Coral Island Half Day Tour: Explore Marine Life and Experience Pattaya's Big Buddha Temple
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Khwaeng Lumphini
Embark on a half-day tour to Coral Island and discover the vibrant marine life of Pattaya. Visit the iconic Big Buddha Temple and enjoy stunning views of the Gulf of Thailand. Don't miss the chance to explore the largest Gems Museum & Gallery!
Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Pattaya - Itinerary:

9.00 to 9.45 AM : Pick up at the hotel lobby by Van (for Tour from Bangkok, pickup start at 6.30 AM)

  • Koh Larn - 9.45 AM : Depart from Pattaya to Coral Island
  • Tawaen Beach - 11.30 AM : Arrive at Tawaen Beach on Coral Island for swimming and relaxing , eg; Sun Bathing, Banana Boat
  • Pattaya - 1.00-1.30 PM : Back to the boat & return to Pattaya

1.30 PM : Lunch at restaurant

  • Big Buddha Temple - Go to Big Buddha Hill or Wat Phra Yai you can see the biggest Buddha image of Chonburi province, visible from far away approaching the hill. The Buddha image is located on top of Pratamnak Hill, just South of the city of Pattaya. Driving up the road to the top of the hill will give you some very nice views of the Pattaya bay area.
  • Pattaya City Sign - Viewpoint - Then Visit Pattaya Viewpoint (Khao Pattaya View Point) on Pratumnak Hill is the best viewpoint in the region and the place to visit day or night to get that classic shot of Pattaya’s sweeping, crescent bay.
  • Bali Hai Pier - Bali Hai Pier
  • Gems Gallery Pattaya - The next stop is Pattaya’s Gems Gallery you will be ushered into a toy train where you will go through a simulated demonstration of a gem’s journey, from rough-cut to the final product. The Pearl Section is said to be a highlight owing to it’s exquisite designs that never fails to impress.
What's Included
  • Boat fee
  • Indian Lunch
  • Free Pattaya City Tour
  • Hotel Pickup
What's Not Included
  • Hotel Drop off (Drop off at Meeting Point)
  • Water Activities (Jet Ski, Banana Boat, Sea Walking etc.)
  • Gratuities
Additional Information
  • Explore the pleasing aesthetics and marine world of Coral Island
  • Kick off from the coast of Pattaya for an exhilarating island adventure
  • Witness the entrancing aquatic life of Pattaya
  • Journey in ease with a local escort
  • Inclusive of entrance charges to all sites
  • Visit Buddhist sculptures at Wat Phra Yai (Big Buddha Temple)
  • Incredible photography chances at the Gulf of Thailand from the Viewpoint
  • Visit the largest Gems Museum & Gallery
  • All bookings & tickets are strictly non-transferable/ non-refundable/ non- changeable.
  • This voucher is valid on the date of visit as stated.
  • Please wait at Hotel Lobby 15 minutes before the time specified on this voucher to start.
  • Driver could be late by 15-30 Minutes due to traffic or any unwanted clauses.
  • Do show either a printed or a mobile voucher for this activity to our guide.
  • Please note the activity time can be affected by several factors including weather, equipment maintenance or safety protocols.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Customer are encourage to bring their own sun protection, swimwear & comfortable shoes
  • Please Note : The maximum of 15 travelers is for land transport only. The maximum for water transport is varied based on the vessels (Speedboat = 35, Longtail Boat = 12, June Bahtra = 50)
Location
Thailand Travel Agency by Sun Leisure World
Thanon Witthayu
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Elizabethlahiff
Aug 14, 2023
Underwhelming to say the least - Where do I start? We were picked up from our hotel on time, so that was good. But then we arrived to a very crowded dock and boarded a small speed boat that took us to a barge-like platform with about one hundred other people in line to parasail. The platform actually reminded me a of a refugee intake center. Crowded, chaotic, some tour guides yelling, tables of people in the back smoking (not too far from where they store the gasoline). The parasail flight itself lasted just under two minutes; there are about ten boats circling a small area each pulling a parasail. This would not be legal in any other country, in fact, I'm surprised this is allowed in Thailand. They launch one parasailer off just as another is landing, sometimes lines are crossed but we didn't see any accidents. You have to wait until everyone from your transfer boat is finished parasailing before you can leave. For us, it was about an hour and a half. You're then loaded back on to your transfer boat and those who signed up for underwater walking are dropped off at a second spot. The tour says it includes snorkeling, however, we were never offered snorkeling nor did I see any snorkel gear on the boat. 99.9% of the clientele didn't appear to be avid swimmers, so maybe there is little interest from most of the tourists. (Understandably, it's probably pretty hard to snorkel in jeans.) However, we are avid swimmers and were looking forward to checking out the underwater life. We were disappointed. The last stop of the tour is the beach. It reminded me a bit of Cox's Bazar beach, overly crowded and full of men in sarong towels (who aren't careful about what they are exposing … if you get what I'm saying). Although there is some natural beauty to the water, the tourists there leave their trash on the beach and watch it float out to sea as the tide comes in. Beer bottles, plates, plastic wrappers, it's as if they think the sea is a garbage disposal. This stop of the tour is where you can jet ski or banana boat. We decided to do neither as -- just like the parasailing -- there are no safety precautions taken and weak swimmers are floating around jet skis coming straight into the beach at full throttle. It's also important to note that the jet skis are driven by a guide, I don't think anyone was able to drive alone (perhaps this is precautionary). This portion of the beach is very crowded and overall unpleasant. We also skipped the lunch as it was just too crowded. We spent our beach time at the far end of the beach and ordered some piña coladas from a little shop. We departed the beach at 2 pm and headed back to the port. Instead of the van that picked us up in the morning, we were packed into a little open-back truck and driven to an Indian restaurant. The tour offers three options for lunch (seafood, Thai, and Indian), but apparently the Indian option isn't available at the beach so the people who wanted Indian go into the restaurant to eat while the others sit in the truck and wait. This is where we made our escape. We grabbed an Uber home and called it a day. Ultimately, I would not recommend this tour to anyone as you don't get to see any natural beauty of the region, there is no snorkeling, and most of the time you are carted along like cattle. You're basically paying a premium price for a water taxi to a barge and to a beach. The staff were friendly enough, but this was simply a waste of time and money.
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