Tour Details
The “In Search of Sapphires” tour is a full adventure for the whole family. Visit the Kao Sukim Temple and perform a wealth-attracting ritual, try mining gems in real sapphire pits, stroll through mangrove forests, and feed predatory fish. Lunch on a floating restaurant offers fresh oysters and seafood, and the day ends with a sunset over the Gulf of Siam. Along the way, you’ll also see the Catholic Cathedral of Chanthaburi, the gem street, and vibrant local markets.
Included- Animal activities (feeding, bathing, observation, etc.)
- Entrance tickets
- Group transport
- Guide services
- Hotel transfer round trip
- Lunch
- Medical insurance
- Tour escort
- Personal expenses
- Breakfast box
- Comfortable shoes
- Long-sleeved clothing (sun protection)
- Power bank
- Smartphone
- Sun hat
- Swimwear (swimsuit, swim trunks, flip-flops)
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Guest Pickup from Pattaya Hotels
Pickup from Pattaya hotels. Small group (up to 12 people), comfortable transport.
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Departure from the city
Departure towards Chanthaburi province.
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Breakfast Stop
Breakfast at a café with arapaima fish. Guests take their breakfast box from the hotel; here you can order coffee or à la carte dishes (~100฿).
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Khao Sukim Temple
Ride the funicular up to Khao Sukim Temple. Famous pagoda atop the mountain, observation deck, and traditional wealth-attracting ritual.
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Sapphire Mines
Sapphire Mines — a real gem mining site. Everyone can try to extract their own gemstone and keep it. Each visitor receives a small souvenir as a gift.
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Lunch
Lunch on a raft in the sea bay: freshly harvested oysters, seafood, and traditional dishes.
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Boat Tour through Mangroves & Feeding Predatory Groupers
Boat tour through the mangrove forests with feeding of large predatory groupers. Experience the wild nature and fresh sea air.
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Catholic Cathedral
Visit the beautiful Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Chanthaburi — a symbol of the region’s French heritage.
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Gemstone Street
An opportunity to purchase gemstones and jewelry at attractive prices.
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Sapphire Temple
The Sapphire Temple is an important spiritual site in the region.
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Observation Deck
Observation deck overlooking the Gulf of Siam. Romantic sunset over the sea, perfect photo opportunity.
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Fruit Market
Fruit market (optional). Fresh seasonal fruits.
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Return to Pattaya
- Categories: Adventure & Trekking History, Culture & Traditions Nature & Wildlife
- Tags: Lunch Included Panoramic Views Sacred Places Sunset Temples
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A unique journey to Chanthaburi province: Kao Sukim Temple, sapphire mines, a floating seafood lunch, mangrove forests, and a romantic …
nata3903
We went looking for adventure and got it in full. The sapphire mines turned out to be the most exciting part — you really feel like a treasure hunter. Lunch on a floating raft and a mangrove cruise are very relaxing, and the seaside sunset beautifully wraps up the day.