Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to the historic sites of Long Tan and Nui Dat on a thoughtfully guided full-day journey through one of the most significant areas connected with Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War. Visit the former Nui Dat Task Force Base, Long Tan Cross Memorial, Horseshoe Hill and Long Phuoc Tunnels while learning how the landscape and local communities have changed since the conflict.
Designed for history enthusiasts, veterans and families wishing to understand the area with sensitivity and context, this Long Tan battlefield tour includes private transportation, an English-speaking guide, entrance fees and lunch in Ba Ria. The itinerary can also be adjusted according to site access and your personal interests.
General Information
Duration: Full day
Departure: Daily, subject to availability
Start/End: Ho Chi Minh City
Destinations: Long Tan, Nui Dat, Ba Ria and surrounding historical sites
Guide: English-speaking guide; other languages available upon request
Transportation: Ground transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
Meals: Lunch included
Tour Style: Historical and memorial journey
Full Itinerary
Your Long Tan battlefield tour begins with pickup from your hotel at 8am in Ho Chi Minh City. Meet your English-speaking guide and travel by air-conditioned vehicle toward Ba Ria–Vung Tau Province, where the historical sites of Nui Dat and Long Tan are located.
Former Nui Dat Task Force Base
The first planned visit is the former Nui Dat Task Force Base. The area once served as an important Australian military base, but much of the original landscape has changed since the war. Former military spaces have gradually become part of the local community, with roads, schools and residential areas now occupying parts of the site.
Your guide will introduce the historical context of Nui Dat and explain how the area has developed over time. Depending on current access conditions, the visit may include or pass locations associated with the former base, runway and helicopter landing area.
Horseshoe Hill and the Former Battlefield Landscape
Continue through the surrounding countryside and former battlefield landscape. The planned route passes Horseshoe Hill and the area’s rubber plantations, both of which are associated with the region’s wartime history.
Direct access to certain locations may occasionally be restricted due to local conditions. When access is unavailable, the guide will provide information from an appropriate nearby location.
Long Tan Cross Memorial
Visit the Long Tan Cross Memorial, where travelers can pause and pay their respects. Set within the countryside near the former battlefield, the memorial is a particularly meaningful destination for veterans, their relatives and visitors interested in Australian military history.
Flowers are included as part of the tour. Visitors are asked to maintain respectful behavior throughout the memorial visit.
Long Phuoc Tunnels, Minh Dam and Long Hai
The planned journey continues toward Long Phuoc Tunnels, followed by locations in the Minh Dam and Long Hai areas. These sites provide further context for understanding the landscape and local history beyond Long Tan and Nui Dat.
The exact order of visits may be adjusted according to opening conditions, accessibility and the guidance of the local operating team.
Lunch and Return to Ho Chi Minh City
Enjoy lunch in the Ba Ria area before beginning the return journey to Ho Chi Minh City. Your Long Tan and Nui Dat tour concludes with drop-off at your hotel.
Please note that this is a suggested itinerary. The visiting order, accessibility of individual sites and return time may change depending on local conditions, traffic and operational arrangements on the day.
Places Featured on the Tour
Nui Dat Task Force Base
Nui Dat was the location of the former Australian Task Force Base. While many original features are no longer visible, the surrounding area remains an important stop for visitors wishing to understand Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War. Today, the former military landscape has become part of the local community, making the guide’s explanation especially helpful during the visit.
Long Tan Cross Memorial
The Long Tan Cross Memorial is one of the principal historical landmarks included in the tour. Visitors can spend time at the memorial, reflect on the events associated with the area and pay their respects. Flowers for the memorial visit are included in the tour arrangements.
Horseshoe Hill
Horseshoe Hill is associated with the wider Long Tan and Nui Dat battlefield area. Access may vary depending on current local conditions, so the location may be viewed or discussed from a nearby appropriate point when direct entry is unavailable.
Long Phuoc Tunnels
Long Phuoc Tunnels form another part of the region’s wartime history. The visit offers additional context about the local landscape and the experiences of communities living in the area during the conflict. Access to individual sections will depend on conditions at the time of travel.
Yes. This full-day tour is designed to visit the main historical locations around Long Tan and Nui Dat before returning to Ho Chi Minh City. The total travel time may vary depending on traffic and local conditions.
The planned route includes the former Nui Dat Task Force Base, Long Tan Cross Memorial, Horseshoe Hill, Long Phuoc Tunnels, Minh Dam and Long Hai. Access and the visiting order will be reconfirmed by the operating team.
Yes. Long Tan Cross Memorial is one of the principal planned stops. Flowers are included for travelers wishing to pay their respects at the memorial.
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Ho Chi Minh City are included in the proposed program. Please provide your hotel address when requesting a quotation so that the pickup arrangement can be confirmed.
Yes. The proposed tour includes lunch, bottled water and entrance fees for the scheduled visits. The final inclusions will be reconfirmed in your quotation.
Not necessarily. Some locations may have restricted access or may have changed significantly over time. The operating team will confirm the latest conditions and may adjust the route when necessary.
The tour may be suitable for veterans, relatives and travelers who want to visit the historical sites around Long Tan and Nui Dat. Please share any personally significant locations or special requests in advance so that the operating team can advise whether they can be included.
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