Hidden gems in Vang Vieng.

The deepest turquoise of all the Blue Lagoons, and the one almost nobody makes it to. Go at 9:30am and you may have the bamboo platforms and rope swing entirely to yourself. There is even a Middle Eastern restaurant on-site, which is about the last thing you expect to find in the jungle.

Another raw dirt trail through the Vang Vieng backcountry with zero tourist traffic. The pin marks the start - ride as far as you are comfortable. Motorbike only, no buggies or ATVs. Take it slow.

Most people stop at the lagoon outside. Walk past it and a short trail leads deep into the mountain, where two completely dark pools sit inside the cave. Rent a headlamp for a small fee at the entrance. The lagoon itself is also nice but gets busy - the cave is the real reason to come.

A dirt road winding through karst countryside outside Vang Vieng with almost no online presence. The pin just shows the start - you can continue as far as you want. Motorbike only, no buggies or ATVs. Take it slow.