Private Long Tan And Nui Dat With War History And Battlefields
Traveler rating
4.8/5
Based on 11 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Private Long Tan And Nui Dat With War History And Battlefields worth booking?
Private Long Tan And Nui Dat With War History And Battlefields is a 6-hour experience in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from $72 per person. It scores 61 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 11 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 61 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (11)
- Duration
- 6 hours
- From
- $72 per person
Step into one of the most significant chapters of the Vietnam War on a moving journey through the historic battlefields of Long Tan and Nui Dat. Travel from Ho Chi Minh City or Vung Tau through peaceful countryside and rubber plantations to explore the former Nui Dat Australian Task Force Base, venture beneath the ground at the Long Phuoc Tunnels, and pay your respects at the Long Tan Cross Memorial. Along the way, hear compelling stories of courage, sacrifice, survival, and resilience from your guide. More than a sightseeing tour, this experience offers a thoughtful look at wartime history from different perspectives while revealing how these once-conflicted landscapes have transformed into peaceful communities.
What you get
About this experience
Step into one of the most significant chapters of the Vietnam War on a moving journey through the historic battlefields of Long Tan and Nui Dat. Travel from Ho Chi Minh City or Vung Tau through peaceful countryside and rubber plantations to explore the former Nui Dat Australian Task Force Base, venture beneath the ground at the Long Phuoc Tunnels, and pay your respects at the Long Tan Cross Memorial. Along the way, hear compelling stories of courage, sacrifice, survival, and resilience from your guide. More than a sightseeing tour, this experience offers a thoughtful look at wartime history from different perspectives while revealing how these once-conflicted landscapes have transformed into peaceful communities.
What's included
Included
- Bottled drinking water
- Visit to the Long Tan Cross Memorial
- Visit to Nui Dat SAS Hill and the former Australian Task Force Base area
- Professional English-speaking tour guide (Surcharge for other languages)
- Guided exploration of the Long Phuoc Tunnels
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Ho Chi Minh City or Vung Tau
- Private transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- All sightseeing activities mentioned in the itinerary
- Entrance fees and admission tickets as mentioned in the itinerary
Not included
- Tips and gratuities for the guide and driver
- Lunch
- Surcharge for the holidays in Vietnam
- Surcharge for other languages
What you'll see and do
Ho Chi Minh City
Your historical journey begins with a convenient morning pickup from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Meet your guide and settle into a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle for the drive toward Ba Ria–Vung Tau Province. As the busy city streets gradually give way to peaceful villages, farmland, and vast rubber plantations, your guide will introduce the historical background of the region and the important events connected with the Australian military presence during the Vietnam War. Enjoy the changing scenery along the way and prepare for a meaningful day exploring former military sites, underground tunnels, and memorial grounds where stories of courage, hardship, and sacrifice still remain.
120 minutes here
Nui Dat hill
Nui Dat SAS Hill – Former Australian Task Force Base Arrive at Nui Dat, once the headquarters of the 1st Australian Task Force during the Vietnam War. Walk around the former base area and discover the remaining traces of its military past, including SAS Hill, the old helipad area, former bunker locations, and the surroundings of Luscombe Airfield. Although much of the landscape has returned to peaceful rural life, your guide will help you visualize how the base once operated and explain the daily experiences of the soldiers stationed here. From the elevated ground, take in views across the surrounding countryside while hearing stories of military operations, friendships, challenges, and life far from home. This atmospheric visit offers valuable context before continuing deeper into the region’s complex wartime history.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Long Phuoc Tunnels
Long Phuoc Tunnels – Underground Stories of Survival Continue to the Long Phuoc Tunnels, an impressive underground network that offers a fascinating perspective on wartime survival and resistance. Hidden beneath the peaceful countryside, the tunnels were used by Vietnamese forces for shelter, communication, storage, movement, and military planning. Explore accessible sections of the narrow underground passages and experience the cool, dim environment in which people once lived and operated. Your guide will explain how the tunnel system was constructed, how secret entrances were concealed, and how local fighters adapted to extremely difficult conditions. Discover stories of underground life, handmade equipment, tactical planning, and the remarkable resilience required to survive beneath the surface during years of conflict.
120 minutes here · Admission included
The Battle of Long Tan
Long Tan Cross Memorial – Remembering the Battle of Long Tan Travel through quiet rubber plantations to the Long Tan Cross Memorial, a place of remembrance connected with the Battle of Long Tan in 1966. Standing in the peaceful landscape today, it can be difficult to imagine the intensity of the events that once unfolded here. With respectful and engaging commentary from your guide, learn about the circumstances surrounding the battle, the challenging conditions faced by those involved, and the human stories behind this important chapter of history. Take time to walk around the memorial area, reflect on the courage and sacrifice of those who lost their lives, and capture photographs of the surrounding landscape. This is a moving and thought-provoking conclusion to your exploration of the battlefield region.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Ho Chi Minh City
After completing your visit to the historic sites of Nui Dat and Long Tan, relax on the comfortable return journey to Ho Chi Minh City. Watch the rural scenery pass by as rubber plantations, villages, and open countryside gradually transition back into the energetic streets of the city. The drive offers time to reflect on the places visited and the stories heard throughout the day—from the former Australian military base at Nui Dat to the underground world of Long Phuoc and the quiet memorial grounds of Long Tan. Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, you will be conveniently dropped off at your hotel, bringing a meaningful journey through history, remembrance, and resilience to a close.
120 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Ho Chi Minh City
The tour guide will contact the customers through WhatsApp to pick-up them and we will send the information of the car transfer and the tour guide to the customers on the date before the tour start
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Ends at
The tour guide will contact the customers through WhatsApp to pick-up them and we will send the information of the car transfer and the tour guide to the customers on the date before the tour start
Options you can book
Private Pick-Up From Vung Tau
Multiple language options: English, German, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish,.etc. Flexible schedule & itinerary with private car & private tour guide Pickup included
Private Tour Pick-Up From HCM
Multiple language options: English, German, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish,.etc. Flexible schedule & itinerary with private car & private tour guide
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, vi, ru, ko, cmn, ja, en, zh-CN, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Vietnam Homies Tour
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 11 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
10 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
8 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
11 verified traveler reviews for Private Long Tan And Nui Dat With War History And Battlefields. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Private Long Tan Tour
Our guide, Thu, was very good. She was incredibly knowledgeable about Vietnam's history, politics, economy, and tourist attractions in addition to Australian military history there. Being off a large bus trip was fantastic.
via Tripadvisor
Disappointing
The guide was knowledgeable and passionate but not the best English. You don’t actually get to see the battleground. You see a school which is on part of the old battlefield. You see Nui Dat from a distance. Drove past soldier memorial without slowing down for photos. The tunnel experience was very good. The Long Tan Cross Memorial was moving. Was rather let down by the experience. Was expecting to actually see the rubber plantation where the battle took place and it still exists but is privately owned. Could easily be arranged to view.
via Viator
A Memorable Battlefield Visit
Jenny was an interesting, entertaining, and informed tour guide. Lunch was delicious and the car was cozy. a wide variety of activities, including touring tunnels and viewing battlefields. Although I had little knowledge of Vietnam, this visit taught me a lot.
via Tripadvisor
Very Knowledgeable Guide
Anyone interested in the Battle of Long Tan should definitely take this tour, in my opinion. On the drive back, the food was excellent, and he drove a nice, air-conditioned car.
via Tripadvisor
A powerful day of history
Our guide was well knowledgeable about the local geography and history. We received excellent care and came away from the event with a deeper comprehension of the battle and soldiers' daily lives.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $72 to $170
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 4
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Vietnam Homies Tour, who run 6 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 62.9.
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Private Long Tan And Nui Dat With War History And Battlefields: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Ho Chi Minh City.
How much does Private Long Tan And Nui Dat With War History And Battlefields cost?
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Prices start at $72 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Ho Chi Minh City usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Long Tan And Nui Dat With War History And Battlefields take?
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Plan for about 6 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Ho Chi Minh City is not rushed.
Is Private Long Tan And Nui Dat With War History And Battlefields worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 61 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 11 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Ho Chi Minh City, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Long Tan And Nui Dat With War History And Battlefields?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Private Long Tan And Nui Dat With War History And Battlefields suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 6-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Long Tan And Nui Dat With War History And Battlefields?
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Around 4 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Ho Chi Minh City can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Ho Chi Minh City and add a light layer if any part of the 6-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Long Tan And Nui Dat With War History And Battlefields start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Ho Chi Minh City within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Ho Chi Minh City?
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On Outty we rank every Ho Chi Minh City experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Cai Be Mekong Delta Tour: Cooking Class, Cycling & Craft Villages, Adventure Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Tour From HCM, Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta 1 Day Tour With Small Group. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Ho Chi Minh City?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Private Long Tan And Nui Dat With War History And Battlefields?
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Included: Bottled drinking water; Visit to the Long Tan Cross Memorial; Visit to Nui Dat SAS Hill and the former Australian Task Force Base area; Professional English-speaking tour guide (Surcharge for other languages); and Guided exploration of the Long Phuoc Tunnels. Not included: Tips and gratuities for the guide and driver; Lunch; Surcharge for the holidays in Vietnam; and Surcharge for other languages. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Private Long Tan And Nui Dat With War History And Battlefields include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 3393 listed pickup locations in and around Ho Chi Minh City. Be ready about 30 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Private Long Tan And Nui Dat With War History And Battlefields offered in?
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It is offered in German, Vietnamese, Russian, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, English, Italian, French and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Private Long Tan And Nui Dat With War History And Battlefields?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Private Long Tan And Nui Dat With War History And Battlefields wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; and Specialized infant seats are available. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Private Long Tan And Nui Dat With War History And Battlefields if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Private Long Tan And Nui Dat With War History And Battlefields?
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Across 11 reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, food and drink. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for Private Long Tan And Nui Dat With War History And Battlefields?
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There are 2 options to choose from, including Private Pick-Up From Vung Tau, Private Tour Pick-Up From HCM. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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