Thailand Weekend Escape: Pattaya Islands, Gardens and Bangkok Temples
Duration
4 Days 3 Nights
Pickup
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Drop
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Type
International (long-haul)
Overview & Highlights
This long-weekend trip fits the best of Pattaya and Bangkok into four easy days. You land in Bangkok, drive to the beach resort of Pattaya for two nights, and then return to the capital for its temples and street food before an evening flight home. The pace is deliberately gentle, with one or two headline sights a day and time to unwind. A trip captain travels with the group, and Indian meal options are available on request.
- Speedboat trip to Coral Island off Pattaya
- Nong Nooch Tropical Garden near Pattaya
- Wat Traimit and its solid Golden Buddha in Bangkok
- A morning at the Grand Palace
- Street food and an evening stroll in Bangkok's Chinatown
- Trip captain with the group and Indian meal options on request
Itinerary
1Day 1: Arrival in Bangkok | Drive to Pattaya
- Arrive at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport and meet your trip captain.
- Transfer by road to Pattaya, around two hours away.
- Check in at your hotel and relax after the journey.
- Stroll along the beachfront in the evening or simply rest.
- Overnight stay in Pattaya.
2Day 2: Coral Island by Speedboat | Free Evening
- After breakfast, take a speedboat from Pattaya to Coral Island.
- Spend the day on the island's beaches, with lunch included.
- Water sports are available locally at your own cost.
- Return to Pattaya and enjoy a free evening.
- Overnight stay in Pattaya.
3Day 3: Nong Nooch Gardens | Bangkok Golden Buddha
- After breakfast, visit Nong Nooch Tropical Garden for its landscaped gardens and shows.
- Check out and drive to Bangkok, around two hours away.
- Visit Wat Traimit to see the solid Golden Buddha.
- Walk through Chinatown for an evening of Thai street food.
- Overnight stay in Bangkok.
4Day 4: The Grand Palace | Departure
- After breakfast, visit the Grand Palace and its nearby temples with your trip captain.
- Check out and enjoy some free time for last-minute shopping.
- Transfer to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport for your late departure flight.
Weather, road conditions and safety may require changes to the itinerary.
Inclusions
- 2 nights hotel accommodation in Pattaya on twin sharing
- 1 night hotel accommodation in Bangkok on twin sharing
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- Airport arrival and departure transfers
- Road transfers between Bangkok and Pattaya
- Coral Island speedboat tour with lunch
- Entry to Nong Nooch Tropical Garden
- Sightseeing in Bangkok as per itinerary
- Services of a trip captain throughout the tour
- Indian meal options on request, subject to availability
- Assistance from our travel experts
Exclusions
- International and domestic airfare
- Visa fees and processing, where applicable
- Travel insurance
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal expenses, laundry, tips and porterage
- Optional activities and water sports
- Local city or tourism taxes payable at the hotel, where applicable
- GST and TCS as applicable
Other Info
Must carry
- Passport and visa copies, where applicable
- Return flight tickets
- Copy of travel insurance
- Forex or an international card
- Universal power adapter (Thailand uses 220V)
- Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
- Swimwear and a quick-dry towel
- Modest clothing for temple visits
Notes
- Weekend trips are short, so flights should arrive early on day 1 and depart late on the last day to make full use of the programme.
- Flights are not included and are not booked by us unless asked.
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of travel.
- Standard hotel check-in is around 2 pm and check-out around 12 noon.
- The order of the itinerary may change due to weather, road, flight or operational conditions, without reducing the sights covered.
- Rates and availability are confirmed at the time of booking. Cancellation and refund are as per our Terms & Conditions.
- This is a group departure and runs on minimum numbers; we will inform you in advance if a departure needs to change. A trip captain accompanies the group throughout.
- Dress modestly at the Grand Palace and temples, with shoulders and knees covered.
- Boat trips depend on sea conditions and may be rescheduled or altered for safety.
See our Terms & Conditions for payment and cancellation rules.