“Three drafts of the itinerary before we paid anything, and every change was answered the same day. The guide in Chiang Mai was worth the whole trip.”

Pattaya Two-Day Break
Two days from Bangkok: the Sanctuary of Truth, a boat to Coral Island and a night in Jomtien rather than the centre.
Two days from Bangkok: the Sanctuary of Truth, a boat to Coral Island and a night in Jomtien rather than the centre.
Best for: A short break from Bangkok with children. The route runs Pattaya. Everything below is a starting point: hotels can be upgraded or simplified, days can be added, and any element can be removed.
Day by day
Morning: the wood temple
Sanctuary of Truth with a guide, then seafood lunch at Naklua.
Afternoon: the island
Speedboat to Coral Island for a swim, back for sunset on Jomtien.
What’s included
Included
- 1 night in Jomtien
- Private car and guide
- Speedboat and island fees
- Sanctuary ticket
- Breakfast
Not included
- Dinner
- Water sports
- Tips
- Travel insurance
Good to know
From $320 per person, based on private · 2–6 travellers, 2 days and 1 nights. The quote includes the hotels, guiding and transport listed under “What’s included”; international flights and travel insurance are not included.
Yes. Every itinerary on this site is a starting point. Days can be added or removed, hotels upgraded or simplified, and the route reordered around your dates — we re-cost it as many times as you need before you commit.
Not included: dinner, water sports. Everything else listed under “What’s included” is in the quote, and we do not add local payments on arrival.
Three to six months ahead for the best hotels, and by September for travel over Christmas and New Year. Green-season trips can usually be arranged with six weeks’ notice.
What you will see
Island
Coral Island (Koh Larn)
The closest island to Pattaya, 20 minutes by speedboat, with six beaches and decent snorkelling off the far side…
Landmark
The Sanctuary of Truth
An all-wood temple by the sea, still under construction, carved with Hindu and Buddhist mythology.…
Beach
Jomtien Beach
Pattaya's calmer, sandier southern beach, popular with Bangkok families and long-stay visitors.…
Experiences on this trip
Reviews for this trip
“Travelled with a 7 and a 10 year old. Boat timings changed twice and they still met us at the pier with cold water and a smile.”
“One person in Bangkok from the first email to the last transfer. She had actually stayed in the hotel she recommended.”