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Pattaya: An Adventure for Everyone
About an hour and a half from the heart of Bangkok is Pattaya. This beach town has something for everyone. You can enjoy the islands, beautiful beaches, great seafood, nightlife, as well as many other attractions like waterpark, go-karting.. and many more.
If you have a few days during your trip we strongly recommend making a trip here. The Pattaya is very accessible with many bus and shuttle that operate to and from Bangkok daily. For those flying in you can take direct bus from the airport where the trip takes only a little bit over an hour to get there.
Once there you have so many activities to choose from. Pattaya has a nice stretch of beach with many activities from jetski, parasailing, kitesurfing, sailing, and many more. There are also many islands just off the shore of Pattaya making it also a great place to charter a boat for the day for some scuba diving or snorkeling or just island hoping.
Top 3 Cultural Experiences
1. Culinary Adventure: Authentic beach-side cooking
Have you ever played Fly board, an extreme water sport? This is a really really cool water sport water sport in recent years. As long as you have a good center of gravity, you can twist and spin in the sky, ascending to a height of 10 meters or more, and overlooking the entire Pattaya. Before starting, the coach will briefly introduce and teach the basic postures and control methods. After mastering, you can go to the sky and even fancy flip all the way to play cool, from the sea to the air. The moment of bounce from the sea to the air is like a mermaid going out to sea, it is really cool!
2. Elephant Sanctuary
Have you ever played Fly board, an extreme water sport? This is a really really cool water sport water sport in recent years. As long as you have a good center of gravity, you can twist and spin in the sky, ascending to a height of 10 meters or more, and overlooking the entire Pattaya. Before starting, the coach will briefly introduce and teach the basic postures and control methods. After mastering, you can go to the sky and even fancy flip all the way to play cool, from the sea to the air. The moment of bounce from the sea to the air is like a mermaid going out to sea, it is really cool!
3. Floating Market
Have you ever played Fly board, an extreme water sport? This is a really really cool water sport water sport in recent years. As long as you have a good center of gravity, you can twist and spin in the sky, ascending to a height of 10 meters or more, and overlooking the entire Pattaya. Before starting, the coach will briefly introduce and teach the basic postures and control methods. After mastering, you can go to the sky and even fancy flip all the way to play cool, from the sea to the air. The moment of bounce from the sea to the air is like a mermaid going out to sea, it is really cool!
10 Most Famous Water Sports in Pattaya
Pattaya, Thailand has a pleasant climate, sunny, beautiful coastline and many people yearn for the leisure lifestyle of Pattaya. So what to do in Pattaya? Here are the things-to-do in Pattaya: Taking a dip in the crystal clear waters, taking a jet ski to enjoy the excitement of the water surface, or taking a paraglide overlooking the island from a high altitude, wearing a special diving helmet and stroll through the colorful underwater world. If you are an adventure traveler who wants really cool trips, Pattaya will not let you down.
1. Fly board
Have you ever played Fly board, an extreme water sport? This is a really really cool water sport water sport in recent years. As long as you have a good center of gravity, you can twist and spin in the sky, ascending to a height of 10 meters or more, and overlooking the entire Pattaya. Before starting, the coach will briefly introduce and teach the basic postures and control methods. After mastering, you can go to the sky and even fancy flip all the way to play cool, from the sea to the air. The moment of bounce from the sea to the air is like a mermaid going out to sea, it is really cool!
2. Paragliding
If you are full of guts, Paragliding is a must-try. Without any experience, with the help of the speedboat acceleration and the wind on the sea, you will take off from the takeoff platform behind the speedboat with a parachute and instantly merge into the blue sky and sea. In the process of soaring freely in the air, you can also overlook the panorama of Pattaya, which is definitely a novel experience you have never had.
3. Snorkeling
The water temperature in Pattaya is moderate all year round. Tourist attractions such as Koh Larn, Koh Sak and other islands have large coral reefs and abundant marine life, making them ideal for snorkeling. Floating on the sea, watching the colorful tropical fish in the sea, or diving into the bottom of the sea, surrounded by a variety of colorful corals in the vast sea, wandering among the sea anemones, as if coming to a dreamy fairy tale world. At this time, if you take out a piece of bread, the fish will swim around you, which is quite spectacular. Remember to bring an underwater camera and record this unforgettable moment.
4. Windsurfing
Pattaya Jomtien Beach is the best place to play windsurfing. Between October and June of the following year, the water flow and wind speed are the most suitable for windsurfing. There are many shops renting sail equipment along the coast. At the Blue Lagoon Water Sports Club in Pattaya, you can learn various techniques of windsurfing.
5. Water Ski
Another must-try outdoor activities Pattaya is water ski. Both the north and south ends of Pattaya Beach, Jomtien Beach and Koh Larn Island are water skiing resorts. Those who want to learn water skiing or practice tricks can go to the Blue Lagoon and Lakeland Cable Ski water park, which is safe and not affected by the weather, and can be fun at any time.
6. Kitesurfing
Whether it is a novice or an already experienced player, kite surfing is worth experiencing. Compared with other water sports, the difficulty is slightly lower. Generally, 5-10 hours of formal training can master the basic action points. It takes about 3-5 days to learn the whole lesson. Anyone from 12 years old to 60 years old can learn.
7. Banana boat
Banana boat is a kind of water entertainment for all ages. Generally, it can seat 7-8 people. It is dragged by a motor bike to ride on the sea and float with the waves. If you want a more stimulating sensation, you can ask the captain to drive faster and drift quickly, causing the big banana boat to “turn over”, you will fall into the sea. Don’t worry, the sailors will “salvage” you in time. If you miss the Songkran Festival, come here to get wet.
8. Under sea walking
If you are not proficient in swimming, then put on your swimsuit and helmet and take a sea walk! This is an underwater walking activity with an oxygen transparent helmet, suitable for all ages, safe and reliable. The weight of the helmet will cause your body to sink slowly, like a tiny creature floating in the marine world. Stretch out your hands and carefully touch the surrounding corals. There will be fish swimming around you, and even turtles will pass by you, everything is beautiful as a dream.
9. Deep sea fishing
There are many deep-sea fishing groups in Pattaya. Tourists can choose to rent a boat to the waters near Koh Manwichai, Koh Rin and Koh Khram-A14. Fishing leisurely in the endless blue sea, feeling the expectation and excitement of the fish when it is about to jump out of the water, and the surprise and achievement at the moment it appears, exciting and full of fun. And they can catch deep-sea fish such as marlin, mackerel and barracuda.
10. Ramayana Water Park
Thailand’s largest water theme park, suitable for the whole family to play together. There are several exciting and unique water projects, ranging from thrilling thrills to leisurely relaxation in the breeze, full of change and excitement from the beginning to the end. 2 dedicated kids’ zones, a record big double wave pool, an amazing ride in the river with mystical caves. In addition, we have relaxation pools and sports swimming pools for your recreation and fun.
Best Restaurant fro Authentic Cuisine
1. Sala Rim Nam Restaurant at Avani Pattaya
Have you ever played Fly board, an extreme water sport? This is a really really cool water sport water sport in recent years. As long as you have a good center of gravity, you can twist and spin in the sky, ascending to a height of 10 meters or more, and overlooking the entire Pattaya. Before starting, the coach will briefly introduce and teach the basic postures and control methods. After mastering, you can go to the sky and even fancy flip all the way to play cool, from the sea to the air. The moment of bounce from the sea to the air is like a mermaid going out to sea, it is really cool!
2. The Big Fish
Have you ever played Fly board, an extreme water sport? This is a really really cool water sport water sport in recent years. As long as you have a good center of gravity, you can twist and spin in the sky, ascending to a height of 10 meters or more, and overlooking the entire Pattaya. Before starting, the coach will briefly introduce and teach the basic postures and control methods. After mastering, you can go to the sky and even fancy flip all the way to play cool, from the sea to the air. The moment of bounce from the sea to the air is like a mermaid going out to sea, it is really cool!
3. MAYs Pattaya
Have you ever played Fly board, an extreme water sport? This is a really really cool water sport water sport in recent years. As long as you have a good center of gravity, you can twist and spin in the sky, ascending to a height of 10 meters or more, and overlooking the entire Pattaya. Before starting, the coach will briefly introduce and teach the basic postures and control methods. After mastering, you can go to the sky and even fancy flip all the way to play cool, from the sea to the air. The moment of bounce from the sea to the air is like a mermaid going out to sea, it is really cool!
Where to stay?
1. Dusit Thani Pattaya
Gracious Thai hospitality and five-star beachfront luxury combine in one of Thailand’s most prominent resort destinations.
Conveniently located near the shopping and dining hotspots of Pattaya City, Dusit Thani enjoys an enviable location on the Northern end of the majestically curving Gulf of Thailand, with direct access to two beachfronts and all the water activities you could possibly enjoy!
The hotel also boasts a tropical garden and stunning panoramic views over Pattaya Bay, which makes it a luxurious hotel getaway in stylishly furnished rooms and suites, full-service amenities and world-class dining and spa experiences.
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