approximately at 3:00PM. This itinerary is flexible and can be customized based on your interests and preferences.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop off within Ho Chi Minh City
- Bottled water
- English speaking guide
- Transfer by Air-conditioned Car/Van
- Hotel pickup and drop off within Ho Chi Minh City
- Bottled water
- English speaking guide
- Transfer by Air-conditioned Car/Van
What's Not Included
- optional Tips (recommended)
- optional Tips (recommended)
Location
Ho Chi Minh City
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(89 Ratings)
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Kim
May 21, 2025
Long Tan Visit - Captain Tuan was excellent and his knowledge of Long Tan, NuiDat and surrounding areas was exceptional. Tuan also documented his tour by recording photos for us along the way. Thanks Tuan and driver Kim, a very enjoyable day. Kim and Sue. Perth, WA.
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Sara_b
May 13, 2025
Insightful, interesting and thoughtful. A stand out tour with Tuan - We had a truly memorable experience on the Long Tan tour, thanks to our exceptional guide, Tuan. From the beginning, he made us feel completely at ease. His English was excellent, and he was extremely knowledgeable about the history of Long Tan and Vietnam more broadly. What made the day even better was his relaxed, down-to-earth nature and great sense of humour.
As older travellers in our 70s, we especially appreciated how considerate Tuan was. He was mindful of regular toilet and coffee stops, and always offered a helping hand getting in and out of the car. At each site, he made sure the pace was manageable and the terrain easy to navigate. When we visited a tunnel, he was very attentive — reminding us to watch our heads and take our time, ensuring we felt safe and comfortable throughout.
Beyond the war history, Tuan shared fascinating insights into local vegetation, regional industries, and everyday life in Vietnam today. He welcomed all our questions and answered them with honesty, warmth, and a genuine passion for his country.
This tour was respectful, informative, and deeply engaging — an absolute highlight of our visit. If you’re considering this tour, do it — and ask for Tuan. You’ll be in the best of hands.
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Dean_b
Apr 24, 2025
Such a moving experience,... - Such a moving experience, just 1 day before Anzac day 2025. Tuan our guide was awesome, his first hand knolage, and took us to all special places and telling us about his story and the Aussies. An amazing day, well worth to do this. Thankyou
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Loretta_b
Apr 5, 2025
Booked this tour while we... - Booked this tour while we were in Vietnam. Right from the booking Alex our guide, was in contact with us and arrived at our hotel at the time he said he would. Alex was informative and was able to answer any questions we had. The places we visit and the pictures of the past helped give us an understanding of what the Vietnamese went through. We opted not to have lunch so we were back at the hotel at a reasonable time. Thank you Alex
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Kemba
Apr 4, 2025
Private tour to Long Tan - Great trip with a Vietnam vet "Tuan" so we had stories of real experiences which were very interesting and made it all so much more realistic. Worth every cent
Highly recommended by myself Brian & Tony Lamb
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Michaelgr5362ux
Mar 28, 2025
Visit to Long Tan Cross and Nui Dat base location - The tour was great. The tour guide was fantastic. Sunny was knowledgeable, friendly and communicated extremely well. She was very respectful of the sites visited. If I could have hand picked a guide, I could not have picked a better guide than Sunny. Thank you so much for making it such a great experience.
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J1195yastevef
Mar 9, 2025
Tour of Long Tan - Vinny, the guide, and the driver were fantastic. Great experience and very informative , particularly the personnel family experiences shared by our Vietnamese guide, Vinny. Highly recommended.
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Leonee_m
Feb 14, 2025
Every Australian should do this tour. It was a very moving experience. You learn a lot about really what happened - This was an amazing tour and our guide Tuan was exceptional
He explained what really happened
The driver was a very careful one
Highly recommend. You will not be sorry
Well worth the money
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Brad_w
Jan 13, 2025
Great trip with a great... - Great trip with a great local guide with supreme knowledge of the history of the battle of Long Tan. Our guide Tuan was a veteran of the Vietnam war himself giving enormous credibility to his tales.
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B134ekdaves
Dec 10, 2024
Excellent service. - Big thanks to Sunny and Metabu. Very friendly, and professional. Sunny offered lots of general local information to help visitors to understand Vietnamese people and culture.
Metabu is an excellent and safe driver.
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