The Long Tan Tour from Vung Tau is a private, half-day to full-day historical excursion tailored for travelers, returning veterans, and families staying along the coast at Vung Tau Beach (Back Beach, Front Beach, or nearby coastal resorts). Because traveling from vung tau to long tan covers only 30 to 35 kilometers (roughly a 40–45 minute scenic drive), booking a long tan day trip from vung tau lets you explore the former Australian battlefields without enduring four hours of highway traffic from Ho Chi Minh City.
During the Vietnam War, Vung Tau served as the famous in-country Rest & Convalescence (R&R) center for Australian and New Zealand soldiers stationed just up the road in Phuoc Tuy Province. Today, combining a relaxing coastal beach stay with a private nui dat tour from vung tau offers the most convenient, unhurried way to trace the wider history of 18 August 1966—from the underground Long Phuoc Tunnels and the former 1st Australian Task Force headquarters at Nui Dat to the solemn Long Tan Cross Memorial.
Whether you prefer a relaxed morning departure after breakfast at your beachfront hotel or a customized half-day schedule before heading back to the ocean, our Long Tan Tour from Vung Tau provides door-to-door air-conditioned transport, mandatory gate passport registration support, and deeply researched historical commentary.
Highlights of Long Tan Tour from Vung Tau
- Short, Stress-Free Coastal Drive: Pick up directly from any hotel or resort at Vung Tau Beach—only 40 minutes from vung tau to long tan and Nui Dat;
- Chronological Battlefield Storytelling: Start at the 3.6-kilometer underground Long Phuoc Tunnels to understand the 1940s resistance and “No Number Ships” coastal supply network before August 1966;
- In-Depth Nui Dat Exploration: Walk the former 1st Australian Task Force headquarters on a specialized nui dat tour from vung tau, seeing the New Zealand Artillery communications bunker, RAEME M113A1 APC maintenance ramp, Luscombe Field airstrip, SAS Hill, and pre-battle ANZAC Day memorial;
- Quiet Reflection at Long Tan Cross Memorial: Stand inside the rubber plantation where D Company, 6 RAR fought on 18 August 1966 and lay poppies at your own pace;
- Authentic Vietnamese Lunch in Ba Ria: Enjoy fresh regional dishes before returning to your Vung Tau beachfront hotel by early afternoon.
Tour Information
Price from $42 USD /Adult (from 12 years old)
Start time 08:30 AM (flexible – morning or afternoon)
Duration 5 to 6 hours (ends ~1:30 PM – 2:00 PM)
Payment method
- Pay in advance or at the end of the tour in USD or VND cash. We accept
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure
Detailed Itinerary: Long Tan Day Trip from Vung Tau
08:30 AM – Hotel Pickup at Vung Tau Beach: After a relaxed breakfast at your coastal hotel or resort (Back Beach, Front Beach, Pineapple Beach, or Long Hai), your private English-speaking guide and driver greet you in the lobby to begin your Long Tan Tour from Vung Tau. Driving north past Vung Tau’s former wartime R&R beaches and across the Co May Bridge toward Ba Ria, your guide sets the historical stage for the 40-minute journey from vung tau to long tan.
09:15 AM – Long Phuoc Tunnels (The Earlier Chapter): Rather than jumping straight into 1966, your long tan day trip from vung tau opens at the Long Phuoc Tunnels. Beneath this quiet rural village lies a 3.6-kilometer subterranean network first excavated in the late 1940s during the resistance against French forces and expanded during the Vietnam War. Walking through the traditional exhibition hall and preserved underground passages reveals how local guerrilla units lived, communicated, and linked with coastal supply routes—including the secret maritime “No Number Ships.”
Exploring the historic underground tunnel system at Long Phuoc during our Long Tan Tour from Vung Tau.
10:15 AM – Former Nui Dat Base (1st Australian Task Force Headquarters): Continuing just minutes down the road, we arrive at the former headquarters of the 1st Australian Task Force (1 ATF) for the nui dat tour from vung tau segment. While rubber plantations, pepper gardens, and village roads cover much of the camp today, our specialist guide brings the wartime ecosystem back to life:
- Surviving Concrete Relics: Inspect the weathered concrete New Zealand Artillery communications bunker hidden in the rubber trees and the intact Royal Australian Engineers concrete maintenance ramp built to service M113A1 Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs).
- Airstrip, Hill & Battalion Sectors: Walk along the straight village road that was once Luscombe Field airstrip, climb SAS Hill (Nui Dat 1) for panoramic countryside views, and pinpoint the former 5 RAR and 6 RAR battalion sectors, New Zealand artillery lines, and the pre-battle ANZAC Day memorial at Nui Dat. Learn more in our field report on Nui Dat Base today and what remains of the 1st Task Force.
11:15 AM – Long Tan Battlefield & Long Tan Cross Memorial: A short 10-minute drive from Nui Dat brings us into the peaceful rubber plantation at Long Tan. Your guide walks you through the tactical movements of D Company, 6 RAR—specifically 10 and 11 Platoons—who fought outnumbered in torrential monsoon rain during the Battle of Long Tan on 18 August 1966, where 18 Australian servicemen lost their lives.
Standing before the white Long Tan Cross Memorial—originally raised by 6 RAR soldiers in August 1969—you are given unhurried, quiet time to pay your respects, lay poppies, and reflect on how every stop from Long Phuoc and Nui Dat connects to this ground.
12:15 PM – Local Vietnamese Lunch in Ba Ria: Leaving the rubber estates behind, we stop at a clean, welcoming local restaurant in Ba Ria town to enjoy a freshly prepared Vietnamese lunch (with vegetarian, gluten-free, and allergy requests easily accommodated).
01:30 PM – Return Drop-Off at Your Vung Tau Beach Hotel: Enjoy a smooth, 35-minute drive back to the coast. Your guide and driver drop you off directly at your Vung Tau hotel around 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM, leaving the rest of your afternoon free to relax by the beach and concluding your Long Tan Tour from Vung Tau.
Why Choose Our Long Tan Tour from Vung Tau?
- Maximize Your Beach Holiday Time: Traveling from vung tau to long tan saves over 2.5 hours of round-trip highway travel compared to Saigon departures, giving you a rich historical morning and a relaxing afternoon by the sea.
- Authentic, Verified Military History: Our guides rely strictly on documented archival history and real terrain research—never staged uniforms or fabricated “fake veteran” theatrics.
- 100% Private & Flexible Departure Times: Because this is a private long tan day trip from vung tau, you can adjust your start time (morning or early afternoon), add optional Vung Tau landmarks (such as Christ the King Statue or White Palace), or focus on specific Australian/New Zealand units.
- Seamless Gate Registration: We handle navigation to unmarked Nui Dat relics and assist with mandatory passport check-in at the Long Tan Cross Memorial gate.
Price (Private Departure from Vung Tau Beach Hotels)
(Price per person in USD – varies by private group size)
| Private/group | 1 pax | 2 pax | 3 pax | 4 pax | 5 – 6pax | 7 – 8pax | 9pax+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price/Adult (USD) | $135 USD | $78 USD | $65 USD | $58 USD | $52 USD | $46 USD | $42 USD |
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Other Long Tan & Vietnam War Tour Options
- Departing from Ho Chi Minh City Instead? Book our city excursion Long Tan Nui Dat BattleField Tour, see how to get to Long Tan from Ho Chi Minh City, or browse Vietnam War Tours from Ho Chi Minh City: Best Battle Sites.
- Arriving by Cruise Liner? Check out our pier-side Long Tan Nui Dat Tour from Phu My Port.
- Veteran & Commemorative Pilgrimages: Plan a custom return with our Australian Veterans Tour Vietnam, ANZAC Day Long Tan Tour, and Long Tan Day (18 August) itineraries.
- Complete Planning Guide: Read our full Long Tan Nui Dat Travel Guide for weather, etiquette, and historical background.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
What is Included:
- Private air-conditioned car, SUV, or minivan with experienced driver (hotel pickup & drop-off at Vung Tau Beach);
- Dedicated English-speaking historical tour guide;
- All attraction entrance fees and Long Tan Cross gate registration assistance;
- Authentic Vietnamese lunch in Ba Ria (dietary requirements accommodated);
- Cold bottled drinking water during the tour;
- Complimentary tour photographs emailed to you after your trip.
What is Excluded:
- Personal expenses, extra drinks, and souvenirs;
- Travel insurance and visa fees;
- Optional tips/gratuities for your guide and driver.
Frequently Asked Questions – Long Tan Tour from Vung Tau
How far is it from Vung Tau to Long Tan and Nui Dat?
The drive from Vung Tau Beach hotels to Long Tan and Nui Dat is only about 30 to 35 kilometers, taking approximately 40 to 45 minutes each way in a private air-conditioned vehicle. This short distance makes a Long Tan tour from Vung Tau much quicker and more relaxed than departing from Ho Chi Minh City.
How long does a Long Tan day trip from Vung Tau take?
A private Long Tan day trip from Vung Tau typically takes 5 to 6 hours (for example, 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM or 2:00 PM), including round-trip coastal transfers, guided visits to Long Phuoc Tunnels, Nui Dat Base, and the Long Tan Cross Memorial, plus lunch in Ba Ria.
Do you pick up from all hotels along Vung Tau Beach?
Yes. We provide complimentary door-to-door pickup and drop-off at all hotels, resorts, and homestays across Vung Tau City, including Back Beach (Bai Sau), Front Beach (Bai Truoc), Pineapple Beach (Bai Dua), and nearby Long Hai resorts.
What do we see during the Nui Dat tour from Vung Tau portion?
During the Nui Dat tour from Vung Tau segment, your guide takes you through the former 1st Australian Task Force headquarters—including the concrete New Zealand Artillery communications bunker, the Royal Australian Engineers M113A1 APC maintenance ramp, the former Luscombe Field airstrip, SAS Hill, 5 RAR and 6 RAR battalion lines, and the pre-battle ANZAC memorial site.
Do I need to bring my passport on the Long Tan Tour from Vung Tau?
Yes. All foreign visitors must present their original passport (or a clear printed copy/smartphone photo of the passport ID page) for routine security registration at the Long Tan Cross Memorial gate.
