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Death Road, Bolivia: Mountain Bike Tour on the World's Most Dangerous Road
La Paz, Bolivia
- 13 hours 30 minutes
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Summon your courage and conquer the ‘world’s most dangerous road’ on an exhilarating mountain bike tour of Bolivia’s Death Road. Follow a professional guide downhill for 40 miles on a slender and serpentine road carved into the mountainside. Marvel at sweeping vistas of snow smothered Andean peaks and dense Amazon jungle along the way and the enjoy a well-deserved rest at La Senda Verde Ecotourism Resort to revitalize with lunch and observe rescued wildlife. Opt to stay overnight in the inviting accommodation of La Senda Verde or Coroico, or return to La Paz in a comfortable vehicle on the same day.
- Experience an exhilarating mountain-biking adventure on the 'world’s most dangerous road' from La Paz
- Hug the mountainside as you ride mostly downhill for 40 miles on an 11,800-foot descent
- Rest at scheduled breaks, and admire dramatic changing landscapes, from snow-covered mountains to tropical jungle
- Relax at La Senda Verde Ecotourism Resort, and enjoy a pasta buffet lunch
- Observe rescued monkeys, parrots and other wildlife at La Senda Verde
- Top-of-the-line equipment and instruction provided by guides with an established reputation and excellent safety record
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Transport by minibus or small bus
- Use of top end bike maintained after every ride by professional mechanics using original parts.
- Gratuities
- 2 Entrance fee of 25 bolivianos each (approx. US$3.60) for the communities
- Additional food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Café del MundoSagarnaga 324, La Paz, Bolivia
Start time
07:00 AM
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Greet your team of expert guides at a central La Paz location and climb aboard an air-conditioned vehicle for the hour-long ride to La Cumbre, a place whose name translates as ‘the summit’. On arrival, disembark and absorb the spectacular surroundings as your guide provides an in-depth safety briefing. Capture photographs of the low-slung clouds and forest-smothered mountains before jumping onto your bike and embarking on the ride of your life.
Begin your death-defying descent of a serpentine road termed Camino de la Muerte, or Death Road, by Bolivian locals. Enjoy the adrenaline surges as your soar down a road christened the world’s most dangerous by numerous organizations; feel the wind in your hair and the frantic race of your heart as you descend 11,800 feet (3,600 meters) downhill.
Stop intermittently along the way to revitalize with water and snacks and to capture photographs of the dramatic scenery. Enter the subtropics of the dense Amazonian jungle and commence the most difficult part of the ride; avert your gaze from the sheer drops of 3,300 feet (1,000 meters), beside which there appears to be little path, and focus on the refreshing mist coming from waterfalls on your right.
Arrive at the village of Yolosa and return to the safety of a main road for the smooth ride to La Senda Verde Ecotourism Resort. Revitalize with a steaming shower or plunge into the cool waters of the swimming pool, and then appease your appetite with a hearty pasta buffet. Observe a colorful tableau of rescued wildlife and take in the spectacular jungle scenery as you rest aching muscles.
Return to the minivan for the scenic drive back to La Paz after relaxing thoroughly. Opt to stay over night in La Senda Verde or venture to Coroico, a beautiful town surrounded by the verdant splendor of the jungle.
Begin your death-defying descent of a serpentine road termed Camino de la Muerte, or Death Road, by Bolivian locals. Enjoy the adrenaline surges as your soar down a road christened the world’s most dangerous by numerous organizations; feel the wind in your hair and the frantic race of your heart as you descend 11,800 feet (3,600 meters) downhill.
Stop intermittently along the way to revitalize with water and snacks and to capture photographs of the dramatic scenery. Enter the subtropics of the dense Amazonian jungle and commence the most difficult part of the ride; avert your gaze from the sheer drops of 3,300 feet (1,000 meters), beside which there appears to be little path, and focus on the refreshing mist coming from waterfalls on your right.
Arrive at the village of Yolosa and return to the safety of a main road for the smooth ride to La Senda Verde Ecotourism Resort. Revitalize with a steaming shower or plunge into the cool waters of the swimming pool, and then appease your appetite with a hearty pasta buffet. Observe a colorful tableau of rescued wildlife and take in the spectacular jungle scenery as you rest aching muscles.
Return to the minivan for the scenic drive back to La Paz after relaxing thoroughly. Opt to stay over night in La Senda Verde or venture to Coroico, a beautiful town surrounded by the verdant splendor of the jungle.
La Cumbre
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
WMDR Yungas Road
4 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
San Juan waterfalls
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Cotapata National Park (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Approximate riding time is 4-5 hours
- 90% of the ride is downhill
- Suitable for both beginners and experts
- A good level of fitness is required
- All passenger heights, glove size and helmet size must be advised at time of booking
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Sean_C
We spent two weeks in Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia, and this was by far the best tour we did. The meeting point was centrally located, and we were able to eat a delicious non-rushed breakfast before the ride out to the mountain. We actually returned to the restaurant because it was the best food we had in Bolivia. The equipment provided was appropriate for the conditions, and the bikes were top notch.
The first half of the ride is downhill on a mostly paved highway. This was a good opportunity to get acclimated to the altitude, climate, and bikes. The second half was the Death Road you are familiar with from the YouTube videos - narrow, gravel, downhill thrill ride. It is as fast and intense, or slow and casual as you want it to be, as the guide in front goes at a quick pace, while the guide in the rear sticks with the casual riders. Everyone gets caught up at the frequent rest points, where the guides use the time to talk about the road itself, and to explain what is coming next.
The guides were extremely knowledgeable, personable, and helpful. They made this ride probably my favorite ride of my life, and I have logged thousands of miles on road and mountain bikes. Truly a once-in-a-lifetime bucket list experience. I enthusiastically recommend this tour and this company.
Reviews
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jacquelinesaxler, Apr 2024
Our guides Chelo and Ruben made me feel safe throughout the experience. They were funny, professional and caring all at once. The equipment is top tier, food was plenty, healthy and fresh. Visiting the wildlife refuge was a great way to end the experience. Thank you so much Gravity Tours ☺️
Rhiannon_W, Feb 2024
Really recommend Gravity, had such a fun day! Noel, Alvaro & Johnny were great, we felt safe throughout.
Jason_C, Jan 2024
Fantastic tour. We were lead by Damian & team and started by riding down a sealed road (from 4,000m+ above sea level!) which was fun for fast downhill riding (if you wanted to ride fast), followed by a short test ride off-road before embarking on the Death Road. We ended at the Animal Sanctuary for lunch which was tasty and plentiful, and took an optional guided tour (provided by the Sanctuary) which was well with the 80 BOB - particularly if you like cats (jaguar, tiger, wild cat etc.). I'd do it again and recommend it to others!
Samuel_W, Dec 2023
This was a lot of fun. Though not without danger -2 that day fell off their bikes, one from another group broke his arm. As long as you heed the guides' advice, it's not as dangerous as it sounds when you look into it. There's also the option to ride in the van during any areas you don't feel comfortable, which my wife took advantage of. The guides did a great job throughout and it's a beautiful ride.
Ryan_F, Sep 2023
Damion was the best.The tour was perfect from start to finish.An amazing breakfast,water and food throughout the whole day.Great instructions & support.Amazing lunch at the end & to top it off a great present a great death road shirt for memory.This is the best tour I have done.Keep the amazing tour going.
Gregory_N, Sep 2023
This tour was an amazing experience. Not only was the road and its views breath taking, the guides and driver were extremely friendly, knowledgable and helpful, safety and comfort were top priority. I would definately suggest this tour to those in search of the experience of a lifetime.
Sean_C, Aug 2023
We spent two weeks in Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia, and this was by far the best tour we did. The meeting point was centrally located, and we were able to eat a delicious non-rushed breakfast before the ride out to the mountain. We actually returned to the restaurant because it was the best food we had in Bolivia. The equipment provided was appropriate for the conditions, and the bikes were top notch.
The first half of the ride is downhill on a mostly paved highway. This was a good opportunity to get acclimated to the altitude, climate, and bikes. The second half was the Death Road you are familiar with from the YouTube videos - narrow, gravel, downhill thrill ride. It is as fast and intense, or slow and casual as you want it to be, as the guide in front goes at a quick pace, while the guide in the rear sticks with the casual riders. Everyone gets caught up at the frequent rest points, where the guides use the time to talk about the road itself, and to explain what is coming next.
The guides were extremely knowledgeable, personable, and helpful. They made this ride probably my favorite ride of my life, and I have logged thousands of miles on road and mountain bikes. Truly a once-in-a-lifetime bucket list experience. I enthusiastically recommend this tour and this company.
Luke_T, May 2023
Our guides, Noel and Luis, did an excellent job of accommodating all skill levels and speeds. Communication was excellent so that we were always prepared for the next segment of the trip. A member of our group had to stop part way and it was very convenient to have the tour van available so that they could ride the rest of the way down with our driver Juan Carlos (who's driving felt very safe). All in all a very pleasant experience.
Nicholas_B, Jan 2023
We had Marco and Ruben as our guides and Rafael as our driver. Such a fun group of guys! They had a lot of mountain biking and death road experience between them, they catered to everyone’s needs, and we had so many laughs along the way. A very memorable experience.
Jack_G, Dec 2022
We had an awesome time on our tour!! This is definitely the best one and our guide was an absolute legend. The zoo at the end was a really nice treat and we were looked after the whole time! Definitely book this one if your keen to head down ‘death road’
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