Pattaya Sports & Activities
Diving, Golf & Sports
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Pattaya offers countless things to see and do, long lists of activities and attractions that promise to keep young and old alike entertained during their stay. The natural place to start is at the beach! Pattaya Beach is great for watersports, and nearby Jomtien Beach one of Thailand's best spots for windsurfing. Be ambitious! Learn to sail or parasail. Ride a boat, go snorkeling to offshore islands.
Away from the beach, other active pursuits certain to ramp up adrenalin levels include go-carting, golf and water-parks. And - with attractions like elephant villages, panoramic viewpoints, orchid farms and quirky museums up its proverbial sleeve, as well as many lush spas - Pattaya is just as fun for those wishing to play the humble sightseer or get pampered. Explore this comprehensive What to See and Do guide and you certainly won’t go short for ideas to keep you busy. |
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If you get bored with chilling out the beach, or all that warm tropical water, there are go-karts to race, elephants to ride and guns to shoot!
b>Pattaya Kart Speedway offers 2 go-kart tracks, a bungee to get the adrenaline going and, an off-road vehicle track. While Formula One addicts can do a Schumacher impression at KR Go Kart - a 400 metre race track (ok they're only 50cc engines, but a lot of fun!For a more elevated experience CMT Flying Club offers ultralight flights and light airplane cruises over the Pattaya countryside. Weekends 8-6pm. Note: Ultralight flights are dependent on wind conditions so try to reserve in advance. (Read more...) |
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There's so much more to Pattaya than mere neon nightlife and an idyllic blend of sand, sea and sunshine. From thrilling temples to panoramic viewpoints, rare orchid farms to offbeat museums, Pattaya is brimful of entertaining diversions and unusual sights worth checking out. (Read more...) |
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Just off Pattaya Beach lie three small islands with clear water - perfect for snorkelling. Motorboat trips take about 45 minutes to Koh Larn (Coral Island) with tours offering additional options like viewing coral from a glass bottom boat. Koh Sak and Koh Khrok nearby are also popular, but for a more desert island feel, head for Koh Rin and Koh Phai further away . (Read more...) |
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Getting yourself pampered is easy in Pattaya. There are numerous spas and places for exotic beauty treatments, including facials, body scrubs, body wraps, water treatments and more. Some of the most posh and beautiful spas are located in major hotels. Spas are also available outside of hotels; many of these places also offer a variety of health treatments. Massages are available everywhere, including on the beach. (Read more...) |
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Golfing in Pattaya
If Golf is your game, Pattaya's international courses designed by such golfing greats like Nicklaus, Dye and Faldo, offer a unique opportunity to play at very competitive rates.
There are about 20 courses around Pattaya and neighbouring Chonburi - all within All within a one hour drive from Pattaya. The courses are less crowded that their western counterparts and you can also afford to hire a caddy! Most courses are busy at the weekends and holidays when extra charges and members preferences will apply. |
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