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Pattaya Tours & Day Trips: The 15 Best Bets

78 tours  ·  from $7

Pattaya is two hours from Bangkok and sells a very wide range of days. These 15 cover the Coral Island boats, the gardens, the Sanctuary of Truth and the cabaret rooms, priced and timed.

Pattaya: The Sanctuary of Truth Admission Ticket - Arriving at the museum and exchanging your voucher
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Pattaya: The Sanctuary of Truth Admission Ticket

1.The Sanctuary of Truth Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 977 reviews · 1 day · from $15Our pick

Visit Pattaya’s Sanctuary of Truth, a seaside wooden museum covered in hand-carved Buddhist and Asian imagery. Your ticket includes a 45 to 60-minute guided tour, with English sessions led by guides such as Sam, Pamela, and Dim, followed by time to explore and take photos. Plan for 2 to 4 hours, and dress modestly.

“The guide was good but really hard to understand. The group was so large, only when near could you hear him. The place is amazing and considering how "young" it is, felt like it had been there ages.”

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From Bangkok: Pattaya Koh Larn & Sanctuary of Truth Day Trip - The Sanctuary of Truth: Bangkok’s most unusual cultural stop
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From Bangkok: Pattaya Koh Larn & Sanctuary of Truth Day Trip

2.Pattaya Koh Larn & Sanctuary of Truth Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 775 reviews · 12 hours · from $57

Spend 12 hours moving from Bangkok’s city streets to Pattaya’s Sanctuary of Truth and Koh Larn’s beaches. Expect an early start, air-conditioned transport, a speedboat ride, free beach time, optional water sports, and a short Pattaya viewpoint stop. Guides such as Surina, Rach, Ohm, and Kulsaya are praised for friendly, attentive service.

“Excellent. Solina was a fantastic guide. Very hospitable. 100% recommended.”

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Pattaya: Coral Island & Sak Island Adventure Trip - The speedboat ride from Pattaya Beach
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Pattaya: Coral Island & Sak Island Adventure Trip

3.Coral Island & Sak Island Adventure Trip

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 711 reviews · 6 hours · from $40

Spend six hours around Pattaya’s Coral Island and Sak Island with hotel pickup, a bilingual guide, speedboat rides, snorkeling, paddle boarding, and optional parasailing, banana boats, jet skis, or seawalker access. Guides such as Micky and Gun are known for friendly, careful service. Choose your activity package before booking.

“Great tour, staff were great, everything was well organised. 1 hour snorkelling and 3 hours free time on Koh Lak to explore. Good value for money”

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Tiffany's Show Pattaya: Cabaret Show Entry Ticket - A 75-minute parade of costumes and music
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Tiffany’s Show Pattaya: Cabaret Show Entry Ticket

4.Tiffany’s Show Pattaya: Cabaret Show Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 459 reviews · 1h 15m · from $34

Spend 75 minutes at Tiffany’s Show Pattaya, the long-running transgender cabaret known for polished costumes, grand stage sets, musical numbers, and international themes. Choose mezzanine or VIP seating, then enjoy a family-friendly performance. Photos and video are not allowed inside, but performers pose outside afterward for 100 baht per person.

“Big production operas and Broadway musicals aside, the effort put into the dance choreography, make up and costumes makes this one of most entertaining performances I have experienced. Suitable for families and great fun for all. Lots of restaurants around the venue as well.”

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From Pattaya: Living Green Elephant Sanctuary Day Trip - From Pattaya to the sanctuary
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From Pattaya: Living Green Elephant Sanctuary Day Trip

5.Living Green Elephant Sanctuary Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 441 reviews · 3 hours - 450 minutes · from $57

Spend time with rescued elephants at Living Green Elephant Sanctuary in Chonburi, about 45 minutes from Pattaya. Guides such as Lulu, Mod, Adam, and Tuck explain each elephant’s story while you feed them, walk beside them, and watch them bathe. The visit includes traditional Mo Hom clothing, Pad Thai, hotel transfers, and no riding or performances.

“I loved getting to see the elephants up close and personal. “Sexy Man” our guide, was hilarious and knowledgeable and made for a wonderful experience. Would book again!”

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Pattaya: Nong Nooch Tropical Garden Ticket for Foreigners - French lawns, bonsai trees, and rare cycads
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Pattaya: Nong Nooch Tropical Garden Ticket for Foreigners

6.Nong Nooch Tropical Garden Ticket for Foreigners

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 417 reviews · 1 day · from $12

Spend a full day at Nong Nooch Tropical Garden in Chonburi, exploring French, Bonsai, Bromeliad, Flamingo, and rare-plant displays. Add the sightseeing bus, cultural and Muay Thai shows, elephant performances, or a Thai or Indian buffet. The garden is huge, sunny, wheelchair accessible, and best enjoyed with an early start.

“the day was amazing, the gardens are out of this world and the shows were excellent”

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Pattaya: Alcazar Cabaret Discounted Admission Ticket - What happens during the 17-number performance
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Pattaya: Alcazar Cabaret Discounted Admission Ticket

7.Alcazar Cabaret Discounted Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 374 reviews · 1h 15m · from $57

Spend 75 minutes at Pattaya’s famous Alcazar Cabaret, a long-running transgender cabaret show with 17 music and dance numbers, grand lighting, bold costumes, and acts inspired by cultures worldwide. Choose standard, deluxe, or VIP seating, then present your ticket at the theater. Hotel transfers are not included.

“Great seats! Price was lower than what the ticket office advertised”

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Phuket: Coral Island Catamaran Cruise with Sunset Dinner - Sailing from Chalong or Rawai Pier
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Phuket: Coral Island Catamaran Cruise with Sunset Dinner

8.Coral Island Catamaran Cruise with Sunset Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 360 reviews · 6 hours · from $53

Sail from Chalong or Rawai Pier to Koh Hey on a small-group catamaran, snorkel, relax on Kahung Beach, and enjoy a Thai buffet at sunset near Promthep Cape. Hotel pickup covers Patong, Kata, and Karon. Guides such as Mimi, Arm, Eddie, and TV have helped make recent trips especially friendly.

“This was a wonderful trip, boat not too crowded, ‘Arm’ was a lovely tour guide and perfect amount of time on the boat as well as in snorkelling! Great trip, highly recommend. I had a 8 year old and 12 year old and they loved it! Having done Phi Phi islands the day before, this trip was much calmer!”

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From Pattaya/Bangkok: Island Day Trip with Beach Activities - Koh Larn and the move to a beach base
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From Pattaya/Bangkok: Island Day Trip with Beach Activities

9.From Pattaya/Bangkok: Island Day Trip with Beach Activities

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 336 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $38

Travel from Bangkok or Pattaya to Koh Larn and nearby islands for parasailing, snorkeling, banana boating, transparent kayaking, beach time, and optional jet skiing. Guides including Panda, Mona, Beezee, and TomTom help run the day in several languages. Lunch, towels, hotel transfers, and drone photos are included in selected packages.

“amazing value for money, definitely a must do. only complaint would be to suggest a different snorkeling spot aswell as clearer advertisement of it, because the images are not reality.”

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Pattaya: Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Feeding Experience - What the guide adds to the visit
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Pattaya: Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Feeding Experience

10.Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Feeding Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 329 reviews · 30 - 150 minutes · from $28

Visit Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Pattaya in Chonburi for a guided feeding session with rescued elephants. Choose a time slot, hear about elephant behavior and welfare, take photos, and enjoy a soft drink afterward. Guide Tim has earned praise for his clear explanations, though meeting points and transport depend on the option you book.

“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 experience with smaller children as well. A very nice way to spend a few hours while supporting a good cause of saving the elephants from hard labor.”

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Pattaya: Max Muay Thai Stadium Ticket with VIP Seating - Arriving at Max Muay Thai Stadium
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Pattaya: Max Muay Thai Stadium Ticket with VIP Seating

11.Max Muay Thai Stadium Ticket with VIP Seating

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 309 reviews · 2 hours · from $48

Spend an evening at Max Muay Thai Stadium in Pattaya watching skilled fighters trade punches, kicks, knees, and elbows in live competition. Your $48 ticket includes admission and a seat, with VIP seating offering a close view of the ring. Weekday shows feature five fights, while weekend programs feature four.

“Loved the atmosphere and vibe of the place. It was a worthwhile experience”

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Pattaya Full-Day 3 Tropical Island tour Snorkeling Cruise Buffet - Koh Phai and the first swim
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Pattaya Full-Day 3 Tropical Island tour Snorkeling Cruise Buffet

12.Pattaya Full-Day 3 Tropical Island tour Snorkeling Cruise Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 286 reviews · from $97Top rated

Spend about seven hours aboard a catamaran from Pattaya, visiting Koh Phai, Koh Rin, and Koh Ped. You can snorkel, swim, fish, use paddle boards and a slide, enjoy a Thai buffet, and see macaque monkeys. Hotel transfers, drinks, snacks, equipment, and national park fees are included.

“An excellent day out on the ocean going to three islands. Good snorkelling, swimming, slide. Really good lunch, plenty of water and snacks. The crew were all fabulous. Friendly and helpful. A lovely day away from the city.”

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Snorkel & Chill: Nemo Island Trip from Pattaya - Koh Chuang and Koh Jan: water stops, not island landings
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Snorkel & Chill: Nemo Island Trip from Pattaya

13.Snorkel & Chill: Nemo Island Trip from Pattaya

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 245 reviews · 5 hours · from $41

From Pattaya, ride to Sattahip for about three hours of boat-based snorkeling around Koh Chuang and Koh Jan. Guides provide fins, life jackets, a personal mouthpiece, safety support, and free underwater photos. Expect two or three water stops, paddleboards, no island landing, and a relaxed half-day outing.

“Great trip worth the money, beautiful locations you stop at. The only issue we had was ourselves and another couple sat at the front of the boat and when giving instructions the tour guides only said it inside the boat so those of us outside didn’t always know what was going on and had to ask others what was happening so communication could be better but other than that it was a great trip and they got some really great photos of everyone”

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Pattaya: Underwater World Pattaya Aquarium Admission Ticket - What the $8 ticket really buys you
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Pattaya: Underwater World Pattaya Aquarium Admission Ticket

14.Underwater World Pattaya Aquarium Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 199 reviews · 1 day · from $8Best value

Visit Underwater World Pattaya on a one-day admission ticket and walk through a 105-meter clear acrylic tunnel with 180-degree views of coral, sharks, stingrays, jellyfish, and large freshwater fish. You can also use the Touch Pool Zone. Bring your passport or ID, and check the foreigner ticket terms before paying.

“Achtung nicht thailändische Personen werden verarscht ! In der Beschreibung steht für ausländische Menschen. Am Eingang heißt es auf einmal diese Tickets sind nicht gültig. Wir mussten noch mal komplett kaufen !”

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Pattaya: Private Customizeable City Highlights Tour & Driver - What your driver can and cannot do
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Pattaya: Private Customizeable City Highlights Tour & Driver

15.Private Customizeable City Highlights Tour & Driver

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 171 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $28

Hire a private car and English-speaking driver for 4, 6, or 8 hours in Pattaya. Choose your own stops, or follow a route with Jomtien Beach, Big Buddha, Nong Nooch, the Sanctuary of Truth, and city viewpoints. Drivers such as Jomjam, Phat, Jane, and K are praised for safe driving, clean cars, practical suggestions, and help with tickets.

“Kevin was great! Found us some excellent activities for our preferences and went above and beyond. Would book again; highly recommend.”

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New in Pattaya Tours

★ 5.0Private Shuttle SUV Bangkok From or To Pattaya9 reviews
★ 5.0Suvarnabhumi to Pattaya 24 hour Private Airport Transfer Service60 reviews
★ 4.5Bangkok hotel to Pattaya hotel transportation20 reviews
★ 4.5One Day Splendid Pattaya Private Day Tour from BangkokFrom $1808 reviews
★ 4.5Pattaya Private Day Tour from Bangkok or Pattaya25 reviews
★ 4.5Pattaya Arrival TransferFrom $5019 reviews
★ 4.5Ethical Elephant Watching Tour From Bangkok & PattayaFrom $1159 reviews
★ 5.0Living Green Elephant Sanctuary Experience near Bangkok & PattayaFrom $5576 reviews
★ 5.0Private Transfer – Bangkok Airport Arrival to Pattaya City HotelFrom $497 reviews
★ 3.9Coral Yacht Boat Tour to Coral Island with SunsetFrom $5433 reviews
★ 4.6The Sky 32 at Grande CentrePoint HotelFrom $3178 reviews
★ 4.3Zipline Adventure with 25 Platforms w/ Kids OptionFrom $2128 reviews
★ 4.5Virgin RooftopFrom $2722 reviews
★ 4.2The Sanctuary of Truth Entry Ticket with TransferFrom $5313 reviews
★ 4.7Spa Experience at Oasis SpaFrom $519 reviews

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