Camping
Organized tent camping is available in Phou Khao Khouay National Protected Area and through major tour operators in Vang Vieng, If you are interested in staying in a simple bamboo forest camp, try the Nam Ha Forest Camp in Luang Namtha's Nam Ha National Protected Area. There is also combination rafting and camping expeditions available in Luang Prabang Province. Asia Safari offers high-end camping trips in various places throughout the country.
Birding
With over 800 species recorded to date and new species being added to the country list regularly.
Caving
Some of the most extensive limestone cave systems in Asia can be found in Laos.
Cycling
A great, ecologically friendly way to get around Lao is by bicycle. With a population of only about 6 million people, Laos has light traffic outside the main towns and biking around the country's green hills is gaining popularity. It is best to bring your own bike if you plan on a longer trip, but for shorter trips, many tour companies and guest houses rent mid-range mountain bikes. There are currently organized bike tours to the mountains and ethnic villages in Luang Namtha. Other great places to rent a bike are Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang.
Rivers
Covering more than 40% of the Mekong 's catchment area, Laos has many excellent rivers that traverse dense jungle, deep gorges and sometimes flow through extensive cave systems.
Lao rivers can be either wild and challenging or mellow and mild depending on the season. They also vary considerably in their depths, some navigable all year round, and others revealing riverbed rocks when flows are slow and water levels low.
