Thailand travel itinerary 5 days. How to spend 5 days in Thailand itinerary to visit Bangkok & Pattaya?

So, what to do in Thailand for 5 days? With the 5-day 4-night Thailand travel itinerary (Thailand itinerary 5 days, Thailand travel itinerary 5 days, Thailand trip itinerary 5 days) includes prominent destinations in Bangkok and Pattaya. You will have the opportunity to admire the Land of Golden Temples with its unique cultural, historical, and natural beauty. Not to mention the delicious Thai dishes. Refer now to plan your own 5 days in Thailand travel itinerary!

The 5-day 4-night Bangkok Pattaya Thailand travel itinerary departing from Ho Chi Minh City promises to bring visitors interesting and unique experiences. You will have the opportunity to admire the majestic beauty of sacred temples, take a boat ride on the poetic Chao Phraya River, immerse yourself in the clear blue sea and especially relax with the famous traditional Thai massage service. Let Living+Nomads accompany you on your journey to the land of smiles.

Tips before Traveling to Thailand for 5 Days and 4 Nights on Your Own

Book a Thailand 4G SIM Card in Advance from Vietnam

Staying connected with friends and family when traveling to Thailand for 5 days and 4 nights is essential. Therefore, you should book a Thailand 4G SIM card and a Wifi device in advance from Klook Vietnam to get the best price. A stable internet signal also helps you easily look up the map when you get lost or call for help if you are in an emergency situation.

How to Get to Bangkok from Don Mueang International Airport?

When landing at Don Mueang International Airport, you can take a tuk tuk or taxi from the airport to the hotel. For your own safety, it is best to call a taxi from the taxi counter, which is relatively cheap and can carry a lot of luggage. In addition, if you are traveling in a large group, you can also book a shuttle service from Don Mueang International Airport to the center of Bangkok at a preferential price.

If you land at Suvarnabhumi Airport, you can also easily get to the center with Klook’s shuttle service. This service has many types of vehicles, sizes and prices, so it is suitable for a variety of tourists.

Instructions on How to Get From Bangkok to Pattaya (#5 days in Thailand itinerary)

Travel by Taxi from Bangkok to Pattaya

Taxi travel time from Bangkok to Pattaya is about 3 hours with costs ranging from 850,000 VND ($33.20) – 1,100,000 VND ($42.96) and toll fees of about 40,000 VND ($1.56). This means of transport helps you to proactively arrange your time and move quickly and conveniently.

Travel by Bus from Bangkok to Pattaya

Or to save costs and be able to see the Thai street scene more closely, most people choose the bus to travel from Bangkok to Pattaya. These buses are clean and fully equipped with air conditioning. On average, there is a regular transfer every 30 minutes from 5:20 a.m. to 11:20 p.m. every day with a ticket price of about 76,000 VND/ticket ($2.97). The journey to Pattaya by bus takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes, but it depends on the traffic situation here.

You can also rent a private car between Bangkok and Pattaya. With a private car rental service between these cities, you can avoid the fatigue of crowded public transport systems or traffic jams, or the long wait for a taxi or bus.

Sit in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle to relax and rest, whether it is a car, MPV, or van. Especially, you can choose to stop at famous tourist attractions of your choice between the two cities during the 10 hours, what could be better, right!?

Transportation in Bangkok Thailand

There are many main means of transportation in the center of Bangkok for you to choose from such as: taxi, bus, tuk tuk, BTS – MRT or car rental.

Traveling by Taxi in Bangkok

Taxi in Thailand is quite cheap compared to Vietnam, if you go in a group of 4-5 people, the cost per person is quite cheap. You just need to sit in the car, enjoy the cool air conditioning, watch the bustling streets of Bangkok and pay at the place. Leave everything else to the driver. However, this option has a small disadvantage that during rush hour, it will be difficult for you to find a taxi at a good price

Traveling by Bus in Bangkok (#5 days in Thailand itinerary)

This is the cheapest and most popular means of transportation in Bangkok. If you want to leisurely admire the capital of the Golden Temple country, the bus is still the best choice.

Traveling by Tuk Tuk in Bangkok

If you want to experience the feeling of “swooshing” and swaying on the streets of Bangkok, tuk tuk is an interesting choice. The speed of this vehicle’s drivers is quite fast but also very skillful, you will experience the thrill of every turn. But remember, remember to ask the price (and bargain) before getting on the vehicle.

Traveling by BTS and MRT in Bangkok

BTS and MTR are two modern public transport means most used by Thai people. You can easily find the BTS – MTR station on the map and buy tickets at the automatic machine. If you do not know how to use the machine, you can go directly to the ticket counter, tell the place you want to go, the ticket seller will guide and sell the right ticket you need. The advantage of this means of transport is that it moves extremely fast, you do not have to worry about traffic jams or hot weather. Besides, the ticket price is also affordable and saves time.

Rent a Car to Travel Around Bangkok

If you want to be proactive in your travel, you can rent a private car to take you to the attractions in Bangkok without having to wait in line and the cost is clearly listed.

Thailand Travel Itinerary 5 Days 4 Nights Bangkok – Pattaya

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Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City – Bangkok – Don Mueang International Airport

Start your journey in the evening, you can book a flight to Bangkok at 20:50. The flight will last about 1 hour and 30 minutes, when you arrive it will be quite late so you can take a taxi back to the hotel to rest and prepare yourself for the exciting excursion waiting for you the next day.

Day 2: Bangkok – Pattaya – Sanctuary of Truth – Walking Street

Morning

Starting the second day of the 5-day, 4-night tour in Thailand, you will have to wake up early at 2am to take a taxi to Mochit station to catch a taxi to Pattaya, which takes about 3 hours by car to reach the “devil” city. After arriving in Pattaya at dawn, you can stop by the hotel in Pattaya to store your luggage and enjoy breakfast served attentively at the hotel.

On the way, you will buy tickets to visit the Sanctuary of Truth – a beautiful wooden architectural work of Pattaya. Holding the glory of art and philosophy of kindness, this place is considered the largest and most amazing wooden architectural work in the world. The architecture of this museum is a unique blend of both a temple and a palace built by King Rama IX.

This architecture is a place to describe the most exquisite things about Thai craftsmanship. The intricately carved elephants, humans, animals and mythical deities make for a stunning architectural marvel to behold.

Noon

After a morning of light sightseeing, head to Terminal 21 Pattaya for lunch to recharge your batteries for the day. At the food court on the third floor, called Pier 21, you can enjoy a variety of reasonably priced delicacies, including vegetarian dishes. This is also a favorite dining spot for locals and is loved by tourists for its extremely affordable prices.

The food court is open from 11am to 11pm with Thai, Chinese, Indian, Japanese and Western cuisines, along with other eateries to satisfy your hunger. In addition to eating and drinking, you can also enjoy shopping for souvenirs, clothes, and shoes from famous brands from Asia to Europe at the shopping paradise Terminal 21.

Afternoon

In the afternoon, you will return to the hotel to check in, rest, and wait for the afternoon to continue the second day of fun at the Tappia Floating Cafe Pattaya. This famous Thai tourist area is designed with 2 floors with an open space in the middle of the vast ocean with many beautiful views. You can both sip delicious drinks and sit and admire the beautiful scenery to relax your mind.

In particular, you will have great photos with a “view” of the 360-degree sea view in the warm, beautiful sunset.

Evening

Close the second day of the 5-day, 4-night Bangkok Pattaya Thailand itinerary with fun activities and exploring the nightlife of the “city that never sleeps” Pattaya at Walking Street and enjoying the unique Thai street food.

Day 3: Pattaya – Koh Larn Coral Island – Bangkok (#Thailand travel itinerary 5 days)

From morning to afternoon

Start the next day of sightseeing and entertainment in Pattaya city, you will have breakfast served attentively at the hotel and continue the journey to visit the picturesque Koh Larn island tour.

Coming to this Thai island tour, you will feel like you are lost in a real paradise on earth – a place with pristine blue beaches and beautiful white sand. Next, you will begin your journey to experience the beautiful island and participate in exciting activities such as freely swimming in the cool water or participating in sea games such as parasailing, jet skiing, scuba diving to see corals or enjoying the banana boat speed ride.

Evening

Closing the days of fun in Pattaya, you return to your accommodation in BKK to rest and have dinner at the restaurant. In addition, you can choose to end the 3rd day of this Thailand tour by experiencing Khao San Road walking street, immersing yourself in the vibrant atmosphere day and night, with street food stalls with Thai style, bars with hot dances. This is definitely an unforgettable experience for you when traveling to Thailand.

Day 4: Explore and Check in Famous Places in Bangkok

Morning

Start a new day full of energy with a quality breakfast served at the hotel, then the car will be waiting to take you to visit and check in a series of other beautiful scenic spots of the Golden Temple country such as:

Wat Pho: The Temple of the Reclining Buddha is not only one of the most visited Buddhist temples in Bangkok, but also a place that combines history, medical science and education. Officially known as Wat Phra Chetuphon Vimon Mangkararam, Wat Pho is said to have been founded in the 16th century and later served as the Royal Temple of King Rama I of the Chakri Dynasty.

Wat Arun: This is a sacred ancient temple located on the banks of Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River. When you come here every morning, you will witness the sunrise shining on the temple, creating a shimmering light on the water, making the scene here look like a sparkling paradise on earth.

Icon Siam: IconSiam shopping mall is known as the largest and newest shopping mall and complex in Bangkok. IconSiam is a huge project that includes many “firsts”. You will find many interesting and outstanding things inside this shopping mall. Therefore, this is also a tourist attraction in Bangkok that you must visit.

To enjoy shopping without looking at the price, you should get a discount card at IconSiam when booking a Bangkok tour at Klook to get a 30% discount at certain stores, a 6% VAT refund at some stores, a 5% discount on regular prices when buying souvenirs at Siam Takashimaya and some other privileges.

Chinatown: This is the largest Chinese residential area in the world. When you come to Chinatown, you will be first impressed by the extremely large red entrance gate with dragon and phoenix carvings with sophisticated Chinese cultural nuances. This is truly a place not to be missed when traveling to Bangkok, where there are countless places to visit, shop, and street food with extremely attractive Thai – Chinese flavors.

After that, you will visit Mangkon Kamalawat Temple, Samphanthawong Museum to learn more about the culture here or stop by Pak Klong flower market, Talat Kao market or Pahurat garment market… to be able to eat and have fun at the same time.

Evening

End a perfect day of fun with interesting experiences by taking a boat trip on the Chao Phraya River and enjoying delicious Thai dishes on the cruise in a romantic, sweet setting, especially watching the amazing phenomenon of fish floating on the river.

Day 5: SEA Life Bangkok Ocean World Aquarium – Erawan Shrine – Central World – The Market Bangkok – Big C

Morning

On the 5th day in Bangkok, you will be filled with lingering emotions with the activities that “close the book” of the last day of fun in the 5-day, 4-night Bangkok Pattaya Thailand trip. First, you will have a free morning at your accommodation and then move to famous tourist destinations such as:

Explore SEA Life Bangkok Ocean World Aquarium, meet and interact with more than 400 species of marine life and more than 30,000 other species. End the SEA LIFE tour by visiting Penguin Ice Adventure and meeting the cute Gentoo penguins.

Erawan Shrine: Don’t forget to visit Erawan Shrine – where you can visit the most sacred Four-Faced Buddha located in the middle of the bustling intersection of Bangkok.

And one thing that cannot be missed when traveling is to visit and shop for souvenirs, clothes, shoes of all kinds as gifts for family, relatives, friends or to keep as a souvenir for this memorable trip. You can easily buy “genuine” and unique items right at the large supermarket systems in Bangkok such as Central World, The Market Bangkok, BigC.

Afternoon

At the appointed time, return to the hotel to pack your luggage and the staff will assist you with check-out procedures and take you to Bangkok International Airport. Finally, the group’s staff will assist you with check-in procedures for the flight back to Vietnam, the flight may start at 18:25.

At the end of the 5-day, 4-night Bangkok Pattaya Thailand tour, visitors will definitely have many beautiful and memorable memories. Klook promises to bring you many new Thailand tours with many attractive and irresistible offers in the future.

Thailand Reference Travel Cost for 5 Days 4 Nights Bangkok Pattaya Itinerary

Category	Cost/person (USD)
Round trip airfare	124.59
Bangkok and Pattaya Hotels (4 nights)	78.11
Don Mueang International Airport Transfer Service	19.10
Private Car Rental between Bangkok and Pattaya with SST	40.36
Sra Bua Restaurant by Kiin-Kiin	156.22
Entrance ticket to the Sanctuary of Truth	14.68
Tappia Pattaya Floating Cafe	17.61
Koh Larn Island Day Tour with sea activities	26.42
Bangkok Wat Pho and Wat Arun Walking Tour	14.22
Chinatown Food Walking Tour	52.83
Dinner on Chao Phraya Princess Cruise	24.95
SEA Life Bangkok Ocean World Aquarium Ticket	31.99
Rabbit Card BTS Skytrain Bangkok	8.81
Thailand 4G SIM	10.24
Total	569.08

(*) The above Thailand travel cost table for 5 days 4 nights Bangkok Pattaya is based on information from Klook.com. The information is for reference only and may change depending on the time).

With a “reasonable” cost, you can freely travel to Thailand for 5 days 4 nights and reap the most memorable experiences. More than check-in photos on Instagram, the most valuable thing is that you have a fairly comprehensive view of a colorful Thailand, “rich” in culture, with a long-standing fine art architecture and enthusiasm that has lasted over the years.

Some best day tours, trips, activities and transfer services, tickets in, to and from Bangkok you can refer to

• Bangkok City & Temples Tour by Tour East
• Classic Bangkok Tour: Floating Market, Elephant Village, Asiatique, & More by AK Travel
• Bangkok Old City Half Day Tour
• Bangkok Landmarks Day Tour: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Chao Phraya River & More
• Bangkok Sky Train (BTS) One Day Pass
• Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport Rail Link (ARL) Ticket
• [Sale] Private Suvarnabhumi Airport Transfers (BKK) for Bangkok, Pattaya & More by Oriental Holiday
• Shared City Transfers between Bangkok and Pattaya by Oriental Holiday
• Private City Transfers from Pattaya to Bangkok, Hua Hin, Koh Samet & Koh Chang
• [SALE] BTS Skytrain Rabbit Card
• Chao Phraya Tourist Boat Bangkok Hop-On-Hop-Off Sightseeing Boat
• [SALE] Chao Phraya Princess Cruise
• Floating Markets Day Tour: Damnoen Saduak, Maeklong and Amphawa
• Safari World Bangkok Ticket
• Klook Pass Bangkok and Pattaya
• Bangkok Safari World Shared and Private Transfers Service Tour
• Bangkok BTS Skytrain Rabbit Card
• Mahanakhon SkyWalk Ticket in Bangkok
• Chao Phraya White Orchid Cruise in Bangkok
• Ancient City Bangkok and Erawan Museum Ticket
• Spa & Massage near Let’s Relax (Central World) in Chidlom
• Private City Transfers between Bangkok and Pattaya, Ayutthaya, Hua Hin & More by TTD
• Bangkok Day Tour: Wat Pho, Wat Arun, Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha
• [SALE] 4G Sim Card (Thailand Pick Up) for Thailand
• 4G SIM Card (BKK Airport Pick Up) for Thailand (Unlimited Data)
• 4G Pocket WiFi (Bangkok and Phuket Airports Pick Up) for Thailand
• 4G Portable WiFi for Thailand from Uroaming (Unlimited Data)

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