The Temples Road: Bangkok to Pattaya via Chachoengsao
Your transfer to Pattaya, turned into a day of discovery: the most revered temple of eastern Thailand, a century-old riverside market and the giant pink Ganesha of Wat Saman.
Tour overview
Instead of a plain two-hour transfer, travel from Bangkok to Pattaya through Chachoengsao, a quiet river town that most visitors never see. Your luggage stays in the vehicle all day. You visit Wat Sothon, home of the revered Luang Pho Sothon Buddha and of an ordination hall rising 85 metres, then stroll through Ban Mai, a 100-year-old wooden market on the Bang Pakong River. After lunch by the river, you see the giant reclining pink Ganesha at Wat Saman Rattanaram before continuing to your hotel in Pattaya or Jomtien. The tour also runs in the other direction, from Pattaya to Bangkok, and as a day trip from Bangkok.
Scheduled stops
- •Wat Sothon – Luang Pho Sothon
- •Ban Mai 100-year-old market
- •Lunch by the Bang Pakong River
- •Wat Saman Rattanaram – pink Ganesha
Temples road itinerary
Times are approximate and may vary depending on traffic, queues, temple access and local conditions. The order of visits may be adjusted when necessary to provide the smoothest experience.
Hotel pickup in Bangkok
Your luggage goes into the vehicle; about 1 hour 15 minutes to Chachoengsao.
Wat Sothon
The revered Luang Pho Sothon Buddha and the great ordination hall.
Ban Mai market
Wooden shophouses, old coffee shops and local snacks by the river.
Lunch by the river
The meal is not included in the standard tour price and is available on request.
Wat Saman Rattanaram
The giant reclining pink Ganesha and the temple grounds.
Drive to Pattaya
About two hours to the coast.
Arrival at your hotel in Pattaya or Jomtien
Around 16:30, depending on traffic.
Photo gallery
Photos: Sven.petersen (CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons) · Preecha.MJ (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons) · Dextor DD. (CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons) · Theerawat Sangprakarn (CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons)
Frequently asked questions
Can we do it from Pattaya to Bangkok?
Yes, the same programme in reverse, at the same price.
Is the tour private?
Yes. The vehicle, the driver and the guide are only for your group (1–8 people). Larger groups on request.
Can we return to Bangkok the same day?
Yes. As a day trip from Bangkok the tour ends back at your hotel around 16:00, from 8,000 THB for 2 guests. Mention it in your message.
Are admissions included?
The temples and the market are free to visit; donations are optional. Lunch is not included and is available on request.
What is included
- Licensed local English-speaking guide.
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver, fuel, tolls and parking.
- Hotel pickup in Bangkok and drop-off at your hotel in Pattaya or Jomtien, with your luggage.
- Basic travel insurance for every customer, the guide and the driver.
Tour price inclusions and exclusions
- Temples and market are free; donations are optional.
- The price shown is for the transfer from Bangkok to Pattaya; as a day trip from Bangkok it starts at 8,000 THB for 2 guests.
- Lunch is not included in the standard tour price; it is available on request.
- Price for the whole private group, VAT included.
Practical tips
- Dress modestly for temples: shoulders covered, trousers or skirt at least knee-length.
- Keep valuables with you; the luggage stays locked in the vehicle.
- Bring a hat, sunscreen and a reusable water bottle.