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Pattaya is a famous seascape resort in Thailand, known as the Hawaii of the East. Many people choose to take a two or three days’ vacation from Bangkok to see Pattaya’s sunny beaches, eat delicious seafood, go out to sea to admire the beautiful islands, and try the exciting water sports such as snorkeling, parasailing, and undersea walking. Best of all, you shouldn't miss the colorful nightlife and the amazing ladyboy shows in this city that never sleeps. ► 3 Days Pattaya Tour from Bangkok Bangkok → Pattaya → Floating Market → Pattaya Beach → Teddy Bear Museum → Art In Paradise → Tiffany’s Show → Coral Island → Ripley's Believe It or Not! → Elephant Jungle Sanctuary → Bangkok |
Day 1: Travel from Bangkok to Pattaya
This morning, you need to travel to Pattaya first. Upon arrival, visit the city’s main attractions, spend a cozy afternoon at the beach, and soak up Pattaya’s rich nightlife.
7:00 – 10:00 Transport to Pattaya Check out of your Bangkok hotel after breakfast, take the BTS Sukhumvit Line with your luggage and get off at the Ekkamai Station. Get out of the station from the Exit 2 and you’ll find the Ekkamai Bus Terminal in the east of Bangkok. There are mini vans and buses to Pattaya. ► Hours: 4:30-15:30 ► Frequency: every 30 minutes ► Distance: 150 km (93 mi) ► Duration: 2.5 hours ► Fare: THB 140 for mini van; THB 128 for bus Notes: 1. The mini van drivers usually wait until all the 14 seats are filled. When arriving in Pattaya, the mini van stop along the Sukhumvit Road, a major transportation thoroughfare. You can get off at one of the three main intersections, North Pattaya Road, Central Pattaya Road, or South Pattaya Road, depending on the location of your hotel. 2. The bus has 40 seats, and you need to follow the seat number on the ticket. Upon arrival in Pattaya, passengers are dropped off at the North Pattaya Bus Terminal. ► Travel by Taxi: It takes 1.5 hours and costs about THB 1,500 by taxi from Bangkok to Pattaya. It is also a good choice if you have fellow travelers to share the cost. Check in to the Hotel It is suggested that you stay at a hotel along the Beach Road in Pattaya, which will be more convenient. A room with a sea view is expensive, while a room in the second row without a sea view will be more economical. After you get off the mini van or bus, you can take a songthaew or motorcycle to your hotel, which takes 10 to 15 minutes and costs THB 80 to 100. Once you’ve checked in, put away your luggage, rest for a while, and get ready for your Pattaya trip! |
Day 2: Day Trip to the Sea and Coral Island (Koh Larn)
As mentioned above, the offshore water quality is not very good, but as a well-known seaside destination in Thailand, Pattaya has islands with clean water and beautiful scenery. You can book a local day trip in advance to the most popular Coral Island (Koh Larn). Known for pristine beaches, clear waters and extensive coral, this island caters to the sea adventurers and travelers seeking relaxation.
► How to Get There: As long as you stay in a hotel in the central area, the travel agents will usually provide transfer service to and from the Bali Hai Pier. A 30-minute speedboat ride from the pier will take you to the Coral Island. ► Time: The tour usually starts around 9:00 in the morning, and lasts 6 to 7 hours, finishing around 15:00. ► What to Do: You can enjoy the beach, sunbathe, and try snorkeling. The travel agencies often provide simple equipment for snorkeling, and you can bring your own. At noon, have a lunch of freshly caught seafood at a beach restaurant. After a rest, you can swim or try kayaking. If you like, you can pay extra for the exciting water rides such as the banana boat, jet skiing, parasailing, or sea walking to explore the colorful undersea creatures of fish, sea urchins, and coral. At around 15:00, you will be transferred back by speedboat. Take the vehicle provided by the travel agency back to the hotel to shower and rest. Later, you can walk or take a songthaew to the Beach Road or Pattaya Walking Street for dinner. After dinner, go shopping in the nearby Central Festival Pattaya, which is open until 22:00. With many branded stores and restaurants, it is also a good place for dinner. If you still have energy for the evening, visit the Ripley's Believe It or Not! which is a wonderful entertainment venue with unusual collections and haunted houses. ► How to Get There: It is within 10 minutes’ walk from the Pattaya Beach or the Walking Street. ► Opening Hours: 11:00 – 21:00 ► Telephone Number: +66 38 710 294 ► Recommended Time for a Visit: 2 to 3 hours ► Ticket Price: There are 7 themed attractions, and you can buy a package ticket for THB 800 to experience 3 of them. The highly recommended ones are the Ripley’s Odditorium, Haunted Adventure, Infinity Maze, and Louise Tussaud’s Waxworks.
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Day 3: Special Experience in Elephant Jungle Sanctuary; Return to Bangkok
You can book in advance for a morning visit to the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary, which will be a particularly enjoyable experience. Here you will spend precious time and create lifelong memories with the elephants in their natural home.
► How to Get There: The travel agent or the sanctuary will arrange a driver to pick you up from your hotel at about 7:00 in the morning. After about half an hour’s drive east, you’ll reach the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary. ► What to Do: Upon arrival, the sanctuary’s guide will introduce you to their elephant care program, including the history and behavior of the herd, and then take you to meet the elephants. You can feed them bananas, sugarcane and watermelons prepared in the park, interact and play with the elephants, and take pictures with them. The staff will also teach you how to make paper from the elephant poop. The highlight is accompanying the elephants to a nearby mud spa. Put a layer of healthy mud on the elephants’ skin, and then wash them off in an outdoor shower. You will get muddy but refreshed during the process. After the mud spa, you can take a shower, dry off, and change into clean clothes. The sanctuary will serve a buffet lunch for you to enjoy typical Thai food and fresh fruit. After the meal, the driver will take you back to your hotel in downtown Pattaya. ► Opening Hours: 8:00 – 18:00 ► Telephone Number: +66 62 295 6566 ► Recommended Time for a Visit: 3 hours ► Ticket Price: THB 2,500 for adults; THB 1,900 for children aged 4 to 10; free for infants 0 to 3 years old. ► Note: You have to bring your own towel, bathing suit, and a change of clothes. In addition, bring a hat, sunscreen, and insect repellent according to your needs. Alternative: If you want something more exciting than the gentle activities of the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary, you can book a half-day tour to the Tree Top Adventure Park instead to try the thrilling zip-line jumps and ‘flying bicycle’. Return from Pattaya to Bangkok |
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