Cycling on the Road of Death Bolivia
Description
Cycling down 62 kilometres of pure adrenaline on one of the most dangerous roads in the world. From 4700 meters, crossing challenging mountains and intimidating cliffs, to 1180 meters.
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Itinerary
06 : 30 - 07 : 15 MEETING POINT : Hostal LA POSADA DE LA GRANDE OBDULIA at 06 : 30 , located at 947 Linares Street, for local breakfast and you will be provided with the complete cycling equipment.
7 : 15 - 09 :00 The Summit is a mountain pass located about 4,700 meters above sea level, on the outskirts of La Paz. Surrounded by towering snow-capped peaks, it is the starting point of the famous Death Road. From here, travelers can enjoy panoramic views of the Andes before starting the descent into the tropical valleys of the Yungas.
09 : 00 - 10 : 30 DESCENT. - The descent is by approximately 62 KM, being the first 20 KM via asphalt.
10 : 30 - 14 : 30 THE ROAD OF DEATH : The remaining 42 km by dirt road, along the way you can appreciate incredible landscapes and waterfalls. There will be several stops to rest, take pictures and zipline (Optional and additional cost of 80. - Bs). It will reach a height of 1200 meters.
14:30 - 16:00 LUNCH AND REST: At the end of the tour we will go by transport to the HOTEL DOS RÍOS CAMPING, where a delicious BUFFET LUNCH awaits us. There you can also use the showers and give yourself a well-deserved rest in the pool.
16:00 - 19:30 TRANSFER TO PEACE: Return is made by asphalt road transport for approximately 3 hours. Already in La Paz, we will drop you off in the center of the city (2 blocks from San Francisco Church)
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for children under 18
Reviews(25)
I think it was the greatest madness I've ever done and, frankly, I'd do it again. The Red Line was great from start to finish. We had the downtime of the blockages that prevented us from finishing the last 8km, but they bypassed all the adversities that they had.
¡Wow, suena increíble! 😃 Me alegra muchísimo que hayan disfrutado cada momento, incluso con los contratiempos. Gracias por recomdarnos!
The bus drivers are extremely disrespectful. They spoke to us in a very aggressive manner and with total disrespect, insulted my friend. Because of the blockade we were taken to a very ugly food place, which did not compensate with the package of more than 500 Bolivians we had paid. Very old and dangerous bikes, nothing to do with what was announced. I don't recommend it to anyone, worse to any foreigner.
It was an interesting tour, many photos were taken by the guides. However, these were in poor quality. The downlaod should work with a link about we-transfer and be valid for 3 days. After 1 day the link stopped working and "red line biking" did not respond to my message. Accordingly, I do not recommend this organization!
Had a great experience biking the Death Road with Red Line Biking! It was extremely affordable compared to other companies, but still served a quality trip. The bikes were really comfortable (full suspension) and the guide was very experienced, helpful and funny! Thanks again for the great day, would highly recommend Red Line Biking to anyone.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're really happy to hear you had such a great experience biking the Death Road with us. It means a lot that you enjoyed the bikes and had fun with our guide. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again for another adventure in the future!
Unique and extreme Recommended
¡Muchas gracias! Nos alegra saber que viviste una experiencia única y extrema. Agradecemos mucho tu recomendación y esperamos verte nuevamente pronto para otra aventura 🚴♂️
We found Red Line Biking in the street and they initially seemed very professional. The day before, everything was well organised – we got breakfast, all the necessary gear, and were told the group would have a maximum of 8 people. We were the last two to join, so this sounded ideal. However, on the actual day there were around 11 people in the group, which already felt like too many. The group had a big mix of abilities, with some riders wanting to go very fast while others preferred a more controlled pace. Unfortunately, the guide clearly catered more to the faster riders. At times, the guide was so far ahead that those of us at the back couldn’t even see his hand signals, meaning we had to judge the road conditions ourselves. This felt quite unsafe, especially on a route like Death Road. One person in our group even had an accident, which added to the concern. We were told we would stop regularly for photos, but because the front of the group moved so quickly, by the time we arrived it was often time to leave again. Many of the stops felt rushed and we didn’t even get the chance to take proper individual photos like other groups seemed to. A lot of the ride felt like we were essentially on our own rather than part of a guided group, which isn’t what you expect from this kind of tour. That said, the overall experience itself is incredible and definitely worth doing. The bikes and gear were decent, and the lunch and swim at the end were also enjoyable. I’m not new to mountain biking, but even I felt the pace was unnecessarily fast and, at times, unsafe. It really felt like the group had been overbooked. Overall: amazing experience, but the organisation and pacing need improvement.
Thank you very much for taking the time to share such a detailed review. We sincerely apologize that your experience did not fully meet your expectations, especially regarding the group size, pacing, and guidance during the ride. Your safety and enjoyment are our top priorities, so we take your feedback very seriously. We will review what happened with our team to improve group organization and ensure that all riders, regardless of their level, feel safe, supported, and included throughout the tour. We also appreciate you highlighting the positive aspects such as the equipment, lunch, and the overall experience. We’re glad to hear that you were still able to enjoy the Death Road. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again and provide you with a much better experience in the future. 🚴♂️
It was all perfect. They were punctual, gave the equipment correctly, gave support throughout the journey and lunch was in a very tasty place afterwards. It was my second time on Death Road and the first time with this agency, I highly recommend.
¡Muchísimas gracias por tu comentario tan especial! 💛 Nos alegra enormemente saber que todo salió perfecto — desde la puntualidad y la entrega correcta de los equipos, hasta el acompañamiento durante todo el recorrido. Y qué bueno saber que también disfrutaste del almuerzo, elegimos el lugar con mucho cariño para cerrar la experiencia de la mejor manera. Es un honor para nosotros saber que, incluso siendo tu segunda vez en la Estrada de la Muerte, tu primera experiencia con nuestra agencia fue tan positiva. 🚴♂️🌄 ¡Gracias por recomendarnos! Será un placer recibirte nuevamente para otra aventura inolvidable.
A nice experience, great agency, has a coffee in the morning, we left the van until the start of the tour, great bikes.. very attentive staff... Just go, you won't regret it.
Nuestro equipo estará muy feliz de saber que destacaste su atención, ¡siempre damos lo mejor para que disfruten al máximo! 🚴♂️✨
Just extraordinary. Superb organization, punctuality, complete equipment for the client, very prepared guides, prudent drivers. The route is dizzying, the guides give precise instructions. Being in the descent the fatigue occurs in hands and forearms, by the very irregular and stony track. We have to dose it. We went from the snows of the Andean peak to the Amazonian heat in half a day ending in a campsite with a pool.
Muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia. Nos alegra saber que disfrutó de la organización, la seguridad y el profesionalismo de nuestro equipo. Sin duda, la ruta ofrece un contraste único de paisajes y sensaciones. Esperamos tener el placer de recibirle nuevamente.
I was the only one who fell out of the group of my friends, don’t hurt me thanks to the team I was given, however falling made my experience more beautiful and complete, obviously I will go back to do the path of death ❤️🔥
¡Muchas gracias por compartir tu experiencia! Nos alegra saber que, a pesar de la caída, el equipo cumplió su función y pudiste disfrutar del recorrido de forma segura. A veces esos momentos hacen la aventura aún más memorable 😊 Nos encantará tenerte de vuelta para otra bajada por el Camino de la Muerte ❤️🔥🚴♂️
