Sudden gems within the beachside metropolis simply two hours from Bangkok.
“What’s close to a seashore and never too removed from Bangkok?”
As a part of our Airbnb Dwell Anyplace adventures, we obtained to dwell in Thailand for a month and that gave us the chance to discover locations we’d usually overlook as vacationers.
Pattaya may not be the primary vacation spot that involves thoughts when planning a getaway in Thailand however this fast 3D2N in Pattaya shocked us with some cool finds and hidden gems we didn’t anticipate whereas planning this journey.
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Getting round Pattaya
Songthaews/Baht bus: These are the open-air public autos that may deliver you to close by locations just like the seashore or the market streets. Simply flag them down and inform them your vacation spot. Rides often price between ฿10-50
Seize: Seize bikes and automobiles are extensively accessible and at inexpensive costs
Automobile Rental (from Bangkok): Parking is extensively accessible so when you favor the pliability, you could possibly lease a automobile from Bangkok
Day 1
Test in to your lodge in Pattaya
After scrolling by way of some choices on Klook’s Lodge listings, we landed on an outdated favorite — Laborious Rock Lodge Pattaya. It’s positioned proper alongside Pattaya Seashore and has an enormous swimming pool, together with the enduring Laborious Rock Cafe inside its compounds. If you happen to’ve by no means had a Laborious Rock lodge expertise, it is a good place to attempt it out!
Value: from ~S$91/night time by way of Klook (deluxe room incl. breakfast)
Tackle: 429 Moo 9, Pattaya Seashore Highway, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand
Learn extra: Laborious Rock Lodge Pattaya Evaluation — The Rock Star Expertise (2017 Evaluation)
Sanctuary of Fact
If you happen to solely have time for one cultural marvel this journey, it will be the Sanctuary of Fact — the biggest picket fort on this planet. That is the largest constructing in Thailand, solely constructed out of wooden. It was made utilizing historical Thai carpentry which doesn’t use nails.
It already appears mystical from far, but it surely’s price approaching it up shut to take a look at the extremely detailed woodwork. Every panel tells tales of the varied religious worlds starting from the Hindu Brahma and the Buddhist Guan Yin.
Regardless of the spectacular entrance, the constructing has been underneath building since 1981 and is barely anticipated to be accomplished in 2025 or later. Rent a information to get extra perception into the varied halls and the intricate wooden carvings.
Entrance payment: ฿500 or ~S$15/pax by way of Klook
Opening hours: 8AM – 6PM
Tackle: 5 206/2 Pattaya-Naklua, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand
3 Mermaids Cafe
We chanced upon this accidentally whereas searching for lunch close to Cozy Seashore, a lesser-known seashore with wonderful sundown views. There are a number of fancy cafes on this space however 3 Mermaids stood out to us with its nest pods floating alongside the facet of the hill. These pods are inclined to get booked out for sundown so do give them a name when you’d prefer to have one to your self.
Value: ~S$16/pax
Opening hours: 10AM – 10PM
Tackle: 286/5 Kasetsin 11 Alley, Nongprue, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand
Squid Fishing at Tappia Floating Cafe
Tappia Floating Cafe is a restaurant positioned on the water off the coast of Pattaya. Other than swimming throughout (jk), the one technique to get throughout is by pace boat from Bali Hai Pier.
Come for the dwell music and chill environment over dinner and drinks. If you happen to’re up for the problem, you may have a go at squid fishing. Honest warning it’s not going to be simple however when you handle to catch one, the employees will put together it into squid sashimi for you.
Value: ~S$16/pax (incl. drink and highway journey pace boat from Bali Hai Pier)
Opening hours: 4PM – 10PM, Final entry 8PM
Assembly level: Bali Hai Pier, Pattaya Metropolis, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand
Day 2
Day Journey to Koh Larn Island
One of the well-known islands to discover from Pattaya is Koh Larn. Stepping on this island felt like we have been getting into Evian water. Sure, the water was that clear, which makes it a fantastic cease for snorkelling and different enjoyable water actions.
Photograph credit score: Casablanca Resort Koh Larn
If in case you have somewhat extra time, you could possibly even choose to remain the night time on the cosy resort-like Casablanca Resort.
If not, hop on a full-day Koh Larn tour to expertise all of it. The tour features a round-trip pace boat to the island in addition to lunch.
Optionally available parasailing session earlier than arriving at Koh Larn Island
When you’ve arrived on the islands, varied actions await. Pace off on a jet-ski, check your stability on a banana boat, or lease a SUP board and go at your individual tempo.
Simply keep in mind to deliver alongside sunblock and a cap because the solar may be intense.
Lunch is included as nicely!
Value: From ~S$34 (incl. lodge decide up and lunch), ~S$52 (incl. of lodge decide up, lunch, banana boat, and jet ski)
Tour timing: 8AM – 4PM
Day 3
ATV Off-Highway Journey
One among my unexpectedly favorite experiences in Pattaya was this off-road ATV journey. Relying in your stage of consolation with the ATV, the information will introduce you to varied off-road terrains. We obtained to journey over hills so steep you couldn’t see the monitor from the highest, to muddy ditches that make you doubt when you’ll make it out on the opposite facet — however the information is tremendous expert so don’t fear when you do find yourself getting caught!
Value: ~S$106 for a 27km route, ~S$126 for a 34km route (incl. spherical journey lodge switch and lunch)
Tour timings: 10:30AM – 1:30PM, 2:30PM – 5:30PM
Tackle: 22/6 Moo 6, Pong, Banglamung, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand
Bonus: Skydive in Pattaya
Photograph credit score: @thaiskyadventure by way of Instagram
Situated in Sriracha, about 45 minutes from Pattaya metropolis, is a pleasant drop zone for these searching for somewhat dose of adrenaline. E-book your self a tandem skydive, or when you’re up for the journey, take it up a notch — join an accelerated freefall (AFF) course and be taught to leap out of planes by yourself.
Value: From ฿8,450 for tandem jumps
Tackle: Thai Sky Adventures – Skydive, Pattaya, Thailand, Sriracha, Pattaya, Chon Buri 20230, Thailand
And when you’re at Sriracha, pop a go to to Gentle Bullet taking pictures vary simply subsequent to the skydiving dropzone. The essential taking pictures package deal consists of three completely different weapons (rifle, pistol, and revolver) with 10 rounds every.
Don’t fear when you’ve by no means held a gun as there can be an teacher to cowl the fundamentals and guarantee everybody’s security.
Value: ~S$64 for the three-gun package deal
Opening hours: 10AM – 5PM
Tackle: Nong Kham, Si Racha District, Chon Buri 20110, Thailand
Attending to Pattaya from Bangkok
Pattaya is a simple 1.5–2-hour drive from Bangkok and parking is extensively accessible. That mentioned, a lot of the sights are centred within the metropolis or are simply accessible by Seize so it’d be handy for non-drivers too. Listed below are some choices:
Automobile rental — rental charges begin at about ฿800/day (~S$32) however do take into account topping up insurance coverage for zero extra protection
Personal Metropolis Switch — from S$65, the driving force picks you up out of your lodging in Bangkok and drops you off at your Pattaya lodging
Public bus — ฿119, hourly departures from Ekkamai (Bangkok)
Having the prospect to dwell in Thailand for a month really gave us a unique perspective of this seemingly acquainted vacation spot. However you don’t have to attend until you’ve got a whole month away from Singapore — the following time you’re planning a fast getaway in Thailand, why not enterprise somewhat additional to locations like Pattaya, Hua Hin, or Kanchanaburi. You may simply discover hidden gems of your individual that aren’t but on this Pattaya itinerary 😉
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