Leave the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City behind and embark on a meaningful journey through the historic battlefields of Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province, where Australian, New Zealand, and Vietnamese forces played significant roles during the Vietnam War.

Travel through peaceful countryside landscapes of rubber plantations, rice fields, and traditional villages. While the scenery is tranquil today, your expert guide will reveal how these same areas witnessed pivotal military operations that shaped the course of history. Your first stop is the former Nui Dat Task Force Base, once the headquarters of the Australian Task Force in Vietnam. Explore the remains of this historic military base as your guide shares fascinating stories about its strategic importance and the daily lives of the soldiers stationed here.

Continue to key historical sites around Nui Dat, including the former Luscombe Airfield and SAS Hill, where special forces conducted surveillance and military operations. Gain valuable insight into the challenges faced by troops during the conflict and the significance of these locations. Next, visit the Long Tan Cross Memorial, one of the most important Australian and New Zealand war memorials in Vietnam. Located near the battlefield of the famous Battle of Long Tan (1966), this peaceful site commemorates the soldiers who lost their lives and offers a moving opportunity to reflect on the human cost of war. Continue to the Long Phuoc Tunnels, an authentic underground tunnel network used by local forces for shelter, communication, storage, and defense. Explore the tunnels while learning about the remarkable resilience, resourcefulness, and determination of those who lived and fought here.

Continue exploring the surrounding countryside and former military areas as your guide shares lesser-known stories, historical insights, and personal perspectives that bring the events of the Vietnam War vividly to life.