Take an early flight from Swami Vivekananda Airport, Raipur to Phuket International Airport, usually requiring one connection and roughly 7–12 hours total. Arrive at the airport about three hours before departure, and keep your Thailand hotel confirmation, return/onward tickets, passport, and any required arrival documentation accessible. After landing, allow 60–90 minutes for immigration and baggage collection. A pre-booked airport taxi or Grab to Patong generally takes 45–75 minutes, depending on traffic, and costs around ฿700–1,200; avoid accepting unsolicited taxi offers inside the terminal.
Check into your Patong accommodation and inspect the arrangement before unpacking: three separate private rooms, a shared common room, late check-in access, and written rules allowing all three registered guests to use the common area. For an Airbnb, confirm that the listing is legally registered where required and message the host in advance about your late arrival and guest-entry policy. Keep passports and valuables secured, and take a little time to shower and rest before going out; Patong becomes busiest after 8 pm.
Walk to Jungceylon from central Patong—normally 5–15 minutes, depending on your hotel—for currency exchange, SIM cards, toiletries, and an easy first meal. Shops and restaurants generally operate until around 10 pm, though exact hours vary. From there, cross toward Banzaan Fresh Market, beside Sai Kor Road, where the food stalls are ideal for a relaxed first dinner. Expect approximately ฿150–400 per person for Thai dishes, seafood, noodles, or fruit; go earlier if you want the widest choice, as some stalls wind down around 10 pm.
Finish on Bangla Road, about a five-minute walk from Banzaan Fresh Market. The strip is liveliest from roughly 9 pm onward, with music, bars, and street activity continuing late. Bring only what you need, agree on a meeting point in case the group separates, and check drink prices before ordering. Venue entry and guest policies vary, so follow each establishment’s rules and avoid taking photographs where prohibited. For the return to your hotel, walk if it is nearby or use a metered taxi/Grab; confirm the fare and destination before leaving.
Start early at Kata Beach, ideally around 8:00–8:30 AM, before the sun becomes intense and the beach fills up. From Patong, a Grab or metered taxi takes roughly 25–35 minutes, depending on traffic; arrange a return ride rather than relying on beachside taxis, which often quote high fixed prices. Spend about two hours swimming, walking the southern end of the beach, or renting a chair and umbrella for approximately ฿100–200. September is in the southwest monsoon season, so check the red-flag conditions and avoid swimming if lifeguards restrict the water.
A short 10-minute drive uphill brings you to Karon Viewpoint, where you can see Kata Noi Beach, Kata Beach, and Karon Beach in one sweep. Allow around 30 minutes for photographs; the viewpoint is free and there is usually a small drinks stall nearby. Continue south to Nai Harn Beach, roughly 20 minutes away, for a quieter two-hour break. The beach is good for a relaxed swim when conditions are safe, while the shaded area near the lake and temple side is useful for cooling down. Grab drivers may not always be waiting here, so book the next ride in advance or ask your driver to remain with you for the southern loop.
Leave Nai Harn Beach around 4:45 PM for Promthep Cape, allowing 20–30 minutes for traffic and parking. Arrive at least 45 minutes before sunset; the main platform becomes crowded, and the lower path can be slippery after rain. After sunset, take a taxi or Grab into Phuket Old Town—allow about 45 minutes—and have dinner at One Chun Restaurant. Expect approximately ฿300–700 per person for southern Thai dishes; call ahead or join the queue, as dinner service is popular. Finish with a leisurely walk through Old Phuket Town, especially the Sino-Portuguese streets around Thalang Road, Soi Romanee, and Dibuk Road. Many cafés close around 8–10 PM, while the streets remain pleasant for an evening stroll. Return to Patong by Grab, typically 30–45 minutes, and avoid accepting unsolicited taxi offers outside the restaurant.
Leave Patong around 4:45–5:15 AM by pre-booked taxi or Grab for Phuket Bus Terminal 2; allow 30–45 minutes before dawn, and confirm the pickup point with your bus operator the night before. Take a combined minivan/bus-and-ferry ticket to Thong Sala, normally an 8–11-hour journey costing about ฿1,200–1,800 per person. Keep passports, medicines, swimwear, and valuables in a small day bag, as luggage may be moved between the coach and ferry. Buy breakfast and water at the terminal, and expect a long but straightforward travel day with a ferry break before continuing across Koh Phangan.
From Thong Sala Pier, take a shared songthaew or pre-arranged taxi to Haad Rin, usually 30–45 minutes depending on traffic and the number of stops. Check into your reserved accommodation immediately—September’s Full Moon period sells out, and late arrivals may find reception closed. For three travelers wanting separate rooms plus a shared space, confirm in writing that the booking includes three individual rooms, a usable common room, late check-in, and permission for all registered guests; avoid relying on “guest entry free” wording unless the property confirms it directly. After settling in, spend about 90 minutes at Haad Rin Beach, but keep phones and wallets secured and avoid swimming once the beach becomes crowded.
Walk through the compact Haad Rin lanes to Mama’s Schnitzel for an easy pre-party meal. Allow roughly ฿200–500 per person and eat early, ideally around 6:00 PM, before queues build. Have plenty of water and avoid over-ordering alcohol—the party runs through the night, and dehydration is a bigger problem here than the heat alone. Return to your accommodation to change into shoes with secure straps; flip-flops are easily lost in the sand.
Head back toward Haad Rin Beach around 8:30–9:00 PM, before the busiest period. Carry only a small waterproof pouch with your phone, a little cash, and a photocopy or secure digital copy of your passport; leave your actual passport, bank cards, and unnecessary valuables locked away. Pay only through the official event entrance and check the September 2026 date shortly before travel, as party schedules can change. Use a buddy system, agree on a meeting point away from the loudest beach section, and never accept open drinks from strangers. Expect ฿200–500 for entry depending on the event arrangement, with food, drinks, and taxis priced higher than normal. Pre-arrange your return ride or confirm your hotel’s walking route—after midnight, transport becomes crowded and informal.
After the Full Moon Party, keep the morning deliberately easy: check out from Haad Rin and take the booked transfer to Thong Sala Pier for the ferry connection. With the ferry, airport waiting time, flight via Koh Samui and onward transfer, expect roughly 10–14 hours door to door. Keep passports, power banks and a change of clothes in your day bag, and book the ferry, flight and Pattaya transfer as a protected connection where possible. If your flight timing changes, use a private car rather than risking a separate taxi connection in Bangkok.
Arrive in Central Pattaya late afternoon or early evening, check into your three-room accommodation, and confirm that the property permits all three registered guests to use the shared lounge or common room after late check-in. After a shower and short rest, walk along Pattaya Beach for about an hour; the waterfront promenade is a simple way to decompress after the long transfer. Avoid swimming after dark, and keep phones and wallets secure in the busier stretches.
Take a Grab or Bolt from the beach to Terminal 21 Pattaya in North Pattaya—usually 10–20 minutes, though evening traffic can double that. The mall generally operates until around 10:00 PM and is useful for a relaxed meal, cash withdrawal and essentials; casual dining costs about ฿200–500 per person. The aviation- and world-city-themed floors are fun to browse without committing to a formal dinner, which suits a travel-recovery evening.
From there, continue by taxi or Bolt to Thepprasit Night Market, normally around 15–25 minutes depending on traffic. Allow about 1½ hours for grilled seafood, mango sticky rice, roti and inexpensive clothes or souvenirs; many stalls begin closing around 10:00–11:00 PM, so do not leave this stop too late. Finish at Walking Street, reached by a short ride toward South Pattaya, for roughly two hours of nightlife. Stay on the main pedestrian route, agree fares before getting into any vehicle, use licensed venues, and decline touts offering unlicensed tours or unusually cheap drinks. Afterward, return directly to your hotel rather than walking back through quiet side streets.
Leave your Pattaya hotel around 8:00 AM by Bolt or Grab for Bali Hai Pier; the ride takes roughly 10–20 minutes from central Pattaya, though allow longer from Naklua. Buy the next available public ferry ticket to Koh Larn at the pier—normally around ฿30–50 each way—and check the weather before boarding. The crossing to Na Ban Pier takes about 35–45 minutes; speedboats are quicker but cost considerably more and are less comfortable in choppy conditions. Keep small cash ready, and avoid unofficial touts offering inflated “island tours.”
From Na Ban, take a shared songthaew or rent scooters only if everyone is confident riding Thai roads; the island’s roads are steep and occasionally slippery. Continue to Tawaen Beach, where you can swim, rent chairs and umbrellas, and settle in for around two and a half hours. It is the busiest beach on Koh Larn, so arrive before noon for a better spot; bring reef-safe sunscreen and avoid leaving phones unattended while swimming. For lunch, choose a well-reviewed family-run seafood restaurant around Na Ban or near Tawaen Beach, ordering grilled prawns, squid, or steamed fish with rice—allow roughly ฿300–700 per person, depending on the catch and portion sizes.
After lunch, travel to Samae Beach, a more relaxed stop with broad coastal views and a quieter atmosphere than Tawaen. Spend about two hours swimming or enjoying a drink in the shade, then return to Na Ban or Tawaen Pier in time for a mid- to late-afternoon ferry. Aim to leave Koh Larn by around 4:00 PM; queues can build near sunset, and allow 45–60 minutes for boarding and the crossing back to Bali Hai Pier. From there, take a Bolt or Grab to Jomtien Beach—usually 15–25 minutes outside peak traffic—for a sunset walk along the promenade and a casual dinner. Beachfront seafood and Thai restaurants generally cost ฿250–600 per person; check the return ride before settling in, as fares and availability can become less predictable later at night.
Start around 8:30 AM with a Bolt or Grab to the Sanctuary of Truth in Naklua; from central Pattaya, allow 20–30 minutes. Plan roughly two hours for the carved teak structure and guided cultural visit. The site generally opens from about 8:00 AM, with entry commonly around ฿500–600; wear covered shoulders and comfortable shoes, as parts of the visit involve uneven surfaces and construction areas. Book the first available guided slot online if possible, particularly for a group of three.
Continue south only a few minutes by ride to Lan Pho Naklua Market, a much more local stop than Pattaya’s tourist markets. Browse the seafood stalls, choose prawns, crab or grilled fish, and have the vendors prepare it for you at one of the nearby seating areas. Allow about 1½ hours and ฿250–600 per person, depending on your seafood choices. The market is liveliest from late morning into the afternoon; carry small cash and agree on the cooking price before ordering.
After lunch, pre-book a pickup or private car to Pattaya Elephant Sanctuary on the outskirts; the drive can take 30–50 minutes depending on traffic. Reserve an ethical, no-riding programme in advance and expect around three hours for feeding, walking and observing the elephants. Wear clothes that can get muddy, bring mosquito repellent, and confirm the exact pickup point because sanctuary transfers vary by package. From there, continue toward the Pattaya Floating Market on Sukhumvit Road, usually another 20–30 minutes. Spend about 1½ hours sampling regional Thai dishes and browsing handicrafts; budget roughly ฿200–500 per person, and check the current admission policy when booking.
Finish at the Pattaya Night Bazaar in central Pattaya, reached by Bolt or Grab in approximately 15–25 minutes. It is a good place for souvenirs, T-shirts, phone accessories and casual street snacks; allow 1½ hours and keep valuables secure in the crowd. Most stalls run into the evening, but prices are usually negotiable—compare a couple of stalls before buying. For the return to your hotel, use a booked ride rather than accepting the first unsolicited taxi, and keep tomorrow’s travel documents and luggage arrangements ready.
Start around 8:00 AM with a Bolt or Grab to Big Buddha Temple on Pratumnak Hill. The ride from central Pattaya usually takes 15–25 minutes; go early for cooler weather and quieter surroundings. Allow about an hour to see the temple, make a respectful offering, and enjoy the broad views over Pattaya Bay. Dress modestly—shoulders and knees covered—and remove footwear where required. Entry is generally free, though donations are welcome.
Continue by car to Wat Chai Mongkhon in South Pattaya, roughly 10–15 minutes away. Spend 45 minutes appreciating its active temple grounds and quieter atmosphere before walking or taking a short ride toward Royal Garden Plaza. Have lunch there between 12:00 and 2:00 PM; the mall has air-conditioning, casual Thai food, international chains, and a few sit-down restaurants, with a practical budget of ฿250–600 per person. After lunch, take a Bolt or Grab north to Art in Paradise Pattaya, allowing 15–25 minutes depending on traffic. This interactive 3D museum normally operates from late morning into the evening; budget around ฿400–600 per adult and allow 1–1.5 hours for group photos.
Around 4:30 PM, head south to Pattaya Park Tower in Jomtien, normally a 20–30-minute ride from North Pattaya. Arrive before sunset so you can enjoy the coastal panorama in daylight, then watch the lights come on across the bay. Depending on your booking, the tower offers observation and dining options, with activities or meals typically costing about ฿400–900 per person; confirm the day’s operating hours before leaving, as weather can affect outdoor attractions. Finish at the Pattaya night market near Jomtien for grilled seafood, fruit shakes, snacks, and inexpensive souvenirs. Keep cash in small notes, check prices before ordering, and use Bolt or Grab for the return—traffic along Jomtien Beach Road can be slow after 7:00 PM.
Check out from your Pattaya hotel around 5:00–6:00 AM and take a pre-booked private taxi or van to Suvarnabhumi Airport. The drive is usually 1½–2½ hours, but Bangkok-bound traffic can become unpredictable, so leave at least five hours before your international departure. Confirm the vehicle and pickup point the night before, settle any minibar or key deposit, and keep passports, boarding confirmations, and valuables in your hand luggage. A private van is the most comfortable option for three travelers with full luggage; expect roughly ฿1,500–2,500 per vehicle depending on the pickup area and timing.
Allow about three hours at Suvarnabhumi Airport for check-in, baggage drop, immigration, and security. After clearing formalities, the main terminal has plenty of coffee and food options, while the Airport Rail Link level is useful only if you are traveling light and do not need a private transfer. Before boarding, verify the complete Bangkok-to-Raipur routing, connection airport, baggage allowance, and whether your bags are tagged through to Swami Vivekananda Airport. Keep a little Thai cash for a final meal or airport purchases, but avoid changing a large amount at the airport unless necessary.
Your return journey will normally involve one connection and take approximately 6–10 hours in total, depending on the airline and layover. Follow the itinerary shown on your confirmed ticket rather than relying on a single expected route, as schedules for September–October 2026 may change. If the connection requires collecting and rechecking luggage, allow extra time and confirm the transit rules before departure; otherwise, remain airside and proceed directly to the connecting gate. On arrival at Raipur, arrange a prepaid taxi or have your pickup meet you in the designated arrivals area.