Phu My Port Shore Excursion to Long Tan & Long Phuoc Tunnels

Phu My Port Shore Excursion to Long Tan, Nui Dat & Long Phuoc Tunnels. Tour offers a historical tour of significant Vietnam War sites, with a particular focus on the experiences of Australian and New Zealand (ANZAC) forces. This tour typically involve visits to the former Nui Dat base, the Long Tan Cross Memorial, and the Long Phuoc Tunnels. That provides a solemn and educational day trip into Vietnam’s countryside. Trip is highly recommended on TripAdvisor and Viator with Great Reviews and Best Price.

Nui Dat Task Force Base:

• Former Australian headquarters: The location of the 1st Australian Task Force (ATF), established in 1966.
• Present-day site: Little of the original base remains, but the main gate’s columns are still visible. The former runway is now a village road, and the old helipad is a soccer field.
• Other features: The Nui Dat Kindergarten, funded by Australian veterans, stands on a portion of the old base.

Long Tan Cross Memorial:

• Battle of Long Tan: This site commemorates the historic battle on August 18, 1966, in which 108 ANZAC soldiers fought a significantly larger Viet Cong force.
• Memorial significance: The cross was raised by Australian soldiers in 1969 to honor the fallen and remains a pilgrimage site for veterans and visitors.
• Reflecting on sacrifice: The site offers an opportunity for reflection on the extraordinary courage and sacrifice shown by both Australian and Vietnamese soldiers during the fierce battle.

Long Phuoc Tunnels:

• Wartime tunnels: This extensive tunnel system was used by the Viet Cong during the war and housed meeting areas, first aid stations, and fighting pits.
• Historical insight: Exploring the tunnels provides a firsthand look into the strategic underground network used during the conflict.

Itinerary

Agreed Time: Our tour guide and driver will pick you up at Phu My Cruise Ship Port for Phu My Port Shore Excursions to Long Tan. Our excursions will begin with a departure to the site of Long Tan Battlefield. Where you will visit the Former 1st Australian Task Force at Nui Dat.

Our first stop-over is Nui Dat SAS Hill, where our tour guide will show the helicopter parking and camping areas of soldiers and explained the important sites during the war. You will have an overview of the 4 km circle of the Nui Dat base perimeter.

Next, we will visit the rubber forest and pass Mong Ngua Mountain. Which Vietnamese soldiers used for the shelter. Afterwards, continue to Long Tan Cross Memorial to commemorate the Australian and Vietnamese soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the war. We then go to Long Phuoc Tunnels dug by the Viet Minh and Viet Cong for fighting and sheltering.

Long Phuoc Tunnels is the last stop in a Day Tour to Long Tan Nui Dat battlefieldand then will drive back to the Port and finish our Phu My Shore Excursions to Long Tan & Nui Dat Battlefield before Ship’s Departure.

Long Tan Nui Dat Battlefield: This is the most famous battle of the Australian Army during the Vietnam War. This battle took place in a rubber plantation. On 18 August 2016 a low-key ceremony was held on the site of the battle. More than 1,000 Australian veterans and their families travelled to Viet Nam to participate in the 50th anniversary commemoration.

After sightseeing and exploration to the battlefield area. Our tour guide and driver will drop you bact to Phu My Cruise Port. We finish our fantastic Phu My Port Shore Excursion to Long Tan, Nui Dat & Long Phuoc Tunnels before your ship departure.

Price & Inclusions

Tour Price:

Inclusions: 2 Ways Transportation by private car from Cruise Ship Port Terminal, All entrance fee to sightseeing sites as mentioned, Private local English speaking tour guide.

Exclusions: Food and Drinks (Available to purchase), Travel insurance, Vietnam Visa, Tipping, Personal expenses, Anything not mentioned above.

Trip Notes:

• Above price is for pick up outside of Phu My Port. If you like pick up service from inside the port, there will be extra charge of 25 USD/person for port’s permit by Local Authority. Please confirm at least 5 days prior to tour departure.
• Please inform our travel consultant when booking tour if you are on dietary or have any special food requirement.
• ​This tour is flexible. Please contact our travel consultant if you would like to create your own itinerary for this tour.

Cancellation Policy: Free of Charge for Cancellation Up to 48 Hours Before Tour Departure (Except Optional Port Fee). Please note that, all the refund will be transfer to PayPal Account. And that does not include 10% of money transfer fee. Our travelers will have to pay for that fee.