Nong Nooch is a 500-acre landscaped garden complex 18 km south of Pattaya, famous for its French garden, orchids and Dinosaur Valley. Walk-in tickets for foreigners are 500 THB garden-only or 800 THB with the Thai cultural and elephant shows; online bundles are cheaper. Shows run four times daily. Plan at least half a day.
Tour Highlights
- French garden and Stonehenge-style topiary — the postcard views
- One of the world’s largest orchid and cycad collections
- Dinosaur Valley with hundreds of life-size models (kids love it)
- Thai cultural show and elephant show four times daily
- Sky-walk paths and hop-on sightseeing tram across the park
Itinerary
- 109:00Pickup from your Pattaya hotel (or arrive independently — the garden is 18 km south on Sukhumvit Road).
- 209:45Entry; take the tram or sky-walk for an overview before it gets hot.
- 310:30Thai cultural show (shows run 10:30, 11:30, 13:30, 15:30).
- 411:15Walk the French garden, Italian garden and orchid nursery.
- 512:30Lunch at one of the park restaurants (buffet included in some ticket bundles).
- 613:30Dinosaur Valley and the cactus and bonsai collections.
- 715:00Return transfer to Pattaya.
What's included
- Garden admission
- Access to walking paths and gardens
Not included
- Hotel transfer (unless booked as a tour)
- Show-inclusive or buffet upgrades
- Tram pass on basic gate ticket
Who is this tour best for?
- Families — the tram, dinosaurs and shows keep kids engaged
- Plant lovers: the cycad and orchid collections are internationally significant
- Photographers (go early or late for soft light on the French garden)
- Visitors who want a green break from beach-and-bar Pattaya
Where to book & compare
| Provider | From | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Gate ticket (foreigner) | 500 THB garden / 800 THB with shows | Thai citizens and Thai-licence holders pay less. Tram and buffet cost extra. |
| Online ticket (Klook/GetYourGuide) | typically 10–25% below gate | All-in bundles with tram, shows and buffet exist from around 950 THB. |
| Tour with transfer | from ~1,000 THB | Simplest from Jomtien/Pattaya hotels; usually timed around a show slot. |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Nong Nooch cost in 2026?
Walk-in foreigner prices are 500 THB for the garden only or 800 THB including the Thai cultural show and elephant show. Online platforms sell the same tickets and all-inclusive bundles (tram, shows, buffet) at a discount — often from around 950 THB for the full package versus roughly 1,500 THB at the gate.
What time are the shows?
The Thai cultural show and the elephant show each run four times daily: 10:30, 11:30, 13:30 and 15:30. If shows matter to you, plan your visit around a slot; if not, the garden-only ticket saves 300 THB.
Is the elephant show ethical?
Honest answer: elephant performances and rides are increasingly criticised by animal-welfare groups, and we do not promote them. You can easily enjoy Nong Nooch on the garden-only ticket — and if elephants are what you came to Thailand for, an ethical no-riding sanctuary visit is the better choice (see our elephant sanctuary tour).
How long do you need at Nong Nooch?
Four to six hours covers the main gardens, a show and lunch without rushing. The park is huge — 500+ acres — so use the tram or sky-walk to move between zones, especially with children or in the midday heat.
How do I get there without a tour?
It is 18 km south of Pattaya on Sukhumvit Road (Na Chom Thian). A Bolt/Grab costs roughly 300–400 THB each way; there is no convenient public transport, which is why most visitors book a ticket-plus-transfer bundle.