I’d be happy to help plan a 10-day trip to Pattaya, Thailand on a budget! Here’s a sample itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Pattaya, check into budget accommodation (cost: around $10-15 per night)
- Travel method: Fly into Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, then take a bus or minivan to Pattaya (cost: around $5-10 per person)
Day 2: Explore Pattaya beach and surrounding areas (cost: free)
- Travel method: Walk or rent a bike to get around (cost: around $3-5 per day for bike rental)
Day 3: Take a day trip to the Sanctuary of Truth (cost: around $10-15 per person)
- Travel method: Take a bus or songthaew to the Sanctuary of Truth (cost: around $2-3 per trip)
Day 4: Visit the Pattaya View Point and the Pattaya Hill (cost: free)
- Travel method: Rent a bike or take a local bus to the Pattaya View Point (cost: around $1-2 per trip), then take a taxi or local bus to the Pattaya Hill (cost: around $2-3 per trip)
Day 5: Take a day trip to the Koh Larn (cost: around $20-25 per person for a ferry)
- Travel method: Take a ferry from Pattaya to Koh Larn
Day 6: Visit the Wat Yansangwararam and the Wat Khao Phra Bat (cost: around $5-10 per person)
- Travel method: Rent a bike or take a local bus to Wat Yansangwararam (cost: around $1-2 per trip), then take a taxi or local bus to Wat Khao Phra Bat (cost: around $2-3 per trip)
Day 7: Take a day trip to the Nong Nooch Tropical Garden (cost: around $20-25 per person)
- Travel method: Take a local bus or taxi to the Nong Nooch Tropical Garden (cost: around $5-10 per trip)
Day 8: Visit the Pattaya Floating Market and the Pattaya Elephant Village (cost: around $5-10 per person)
- Travel method: Rent a bike or take a local bus to the Pattaya Floating Market (cost: around $1-2 per trip), then take a taxi or local bus to the Pattaya Elephant Village (cost: around $2-3 per trip)
Day 9: Take a day trip to the Koh Sichang (cost: around $20-25 per person for a ferry)
- Travel method: Take a ferry from Pattaya to Koh Sichang
Day 10: Relax on the beach and enjoy your last night in Pattaya (cost: free)
- Travel method: Walk or rent a bike to get around (cost: around $3-5 per day for bike rental)
Note: This is a sample itinerary and can be adjusted to your preferences. Prices and activities may vary depending on the season, please check the current situation before planning your trip. Also, please note that the cost of accommodation, food, and other personal expenses are not included in this budget. Some additional activities you could consider are visiting the Pattaya Park Tower, the Pattaya Underwater World, or taking a Thai cooking class.