Death Road Bolivia Bike Tour: From La Paz

Death Road Bolivia Bike Tour: From La Paz

Tackle one of South America’s most notorious adventures on this Death Road Bolivia bike tour! Enjoy the thrill of biking 64 kilometers to the Amazon Jungle, passing through stunningly beautiful landscapes and heart-pounding descents. Safety is paramount for this tour, so you can rest assured knowing that experienced local guides will be by your side all the way. Step out of your comfort zone and challenge yourself with a once in a lifetime journey!

Tour Details

Duration12 Hrs
Type TripBiking
Group SizePrivate or 7 Max
LanguagesEng, Esp,
SeasonYear around
DifficultyMedium (Bike Skills)

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Summary

Travel Route

Day 1: La Paz/Death Road/San Juan Waterfalls/ La Paz

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Technical Details

Starts at: La Paz
Ends in: La Paz
Total Distance: 145 km (90 mi) / 80km (3hrs) riding
Altitude: 4890m (16.043 ft) – 1180m (3.872 ft)

Tour Destinations

La Paz
Death Road
San Juan Waterfalls
La Paz

Itinerary

Day 1 La Paz/Dead Road/San Juan Waterfalls/ La Paz

Meeting point in ‘Little Italy’ restaurant at 7:30. After meeting your guide and everyone on your trip (7ppl per group). We drive up to the Summit. There we give you all your great Gear, including your awesome bikes. After a detailed safety speech and riding coaching session from our highly trained English speaking guides. We Start our descent!

Our first 20KM are on a paved tarmac road. This gives you the opportunity to practice all the riding techniques that our guides will teach you, well as getting a feel for your bike and their super strong Hayes Hydraulic Disc Brakes, and silky smooth suspension.

After a few stops to take in the stunning valley views, the super fast tarmac leads us to Unduavi where everyone has to pay a 25Bs. Entrance fee, to enter the National Park, (This money goes to the upkeep of the road and towards safety improvements, as well as to help some of the local communities). Here we get in the bus for a short 10KM section that’s mostly uphill.

After a nice snack, we have another safety briefing before starting on the old road. No more tarmac, we are now on the Death Road! This narrow ledge of a road winds it’s a way through some of the most stunning scenery in the world. And though it’s dangerous, we give you all the instruction and equipment you need to make it down safely and comfortably.

After several stops with breathtaking views and great photo opportunities, we reach the San Juan Waterfalls. Here we’ll have another snack. This stunning viewpoint not only offers a great spot for some photos of these spectacular waterfalls, but we also get the chance to ride through them! From here the sections of the ride get longer and there are parts where we can ride a bit faster if you want to. If not, there’s no rush, you go as fast as you feel comfortable going.

14:30 After the last few sections, with include awesome river crossings, we reach the end of this remarkable ride! Look around, you are in the deep jungle and it’s hard to imagine that just earlier in the morning we were high up in the mountains.

We pedal over to our lunch spot, with is the residence of a local sculptor, whose house seems to be his grand masterpiece. His family serves us a delicious meal of home-made pasta and fresh salad (We can take a hot shower here). After lunch, you can head off to our natural pool in the river to take a dip, lounge around the jungle house and play some pool or for an additional cost can choose to visit the beautiful Jungle Animal Refuge ‘Senda Verde’ where you’ll get a tour of their facilities and a chance to play with monkeys and other wild animals.

18:20 We drive back up the road, where you get to see all the scenarios you may have missed while riding and our guides get to tell you all the scary stories you didn’t want to hear on the way down. Arriving to La Paz (21:00), we drop you off near your hotel.

Congrats! You are now a The World’s most dangerous road survivor! Part of this VSA Family #VisitSouthAmerica

Meals Included: No meals included

What’s included

Private Transport "2019 - 2022"
Emergency Oxygen Tank / Kit First Aid / Car AC & Heating.
Double Suspension Pro Bike
Kit First Aid / Car Heating
Gear: Kali helmets, Integral helmets Full face (at choice), gloves, Knee pads, googles, Water & wind proof Jacket and Pants
Photos Link
Pool & hot showers
Certified & Experienced English Guide
Small Group (7)
T-shirt souvenir
Fee tips for our staff (Tipping is the norm on any excursion in South America)
Accommodations
Guides Available (French, German, Japanese & more options with additional cost)
Meeting point pick up (Little Italy Restaurant)
Lunch & Soft Snacks
Optional transfers to Coroico town (35$)

Not suitable for

Pregnant women
People with heart problems
People in wheelchairs

What to Bring

Sunscreen, Repellent, Sunglasses, Hat & Buff Mask, Lipstick
Windbreaker Jacket
Backpack
Water & Healthy Snacks

Important information

Looking for more inspiration? Visit our gallery: Visit South America Before taking our Death Road Bolivia bike tour you should take into count the following information:

What is the best time to go to the Death Road?

The best season to go is in the dry season. It´s from June to August.

How is the rainy season in the Death Road?

The rainy season is from November to April. The first part of your trip will be cold. The second part of the trip when you pass the Cumbre you generally head downward toward jungle region.

Frequent Questions

Customize this tour

This, and all the tours we offer online can always be customized, whether you are looking for upgrade alternatives, large groups, more flexible hours, have a special occasion (honeymoon, engagement), are a content creator, or are simply looking for something more private. We have all the alternatives to personalize your trip. Email us to info@visitsoam.com, leave us a message at +1 949 299 8915

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How and when will I receive the reservation confirmation?

Once the payment is made, we will send you a tour confirmation email. If the travel dates are very close, we will contact you as soon as possible, if they are extended dates we will keep in touch by email or WhatsApp contact 3 to 5 weeks before.

What happens if my reservation cannot be confirmed?

99% of the reservations are usually confirmed, however, if there is the availability of hotels, services, or others, we will offer an alternative of dates, lodging, or services. In the event that we are unable to help, full refund policies apply.

Is it necessary to reconfirm my reservation before the trip?

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How do I modify, update, reschedule or cancel my reservation?

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What happens if a booked service cannot be carried out due to weather conditions or reasons of force majeure?

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