Thailand Tour from Ho Chi Minh City: Bangkok – Pattaya (5 Days 4 Nights)

08:35 The tour leader welcomes you at Tan Son Nhat airport, helping you check in for flight VN605 by VietNamAirlines departing at 11:35 (or VJ803 by Vietjet at 11:30 or VU131 by Vietravel Airlines at 12:05) to Bangkok. Arriving at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, you will complete immigration procedures for Thailand. The local tour guide welcomes the group and takes you to enjoy a coupon lunch inside the airport.

13:30 Start exploring the “Land of Golden Pagodas”

• Icon Siam is currently the largest shopping mall in Bangkok. Spanning over 80,000m2 located right on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, it is known as the “Mother of all malls in Thailand and the world”. Especially on Ground Floor (G) at Icon Siam - it recreates the Thai floating market with many famous snacks, delicious fruits, and souvenirs, all meticulously decorated and arranged: mango sticky rice, som tam (papaya salad), tomyum (Thai hotpot), Pad Thai (stir-fried rice noodles), raw shrimp, raw squid - both delicious and affordable, in an air-conditioned space with a cool river view. You are free to visit, shop, and explore Thai cuisine.

17:30  The group returns to the hotel for dinner, checks in, and rests. Afterwards, you can freely explore Bangkok's bustling night markets at night. Overnight in Bangkok. 

• 06:30: Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
• Depart for Pattaya - The tour guide takes the group to visit:
• The group continues to visit “Muang Boran – Ancient Siam Park” also known as “Miniature Thailand”, which has long been compared to a miniature Thailand with over 115 replica structures of the "land of golden pagodas" built at a 1/3 scale of the originals, constructed on an area of about 97 hectares since 1963, all reproducing famous unique architectural models across different historical eras such as: Prehistoric times, Dvaravati statues, 16th-century ancient Khmer temples, Lanna Sukhothai temples, Ayutthaya Ancient City, Dusit Royal Palace, as well as ancient Thai historic restaurants and eateries.
• Lunch. The group departs for Pattaya city. Depart to visit:
• Wat Phrayai / Khao Phra Tamnak - Located atop Pratumnak Hill between Pattaya and Jomtien beaches, you will see a giant 18 m tall Buddha statue through the trees. This is the largest Buddha statue in the area – the highlight of Wat Phra Yai, a temple built in 1940 when Pattaya was just a fishing village.
• Visit Tiger Herb – Live ammunition shooting range or Big Bee – Honey Bee Farm.
• The company offers you a complimentary traditional Thai Massage session and gold-leaf coffee at the Boeing 747 cafe 
• 17:00: The group has dinner and enjoys Thai Tomyum hotpot at a restaurant.
• 18:30: The group moves to the Colosseum Show performing arts center – A gathering place of many Thai transgender models and beauty queens with spectacular performances, one of the oldest cabaret show centers in Pattaya, Thailand. 
• Vehicle and tour guide transfer the group back to the hotel.
• Overnight in Pattaya, 4-star hotel or equivalent
• The company offers you a complimentary traditional Thai Massage session

• 06:30: Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Vehicle and tour guide transfer the group to Pattaya beach to take a speedboat to Coral Island – home to long, poetic turquoise beaches, fine white sands, and lush green coconut palm trees. You can join activities such as parasailing, banana boat, scuba diving, jet skiing... (expenses at your own expense when participating). 
• 11:00: Return to the hotel for lunch.

Afternoon: You will visit: 

• Visit Buddha Mountain (Khao Chee Chan) - famous for the golden laser-engraved image of Sakyamuni Buddha on the cliff. 
• Visit and shop at Thailand's largest and most famous gemstone gallery – World Gems Collection.
• Visit and shop at Latex – Royal latex bedding center. 
• Four Regions Floating Market – an artificial floating market with hundreds of authentic Thai dishes.
• 17:00: The group has dinner at a restaurant
• 18:30: Vehicle and tour guide transfer the group back to the hotel. Overnight in Pattaya, 4-star hotel. 

• 07:00: After breakfast at the hotel, you check out. 
• 08:15: Transfer to Bangkok. On the way, the vehicle and tour guide take you to visit:
• Big Bee - Honey Bee Farm, where the group will learn about various products derived from bees.
• Afterwards, visit the Snake Research Center -  where you will be introduced to health products researched and formulated from snake venom used in traditional medicine.
• Lunch: The group enjoys a buffet lunch at the 84-story Baiyoke Sky Building in Bangkok - featuring over 100 Asian and European dishes. 
• After that, free time for shopping at Big C, Central World, Pratunam shopping centers, etc.
• Evening: You will have dinner at your own expense to experience authentic Thai cuisine.
• Transfer to hotel. Overnight in Bangkok.

07:00 Have breakfast, then begin the sightseeing tour:

• Visit Boat Temple - Wat Yannawa known for housing many relics of revered monks or the famous Golden Buddha Temple - Wat Traimit located right in the heart of Chinatown. It is named the Golden Buddha Temple because it houses a precious solid gold Buddha statue weighing 5.5 tons.
• Take a boat cruise on the legendary Chao Phraya River, witnessing the fascinating phenomenon of floating fish.
• Visit Wat Arun, not only famous for its exquisite porcelain mosaic architecture but also one of the most sacred temples in Thailand. It is also known as the Temple of Dawn because every morning, it is the first place to catch the sunrise on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. Here, you can rent traditional Thai attire to take stunning photos.

11:00 Transfer to Suvarnabhumi Airport - The tour guide assists you with check-in procedures for flight VU130 at 14:45 back to Sai Gon. Arriving at Tan Son Nhat Airport, you complete immigration procedures, collect your baggage. The tour leader bids farewell and looks forward to seeing you on future trips!