Journey beyond the modern streets of Ho Chi Minh City and uncover the powerful untold stories of the Vietnam War on an immersive historical experience through the former Australian military zones of southern Vietnam.
Travel into the peaceful countryside of Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province, where quiet rubber plantations and rural villages once stood at the centre of intense wartime operations. As the scenery unfolds, your guide will bring history to life with fascinating stories, military insights, and personal accounts connected to the region.
Step onto the grounds of the former Nui Dat Task Force Base, once the headquarters of Australian forces during the Vietnam War. Explore historic locations including SAS Hill, Luscombe Airfield, and remnants of the old base while discovering how soldiers lived, trained, and operated in this remote battlefield environment.
Continue to the iconic Long Tan Cross Memorial, one of the most meaningful Vietnam War memorial sites for Australian and New Zealand veterans. Surrounded by tranquil countryside, this moving location marks the site of the Battle of Long Tan in 1966 — a battle remembered for courage, endurance, and sacrifice. Take a moment to reflect while hearing the remarkable stories behind one of the war’s most significant encounters.
The journey continues at the Long Phuoc Tunnels, a hidden underground network used by Vietnamese soldiers during the war. Crawl through sections of the tunnels and gain insight into the ingenuity, resilience, and survival strategies used beneath the battlefield.
After enjoying a local Vietnamese lunch, continue exploring the surrounding countryside while learning how the war shaped the lives of local communities long after the conflict ended.
More than a battlefield tour, this experience offers a rare opportunity to understand Vietnam’s history through multiple perspectives — combining wartime heritage, personal storytelling, and the peaceful landscapes that now stand where history once unfolded.