{"id":63375,"date":"2017-08-09T16:22:46","date_gmt":"2017-08-09T21:22:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/?p=63375"},"modified":"2017-08-09T16:35:32","modified_gmt":"2017-08-09T21:35:32","slug":"top-things-to-do-in-phuket-thailand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2017\/08\/top-things-to-do-in-phuket-thailand\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 things to do in Phuket, Thailand, feat. Cobi Jones (video)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ajks0dD8xeU\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Recently, I visited beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Phuket-Hotels.d6046393.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Phuket<\/a> in Southern Thailand as part of the production team of award-winning travel series \u201c<a href=\"http:\/\/aspire.tv\/series\/andiamo-uptown\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">andiamo! UPTOWN<\/a>.\u201d We were there to produce a fresh episode of the show, which airs every Saturday in the U.S. on Magic Johnson\u2019s Aspire Channel. During our trip to the island (which you might recognize from films like <em>The Beach<\/em>, 007&#8217;s <em>The Man With the Golden Gun<\/em> or <em>Good Morning, Vietnam<\/em>), we were joined by Soccer legend Cobi Jones, who guest co-hosted the episode (look for a mid-August premiere). Here are 10 unforgettable things Cobi and I, and the rest of the cast and crew, experienced in Phuket, and you should, too.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2016\/12\/17-photos-thatll-make-you-wanna-visit-thailand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> 17 photos that will make you want to visit Thailand now<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_63541\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-63541\" class=\"size-full wp-image-63541\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/atv-phuket.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/atv-phuket.png 800w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/atv-phuket-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/atv-phuket-768x420.png 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/atv-phuket-600x329.png 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/atv-phuket-275x150.png 275w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/atv-phuket-621x340.png 621w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-63541\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of andiamo! UPTOWN<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>1. Take a wild ride with ATV Phuket<\/h2>\n<p>While Phuket is known for its coastal recreational offerings, you certainly should experience ATV\u2019ing in Thailand. Select either a one- or two-hour tour with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.atvphuket.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ATV Phuket<\/a> and get ready to have a fun experience that many wouldn\u2019t expect to find in Asia. One note: You will get dirty (and trust me, that\u2019s part of the fun)\u2014so dress accordingly.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_63544\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-63544\" class=\"size-full wp-image-63544\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/phuket-white-water.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/phuket-white-water.png 800w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/phuket-white-water-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/phuket-white-water-768x420.png 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/phuket-white-water-600x328.png 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/phuket-white-water-275x150.png 275w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/phuket-white-water-622x340.png 622w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-63544\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of andiamo! UPTOWN<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>2. Roar with the rapids with whitewater rafting<\/h2>\n<p>Who knew that you could experience <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phukettoursdirect.com\/white-water-rafting-tours.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">white water rafting<\/a> in Thailand? Surprisingly enough, you can take advantage of level II and III rapids in Phuket.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_63540\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-63540\" class=\"size-full wp-image-63540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/5-One-Bedroom-Luxury-Pool-Villa-Ocean-View-A-Sri-Panwa-Hotel-Phuket-Resort-Spa-1500x848.x63194.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/5-One-Bedroom-Luxury-Pool-Villa-Ocean-View-A-Sri-Panwa-Hotel-Phuket-Resort-Spa-1500x848.x63194.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/5-One-Bedroom-Luxury-Pool-Villa-Ocean-View-A-Sri-Panwa-Hotel-Phuket-Resort-Spa-1500x848.x63194-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/5-One-Bedroom-Luxury-Pool-Villa-Ocean-View-A-Sri-Panwa-Hotel-Phuket-Resort-Spa-1500x848.x63194-768x434.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/5-One-Bedroom-Luxury-Pool-Villa-Ocean-View-A-Sri-Panwa-Hotel-Phuket-Resort-Spa-1500x848.x63194-600x339.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/5-One-Bedroom-Luxury-Pool-Villa-Ocean-View-A-Sri-Panwa-Hotel-Phuket-Resort-Spa-1500x848.x63194-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/5-One-Bedroom-Luxury-Pool-Villa-Ocean-View-A-Sri-Panwa-Hotel-Phuket-Resort-Spa-1500x848.x63194-602x340.jpg 602w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/5-One-Bedroom-Luxury-Pool-Villa-Ocean-View-A-Sri-Panwa-Hotel-Phuket-Resort-Spa-1500x848.x63194-512x290.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-63540\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of Sri Panwa Hotel<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>3. Splurge on a one-of-a-kind luxury stay<\/h2>\n<p>Nestled within an expansive scenic cliffside peninsula which overlooks the Andaman Sea, the luxurious <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Phuket-Hotels-Sri-Panwa-Phuket-Luxury-Pool-Villa-Hotel.h1590509.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sri Panwa Hotel &amp; Spa<\/a> is an idyllic high-end resort in Phuket. Sumptuously appointed, each villa and suite comes with its own pool and amenities. Plus, their fitness center includes a kick boxing ring! More on that in a moment\u2026<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_63543\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-63543\" class=\"size-full wp-image-63543\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/phuket-sea-caves.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/phuket-sea-caves.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/phuket-sea-caves-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/phuket-sea-caves-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/phuket-sea-caves-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/phuket-sea-caves-511x340.jpg 511w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-63543\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of andiamo! UPTOWN<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>4. Explore fascinating sea caves<\/h2>\n<p>Thailand has some of the most scenic aquatic offerings on the planet. So on this trip, I arranged for our team to experience sea caving (check it out on <a href=\"http:\/\/aspire.tv\/series\/andiamo-uptown\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the episode<\/a> we produced). The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.johngray-seacanoe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">John Gray<\/a> company provides a very unusual sea caving tour where you\u2019ll visit caves in Phang-Nga Bay that require you to lie down in the sea canoe in order to enter (depending on the cave, the clearance space between the tip of your nose to the ceiling of the cave \u201centryway\u201d can be as close as 2 inches from your face). These caves are replete with all types of wildlife including bats, frogs, lizards and tropical insects, as well as stalactites and stalagmites.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_63542\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-63542\" class=\"size-full wp-image-63542\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/phuket-boxing.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/phuket-boxing.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/phuket-boxing-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/phuket-boxing-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/phuket-boxing-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/phuket-boxing-511x340.jpg 511w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-63542\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of andiamo! UPTOWN<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>5. Try your hand at Thai boxing<\/h2>\n<p>Nothing is quite like Muay Thai, or Thai boxing. Being Thailand\u2019s national sport, it has grown in popularity over the years, so there are plenty of places for you to try it. Sityodtong Muay Thai Training camp in Pattaya (the birthplace of the sport) is popular, but while in Phuket, you can experience Muay Thai in one of the most modern camps in Thailand, Tiger Muay Thai. However, if you&#8217;re staying at the Sri Panwa Hotel, you can follow Cobi Jones&#8217; lead and schedule a one-on-one <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tigermuaythai.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Muay Thai training session<\/a> with a Master\u2014without ever leaving the comfort of the resort.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/rewards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ALSO:<\/strong> Add this to your list, too\u2014join Orbitz Rewards to earn instantly!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>6. Learn to cook delicious Thai cuisine<\/h2>\n<p>Despite the wonderfully complex flavors of traditional Thai cuisine, preparing these dishes can be remarkably easy. Any food fan visiting Phuket must try the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.blueelephant.com\/phuket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blue Elephant Cooking School<\/a> where chef Nooror will take you through the steps to prepare an entire Thai meal. You&#8217;ll also get a lesson on the history behind some of the techniques and ingredients used in Thai cuisine.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_63546\" style=\"width: 970px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-63546\" class=\"size-full wp-image-63546\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Rollerball-Phuket.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Rollerball-Phuket.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Rollerball-Phuket-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Rollerball-Phuket-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Rollerball-Phuket-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Rollerball-Phuket-453x340.jpg 453w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-63546\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of Rollerball Phuket<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>7. Go Zorbing<\/h2>\n<p>Do <em>what<\/em>, you say? Zorbing, or rollerballing, is an always fun, always exhilarating <span class=\"_Tgc\">sport that involves rolling down a hill inside an transparent plastic orb (think jumbo hamster wheel).<\/span> Invented in New Zealand, rollerball can now be experienced in Phuket at <a href=\"http:\/\/rollerball.co\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rollerball Phuket<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>8. Visit a pearl farm<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s amazing to see what it takes for an oyster to create a pearl. However, oysters need an ideal environment to produce the very best pearls. A visit to the <a href=\"https:\/\/phuket-pearl.com\/phuket-pearl-farm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Phuket Pearl Farm<\/a> is very enlightening and will give you great insight about this process.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_63547\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-63547\" class=\"size-full wp-image-63547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/siam-niramit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/siam-niramit.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/siam-niramit-300x127.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/siam-niramit-768x325.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/siam-niramit-600x254.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/siam-niramit-720x305.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-63547\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of Siam Niramit<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>9. Catch a stunning stage show<\/h2>\n<p>The Kingdom of Thailand is certainly rich in history and culture, and this story is carefully told through song and dance in the visually captivating <a href=\"http:\/\/www.siamniramit.com\/show.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Siam Niramit<\/a> show in Phuket. With elaborate costumes, high tech special effects and impressively designed scenery, the production value of this extravaganza is very high and is certainly on par with the quality of a Disney stage show.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_63545\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-63545\" class=\"size-full wp-image-63545\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/phuket-night-market.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/phuket-night-market.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/phuket-night-market-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/phuket-night-market-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/phuket-night-market-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/phuket-night-market-453x340.jpg 453w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-63545\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of Tourism Authority of Thailand<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>10. Eat something unexpected at the Night Market<\/h2>\n<p>Night Markets are popular throughout Thailand, however, if you are someone who considers themselves an \u201cadventurous culinarian,\u201d you will fit right in at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phuket101.net\/6-phuket-markets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Night Markets<\/a> of Phuket: Everything from Durian fruit to scorpions to silkworms (and more) can be sampled to your heart\u2019s content. Bon apetit!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/g\/lc\/traveldeals-free-flight-friday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61852 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/FFF-blog-banner.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/FFF-blog-banner.jpg 2400w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/FFF-blog-banner-300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/FFF-blog-banner-768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/FFF-blog-banner-600x100.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/FFF-blog-banner-720x120.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; 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