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The ones worth your time.
The 15 pattaya tours travellers book most, with what each one includes, who runs it, and what you pay.
Ride a local train through Maeklong market tracks and glide by longtail boat to Damnoen Saduak floating market, all with a guide.
“Super nice tour. Our guide Woody was EXCELLENT! He guided us all day and was so passionate and prepared! Provided us with snacks and water and was available on WhatsApp for every question. Made the tour worth every cent. Thank you Woody!”
See Pattaya’s all-wood Sanctuary of Truth: a guided museum tour, incredible carvings, and a seaside temple atmosphere with strict rules.
“A deeply spiritual and personal experience. To be amongst wood - the most basic building tool we have; to see it being crafted and to see that craftsmanship being handed down to others is breathtaking and amazing. To take all this in within a beautiful temple dedicated to Buddhist ideals, this is all the more…”
Temple of Truth and Koh Larn in one long day: Bangkok trip with speedboat, beach time, and Pattaya viewpoints.
“Really good day. Our guide Surina and the driver were both amazing and certainly enhanced the day.”
Spend a full day island hopping in Pattaya on a 71-ft luxury catamaran with snorkeling, monkey feeding, and a Thai buffet lunch.
“The whole trip was really great and well organised.”
Ethical elephant day trip from Pattaya to Living Green Sanctuary: feed and walk with free-roaming rescued elephants, plus jungle bath and Pad Thai.
“Fantastic morning. Enjoyed seeing the elephants being so well looked after, had a great time feeding and petting them. I definitely recommend this tour.”
Visit Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden near Pattaya with themed gardens, Thai cultural shows, and animal encounters, timed to a smooth day out.
“I think the elephants are being mistreated, as I saw that during the show force was used on them, which discourages me from supporting something like this. Otherwise, the botanical garden and the dance show were very beautiful and interesting”
Feed rescued elephants at an ethical sanctuary near Pattaya. Learn from English-speaking guides, take photos, then enjoy a soft drink.
“Ethical sanctuary, amazing elephants. I would like to give the company some constructive criticism: the instructions of pick up time is not clear or clearly highlighted in the app (in one place is mentioned that you have to be at the pick up place 10 min before and another 1h and 10 mins before- the…”
VIP seats at Max Muay Thai Stadium in Pattaya: 2-hour Muay Thai fight night with front-row views and electrifying Thai crowd.
“Had Ringside tickets and fights were very good. Doors open 1915hours and fights dtart at 1945. Refreshments are sold outside for you to bring in.”
Full-day catamaran snorkeling around Pattaya’s Koh Phai, Koh Rin and Koh Ped. Lunch buffet, pickup, beach time, monkeys included.
“We enjoyed an awesome day on the water - paddle boarding, snorkeling and sunning and visiting Monkey Island which didn’t disappoint (who knew monkeys could swim). Nice group of fellow travelers from all over world. Terrific crew took great care of us, providing refreshments/snacks and yummy lunch.”
Nemo Island snorkeling from Pattaya: 5 hours of easy pick-up, clear-water stops near Sattahip, and free pro underwater photos.
“Well organised trip, staff were excellent and the three stops we had were perfect for snorkeling. unfortunately the coral was heavily bleached but we did see an array of fish in clear blue waters. A great afternoon spent. Thank you team. 😊”
Full-day Pattaya yacht cruise to Koh Phai and Koh Rin with snorkeling, paddleboards, fishing, Thai lunch, and sunset return.
“A perfect transfer from our villa to the marina. Onto the catamaran with around 50 other guests. There was ample space for all throughout the boat once you got settled in and began sailing to the first island. Beautiful beach and crystal clear water. Onto the next island where you can snorkle and see the…”
A private, English-speaking Pattaya city highlights tour with a flexible route, cool AC comfort, and stops like Big Buddha, Nong Nooch, and Walking Street.
“our driver Slick Jane, was on time, her car was very clean, with excellent air-conditioning. we discussed our plans and she suggested a route. we went to the Pattaya floating markets. Jane was able park outside and came into the ticket hall with us and guided us through the purchase process. she stated where she…”
A 3-hour afternoon visit to Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Pattaya with close elephant care, muddy fun, Thai lunch, and small-group attention.
“The tour was very nice. Bring a swim suit and plan to get muddy if you want to have the most fun. I didn’t and watched from the sidelines the others having a blast washing the elephants. Make sure to ask the guides questions about their exRead more”
Watch real Muay Thai fights at Max Muay Thai Stadium in Pattaya with VIP seating, strong sightlines, and a 70-minute show.
“Went there thinking these were staged show fights just for the tourists. Wrong! After seeing the second fight injuries to the Australian boxer it became obvious they were legit fights. Third fight ended suddenly after the Italian knee'd the Thai boxer in the solar plexus. Staff were good. Great view from my seat.”
Beginner-friendly 28 km ATV or beach buggy tour near Pattaya with easy training, included pickup, lunch, safety gear, and a 3-hour ride.
“My friends and I joined the ATV fun type, this tour is fascinating. There was staff who will lead you to different terrain (some places have water probably) and it was fun when you controlled the ATV. For my advice, if you want to join this tour, you should wear a slipper and sock which…”
