Climbing is a fairly new activity in Laos. So far, the only officially opened areas for climbing are in Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang.With the spectacular limestone landscape in Vang Vieng, north of Vientiane, climbers can access the crags free of charge. 1 to 3 day courses and equiment rental are available at Green Discovery in Vang Vieng. In Luang Prabang, this activity is also available on Gecko Wall. Check them out!

Over the past three years, Green Discovery has been working with climbers from all around the world to develop the amazing potential for world class sport climbing in the Vang Vieng area. Two areas were developed with a total of 50 routes ranging from 5a to 8a+ (French).

If you know anybody with a drill and the skill let them know that there's a plethora of rocks in shady crags by the river just waiting for some traffic. Private climbers visiting Vang Vieng can share transportation to the crags by meeting at the office at around 9 am.

All permitting and access costs were waived from the beginning of 2005 and the Rock Climbing Guide to Vang Vieng is available for US$5 at all Green Discovery offices.