Pattaya Day Trip

Pattaya 1 Day 1 Night Itinerary

Style: Relaxed cultural and leisure mix
Pace: Full but not rushed
Budget: ฿1,500–฿2,200 (~USD $40–$60)
Sleep: 1 night in Central Pattaya

✅ OVERVIEW

Time

Activity

Morning

Big Buddha Hill + Mini Siam + Halal lunch

Afternoon

Floating Market + Koh Larn (optional)

Evening

Sunset Viewpoint + Jomtien Market

Night

Walking Street nightlife

Next Morning

Beach walk + return to Bangkok

🕘 DAY 1 — Arrival & Culture

🕗 8:00 AM – Arrive in Pattaya

• From Bangkok by van (Ekamai or Mo Chit)

• Check-in or drop bags at hotel

🕘 9:00 AM – Big Buddha Hill (Wat Phra Yai)

• Giant Buddha statue atop Pratumnak Hill

• 🛕 Free entry | Great views + photo ops

• Time to spend: 45 mins

• Distance: ~2.5 km from Pattaya city

🕙 10:00 AM – Mini Siam

• Miniature models of world landmarks + Thai heritage sites

• Great for photos and casual stroll

• 🎟️ Entry: ฿250

• Distance: ~5.5 km | 15 mins

• Time to spend: 45 mins – 1 hr

🕌 11:30 AM – Lunch

• Head to Naklua area or Central Pattaya

• Recommended:

• Kiss Food & Drink

• Arafa Halal Restaurant

• 💸 Budget: ฿100–฿150

🕐 AFTERNOON – Floating Market & Island (Optional)

🕐 1:00 PM – Pattaya Floating Market

• Stroll wooden walkways, local snacks, boat vendors

• 🎟️ Entry: ฿200

• Distance: ~10 km from city | 20–25 mins

• Time to spend: 1.5 hours

• Halal snacks available (ask at food stalls)

🕒 2:30 PM – Optional: Koh Larn Island

• Head to Bali Hai Pier (20 mins ride)

• ⛴️ Ferry: ฿30 | ~45 mins

• 🏖️ 1.5 hrs on beach (Tawaen/Samae)

• OR skip island and enjoy Pattaya beaches

🌅 EVENING – Views & Food

🕔 5:30 PM – Khao Phra Tamnak Viewpoint

• Sunset views of the Pattaya skyline and bay

• 📍 Near Big Buddha

• Free entry

🍢 6:30 PM – Dinner at Jomtien Night Market

• Great for street food, Halal dishes, seafood

• Relaxed beachfront atmosphere

• 💸 ฿60–฿150

🌃 NIGHT – Nightlife / Relaxed Activities

🕗 8:00 PM – Walking Street (Nightlife)

• Bars, cafés, live music, fire shows, nightclubs

• Alternatives:

• The Sky Gallery (beachfront drinks & food)

• View Talay Sky Bar

🛏️ OVERNIGHT STAY

• Return to hotel (recommend central Pattaya for walkability)

• Budget: ฿800–฿1,200

🌞 DAY 2 – Morning & Departure

🕘 9:00 AM – Beach walk or coffee

• Enjoy Pattaya Beachfront

• Coffee: The Coffee Club, Arabica, Starbucks Beachfront

• Optional: quick visit to Terminal 21 Pattaya mall

🚌 10:30 AM – Return to Bangkok

• Minivan from Pattaya Bus Terminal (~2 hrs)

• 💸 ฿160

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