Odyssey Venture
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Odyssey Venture · 12 Days

Temples, wildlife, then the coast.

A 12-day passage through Bangkok's culture and Pattaya's beaches — full days paired with real free time, so the trip never outruns the traveler.

Route
Bangkok → Pattaya → Bangkok
Duration
12 days
Pace
Full days, real rest days
Bangkok · 6 nt Pattaya · 4 nt Bangkok · departure
Leg One — Bangkok

Bangkok, six days

One packed culture day, one wildlife day, one early-morning market run — spaced out with genuine free days so the trip has room to breathe.

Day 01
Arrival
LIGHT
DAY

Arrival in Bangkok

Nothing planned beyond landing and settling in
On arrival
Airport pickup & hotel check-in
Odyssey Venture representative meets you at arrivals for the transfer.
Evening
Free / rest
Settle in before the busier days ahead — no fixed plans tonight.
Day 02
Bangkok
FULL
DAY

Bangkok city tour

Three major sites — start early, dress modestly
8–11 AM
Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew
Go early — cooler, quieter, and the site closes to new entries by early afternoon. Shoulders and knees must be covered.
11:30 AM–1 PM
Wat Pho
Home of the giant reclining Buddha, a short walk from the Grand Palace.
2–4 PM
Wat Arun
Temple of Dawn, just across the river — best light in the late afternoon.
Evening
Free / riverside dinner
An easy close after a temple-heavy day.
Day 03
Bangkok
FULL
DAY

Safari World & Marine Park

One site, but plan for 5–7 hours — go at your own pace
9 AM–3:30 PM
Safari World & Marine Park
Drive-through safari plus dolphin, sea lion and orangutan shows. Ticket is valid all day, so there's no need to rush between the two parks.
Evening
Free / rest
A full day out — keep the evening open.
Day 04
Bangkok
HALF
DAY

Damnoen Saduak floating market

An early start, but back by midday
6:30 AM depart
Drive from Bangkok
About 1.5–2 hours each way — an early start is worth it for the market's best hours.
7:30–9:30 AM
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Boats and vendors are at their liveliest before 9 AM, before the tour buses arrive and the canal gets congested.
Afternoon
Free time in Bangkok
Back at the hotel by early afternoon, rest of the day open.
Day 05
Bangkok
LIGHT
DAY

Free / shopping day

No fixed plan — go at your own pace
All day
Siam Paragon / MBK Center
Bangkok's main shopping districts — worth a wander even without buying anything.
Weekend option
Chatuchak Weekend Market
Only open Saturday–Sunday — one of the largest markets in the world if the dates line up.
Day 06
Bangkok
LIGHT
DAY

Free & rest

A genuine pause before the transfer to Pattaya
All day
Rest / optional spa
Deliberately left open — five days of temples, wildlife and markets is worth a proper breather.
Leg Two — Pattaya

Pattaya, six days

Two full excursion days bracket real beach time, closing with a cabaret evening before the drive back to Bangkok.

Day 07
Transfer
HALF
DAY

Transfer to Pattaya, via Tiger Topia

Travel day with one stop en route
Morning
Check out & drive to Pattaya
Around 2 hours by road, depending on traffic out of Bangkok.
En route
Tiger Topia — crocodile & tiger show
A convenient stop on the way, breaking up the drive.
Afternoon
Check in Pattaya
Free evening to settle in.
Day 08
Pattaya
FULL
DAY

Nong Nooch Tropical Garden

Full day with lunch and cultural shows included
9 AM–3 PM
Nong Nooch Tropical Garden
Landscaped gardens, elephant and Thai cultural shows, lunch included on-site.
Evening
Free / rest
Back in Pattaya by late afternoon.
Day 09
Pattaya
FULL
DAY

Coral Island tour

A day on the water — lunch included
8 AM–3 PM
Coral Island (Koh Larn)
Speedboat out, beach time, optional watersports, lunch on the island.
Evening
Free / rest
A day in the sun is tiring enough on its own.
Day 10
Pattaya
HALF
DAY

Free day, evening Alcazar Show

Open day, one booked evening
Day
Free time / beach
6:30 or 8 PM
Alcazar Cabaret Show
A 70–80 minute cabaret show — book the earlier slot for an easier night.
Day 11
Bangkok
LIGHT
DAY

Drive back to Bangkok, free

Travel morning, open afternoon
Morning
Check out & drive to Bangkok
Around 2 hours back to the city.
Afternoon
Free time
Last-minute shopping or simply resting before departure.
Day 12
Departure
LIGHT
DAY

Departure

Transfer timed to flight
Per flight time
Transfer to airport
End of trip — Odyssey Venture arranges the final transfer.
Good to Know

Before you travel

01

Grand Palace dress code

Shoulders and knees must be covered to enter — bring a light layer even in the heat.

02

Floating market timing

Damnoen Saduak is best before 9 AM — after that it's mostly tour-bus traffic on the canal.

03

Alcazar showtimes

Shows run at 5, 6:30, 8 and 9:30 PM daily — the 6:30 slot leaves the evening free afterward.