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From Bangkok: Pattaya Ethical Elephant Sanctuary Day Trip

1. From Bangkok: Pattaya Ethical Elephant Sanctuary Day Trip

Spend the day in the company of Thailand's native gentle giants on a day trip from Bangkok to an ethical elephant sanctuary in Pattaya. Get the chance to feed, bathe, and walk the elephants. Lunch, hotel pickup and drop-off, and fruit are included. Be picked up from your accommodation in Bangkok by an air-conditioned vehicle. Journey approximately 2 hours through scenic agricultural areas, hills, and beach, before arriving at the Sanctuary in Pattaya.  There, meet your English-speaking guide and learn some insights about the elephants you are about to meet. After gathering up some bananas and sugar cane to feed to the elephants, walk with your guide through the sanctuary, discovering free-roaming elephants in safe, sustainable and ethical environments, and hear their individual stories.  Touch, feed, photograph, and interact with the elephants at your leisure while you learn about their lifestyle and behaviors. After you have met all the elephants, accompany them to a nearby mud spa. Get muddy with the elephants as you apply a healthy cosmetic mud treatment to their skin.  Next, walk with the elephants to a nearby river and join them in the water for a refreshing bath. Take a swim and help bathe and brush the elephants while they wade through and play in the water. Once the elephants are clean, you can take some final photos of them, and then it will be time to part ways with your new friends and change into some dry clothes.  Finally, enjoy eating some snacks and seasonal fresh fruits. After you're done at the Sanctuary, drive back to your hotel in Bangkok to enjoy the rest of your stay.

Pattaya: Coral Island Full-Day Trip with exciting activities

2. Pattaya: Coral Island Full-Day Trip with exciting activities

Escape the city life of Bangkok or Pattaya with a beach excursion to Coral Island or What we called "Koh Larn". Soak up the breathtaking scenery of the Pattaya islands while indulging in exciting activities *according to your chosen package such as parasailing, banana boating, and snorkeling. Add an extra dose of "007" adventure by opting for a jet ski ride. Begin your day with a hotel pickup and travel to the pier for your first adventure - parasailing. Soar above Pattaya Beach and take in the stunning views. Afterwards, stroll along the coastline and marvel at the coral reef before heading to Coral Island to admire its beauty. Fuel up your energy with Sea Bed at Tawean Beach, and then gear up *Optional for an afternoon of thrilling activities. Get soaked on a banana boat ride, enjoy a peaceful kayaking experience, or speed across the sea on a jet ski (if you've chosen to include it). Take a break on the beach and then explore the stunning coral reefs and marine life of Sak Island. Grab a snorkeling gear and dive in to see what you can discover under the sea. At around 3:30 PM, return to the van for a transfer back to your hotel safely.

Tiffany's Show Pattaya: Cabaret Show Entry Ticket

3. Tiffany's Show Pattaya: Cabaret Show Entry Ticket

Treat yourself to something special and witness Tiffany's Show Pattaya in all its glory. Watch dazzling performances and listen to exciting musical numbers. Bring the whole family along for the highly regarded performance. Tiffany’s Show Pattaya is the world's first transgender cabaret show. With five decades of experience, the family-oriented show was voted among the top 10 world's best shows and has received the Prime Minister's Creative Award. See the show awarded the People's Choice Award and Thailand Tourism Awards: Award of Excellence, as well as Thailand's most coveted tourism award, the Hall Of Fame. Tiffany’s Show Pattaya has organized the well-known Miss Tiffany’s Universe since 1998 and Miss International Queen since 2004 with the aim to raise human rights and equality for all. Witness spectacular performances, impressive costumes, and out-of-this-world set design. Choose from a variety of seating, whether it's the mezzanine or VIP seating closer to the stage.

Pattaya: Ethical Elephant Sanctuary Interactive Tour

4. Pattaya: Ethical Elephant Sanctuary Interactive Tour

On the morning of your visit, you will be picked up from your accommodation in Pattaya and will be driven for approximately 45 minutes through scenic agricultural areas before arriving at the Sanctuary. There, you will meet your English-speaking guide and learn a little about the elephants. After being handed bananas and sugar cane to feed to the elephants, walk with your guide through the sanctuary, discovering free-roaming elephants in a safe, sustainable and ethical environment, and hearing their individual stories. You can touch, feed, photograph, and interact with the elephants at your leisure while you learn about their lifestyle and behaviors. After you have met all the elephants, accompany them to a nearby mud spa. Get muddy with the elephants as you apply a healthy cosmetic mud treatment to their skin. Next, walk with the elephants to a nearby river and join them in the water for a refreshing bath. Take a swim and help bathe and brush the elephants while they wade through and play in the water. Once the elephants are clean, you can take some final photos with them, and then it will be time to part ways with your new friend and change into some dry clothes. Finally, enjoy eating some snacks and seasonal fresh fruits. End your journey with a hotel drop-off at your place in Pattaya. 

Pattaya : Ethical Elephant Sanctuary Interactive Tour

5. Pattaya : Ethical Elephant Sanctuary Interactive Tour

Be introduced to rescued elephants and have the chance to go for a walk with them and observe them bathing and playing in the water on this tour to the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary. Travel from your accommodation in Pattaya in a comfortable and air-conditioned vehicle.  Hop aboard and journey for approximately 45 minutes through scenic agricultural areas, hills, and along beaches, before arriving at the Sanctuary in Pattaya. Meet your English-speaking guide and learn some insights about the elephants you are about to meet. Get acquainted with the herd of elephants by feeding them fruit and vegetables that you have prepared for them. Take a leisurely walk with the elephants, stopping to watch them forage for snacks along the way. Watch the elephants cool off and make a splash in their custom-built pool. See how elephants nourish and protect their skin from insects by coating it in mud. Observe how elephants communicate using vocalizations and touch.  Refuel after your adventure with a nice Thai lunch and some local fruits. After you're done at the Sanctuary, be driven back to your hotel in Pattaya.

Pattaya: Full Day Island Hopping by Catamaran with Lunch

6. Pattaya: Full Day Island Hopping by Catamaran with Lunch

Luxury Boat tours and trips in Pattaya, Thailand. The trip on a 71 ft luxury Catamaran which features an incredible 4 ensuite bedrooms, BBQ and refrigeration facilities, fresh water shower and attached dingy with outboard motor. Ample dining areas are provided under the cover of the boats top-deck whilst passengers can enjoy the sun and sea breeze out on the relaxation netting at the front of the vessel. The yacht has the ability to host up to 60 passengers and crew on both public and privately arranged tours around Pattaya bay and the surrounding islands. Based out of Jomtien’s Ocean Marina, off the Sukhumvit Road, we have an established track record, renowned for their premium service, attention to detail and first-class safety record. Although many tours and packages are available with competing companies, We ensures that your trip will be one to remember whilst your every need is catered for on their luxury yacht. The magnificent design and uniqueness of the Serenity ensures that you are the focal point of attention as you are cruising the Pattaya bay amongst the throngs of overcrowded, run-down, single hulled boats. Whilst on a tour with us, a full-day, 7-hour cruise, you are catered with a full Thai buffet style lunch including various local cuisines. Snacks and beverages are provided throughout the trip with the exception of alcohol. Whilst frolicking in the pristine ocean surroundings of some the best islands on the Eastern Seaboard of Thailand, you are provided with snorkeling equipment to enjoy the vast natural coral reefs that exists around the islands.

From Pattaya/Bangkok: Island Day Trip with Beach Activities

7. From Pattaya/Bangkok: Island Day Trip with Beach Activities

Take a break from Bangkok or Pattaya with a beach day trip to Coral Island or Koh Larn. Go parasailing, kayaking, banana boating, and more all against the stunning backdrop of Thai islands. See coral and fish as you snorkel in crystal-clear waters. Choose to include a jet ski ride in your tour. After hotel pickup, travel to the pier for the first activity of the day: parasailing. Enjoy the panoramic view of Pattaya Bay as you fly through the sky. Then, take a walk along the seaside and admire the coral reef before traveling to Coral Island, marvel at the beautiful views of the island. Fuel up on energy for your afternoon of activities with lunch. Then, enjoy an adrenaline-filled ride on a banana boat and calmly paddle across the sea in a kayak, admiring marine life through the transparent kayak. If you have chosen to include jet skiing in your day, zoom across the sea. Relax on the beach for a while before heading Sak, Island where there are magnificent coral reefs and fishes to discover. Put on the provided snorkeling gear and dive into the water to see what you can find. At around 3:30 PM, head back to the van to be returned to your hotel.

Pattaya: Alcazar Cabaret Discounted Admission Ticket

8. Pattaya: Alcazar Cabaret Discounted Admission Ticket

Enjoy one of the best cabaret performances in Thailand at the Alcazar Cabaret show, which has been delighting audiences from around the world since 1981. The Alcazar Show one of the most renowned and longest-running transgender cabaret shows in Thailand featuring great theater facilities, flamboyant costumes, and 400 talented performers. See traditional acts inspired by countries from all over the world including the Korean fan dance. Join a vibrant celebration of diversity, inclusiveness, and empowerment that symbolizes Thai culture. Appreciate the perfect blend of acting, stage design, costumes, and powerful performances that audiences of all ages can enjoy. Choose from 3 seating options, a standard seat on the 2nd floor, a deluxe seat on the 1st floor, or a VIP seat on the 1st floor. Find more information on the seating map in the image gallery.

Pattaya: Colosseum Show - Tourist Entry Ticket

9. Pattaya: Colosseum Show - Tourist Entry Ticket

The Colosseum Pattaya show, the newest, biggest and most spectacular cabaret show in Thailand and unlike any other show in the kingdom. We offer the audience a rare treat of a colorful, kaleidoscopic extravaganza of traditional cabaret and contemporary entertainment. Designed in the style of an ancient Roman battle arena known as the 'Colosseum' and is located on a large 17-rai plot which is the largest in Pattaya with more than 1,000 seats which will be arranged in a semi-circular arc in front of an expensive and highly sophisticated stage. The seating arrangements and ample space between the rows ensure that everyone in the theater has a clear and unobstructed view of the entire stage at the Colosseum Show Pattaya.

Pattaya: Private Speedboat to Coral Islands Cruise

10. Pattaya: Private Speedboat to Coral Islands Cruise

Escape the crowds and enjoy the stunning beauty of Pattaya, Thailand from the comfort of your own private speedboat. Our private speedboat service offers an exclusive and personalized experience, allowing you to take in the breathtaking scenery at your own pace. Our boats are equipped with the latest safety equipment and are manned by experienced captains who know the area like the back of their hand. Whether you want to spend the day island-hopping, snorkeling in crystal-clear waters, or simply lounging on a secluded beach, our private speedboat service has you covered. We offer flexible itineraries, so you can tailor your tour to suit your interests and preferences. And with a maximum capacity of just 8 passengers, you can be sure of a more intimate and authentic experience. So why wait? Book your private speedboat tour today and experience the beauty of Pattaya like never before!

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4.7 / 5

based on 1,266 reviews

Perfect program for outdoor people. Nature and viev were unique experience. You will get another angle to Thailand. You will find a places like this as you have a local guide. This made our visit in Thailand unforgettable

It was a great experience. Everything was so smooth and comfortable. The staff was really nice and helpful. I strongly recommend to have a tour with "Get Your Guide".

Worth the money and the time. The Filipina tour guides are very knowledgeable and courteous making it more interesting. Highly recommended when in Pattaya.

The activity was good and also good support from the guide. He is good in English too that helped us.

It was a lovely trip. Everyone was gentle and the animals in the sanctuary are treated respectfully.