PATTAYA
Pattaya’s best days out.
The 15 standout tours and day trips around Pattaya. The ones travellers still talk about long after the flight home.
Ride the Maeklong train past market stalls, then float through Damnoen Saduak by longtail boat on a guided half-day countryside escape.
Most Popular“Jenny was our tour guide and she was excellent. Totally exceeded our expectations. Highly rated. Thank you Jenny.”
$15 to visit Pattaya’s Sanctuary of Truth, a full-wood temple by the sea, with a guided tour that explains the carvings and symbols.
“Unbelievable talent and craftsmanship in this masterpiece. It’s well worth the visit.”
A fast, fun Pattaya island adventure to Coral Island and Sak Island with snorkeling, paddleboarding, and optional parasailing, jet ski, and more.
“It was very nice from the beginning, worth every penny. They are the best at what they do.”
Ethical elephant day trip from Pattaya to Living Green Sanctuary for hand-feeding, jungle walks, bathing time, and a Pad Thai lunch.
“A very good and educative tour, an ethical sanctuary, we can see that the elephants are treated with respect. I just can recommand.”
Nong Nooch Tropical Garden near Pattaya: 500-acre themed gardens, Thai cultural shows, animal encounters, and optional buffet lunch from $12.
“beautiful and amazing large place, so large you tour the gardens and site on a small bus with regular stops. it's such a large space that it has a supermarket cafes drinks stations, animal shows a theatre and 2 var museums si there is something for everyone. early morning to avoid crowds i would advise.…”
Feed rescued elephants in Pattaya’s ethical sanctuary with an English guide, great photo time, and a soft drink to end. From $28.
“Highly recommend. Well organized event, everything was on schedule. The staff is very friendly and the guide showing us the elephants in the sanctuary was well versed. The group was small and there was plenty of time to say hello to all the elephants on close proximity. The tour is short enough to enjoy the…”
Watch real Muay Thai fights in Pattaya with VIP seating and an up-close view, guided by crowd energy and traditional Thai music.
“This was a nice experience. One can hear the blows being thrown. We are able to be seated 3 rows from the stage. Learning the history of Muy Thai before the fights were a good teaching moment. Would repeat.”
Pattaya catamaran cruise to Koh Phai, Koh Rin and Koh Ped for snorkeling, Monkey Island fun, and a Thai buffet lunch. Hotel pickup included.
“A long trip but a good one a really nice boat very good food and staff. The islands were beautiful. Hope you get lucky and get a good weather day”
Snorkel off Pattaya near Samesan with Nemo photos, paddleboards, and smooth hotel pick-up and drop-off for about 5 hours.
“it is as it is stated in the description. pick up is very easy. you get to snorkel at a few spots. take some photos. see some beautiful fish. enjoy the day. Last 5 to 6 hours. worth it. bring snacks just in case.”
Private customizable Pattaya highlights tour with an English-speaking driver, A/C comfort, and flexible stops from Jomtien to Big Buddha.
“We hired a car and driver for 6 hrs for this trip. We met K at the port and talked about where we wanted to go. He came up with suggestions that we could fit into 6 hrs and decided the order that we would go to these locations. Our first stop was Nong Nooch…”
Beginner-friendly 28 km ATV or buggy adventure near Pattaya with easy training, hotel pickup, lunch, and safety gear included.
“I booked the 2-hour ATV adventure during my stay in Pattaya and couldn’t be happier with my choice. This company exceeded my expectations in every way. Although our hotel pickup was delayed by 5–10 minutes, I was informed promptRead more”
Ethical elephant sanctuary near Pattaya with small groups, feeding and bathing, Thai lunch, and hotel pickup in a focused morning program.
“It was amazing! From the pick up to the actual experience everyone was fantastic. Highly recommended!”
Alcazar Cabaret Show in Pattaya: 75-minute cabaret with dance, music, impersonations, humor, and extravagant costumes. Ticket includes entry.
“Fantastic loved the show would go again no problem”
A 6-hour small-group enduro ride from Pattaya with provided bikes, gear, and lunch plus off-road countryside tracks and views.
“Riding through the trees and up and down the hills to some great lookouts .with a tour guide that new his stuff.”
Rooftop-to-super-club night in Pattaya with Walking Street, beach clubs, live music, and free entry shots at key venues.
“I had absolute fun... met a bunch of fellow travellers and hopped some really good places. Victor was a charm... he is so kind and patient. Can you remove the smart casuals part of instructions from messages please kha?! Thank you. Lots of love from India ♥️”
From the reef off Koh Larn to the cabaret on Second Road, every way to spend a day on the Gulf.
