Welcome to the Northern Lao - European Cave Project !

We are a team of European cavers that explores caves in Laos since the year 2000. We want to achieve an overview of caving areas located in the Northern provinces. Cavers of all nations are welcome  to contribute to our mission. We cooperate with the local authorities and development projects and promote cave eco-tourism as part of conservation and contribution to the local economy.

Latest News:
April	The project celebrates its 10th anniversary with more than 100 km of caves surveyed in Northern Laos. Please see the statistic section for details:
February	The two expeditions Laos 2012 are back home. The team to Vieng Phouka and Nong Khiaw surveyed 3.4 km of cave passages. Most significant finding is a river cave close to Muang Ngoy with more than 2 km of fossil and active river passage. It is now the longest cave in Nong Khiaw district. The following reece to Myanmar proofed successful with the discovery of large chambers of significant depth. The Houaphan team checked intensely the caves along the road from Vieng Xay towards  the Vietnamese border at Nam Meo. This resulted in 40 surveyed caves of 6.7 km length. During the last days of the expedition a promising area with several river caves and active sink holes North of Sam Neua was found awaiting exploration next year. Please find details at:

Last update:  April 2012