Long Tan Battle Tour

The Battle of Long Tan was fought between the Australian Army and Viet Cong forces in a rubber plantation near the village of Long Tần, about 27km north east of Vung Tau, South Vietnam on 18 August 1966. The action occurred when D Company of the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (6RAR), part of the 1st Australian Task Force (1 ATF), encountered the Viet Cong (VC) 275 Regiment and elements of the D445 Local Forces Battalion. D Company was supported by other Australian units, as well as New Zealand and United States personnel.

During the battle the company from 6RAR, despite being heavily outnumbered, fought off a large enemy assault of regimental strength. 18 Australians were killed and 24 wounded, while at least 245 Viet Cong were killed. It was a decisive Australian victory and is often cited as an example of the importance of combining and coordinating infantry, artillery, armour and military aviation. The battle had considerable tactical implications as well, being significant in allowing the Australians to gain dominance over Phước Tuy province, and although there were a number of other large - scale encounters in later years, 1ATF was not fundamentally challenged again.
 
Depart for Ba Ria Vung Tau 100km east of Saigon: Visit Long Tan battle field, Long Phuoc and Kim Long tunnels, Bau Sen base, Minh Dam Revolutionary Area
Lunch at local restaurant. Continue our journey with Niet Ban Monastery, Linh Son Pagoda.

Drive back to Saigon. Drop off at your hotel. Tour ends.

Departure point:

• Tour departs from your selected point of departure in Hochiminh city.
• Please advise pick-up location at time of booking and call upon arrival in Hochiminh to re-confirm pick-up time.
• This tour must be booked at least 72hours in advance of your travel date
• Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking

Price: from $65 per person.
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Including:

• Private transfer by AC vehicle
• English Speaking Guide
• Entrance fees and permits
• Lunch at local restaurant

Excluding:

• Vietnam visa arrangement
• All kind of airfares
• Drinks, tips
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance
• Hotel in Hochiminh city

This full day journey takes you back to the battlefields where there were fierce battles between ANZ soldiers and VC combattants. A journey of emotions and feelings about the past time of the Vietnam War.

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