From Bangkok: Pattaya City Day Trip with Private Driver

Eastern Thailand, Bangkok



Enjoy a day trip to Pattaya, a popular beach city on the East of Thailand, with your private driver in an air-conditioned vehicle. See the highlights that the city has to offer like the laser Buddha, Pattaya Beach, Khao Pra Tam Nak viewpoint and the city.

Highlights

  • Private day trip to Pattaya, a famous beach city on Thailand’s east coast
  • Visit Khao Chi Chan, featuring a giant Buddha image carved on a cliff
  • Free time at the half-moon-shaped Pattaya Beach
  • Panoramic view of Pattaya city from Khao Phra Tam Nak hill

Description

Start with an early morning hotel pickup in Bangkok, then travel 2.5 hours east to Pattaya City.

Visit Khao Chi Chan, home to a giant Buddha image carved into a marble cliff in 1995 to honor King Bhumibol’s Golden Jubilee. This site was created to preserve the damaged marble mountains and is an important religious landmark.

Next, visit the Pattaya viewpoint at Khao Phra Tam Nak, a small hill south of Pattaya Beach. From here, enjoy panoramic views of Pattaya Bay and city. The hilltop also houses the Naval Radio Station and monuments including one dedicated to Krom Luang Chumphon Khet Udomsak, known as the Father of the Royal Thai Navy, alongside a sacred Buddha image.

Spend free time at Pattaya Beach, a 4-kilometer crescent-shaped beach lined with restaurants, hotels, bars, shops, and entertainment venues.

Depart Pattaya around 3:00 PM to return to your Bangkok hotel by approximately 6:00 PM.

Includes

  • Private tour guide (if option selected)
  • Private air-conditioned transportation
  • Professional driver
  • Fuel and toll fees
  • Taxes and service fees

Excludes

  • Lunch
  • Optional entrance tickets for some Pattaya attractions not mentioned in the itinerary

Important Information

  • Bring a spare swimming suit or change of clothes if you plan to swim
  • Sunblock and sunglasses are recommended
  • Hotel pickup is available only in downtown Bangkok areas

Easy Cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

The trip includes hotel pickup in Bangkok, a private driver, visits to Khao Chi Chan and Khao Phra Tam Nak hill, and free time at Pattaya Beach.
The drive from Bangkok to Pattaya typically takes around 2.5 hours one way.
Khao Chi Chan is a marble cliff site near Pattaya featuring a giant Buddha image carved to honor King Bhumibol.
Yes, the itinerary includes free time to relax at the half-moon-shaped Pattaya Beach.
Yes, the private day trip is family-friendly with flexible stops and a private driver for convenience.
The trip starts with an early morning hotel pickup in Bangkok; check your booking details for the exact time.
If you plan to swim or sunbathe, bringing swimwear and towels is recommended.
The private driver offers flexibility, but adjustments depend on the booked itinerary and time constraints.
Panoramic views are available from Khao Phra Tam Nak hill, included in the itinerary.
Yes, the trip includes a visit to Khao Chi Chan, a significant religious site with a Buddha carving on a marble cliff.

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