Destination introduction
Only one and half hours drive from Bangkok, holidays to Pattaya are guaranteed to be a heady mixture of vibrant entertainment, great shopping and beaches, luxurious hotels and a good range of golf courses and watersports. Much more eclectic than other resorts, Pattaya is perfect for those seeking fun in the sun and who want to experience Thailand’s famous go-go bars, cabaret shows and cosmopolitan clubs. In the day, neighbouring islands are easily accessible for fishing trips, scuba diving and snorkelling.
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Pattaya Holiday Highlights:
• Take a zipline tour through the rainforest jungle, and literally fly through the air, looking out for gibbon, giant squirrels, monkey and stork. A beautiful insight into nature.
• The Sanctuary of Truth’s highest point reaches one hundred and five metres and this incredibly spiritual and intricate hand-carved wooden temple is aligned to Buddhist traditions and will take your breath away.
• Koh Sak is a pretty horseshoe-shaped island boasting two secluded beaches and coral reef diving. The sheltered bay of Koh Sak makes an excellent location for first-time divers.
Pattaya Honeymoons
All of our Pattaya hotels make for fabulous honeymoon settings, but we have specially labelled a few of our favourite, most romantic retreats that we think make the most perfect settings for your dream honeymoon in the Thailand.
Thailand Weddings
Getting married in Thailand is a dream. An exotic destination infused with magical landscapes and a welcoming and engaging culture, in Thailand hospitality and quality are second to none, ensuring your wedding day is as perfect as it deserves to be. Look out for our ‘Wedding’ labelled Thailand hotels for our specially negotiated Thailand wedding packages. All our Thailand wedding hotels also offer Renewal of Vows ceremonies.
Thailand Tailor Made
If you would like to combine Pattaya with other exotic beach resorts in Thailand such as Krabi or Hua Hin, Kuoni offers a wealth of experience in helping to design bespoke holidays, tailor making your trip to your exact needs.
For more inspiration request or download our Far East brochure, call our Personal Travel Experts on 01306 747002 or e mail your requirements to receive a personal quote.
Before your holiday check out our Information & Facts for a comprehensive guide to visiting Thailand.
Also read our Thailand i-travel articles.
Sports
Land sports
Your hotel may have tennis courts and a fitness centre, and there are three golf courses within about half an hour’s drive. The Pattaya Bowl is a firm favourite with bowling enthusiasts and also houses ten snooker tables. There is a shooting range at Tiffanys and an archery range at Nong Nooch, 18km south of Pattaya.
Watersports
Try an incredible range of watersports including waterskiing, parasailing, windsurfing, game-fishing, jet-skiing, water scooters, pedalos, snorkelling and scuba diving.
Shopping
Browse markets, shops and shopping centres for souvenirs, handicrafts and local produce.
Excursions
Nong Nooch Village
Ride on an elephant and see Thai dancing at this pretty park 18km south of Pattaya.
Ko Samet
Only 6km long, this unspoilt little island is a national park where you can unwind on powdery white-sand beaches.