The World's Most Dangerous Road - Barracuda Biking's Death Road Riding

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Itinerary

1. 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.

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 1,007 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5Nice experience!

  Very well organized and best guide ( Gus) we had so far in Bolivia!

  522wiebedOctober 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Death Road Fun

  One of the best organised tours we have done as a family. Extremely professional and safe but not at the expense of the fun and excitement - a perfectly balanced day. Totally loved it!

  Passenger536354October 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Amazing Experience, Incredible Photos & an Unforgettable Day!

  We had such a great experience on this tour! The entire day was incredibly fun, adventurous, and well organized. Our guide did an amazing job making sure everyone felt comfortable and safe throughout the ride while still keeping the experience exciting. One of the biggest bonuses was how many great photos he took throughout the day. He captured some amazing shots of us biking and at the different stops then sent all of the photos to us afterward through Google Drive. It was so nice being able to enjoy the experience without constantly worrying about taking our own pictures. The scenery was absolutely incredible, and this was definitely one of the highlights of our time in Bolivia. It’s a long day, but completely worth doing. My only feedback would be regarding the food stop at the pool on the drive back to La Paz. I think around 30 minutes there would have been plenty. We ended up staying for approximately an hour and a half because the food wasn’t ready when we arrived. I also got absolutely eaten alive by mosquitoes while we were waiting. Because of the longer stop, we didn’t get back to the city until close to 9 PM. After such a long and active day, it would have been really nice to arrive back in La Paz a little earlier. Aside from that, we had an amazing experience and would absolutely recommend the tour!

  735marcielOctober 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5An absolutely fantastic Death Road tour with Barracuda Biking!

  Everything was incredibly well organized, and Remy was the best guide we’ve had in South America so far. Safety was always a top priority, while there was still plenty of fun! Everyone could ride at their own pace and according to their ability, without ever feeling rushed or pressured. The bikes were excellent and regularly checked throughout the tour to make sure everything was working properly. Remy, César, and our driver Oscar made a brilliant team and all did an outstanding job. We felt very well looked after and had an unforgettable day. Highly recommended!

  lessaw2026October 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Remy, Cesar and Oscar are the best

  Absolutely amazing Death Road experience with Barracuda Biking! We can 100% recommend them. Safety was clearly the number one priority throughout the entire day. Remy was an excellent guide — very professional, super funny, and his English was fantastic. Before every section, he explained everything in detail: what to expect, where the dangerous parts were, what to watch out for, and how to ride each section safely. Because everything was explained so well, we always felt safe and could fully enjoy the ride and have a lot of fun. The whole team was great. The driver did an excellent job, and Cesar took care of the photos, videos, and bike management. The bikes were checked after every section, so you could really see how seriously they take safety and equipment maintenance. The route itself was incredible, with amazing views and a lot of fun riding. Everything was very well organized from start to finish. At the end of the tour, you arrive at a really nice place with a swimming pool, showers, and a delicious all-you-can-eat buffet — the perfect way to finish the day. Another big plus: the photos and videos they take during the tour are really high quality and make for great memories. They also genuinely care about their guests even after the tour. If you accidentally leave something behind in the bus or during the trip, they help you recover it and you can easily pick it up later at their office in La Paz. Overall, an awesome experience, a great team, excellent organization, and the perfect combination of safety and fun. Special thanks to Remy and Cesar — we had an unforgettable day!

  CleejeOctober 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Fantastic

  We had a fantastic day with Barracuda (guides Christian & Ruben). The day was very professionally organized and truly good value for the money.

  G2566LVtimkOctober 2026via Tripadvisor

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How it compares in La Paz

• Its from-price is 17% below the median of the 311 experiences we list in La Paz.
• It is longer than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 3 of 311.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About La Paz

La Paz is Bolivia's seat of government, a high-altitude city in a canyon below Illimani, linked by cable car and known for its markets.

La Paz fills a steep canyon on the Altiplano, between roughly 3,200 and 4,000 metres above sea level, with the snowy peak of Illimani standing over its southern edge. Sucre is the constitutional capital, but the government sits here. Plaza Murillo holds the cathedral and the presidential palace, and nearby Calle Jaén keeps colonial houses and small museums.

Top-ranked sights in La Paz: San Francisco Church, Plaza Murillo, Witches' Market (Mercado de las Brujas).

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