In Thailand, some tattoos carry far more than ink. Sak Yant is a centuries-old tradition in which Buddhist monks or Reusi hermits tattoo sacred designs while chanting prayers known as kata, believed to grant the wearer protection, luck and strength.
The patterns are made of mantras written in Pali, the language of the Theravada Buddhist canon, arranged into geometric shapes with specific meanings, from shielding against enemies to attracting prosperity. That is why an authentic Sak Yant is made in a temple by an initiated master, not in a street studio.
On this trip we collect you from your Pattaya hotel, take you to a respected master and stay at your side with an interpreter guide throughout the ritual.
Transfer included: we pick you up at your hotel. We'll confirm the pickup time after you book.
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No prepayment needed for this tour, you pay on the day.
Depending on size and complexity, from about 20 minutes to several hours. Small, popular designs are done quite quickly.
According to the masters, Sak Yant heals quickly and you can swim and carry on as normal from the very first day.
Masters speak only Thai. The interpreter guide included in the tour helps you choose a design and translates the rules the master asks you to follow.
Get a genuine Sak Yant tattoo from a Buddhist master on a day trip from Pattaya: hotel transfer, interpreter guide and ritual offerings included.
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