Adrenaline junkies might be surprised to hear that Thailand has much to offer in the form of adventure. Beyond the majestic temples and white sandy beaches is a growing thrill seeking culture that has begun to come alive. Pattaya in particular boasts a wide assortment of adventure sports and attractions that can pick up the heart rate of even the most ardent action-lover. Whether it be extreme water sports such as surfing or kite boarding, or adrenaline pumping stunts like zip-lining, bungee jumping or sky diving—Pattaya has it all.

It doesn’t matter if you’re an experienced thrill-seeker or just a newbie looking to give extreme sports a try—Pattaya is full of expert teachers and trainers who will have you ready for all the hair-raising fun in absolutely no time.

The following guide lists the top five must-do adventure-based activities for thrill-seekers visiting Pattaya. Buckle up and get ready to take the adventure tour of your life!

1)      Kiteboarding
 
You’ll have your pick on where to kiteboard, as plenty of kiteboarding schools line the beach in Pattaya. This unique water sport combines facets of snowboarding, surfing, paragliding, skateboarding and gymnastics all into one extreme sport. Kiteboarding is the perfect way for adventure seekers to take in the calm relaxing waves of the Pattaya beach but also catch a few heart-pounding moments on the side.

A great aspect of kiteboarding is that it requires very little education to get going. While mastering the sport can take years, it only takes a matter of minutes to learn the basics. Most of the motion mechanics are similar to snowboarding and water skiing.

More experienced kiteboarders will be happy to know that Pattaya is known for its consistent harsh gusty winds. They should have no trouble hitting high speeds and even getting airborne with some flips and jumps.

Top rated Kiteboarding schools in Pattaya:

Blue lagoon - KBA Kiteboarding School Pattaya

Clubloongchat - Windsurfing Club & Kitesurfing Club Pattaya

2)      Zip-Lining- Flight of the Gibbon
 

Flight of the Gibbon is a one-of-a-kind zip-ling experience which thrill seekers can enjoy in both Bangkok and Pattaya. This amazing zip-lining experience is considered the longest, highest and fastest in the world and a must-do for any adventure-seekers in the Pattaya area.

The zip-lines are located in the lush rainforests of Thailand and provide multi tiered platforms and sky-bridges. Picture yourself flying from one tree to another in the exotic rainforests of Pattaya, not only enjoying the hair-raising adventure but also the stunning view from atop. That’s what you’ll get with Flight of the Gibbon.

The Flight of the Gibbon eco-tour also offers visitors multi day tours which combine zip-lining with other adventure activities such as white water rafting, kayaking and rock climbing.

You may check out the Flight of the Gibbon website for more info. (https://www.treetopasia.com/)

3)      Sky-Diving
Thailand might not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of sky-diving but Pattaya’s mild climate coupled with its abundance of soft landing spots makes it a top destination for avid sky divers.

There are two major sky-diving centres available in Pattaya:  theThai Sky Adventures Co. Ltd and the SkyDivePattaya Co. Ltd. Both centres provide well-trained instructors who perform tandem jumps for those who have no sky-diving experience. Experienced sky divers will have no problems getting to a drop zone as long as they have any license issued by the FAI (Federation Aeronautique International). 

The cost of a jump with roughly come to about 9-12 thousand Baht. There are also sky-diving courses which can be taken which give valid diving licenses upon completion.

If you’ve never sky-dived before, Pattaya is a great opportunity to check it off your bucket list!

4)      Bungee Jumping- Pattaya Bungee Jump and Slingshot
 

The highest bungee jump in Thailand is located in Pattaya at the Pattaya Bungee Jump and Slingshot. Established all the way back in 1989, the Pattaya Bungee Jump and Slingshot boasts a 60 metre high platform bungee jump as well as a human slingshot which propels thrill-seekers over 90 metres, hitting speeds upwards of 150 kmph! This jumping experience is arguably the most heart pumping one in Pattaya.

In terms of safety, the Pattaya Bungee Jump and Slingshot is the only licensed Bungee Jump with the Tourism Authority of Thailand as they conform to the highest international safety standards as set out by SANZ (Standards Association of New Zealand) and BERSA (British Elastic Rope Sports Association)—so you know you’re in good hands.

A full package deal, which includes free t-shirts, photos and the option to try out both the Pattaya Bungee Jump and the Human Slingshot will put you back about 4200 baht. The price is quite reasonable considering all the action you get.

5)      Wakeboarding
 

For those not familiar with wakeboarding, it is an extreme water sport that involves riding a small rectangular wakeboard while being towed by a motorboat. What separates wakeboarding from water skiing, is the maneuverability of the wakeboard. It allows for massive air time and jumps and flips that you could never achieve on a skis or a normal board. Wakeboarding usually takes place at about 40-50 km/h making it one of the more fast paced water sports out there.

Wakeboarding is relatively new to Pattaya but is now widely available at most of the beachside water sports companies. Some of the top wakeboarding schools at the moment in Pattaya are WakeaLot, the Pattaya Lake Land Cable Ski and the Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa.

Wakeboarding is arguably the most difficult extreme water sport to master, so don’t be discouraged if it takes you a few attempts to really find your own on a wakeboard.

There you have it, the top 5 activities for action lovers in Pattaya. Now that you know all the top places to get that adrenaline pumping in Pattaya, all that’s left to do is to map your route and book your flight!