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3 days · Pattaya itinerary

Pattaya in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Pattaya lets you add Bangkok or elephants. Here is how to spend three perfect days in and around the beach city — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Islands
  2. 2Day 2: City sights
  3. 3Day 3: Bangkok or elephants
  4. 4Beach, culture & beyond

Day 1: the islands

Snorkel and relax at Coral Island.

Day 2: city sights

See the Sanctuary and Nong Nooch.

Day 3: Bangkok or elephants

Day-trip to Bangkok or meet rescued elephants.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Pattaya — prices per person.

Private Half-Day Red Dragon Yacht for Snorkeling Koh Tan & Visit Pig Island
Bophut
Private Half-Day Red Dragon Yacht for Snorkeling Koh Tan & Visit Pig Island
4.9(38)·5 hours
from$1,573/ person
via Viator
Koh Samui Elephant Sanctuary and Island Life Experience
Koh Samui
Koh Samui Elephant Sanctuary and Island Life Experience
5.0(13)·6 hours
from$69/ person
via Viator
Private Transfer Pattaya Hotel to Bangkok Hotel
Pattaya
Private Transfer Pattaya Hotel to Bangkok Hotel
4.9(11)·3 hours
from$60/ person
via Viator
Private Half-Day Blue Dragon Yacht for Snorkeling Koh Tan & Visit Pig Island
Bophut
Private Half-Day Blue Dragon Yacht for Snorkeling Koh Tan & Visit Pig Island
4.9(54)·5 hours
from$947/ person
via Viator
Half Day Elephant Home Sanctuary in Samui
Koh Samui
Half Day Elephant Home Sanctuary in Samui
4.9(798)·4 hours
from$87/ person
via Viator
Pattaya Private transfer from/to Hotel in Bangkok
Pattaya
Pattaya Private transfer from/to Hotel in Bangkok
4.9(15)·1–3 hours
from$31/ person
via Viator
Pattaya Full-Day SUNSET Yacht exclusive Island(Buffet,Snorkeling)
Pattaya
Pattaya Full-Day SUNSET Yacht exclusive Island(Buffet,Snorkeling)
4.8(80)·7 hours
from$98/ person
via Viator
Koh Samui: Elephant Nature Care, the largest elephant sanctuary
Bophut
Koh Samui: Elephant Nature Care, the largest elephant sanctuary
4.9(363)·3 hours
from$90/ person
via Viator

Pattaya in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see Pattaya?
Three days is ideal — the islands on day one, the city sights on day two, and a Bangkok day trip or ethical elephant sanctuary on day three, covering beach, culture and beyond.
What is the best day trip from Pattaya for 3 days?
Bangkok is the most cultural, an ethical elephant sanctuary the most heartwarming, and the islands the most relaxing; all are rewarding from Pattaya.
How do I plan a 3-day Pattaya itinerary?
Spend day one on the islands, day two on the city sights, and day three on Bangkok or an elephant sanctuary, booking the popular tours ahead.

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