There is an organized climbing tour in Vang Vieng (Vientiane Province) and Luang Prabang, Climbing is a 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 and 1 to 3 day courses and equiment rental are available at Green Discovery in Vang Vieng.