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Since September 2025 Laos asks every foreign traveller to submit a free online arrival and departure form before crossing the border. Here is what it is, when to do it, and where.
We tried rock climbing in Vang Vieng with Adam's Climbing School and came away impressed by one thing above all: how safe and professional it was. A German-trained instructor, gear checked twice, and beginners on the wall within minutes. Here is what a session really looks like.
A six-day guided enduro trip from Vang Vieng into Lak Sao and the mountain terrain of Xaysomboun, built for riders who want real Laos trails, long technical days, and the raw highland feeling around the Phou Bia range.
If you only have one hot afternoon in Vang Vieng, this guide helps you choose between easy cave views at Tham Chang, the classic Blue Lagoon combo, and Kaeng Nyui's cooler waterfall walk.
If you're planning Laos for the second half of 2026, these are the festival dates most worth building a route around, from Luang Prabang river events to That Luang in Vientiane.
Discover the meaning of the Lao Baci ceremony, why white strings matter, and how travelers in Laos can join this blessing ritual respectfully.