Day Trips From Pattaya

Coral Island, or Koh Larn, is a gorgeous island situated at a distance of around 7 Km off the coast of Pattaya Beach. With the Bay of Bangkok present on the northeastern end and Gulf of Siam on the western side, Koh Larn is synonymous to paradise on earth and is a must–visit place during your trip to Pattaya.

Nong Nooch Botanical Gardens is a wholesome package offering a wide range of entertainment options for people of every age group. Spread across a vast area of 2.4 sq. km, Nong Nooch Botanical Gardens is more of a small village with well-manicured gardens that are host to a variety of amusement options. One of the major tourist attractions of Pattaya, the place is home to plethora of plants and flowers species, a must visit for nature lovers.

Distance from Pattaya: 22 km

Known For : Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Chanthaburi Temples in Chanthaburi Taksin Shrine and City Pillar shrine

With a rich history and culture, a very relaxed vibe, scenic waterfalls and forests, hills and a riverside, and delicious fruits and seafood, Chanthaburi is an ideal destination for all kinds of people. Many varied cutures have had an influence on Chanthaburi since 1893. Thai, Vietnamese, Mon, Chinese, Burmese, Khmer and even French attributes can be seen in the locals and the city architecture here.

Distance from Pattaya: 171 km

Best Time: November to February

18 Chanthaburi Attractions

Known For : Scuba diving in Koh Samet Wat Ko Kaew Pitsadan Sai Kaew Beach

Pristine blue waters, colorful corals and with more than 16 white sand beaches, Koh Samet is a gorgeous T-shaped island 200 miles from Bangkok. It has become one of the most popular islands of Thailand with countless tourists and backpackers visiting. Koh Samet is known for being a weekend getaway from Bangkok for tourists.

Best Time: November to February

23 Koh Samet Attractions

A flagship structure of Pattaya, the Sanctuary of truth is one of the most popular tourist attractions located by the sea. Standing tall at 105 meter to the north of Wongamat Beach, The Sanctuary of truth or Satchatham Temple is an iconic structure of Pattaya. Crafted entirely out of teak wood adorning intricate designs and carvings, the place is more like fusion of temple and a palace.

Distance from Pattaya: 7 km

One of the most amusing marketplaces of Pattaya, the 4 Regions Floating Market is quite popular among tourists located in the middle of a huge pond. Spread across a huge area of 100,000 sq. meters, the 4 Regions Floating market is a hub of commerce holding a great experience of culture and local lifestyle for its tourists.

Distance from Pattaya: 8 km

Located just off the Pratamnak Road, Big Buddha Hill is one of the favourite spot for locals and tourists. Big Buddha Hill is a huge idol of Buddha nestled at the top of the hill serving as a sight to behold even from good distance. Also known as Wat Phra Yai, this image was installed in 1977 at a height of 300 feet.

Distance from Pattaya: 2 km

Situated in the south-east of Phuket, Coral Islands offers its visitors a bustling array of options for a fun vacation. With its lovely beaches and coral reefs, tourists are free to spend the day doing a number of activities - ranging from enjoying relaxing massages to taking scuba-diving and snorkelling lessons a variety of other water sports

A calm and serene coastline of Jomtien Beach offers everything from relaxing environ to thrilling adventure and energetic night out. Jomtien Beach has a beautiful 6 km of coastline of sand and pristine water flanked by pine groves. A much tranquil shore as compared to its neighbor in the north, the beach serves as a perfect place to laze around.

Distance from Pattaya: 5 km

Ko Man Wichai is a small island which is located just off the coast of Pattaya. Ko Man Wichai is known for its southern walls and the five coral-heads that look like a human’s fingers. Popular for signature fishing and water sports such as snorkelling and scuba diving, Ko Man Wichai is indeed a wholesome tourist attraction.

Elephant Village is a unique resort that was established in the year 1973. In this resort, the visitors are offered to ride on the elephants through beautiful farmland and greenery bushes for about 1 hour. The elephants are professionally trained here and are considered as a holy symbol in Thailand. The elephants at this resort start working when they are aged 14 years old and retire when they turn 60 years old.