Long Tan & Vung Tau Day Tour from Ho Chi Minh City & Phu My Port
Details
Your journey begins with a visit to the Long Tan Cross, a solemn memorial site commemorating the soldiers who fought in one of the most significant battles involving Australian forces during the Vietnam War. Then, step onto the preserved Australian airstrip at Nui Dat, once used for military warplanes, and imagine the intensity of operations that once took place here.
Continue on to explore the Phuoc Long Tunnels, an impressive underground network used by the Viet Cong. Discover how these tunnels served as shelters, command centers, and supply routes during wartime. In the afternoon, relax and enjoy the coastal charm of Vung Tau City. Take in sea views, visit iconic landmarks, and enjoy the refreshing breeze before heading back to Ho Chi Minh City in the late afternoon. This tour offers a meaningful blend of history, culture, and scenic beauty—all in a single day.
Intinerary
07:30 AM – Hotel Pick-Up and your day begins with a comfortable 2-hour drive from your hotel to Ba Ria Central Market. Along the way, we’ll make a brief stop to stretch and pick up your local guide, who will accompany you through the historic Long Tan – Nui Dat area. Your guide will share an engaging introduction to Ba Ria and its wartime significance.
Our first stop is the 1.4-kilometer Phuoc Long Tunnel complex. Here, your guide will share compelling stories of Viet Cong life during the war, highlighting their ingenuity and resilience. You’ll also learn about the cashew nut industry—Vietnam is the world’s top producer and exporter!
Next, we visit Nui Dat Hill, once the base of the Australian SAS. With historic photos and vivid storytelling, your guide will help you visualize life at the base during the war. We then head to Luscombe Airfield, preserved within a quiet village, and visit a kindergarten built by Australian veterans—a meaningful stop that ties past and present.
We’ll continue on to the Long Tan Cross, the most solemn and reflective part of the tour. Here, we’ll honor those who fell in the Battle of Long Tan with a respectful flower and incense offering. From the road, we’ll also view Horseshoe Hill, now inaccessible due to remaining unexploded ordnance.
Leaving the battlefield sites behind, we head to Vung Tau, a scenic coastal city. Enjoy a delicious seaside lunch and explore some of the city’s top attractions. We’ll visit the iconic Vung Tau Lighthouse for panoramic views of the East Sea and the city, then continue to the historic White Palace—once home to Vietnam’s last emperor, Bao Dai.
Before returning to Ho Chi Minh City, we’ll stop for a photo opportunity at the towering Statue of Jesus Christ that watches over the city from Nui Nho Hill.
We’ll return to Ho Chi Minh City in the late afternoon and drop you off at your hotel. Tour End!
