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Your local guides do more than lead you to former battlefield locations. They accompany you through the landscape with context and care — helping you understand not only where events unfolded, but why they mattered. As you stand at Long Tan Cross or walk the grounds of Nui Dat, your guide connects the terrain to the human stories behind it — the young soldiers who served here, the local communities who lived through the conflict, and the wider circumstances that shaped that moment in history. The experience becomes less about dates and positions, and more about perspective, memory and meaningful connection to place.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
You will be met at the lobby of your hotel or at the meeting point by a local guide holding a paper sign with your name written on it. Please note we only pickup and drop-off at hotels located in these wards: Tan Dinh, Saigon, Ben Thanh, Cau Ong Lanh, Ban Co, Xuan Hoa, Nhieu Loc (previously know as district 1 and district 3). If your hotel is outside of the above area, please make your own way to the meeting point at the office (at HSC Building, 162B Dien Bien Phu, Xuan Hoa District,Ho Chi Minh city). Should you not locate your guide at the meeting point, please reach out to the emergency contact number.
Itinerary
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1Ho Chi Minh City
Your Travelmates guide will meet you at 8:00am for departure from Ho Chi Minh City for the approximately two-hour drive east to Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
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Upon arrival in Ba Ria, continue a short distance to the former base of the 1st Australian Task Force at Nui Dat, operational between 1966 and 1971. Although the area has since returned to agricultural use, key locations can still be identified, including SAS Hill and former artillery positions. Your guide will provide historical context on the Australian and New Zealand presence in former Phuoc Tuy Province, explaining the strategic significance of Nui Dat during the conflict. Proceed to the Long Tan Cross, located within a rubber plantation near the site of the Battle of Long Tan (18 August 1966). Here, 18 Australian soldiers lost their lives during one of the most significant engagements involving Australian forces in Vietnam. The current memorial cross, installed with Vietnamese approval in 1986, serves as a place of quiet remembrance for many visiting families, particularly around ANZAC Day.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
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You will also visit the nearby Nui Dat Horseshoe, a natural horseshoe-shaped hill that functioned as a defensive artillery position, offering insight into the geography that shaped military operations in the area. The drive continues through the scenic Long Hai Hills, once an area of strategic importance due to its elevated terrain and dense vegetation.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4Back Beach
After the historical visits, continue to the coastal city of Vung Tau, which served as a major rest and recreation centre for allied forces during the war. Today, Vung Tau is a relaxed seaside destination known for its beaches, harbour views and colonial-era landmarks.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
5White Palace
Visit the former French colonial residence known as the White Palace, built in the early 20th century as a retreat for French governors. Continue to the Christ of Vung Tau, one of Vietnam’s tallest statues, offering panoramic views over the coastline for those who wish to climb.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
6Ho Chi Minh City
Conclude with a walk along the harbour area before commencing the return drive to Ho Chi Minh City, arriving in the late afternoon.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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