Pattaya 7-Day Itinerary

Settle into your hotel and head to Jomtien Beach for an afternoon swim. Rent a sun lounger (100 THB) and ease into holiday mode. Late afternoon walk along the Pattaya Beach promenade. Dinner at a beachfront restaurant — try grilled seafood from 200–400 THB. Evening stroll through the Pattaya Night Bazaar for first impressions.

Morning: Sanctuary of Truth (500 THB entry) — allow 2 hours for this breathtaking wooden temple. Lunch in Naklua at a local Thai restaurant (100–200 THB). Afternoon: Big Buddha Hill (free) for panoramic views, then Wat Chai Mongkhon for a peaceful local temple experience. Evening: explore Thepprasit Night Market for street food and bargains.

07:00 ferry from Bali Hai Pier (30 THB). Spend the morning snorkeling at Tawaen Beach (gear 150 THB). Seafood lunch on the beach (200–400 THB). Afternoon: rent a motorbike (300 THB) to explore Samae and Tien beaches. Try water sports — parasailing 700 THB, jet ski 1,000 THB. Return on the 16:00 ferry.

Morning: Art in Paradise 3D museum (300 THB) for creative photos. Midday: Terminal 21 Pattaya for shopping and the famous food court (40–80 THB meals). Afternoon: Underwater World (500 THB) or Mini Siam (300 THB). Evening: Tiffany's Cabaret Show (600–1,200 THB) — dazzling performances you shouldn't miss.

Full day trip by rental car (1,500 THB) or tour (800–1,200 THB). Nong Nooch Tropical Garden (500 THB): French gardens, elephant show, cultural performances — allow 3–4 hours. Lunch at the garden restaurant. Afternoon: Silverlake Grape Farm (50 THB) for vineyard views and local wine tasting (100–200 THB/glass). Return by 17:00.

Return to Koh Larn for a full, relaxed experience. Take the early ferry and head to beaches you missed — Nual Beach has the best snorkeling coral. Pack lunch or eat at Na Ban village (cheaper than beach restaurants). Rent a bike to reach the hilltop viewpoint for stunning sunset photos. Take the last ferry at 18:00.

Visit a Muay Thai gym for a 2-hour introductory class (500–1,000 THB). Pattaya has several foreigner-friendly gyms including Fairtex, Sityodtong, and Pattaya Boxing World. No experience needed — trainers teach basics like stance, punches, kicks, and pad work. Great workout and authentic Thai experience.

Join an afternoon cooking class (1,000–2,000 THB, 3–4 hours). Visit a local market to select fresh ingredients, then learn to cook 3–4 dishes: pad thai, green curry, tom yum, and mango sticky rice. You'll eat everything you cook. Several schools in South Pattaya and Jomtien offer daily sessions.

Treat yourself to a final spa session. Book a 2-hour package at Oasis Spa or Let's Relax (1,500–3,000 THB) including Thai massage, aromatic oil massage, and herbal compress. Or go budget with a 2-hour traditional massage on Soi Buakhao (400–500 THB). Perfect way to recover from a week of adventure.

End your week with a memorable dinner. Glass House beachfront for Mediterranean seafood, Café des Amis for French-Thai fusion, or Mum Aroi for classic Thai seafood. Budget 1,000–2,500 THB per person for a special meal. Finish with drinks at a rooftop bar watching the city lights.

Spread across the week: Walking Street (any night) for bars and clubs. LK Metro for a more local vibe. Soi 6 for beer bars. Rooftop bars for cocktails. Alcazar or Tiffany's for cabaret shows. Pattaya Night Bazaar for casual evening shopping. Night markets for street food. Beachfront restaurants for laid-back dinners.

Per person (excluding hotels): Budget 10,000–15,000 THB, mid-range 22,000–35,000 THB, luxury 45,000–70,000 THB. Hotels add 800–5,000 THB/night. Transport: 2,000–4,000 THB total. Food: 3,000–10,000 THB. Activities: 3,000–10,000 THB. The 7-day trip offers the best value per day as you can spread day-trip costs.