The World's Most Dangerous Road - Barracuda Biking's Death Road Riding
Description
Ride the world famous Death Road, with the only reputable budget company which operates using international safety standards. This amazing 64km descent of over 3500m is one of the most incredible day adventures in South America. You're only here once, so do it right! This full day tour includes all equipment, water, snacks, delicious buffet lunch at our jungle refuge, safety transport, top of the line bikes and amazing, highly qualified guides. We are the only company on Death Road with a no bullshit guarantee as we take your safety seriously! Book now, space is limited and you'll not want to miss this ride!
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Itinerary
We meet at 7:30am to begin our once in a lifetime journey. We hop aboard our private transport en route to La Cumbre at 4700m. Once there, we get all our gear (helmets, gloves, knee/elbow pads, pants/jacket) and our top of the line bikes (Kona Full Suspension bikes with hydraulic disk brakes). Our bikes are maintained after every ride and we have over 100 bikes in our shop, ensuring you will get a bike that has been serviced and is adequate to your height. Also, the brakes are on the side you want them (different countries use different sides for the front/rear brake and you wouldn't want to grab the wrong brake because it's not set for your country). Our guides have an average of 10 years experience guiding on this incredible road. They give you detailed instructions before we start the ride to help keep you safe and comfortable on our descent. After our safety induction, we begin our ride. The first 24km of the ride are on the tarmac, this is a great chance for you to get a feel for your bike and the brakes and if you're up for it get some speed. The incredible andes show their splendor as we wind our way through this spectacular valley, taking small stops to catch the views and so the guides can explain upcoming sections. Eventually we arrive at Unduavi where every rider has to pay a road tax. Here we load up our bikes and do a big uphill on the bus. The bus arrives to the top of the old road, known as Death Road. Your guides will give you a safety briefing and check all the bikes. The barren snow capped mountains we have passed by are long gone and we are now in the incredible cloud forest. We literally start above the clouds, then ride through and out of them into the lush jungle. The last 40km of our ride are out of this world, as we curve our way down an incredible road carved out of the side of the andes, passing through waterfalls, rivers, small communities, down, down, down to the steaming jungle. The views of the valley are breathtaking and the rush of adrenaline and pure fun are incomparable. We have several stops along the way to take in the views and for our safety briefings.This is important so that you know about any corners or tricky sections of the road before you arrive and so that the guides can answer any questions, tell some jokes and give you some of the fascinating history of this road. We stop twice to refresh ourselves with a well earned snack and there is unlimited water provided during the ride. We end the ride at our jungle refuge where we enjoy a delicious buffet, a dip in the pool and relaxation. There are also hot showers and soap/shampoo/towels for you. After relaxing and celebrating our amazing ride, we hop in the bus for our 3.5 hour ride back to La Paz, where we will be dropped off near our hotels. Many people say this is the best experience of their south America trip, make sure you do it safely with a reputable company who focuses on giving you an amazing ride.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A maximum of 14 people per group
- All passenger helmet/glove sizing must be advised at time of booking
- Minimum age is 18 years
- Operated by a multi-lingual guide (English/Spanish)
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- A minimum of 3 people per group
Reviews(933)
That was mega. We always felt very safe. The equipment and the bike were very good. The three of them (driver, Remy, and Claudio) were just great. Very well organized, fun, and helpful. Safety and service were the top priority.
Exceptional experience, I can absolutely recommend it. Great bikes, incredible views and especially super guides (Remy and Claudio). If not driven carefully, the ride on the death road can really be dangerous, but thanks to the very professional instructions by Remy, I felt really safe. So don't just take the cheapest offer you can find, because they most certainly won't value security as much as Remy did.
Great experience cycling death road, the equipment, bike especially was top class and Remy our guide could not have been better. He provided great entertainment along with top class skill.
Our guide Remi made the experience super fun but also (and importantly) very safe! His English was great and he gave very clear instructions! The whole experience was amazing. Also shout out to our driver Oscar who got us there and back safely.
We were excellently managed by Barracuda Biking with a warm welcome in the morning including breakfast, transport to starting point. And during downhill with several pauses the team Remy, Mauricio and Ruben were taking care about the group taking photos, checking bike breaks and giving advises. Barracuda Biking and named team is highly recommended!
This was a highlight of my trip to Bolivia!! The scenery was absolutely stunning. Remy and Alvaro were the BEST and gave us so many tips to staying safe. I felt totally supported going at my own pace and also trusted to make the experience what I wanted it to be. The small group size allowed for an intimate experience and Remy and Alvaro made sure to take so many photos along the way. At every stop, they also checked our equipment to make sure it was safe and comfortable. The equipment was high quality which made a huge difference in the comfort of the trip. Thank you to our driver as well!
I loved every second of the tour! From the beginning, when I was delayed because La Paz was in a crisis and it was difficult for me to take a taxi to reach the meeting point, I communicated with them, and they kindly waited for me. Cristian and César are very kind, attentive, and prepared guides for any situation. At all times, they asked me if I was okay or needed anything; I did not feel uncomfortable at any moment for any reason. Two girls from our group fell off their bikes while we were going down, and they were attentive and ready for any situation. They had a first aid kit on the bus, and Cristian provided a small treatment to one of the girls with great care and hygiene. I really have nothing to complain about or point out as a negative aspect of the experience with them. I loved every second of the tour ❤️ Thank you, guys ❤️
The entire team of guides showed themselves very professional, friendly, inquisitive and animated, making fun stops for photos or videos throughout the course, I have no observation about them that is not positive! The only negative observation I have is about the company: a few hours before the appointment I had doubts about the address, I sent zap, I called (more than once) and I did not get a return, so I headed to the destination that I thought was right, what was already there is that they gave me a return, so this is the point of complaint: stay more attentive to the communication channel in the evening to support the customer!
Very good experience with Barracuda with great guides
Great team, very focused on safety while remaining fun and very pleasant. I recommend Baraccuda Biking!
