12 days in Pattaya & Bangkok Itinerary

Famous for its nightlife and activity-filled seafront, Pattaya remains a major party destination for tourists and expats in Thailand.

On the 1st (Mon), admire the striking features of The Sanctuary Of Truth, enjoy the sand and surf at Pattaya Beach, and then browse the different shops at CentralFestival Pattaya Beach. Here are some ideas for day two: see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour and then enjoy the sand and surf at Jomtien Beach.

To find reviews, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Pattaya trip planner.

Bangkok to Pattaya is an approximately 1.5-hour shuttle ride. You can also drive; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Pattaya can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) to allow enough time to take a shuttle to Bangkok.

Enjoy cultural, historical, and culinary exploration during your holiday in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand and the most populous city in the country.

Get out of town with these interesting Bangkok side-trips: Ayutthaya (Historic City of Ayutthaya & Wat Maha That) and Future Park (in Thanyaburi). Spend the 5th (Fri) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's much more to do: contemplate the long history of The Grand Palace, browse the different shops at Siam Paragon, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun), and get a taste of the local shopping with Khaosan Road.

To find where to stay, photos, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Bangkok trip planner.

Traveling by shuttle from Pattaya to Bangkok takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Bangkok can reach 39°C, while at night they dip to 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) so you can travel back home.