Pattaya Daytrips

Posted by Party Pete on March 18th, 2010 filed in sightseeing

Pattaya isn’t all neon lights and lipstick, there are also some very beautiful nature spots waiting to be discovered. Pattaya Beach is situated alongside the city centre and is a popular spot for jet-skis and speed boats. Just south of the city is the pretty stretch of sand known as Jomtien Beach, which is much quieter than Pattaya Beach and a good place to chill out for a few hours.

There are many small islands located close to Pattaya’s northern shores, all of which make good diving and snorkeling destinations. Ko Sak and  Ko Krok are known as the “Near Islands”, while the “Far Islands” include Ko Rin, Ko Man Wichai, Ko Hua Chang and Ko Badan.

Also known as Coral Island, Ko Lan is a picturesque little island situated 7.5 kilometers west of Pattaya. Easily accessible by both speedboat and ferry, Ko Lan is much more relaxed than the mainland beaches and makes a good day trip.

Another great day trip is the large and interesting Sri Racha Tiger Zoo, which features several hundred tigers and thousands of alligators. The tiger zoo offers the opportunity to view and interact with animals in exciting new ways, such as cuddling tiger cubs and helping hatch baby crocodiles from their eggs.

If you need a break from the beach, pay a visit to the Nong Nooch Natural Botanical Garden, which is located 15 kilometers east of Pattaya and has lively cultural shows.