I’m always skeptical booking through TripAdvisor instead of a personal recommendation, but WOW, did this tour deliver! Traveling alone, I selected the ‘join the group’ tour and was pleasantly surprised when Gift, the tour guide, arrived at my hotel and let me know I would be the only one on the tour!
Sights visited included: Pattaya city sign, Big Buddha, Sanctuary of Truth, Pattaya floating market, Khao Chi Chan (Buddha mountain), and Wat Nong Chap Tao temple. There’s probably a standard selection if going in a group but because it was only me, we hit all the highlights and extra. Gift was AMAZING, taking me to favorite stalls for coconut smoothies, fried banana snacks, and Thai lunch at floating market.
The company does an excellent job of communicating —the floating market had a recent fire, so they let me know there would be a change of itinerary (we ended up going to assess damage and found some places were open during reconstruction). They were also very communicative regarding pick up time and location, so I never felt nervous about whether or not someone would show up.
Overall, EXCELLENT tour, this is a must if your time in Pattaya is limited! If you’re a seasoned traveler you’ll know to take your own gear: water, umbrella, sunscreen…the usual, as no extras are provided. The only items included in the tour are admission tickets to the places visited, which is advertised when you book. Please be kind and purchase your guide’s meals/snacks/drinks —they work hard!