Thailand: Pattaya – Bangkok

Tour Itinerary

DAY	ROUTE	MEALS
DAY 1	TP HO CHI MINH - BANGKOK – BAO TANG ANH SANG & VIEN KHINH KHI CAU – PATTAYA	Dinner
DAY 2	UNDERWATER WORLD AQUARIUM – CAFE & GOLD-LEAF CAKE	Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY 3	PATTAYA – BANGKOK – DINNER CRUISE WATCHING SUNSET – ASIATIQUE	Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY 4	SAFARI WORLD ZOO – FREE SHOPPING	Breakfast, lunch
DAY 5	WAT TRAIMIT – HO CHI MINH CITY	Breakfast

DAY 1: TP HO CHI MINH - BANGKOK – BAO TANG ANH SANG & VIEN KHINH KHI CAU – PATTAYA (Dinner)

Vietravel tour leader welcomes guests at Tan Son Nhat International Airport's international departure gate, boarding the flight to Bangkok, Thailand. Upon arrival at the airport, the group completes immigration procedures and collects luggage.
The accompanying vehicle takes guests to the vibrant coastal city of Pattaya in Chonburi province, 165 kilometers southeast of Bangkok. Along the way, the group visits:

• The Light & Balloon Garden Museum – a new complex featuring innovative designs that combine classic and modern technology. Here, guests will witness Thai landscapes, festivals, temples, and culture, all recreated using dazzling lights and modern 3D designs. Guests can also enjoy photo opportunities with colorful hot air balloons and vintage cars in the Balloon Garden.
• Khao Chee Chan (Phra Pathom Chedi) is a mountain with a 109-meter-tall, 70-meter-wide laser-engraved Buddha image. The laser engraving features 999 kg of 24-karat gold, totaling 5.2 million USD in value. Many tourists come here to admire and find peace in the presence of the Buddha image.

Guests enjoy dinner at a local restaurant, followed by check-in to the hotel for rest or for exploring Pattaya city at night. Overnight in Pattaya

DAY 2: UNDERWATER WORLD AQUARIUM – CAFE & GOLD-LEAF CAKE (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Dear guests, enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then depart to visit the coastal city of Pattaya.

• Pattaya Underwater World is a lush oasis of countless marine creatures. Here, guests will marvel at the captivating beauty of familiar fish species as they "explore" a resting pirate ship beneath the ocean. The aquarium is divided into various themes: the Coral Reef Zone features vibrant coral reefs and countless fish swimming freely; or encounter sharks: black coral sharks, black spotted rays, and smooth rays... at the Open Ocean Zone.

After lunch, the tour continues with sightseeing and shopping:

• Learn about agarwood at the Gems Gallery Center. Here, guests will admire the exquisite craftsmanship of the products and freely choose agarwood pieces that suit them.
• Latex Pillow & Mattress (Natural Rubber Factory) learn about the production process, and experience the comfort and softness of products made from natural rubber. Here, guests can purchase natural rubber products from Thailand.
• Enjoy Vietravel Cafe & Golden Bread

Guests will dine at a local restaurant, free to explore and discover Pattaya at night.
Stay overnight in Pattaya

DAY 3: PATTAYA – BANGKOK – DINNER CRUISE WATCHING SUNSET – ASIATIQUE (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, the group will return to **Bangkok**. Along the way, the group will stop for sightseeing and shopping:

• **Thai Herbal Research Institute and Venom Extraction Serum.**
• **Local candy and snack shops.**

Guests will have lunch at a local restaurant, then visit:

• **Wat Benchamabophit** – This temple, built by the wishes of King Chulalongkorn in 1899, took 10 years to complete. It stands prominently in the Dusit district of Bangkok. It blends European church architecture with stained-glass windows. Although not a monumental structure, the interesting feature of Wat Benchamabophit lies in its design and materials.

The group will have **sunset views and a buffet dinner on a river cruise on the Chao Phraya River**, allowing guests to admire the beautiful Bangkok night scene from both sides of the Chao Phraya River. After dinner, guests can freely shop and explore **Asiatique Night Market** with various fashion stalls, souvenirs, and local food stalls.**Overnight stay in Bangkok**

DAY 4: SAFARI WORLD ZOO – FREE SHOPPING (Breakfast, lunch)

Guests have breakfast at the hotel. The coach takes the group to visit:

• Safari World Zoo – a place with thousands of rare animals raised in a natural environment such as giraffes, hundreds of colorful parrots… Watch the dolphin, sea lion, bird shows at Marine Park, especially the 007 Agent or Cowboys show performed by Western actors (depending on the show schedule). Guests have lunch at Safari World.

In the afternoon, the group will have free time to shop (*) at the largest shopping hub in Thailand: Central World, Siam Paragon, Platinum, Big C… Guests have dinner on their own, and then return to the hotel to rest.

Stay overnight in Bangkok

(*) From December 1, 2024 - January 10, 2025: the afternoon free time to visit and shop will be changed to visit and check-in at Chocolate Ville, Bangkok - a very popular destination, especially during Christmas. It will be beautifully decorated, filled with festive atmosphere with twinkling lights and a giant Christmas tree. Chocolate Ville is attractive not only for its romantic atmosphere but also for its unique architecture, mimicking an old European village. Buildings and restaurants are decorated in a festive theme, creating a cozy and lively feeling. Guests have dinner on their own.

DAY 5: WAT TRAIMIT – HO CHI MINH CITY (Breakfast)

After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, guests will visit and pay respects at Wat Traimit – a national treasure of Thailand, showcasing a solid gold Buddha statue weighing 5 tons, praying for peace and prosperity for the family.
At the scheduled time, the group will proceed to the airport for check-in and boarding to return to Vietnam. Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport, the program concludes, and the tour guide bids farewell and anticipates welcoming guests in future tours.
(*) For flights departing before 09:00, Vietravel will provide an additional complimentary lunch voucher for the first day.
Note: The program and sightseeing locations may be adjusted based on practical conditions.
Prices are valid at the time of booking.

Pricing for Children

- Children under 2 years old: 30% of adult tour price.
- Children aged 2 to under 12:
+ Airlines VU, VJ, DD, WE, QH: 85% of adult tour price (no separate bed; 100% for separate bed).
+ Vietnam Airlines (VN): 75% of adult tour price (no separate bed; 90% for separate bed).
- Children aged 12 and older: 100% of adult tour price.

Tour Change and Cancellation Policy

After paying, if you wish to transfer or cancel the tour, please bring your travel voucher to the booking office to process the transfer/cancellation and pay the applicable fees as per Vietravel's regulations. We do not handle transfer/cancellation requests over the phone. - Cancellations or changes to tours more than 20 days before departure: No fees.
- Cancellations or changes from 15-19 days before departure: 50% of the deposit.
- Cancellations or changes from 12-14 days before departure: 100% of the deposit.
- Cancellations immediately after the embassy or consulate has issued the visa: 100% of the deposit.
- Cancellations from 8-11 days before departure: 50% of the tour price.
- Cancellations from 5-7 days before departure: 70% of the tour price.
- Cancellations from 2-4 days before departure: 90% of the tour price.
- Cancellations within 1 day of departure: 100% of the tour price.
- Calculation of cancellation dates excludes weekends and public holidays.

Cancellation Policy for Public Holidays and Tet

- Cancellations or changes to tours more than 30 days before departure: No fees.
- Cancellations or changes from 25-29 days before departure: 50% of the deposit.
- Cancellations or changes from 20-24 days before departure: 100% of the deposit.
- Cancellations immediately after the embassy or consulate has issued the visa: 100% of the deposit.
- Cancellations from 17-19 days before departure: 50% of the tour price.
- Cancellations from 8-16 days before departure: 70% of the tour price.
- Cancellations from 2-7 days before departure: 90% of the tour price.
- Cancellations within 1 day of departure: 100% of the tour price.
- Calculation of cancellation dates excludes weekends and public holidays.