2 days in Pattaya: an itinerary day by day
The essentials in 10 seconds
- Entry
- 5 of 7 free; paid: Sanctuary of Truth, Nong Nooch Tropical Garden
- Duration
- 2 days, 9:30 to 18:05 each day
- Start and finish
- Sanctuary of Truth → Nong Nooch Tropical Garden
- On foot
- ≈ 0 min in total
- Transport
- 5 rides, ≈ 2 h 5 min
- Lunch
- around 13:26
- With kids
- fine: short walks
- Best time
- November to February. Get to Nong Nooch at opening time, before the heat.
Day-by-day plan
Times include walking and lunch. Drag a stop by ≡, remove it with the cross or add one nearby — the plan updates.
Day 1 · Pattaya09:30–18:05 · 4 places · 8 h 40 min
Sanctuary of Truth
· 2 h · Day 500 baht, night 700; children 110–140 cm 250/350
- 26 min · transport or taxi
Pattaya Beach
· 1 h 30 min · Free
- Lunch · 1 h
- 23 min · transport or taxi
Pattaya Viewpoint
· 45 min · Free
- 31 min · transport or taxi
Jomtien Beach
· 2 h · Free
Day 2 · Pattaya09:30–15:45 · 3 places · 6 h 20 min
Wat Yansangwararam
· 1 h · Free
- 23 min · transport or taxi
Khao Chi Chan Buddha
· 30 min · Free
- Lunch · 1 h
- 22 min · transport or taxi
Nong Nooch Tropical Garden
· 3 h · From ≈ 500 baht, packages with shows cost more
Add nearby
Places near the plan — Yes puts one into the day and the times update.
What the route costs
5 of 7 are free; 2 charge entry — prices below, check them on site.
| 1 | Sanctuary of Truth | 43 | 2 h | day 500 baht, night 700; children 110–140 cm 250/350 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Pattaya Beach | 42 | 1 h 30 min | Free |
| 3 | Pattaya Viewpoint | 41 | 45 min | Free |
| 4 | Jomtien Beach | 33 | 2 h | Free |
| 5 | Wat Yansangwararam | 29 | 1 h | Free |
| 6 | Khao Chi Chan Buddha | 30 | 30 min | Free |
| 7 | Nong Nooch Tropical Garden | 19 | 3 h | from ≈ 500 baht, packages with shows cost more |
| Total | 10 h 50 min | 5 of 7 free |
Tips for each stop
Day 1
- 1
Sanctuary of Truth. A 105 m carved wooden temple-palace by the sea, under construction since 1981. 500 baht by day; helmets inside.
- 2
Pattaya Beach. The 3 km city beach along Beach Road. Swimming is fine but the bay is busy with boats; sunset is the best time.
- 3
Pattaya Viewpoint. The Pratamnak Hill viewpoint over the bay, the beach and Bali Hai pier. Free, with an 18 m golden Buddha nearby.
- 4
Jomtien Beach. A 6 km beach south of the hill: calmer and cleaner than the city beach. Free, 10–15 minutes from the centre.
Day 2
- 5
Wat Yansangwararam. A royal monastery among lakes and pavilions in different styles. Free; cover shoulders and knees.
- 6
Khao Chi Chan Buddha. A 109 × 70 m Buddha outline in gold on a limestone cliff. Free, about 30 minutes.
- 7
Nong Nooch Tropical Garden. A 200-hectare botanical garden with Versailles-style gardens, cacti, a dinosaur valley and shows. From about 500 baht.
Who this route is for
- A week in Pattaya
- Families — the garden and temples suit children
- By car or taxi
- Koh Larn is a separate day
- Without a car, the south means a tour
November to February. Get to Nong Nooch at opening time, before the heat.
How to spend 2 days in Pattaya
Day one is the one-day Pattaya itinerary. Day two is in Sattahip and Huai Yai: three stops 7 km apart, 22–24 km from the centre.
Remove any stop with the cross or drag it with ≡, and add another one nearby — the times recalculate.
Nong Nooch
South-East Asia's largest botanical garden, about 200 hectares. Entry starts at about 500 baht; packages with the Thai cultural show, a garden bus or lunch cost more. Open roughly 8:00–18:00; allow 3–4 hours.
Is 2 days in Pattaya enough?
For the city and the south, yes. With a third day go to Koh Larn for its eight beaches, or Khao Kheow Open Zoo, 50 km away. In the evening there is Walking Street.
How to do it right
- On day two hire a taxi for half a day: the stops are 7 km apart.
- At Wat Yansangwararam cover shoulders and knees; shoes off at the halls.
- Temples want shoulders and knees covered — no vests or shorts; shoes come off at the door of the halls. Sarongs are often lent at the gate or for a deposit.
- Thailand uses the baht (THB). Temples, markets, longtails and songthaews want cash; Grab and Bolt are the easiest taxis.
- Nong Nooch means a lot of walking in the sun: hat and water.
Questions
What to do in Pattaya for 2 days?
Day one: the Sanctuary of Truth, the beaches and Pratamnak Hill. Day two: Khao Chi Chan, Wat Yansangwararam and Nong Nooch.
How do I get to Nong Nooch?
By taxi or Bolt, about 22 km along Sukhumvit; there are few buses.
How much is Nong Nooch?
From about 500 baht; packages with shows and lunch cost more.
Is the Buddha Mountain free?
Yes.
Is 2 days in Pattaya enough?
Yes, for the city and the south. Koh Larn needs another half day or day.
How much does it cost?
Sanctuary of Truth 500 and Nong Nooch from about 500 baht; the rest is free. Plus taxis.
Is it good with kids?
Yes: the dinosaur valley and shows at Nong Nooch are a hit.
Can I day-trip to Koh Larn?
Yes, but the last ferries back leave in the early evening.
When is the best time?
November to February.
What currency is used in Thailand?
Thailand uses the baht (THB). Temples, markets, longtails and songthaews want cash; Grab and Bolt are the easiest taxis.
Sources and fact-check
- Prices, opening hours and time on site come from each place's page, with its own sources and check date
- Nong Nooch Tropical Garden official website
- Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT): Pattaya
