Phu My Port Shore Excursion to Long Tan Nui Dat Vung Tau Day Trip

Vung Tau City Tour From Cruise Ship

 

Day tour from Phu My Port to Long Tan - Nui Dat Battlefields Vung Tau

Long Tan - Nui Dat day tour explores the fascinating recent history of the Vietnam War and the Long Tan Battle between the Australian Royal Army and the Viet Cong. Our local guides will bring to light the stories and events that took place in each of the tour stops, offering you an immersive experience of Vietnamese history. You will also have time to visit some famous places of Vung Tau city and the seaside.

Meeting point and drop-off point: Vung Tau Port or Phu My Port shore excursion day trip.

Duration: The day trip approximately 8 hours or longer depending on your time constraints. At the end of the trip, we always make sure that you return on-time to board the cruise ship.

Highlights:

- Pick-up & Drop off from Phu My Port, Cai Mep Port Vung Tau

- Enjoying a trip through Beautiful Vietnam’s countryside

- Visit the only Australian military base in the Vietnam War at Nui Dat

- Learn the secret of Long Tan Battlefield in Southern Vietnam

- Pay tribute to the fallen soldiers from the battle of Long Tan at the Australian Memorial

Itinerary of Long Tan and Nui Dat Battlefields

Tourguide and driver will pick you up at Phu My Cruise Ship Port, start your Vung Tau shore excursion with a visit to Long Tan and Nui Dat Old Battlefields. Your first stop of the day is the former Nui Dat Task Force Base where two pillars of main gain are the only remains. The former runway has given way to a wide stretch of village road while the old helipad is now a football field.

Then you’ll visit Nui Dat Kindergarten. Opened in October 2010 and funded by the Australian Vietnam Volunteers Resource Group, this kindergarten now stands on the site where over 5000 Australian soldiers were based at any one time during the Vietnam War.

Afterward, while en route to the Discourtesy Rubber Plantation, you’ll be driven past the location of the Horseshoe, of which access is prohibited due to mining activity. After lunch, continue to the Long Tan Cross Memorial, the Long Phuoc Tunnels and Minh Dam moutain, which is no longer the “Secret Zone”. 

Leaving Nui Dat, we’ll head to the beach city of Vung Tau where we will enjoy a delicious lunch with a sea view. And we’ll visit the must-see spots of Vung Tau, including a climb to the top of the Jesus Christ Statue where we can view the whole city and the East Sea.

Then we discover the Vung Tau”s nicest colonial era mansion - the last King Bao Dai’s White Palace (Bach Dinh). It was built as a retreat for French Governor of Indochina Paul Doumer at the beginning of the 20th century.

Return to Phu My Port Vung Tau in good time. Trip ends when the driver drops you off at the port for your cruise departure.

Attractions to visit in this shore excursion trip

Nui Dat Battlefield

Nui Dat (small hill) was an ideal location for the new Australian Task Force base. It was on a main highway, Route 2, approximately 30 kilometres from the port of Vung Tau which was the new Australian logistic support base.

Nui Dat Task Force Base (Nui Dat SS Hill). Little remains of this camp except the columns of the main gate. The former runway is now a wide street in the local village and the old heli-pad is now a soccer field. A school established by the Australians is nearby.

The Long Tan Cross

You will have the opportunity to pay your respects and reflect on the sacrifices of Australian and Vietnamese soldiers who had extraordinary courage during the fierce Battle of Long Tan.

The original Cross was subsequently found and is now is displayed in the Dong Nai Museum. The base in which it sits hides the damage which occurred when the Cross was removed from its initial site on the Long Tan battlefield.

Long Phuoc Tunnel

The Long Phuoc Tunnel Relic is located in Long Phuoc Commune, about 7 km from the center of Ba Ria City to the northeast. This is a heroic testimony of Vietnam people and  army during the two resistance wars against the French colonialists and the American imperialists. In addition, Long Phuoc Tunnel is also a unique creation of the people”s war led by the Communist Party of Vietnam. 

Throughout the years of fierce wars, an unique and famous tunnel system was created here under the leadership of communist Party.

Minh Dam Mountain

The mountain is bordered on three sides by the sea and has many natural caves and fresh spring water. The mountain served as the military base for the liberation troop against the French and the Americans.

During the two wars, Minh Dam suffered from intense bombing. In fact, bullet holes still remain on the mountain.

The pay off at the top is worth it and it is great for stunning views. There are other hikes and caves to explore in the area, just watch out for monkeys.

Giant Zesus Statue

Jesus Christ Statue stand atop Small mountain (generally representing Vung Tau in most travel guides), this statue overlooks the city from a clear vantage point, it is especially beautiful at sunrise. It’s not an easy hike to the top, there are exactly 847 steps to conquer, but in the end, you will be rewarded with sweeping views of the coast.

Originally started in 1972, but the construction was only completed in 1993. The adventurous travelers are welcome to climb up to the top of inside Christ arms and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic view of Vung Tau city.

White Palace (Bach Dinh)

Bach Dinh, or the White Palace of Vung Tau City is located at 4 Tran Phu Street, on the slop of Big Mountain. Standing 50 meter above the sea level, White Palace has its French name which is La Villa Blanche. Once visiting the White Palace, you will be attracted by its all white appearance, which is the reason why people here call it “Bach Dinh” (“Bach” means white color in Vietnamese).

Since it was designed and constructed by French, this three-floor building was strongly influenced by French and a little bit Greek style with the height of 19 meters and length of 25 meters.

Port Permit Service:

Choose to purchase port permit service: For a fee of 25USD/ person, our guide and transport can go inside the port, right to your cruise ship for pick-up and drop-off. This requires passport details such as full name, passport number, DOB, expiry date and nationality. We recommend this service for safety and comfort during hot or rainy days, as well a reliable transport service.

Choose not to purchase port service fee: Please walk out of the port for 15 minutes – 20 minutes or take a shuttle bus inside port gate (3 - 5US$/ person) where the guide and driver will welcome you with a sign and a smile. This does not include a fee.

PRIVATE DAY TRIP FROM PHU MY PORT TO LONG TAN NUI DAT VUNG TAU

(PRIVATE CAR WITH DRIVER + ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE)

(The prices are not apply for New Year and Vietnamese Tet Holidays)

 

Phu My Port Shore Excursion Long Tan Nui Dat Battlefield Car 4 Seater

Toyota Altic, Honda Civic 

New car 2018 – 2023, air condition

Number of Guests: 1 - 2 travellers + tour guide

Included: Private car and driver, English speaking tour guide, toll fees, water bottles, tissue

3.700.000 VND

Price is per group

Day tour - Round trip

English speaking guide

 

No hidden cost

 

 

Phu My Port Shore Excursion Long Tan Nui Dat Battlefield Car 7 Seater

Toyota Fortuner/ Innova

New car 2018 – 2023, air condition

Number of Guests: 3 - 4 travellers + tour guide

Included: Private car and driver, English speaking tour guide, toll fees, water bottles, tissue

3.900.000 VND

 Price is per group

Day tour - Round trip

English speaking guide

 

No hidden cost

 

 

Phu My Port Shore Excursion Long Tan Nui Dat Battlefield Car 15 Seater

Ford Transit, Huyndai Solati

New car 2018 – 2023, air condition

Number of Guests: 5- 12 travellers + tour guide

Included: Private car and driver, English speaking tour guide, toll fees, water bottles, tissue

5.300.000 VND

 Price is per group

Day tour - Round trip

English speaking guide

 

No hidden cost

 

 

Phu My Port Shore Excursion Long Tan Nui Dat Battlefield Limousine 9 Seater

Limousine Transit, Limousine Huyndai Solati

New limousine 2018 – 2023 air condition

Number of Guests: 1 - 7 travellers + tour guide

Included: Private limousine and driver, English speaking tour guide, toll fees, water bottles, tissue

6.500.000 VND

 Price is per group

Day tour - Round trip

English speaking guide

 

No hidden cost

 

The price you see is the price you pay as all toll fees, petrol, English speaking guide and driver expenses are inlcuded, there are no additional charges.

Online Booking Confirmation:

You will receive the confirmation of booking via email right after fulfil the form and submit.

Notes:

- The price is for pick up outside of Phu My Port. If you like to be picked up inside the port, there will be extra charge of 20 USD/person for port”s permit by Local Authority. 

- 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.

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