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Laos

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Explore Laos

Laos may be landlocked, but it offers intriguing freshwater diving for adventurous explorers. Rivers, reservoirs, and flooded quarries near Vientiane and other urban centers provide calm settings for recreational training and relaxed dives. Visibility varies with season, often best in the dry months, while warm tropical temperatures allow comfortable year-round diving.

More experienced divers are drawn to Laos’ dramatic karst landscapes, where submerged caves and spring-fed systems create opportunities for cavern and technical exploration under proper guidance. Altitude considerations may apply in mountainous regions. Though not a mainstream dive destination, Laos rewards curious divers with quiet sites, striking limestone scenery, and the rare chance to dive in the heart of Southeast Asia’s rugged interior.

Power Plug Type
A, B, C, E, F
Payment Method
Cir, Plus
Tipping
not traditionally expected
Currency
Lao Kip (LAK)
Dial Code
+ 856
Electricity
230V, 50Hz
Time
ICT (Indochina Time) – UTC +7

Courses and Events

Lifeguard

The internationally recognized SSI Lifeguard program is the best way to become a professional lifeguard for pools or waterparks. With personalized academic and in-water training, you will learn all you need to supervise, assist and rescue victims in pool and waterpark environments. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Lifeguard certification and be ready to join a professional lifeguard team. Detailed Course Description:Each participant is trained in pool life-guarding based on international standards set by Scuba Schools International (SSI). This is a 2 days course consisting of lifesaving from outside and inside the pool, classroom & e-learning sessions about the responsibilities, abilities, risks and dangers lifeguards are confronted with in this professional context. Main topics covered during this course are: water safety responsibilities, prevention, rules & procedures, recognizing dangerous situations or behaviors of swimmers/guests inside and beside the pool, safe and appropriate use of rescue equipment, life saver swim and rescue skills needed to save conscious and un-conscious victims (including suspected spinal injuries) in a shallow or deep water setting as well as communication standards and team-work amongst lifeguards and water safety attendants. Pre-requisite (water fitness test) to joining this course is being able to: Surface 400m swim in 9:30min, rescue approach swim of 50m in 60sec, underwater 25m swim on a single breath. Last not least the candidates are required to provide proof of first aid, CPR, AED and oxygen administration skills. If no valid proof can be provided, it is advised to join a SSI React Right Course prior to this lifeguard course.

25 February +334 More
€296.84
$350.00

Dive Centers

Top Laos Dive Sites

Nam Ngum Lake

Laos’ largest reservoir offers calm freshwater diving with submerged trees, old village remnants, and freshwater fish. Suitable for beginners to intermediate divers. Scuba and freediving possible. Depths and occasional thermoclines add interest in this scenic mountain setting.

Tham Nam (Water Cave), Vang Vieng

Set in dramatic karst terrain, this cave system features limestone formations and clear spring-fed water. Recommended for advanced and technical cave divers. Scuba diving only. Guided cavern routes provide a rare inland cave-diving experience.

Xe Bang Fai River Cave

One of the world’s longest river caves, known for vast submerged passages and striking rock formations. Advanced to technical level. Scuba diving required. Strong currents and overhead environments demand specialized training and equipment.

Blue Lagoon Area, Vang Vieng

Crystal-clear pools surrounded by jungle and limestone cliffs host small freshwater fish and aquatic plants. Easy conditions suit beginners. Scuba and freediving possible. While more known for swimming, select deeper sections allow controlled dive training.

Hinboun Reservoir

A quiet freshwater site with rocky slopes, submerged vegetation, and seasonal visibility changes. Suitable for recreational divers. Scuba diving only. Its remote setting and ecological importance within central Laos make it an off-the-beaten-path option.