Road of Death bike descent La Paz: Extreme downhill ride
The descent trades altitude for speed: you drop significant elevation in a single morning.
Bike the Road of Death from La Paz on a full-day downhill ride with a professional guide, safety equipment and hotel pickup. You start at high altitude, acclimate on a 45-minute summit route, then descend the legendary switchback road through fog and ravines. The tour includes breakfast, lunch, photos and access to a water park and showers at the end.
Step-by-step itinerary
Bike descent on the Road of Death
- Acclimate with 45-minute summit route
- Experience adrenaline on Road of Death bike ride
- Camino de la Muerte passing by
- La Cumbre Entry included 1h
What’s included
- Private transportation and hotel pickup.
- professional bilingual guide trained in rescue and first aid.
- full safety equipment including helmet, pads, jacket, pants and gloves.
- professional dual-suspension bike.
- breakfast and lunch.
- bottled water.
- photos and videos.
- access to swimming pools and showers at the end of the ride.
Times
- Every day No fixed time
Information
Bike the Road of Death from La Paz on a professional downhill ride with guide, full safety gear, lunch and hotel pickup included. Routes fit beginners through experts.
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The experience
The Road of Death earns its name: a narrow mountain pass with sheer drops, tight switchbacks and fog that rolls in without warning. You ride it on a professional downhill bike (a GIANT GLORY, Rocky Mountain or Specialized with dual suspension) fitted with full safety gear: integral helmet, knee pads, elbow pads, jacket, pants and gloves. A bilingual guide trained in rescue and first aid leads groups tailored to your level, whether you've ridden downhill before or this is your first time. The route itself is the point: you're not sightseeing from a bus, you're pedaling through one of South America's most notorious stretches of road, feeling every turn.
The day starts with hotel pickup and a drive to the summit. You spend 45 minutes on an acclimation route before the main descent begins, giving your body time to adjust to the altitude and your hands time to find the brakes. Breakfast is included before you start. Once you drop into the Road of Death proper, the landscape unfolds in layers: mountains, fog, ravines and the road itself, which narrows and tightens as you descend. The guide sets the pace and watches the group. You control your speed and your line through each switchback. Lunch happens partway down, and the ride ends at a water park with showers and a pool, where you can rinse off and cool down before the drive back to your hotel.
Professional bikes and full protective equipment are included, along with bottled water, photos and videos of the ride. The tour runs 12 and a half hours door to door. A guide speaks English, Spanish or French. Children are welcome from age 15, and the operator has specialized infant seats available if needed. This is not a gentle ride: you need at least moderate fitness, and the operator does not recommend it for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy or poor cardiovascular health.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish and French.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (15 to 17 years). Children under 15 can't be included in the booking.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What is the Road of Death and why is it famous for biking?
The Road of Death is a narrow mountain pass near La Paz known internationally as one of South America's most extreme bike descents. The road has tight switchbacks, sheer drops and fog, and the ride drops 3,600 meters in altitude over the course of the morning, making it legendary among downhill riders.
Do I need downhill biking experience to ride the Road of Death?
No. Routes are tailored to your level, from daring beginners to downhill experts. A professional guide trained in rescue and first aid leads the group and sets the pace, so you control your own speed through each section.
What safety gear do I get, and is it included?
Full protective equipment is included: integral helmet, knee pads, elbow pads, jacket, pants and gloves. You ride a professional dual-suspension bike (a GIANT GLORY, Rocky Mountain or Specialized) fitted and ready for the descent.
What happens after the bike ride ends?
The tour ends at a water park with swimming pools and showers, so you can rinse off and cool down before the drive back to your hotel. Lunch is included during the ride, and photos and videos of your descent are provided.
How long is the full tour, and what time does it start?
The tour runs 12 and a half hours total, including hotel pickup, the acclimation route, the descent, lunch and the water park. Hotel pickup is included in the booking.
Operated by Evolution Adventure Travel. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
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Road of Death bike descent La Paz: Extreme downhill ride
12h 30m · EN · ES · FR · at your hotel
from US$ 130 per person
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