Budget Overview
Backpacker
$35–50/day
per day
Mid-range
$80–140/day
per day
Luxury
$250–500/day
per day
Day-by-Day Itinerary
- 1
Bangkok — Quick Start
Bangkok- Grand Palace and Wat Pho in the morning
- Afternoon transfer east toward Pattaya
Bangkok hotel near transit points$40·$100·$260 - 2
Pattaya — Beach Resort & Sanctuary of Truth
Pattaya- Sanctuary of Truth carved wooden temple
- Pattaya beach and water sports
Bus from Bangkok Eastern Bus Terminal (2 hr, 120 THB)Resort hotel on Pattaya Beach or Jomtien$45·$120·$320 - 3
Pattaya Islands Day Trip
Pattaya- Koh Larn island snorkel and beach trip by speedboat
- Sunset on Jomtien Beach
Same Pattaya hotel$50·$130·$350 - 4
Pattaya to Hua Hin
Hua Hin- Transit day — scenic Gulf crossing
- Hua Hin arrival and Night Market seafood dinner
Bus or minivan via Bangkok (3–4 hr)Boutique hotel near Hua Hin beach$45·$110·$280 - 5
Hua Hin Beach & Town
Hua Hin- Hua Hin beach morning swim and horse ride
- Cicada Night Market in the evening
Same Hua Hin hotel$40·$100·$260 - 6
Khao Sam Roi Yot Day Trip
Hua Hin- Phraya Nakhon Cave — sunlit cave with a royal pavilion
- Kayaking in the mangrove channels
Same Hua Hin hotel$55·$140·$380 - 7
Return to Bangkok & Depart
Bangkok- Train or bus back to Bangkok (3.5 hr)
- Depart from Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang
Train or bus Hua Hin–BangkokN/A$35·$90·$220
Plan Your Trip
Bangkok
Pattaya
Hua Hin
Disclaimer
Daily budgets are approximate and based on typical costs. Prices vary by season, exact accommodation choice, and spending habits. Always check current transport prices before booking.