Death road Bolivia is amazing ride dramatic and scenic. it can be done in a fullday trip.
We start at an altitude of 4700 m.a.s.l, close to the nearby peaks, such as Huayna Potosi and other nearby mountains in the Cordillera Central.
there is instruction about safety to ride the bike and test bikes.
as well as be ready to travel the 64 km with our expert guides. First we will descend on a road surrounded by low clouds, through the amazing views, out of the corner of our eyes there are small villages and the nearby grazing flames. With stops to take pictures of the high cliffs, outcrops of rocks and lush green vegetation.
The so-called “Camino de la Muerte” was built for the prisoners in the 1930s, and many of the cyclists travel this route every day that has been named as the most dangerous road for organizations such as the Inter-American Development Bank. Along this route is subtropical, crossing along beautiful waterfalls to enjoy an incredible meal and rest in the pool.
We begin the ride at wind-swept La Cumbre (4,700m/15,400 feet) where you ll see fantastic views of a number of snow-covered peaks, including Huayna Potosí (6,088m/19,973 feet). From here we descend rapidly down a twisting asphalted road among mountain peaks, grazing llamas and alpacas, tiny villages and a drug check-post
07: 00 am. Departure from the agreed meeting point or from the office. (fix the meeting point, when you confirm the tour).
09: 00am. Arrival to the Summit (4,700 masl.) Have a hot drink. The guide gives instructions on the risks and delivers the bicycle and equipment for the descent.
PART ONE
09: 30am. Start downhill on asphalt 22 km. (approx. 1 hour) Getting to Unduavi.
10: 30am. There is an 8 km ascent in the transport from Unduavi until the begining of the Death Road.
PART TWO
11: 00am. Start downhill on "Road of Death". gravel road, rocky and stony.
12: 30pm. We arrive at San Juan (waterfalls), for a snack.
13: 30pm. Arrival to Cerro Rojo with 20 minutes of descent until the end of the tour in Yolosa (1200 masl.), And go by bicycle to our restaurant for lunch, use of the pool.
19:00 or 20:30 pm approximately araving to La Paz City.
INCLUDED:
Private transport for the group
English spoken guide
Bike
Safety equipment : Full face helmet, gloves, jacket, pants, elbow and knee pads
Snack
water
Pool, showers, bathrooms
Lunch
Photos taken by the guides during the tour and later sent by WETRANSFER to their emails or by whatsapp.
NOT INCLUDED
Insurance against personal accidents.
Drinks or extra food.
50 Bs entrance fee
PACKING LIST:
A backpack to take every thing needed for the tour:
Warn clothes for first part. (Because is cold the first part ) .
Light clothing for the second part (Because is warn second part ).
An extra change of clothes including the shoes. (Because to change after descent).
Sun glasses
Insect repellent
Sunscreen
Swimsuit (to use the pool).
Towel (for the shower).
Sandals
50 Bs entrance fee
CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT
The mountaineering and hiking tours that we offer are highly risky, the customers decides to take the tour
with their own experience and travel under our conditions.
1.- Confirmation and payment:
After confirming the tour with payment
The confirmacion is valid for the date and time indicated on it.
The customer is responsible for the tour and must prevent factors that can make themselves sick or injure that can cause to loss the trip
2.- Tour cancellations :
a day or more days before the trip day 30% penalty from total price, on departure day 100% penalty from total price,
3.- Postponements:
A day before tour day 0% penalty up 18:00 pm,
A day before tour day 15% penalty up 18:00 pm to 23:59 pm.
on departure day 60 % penalty from total price,
4.- Insurance:
The customer will make the tour on his/her own and full responsibility.
The price does not include travel insurance against accident and medical expenses of any kind.
5.- Climatological Factors:
The customer is responsible for choosing his/her travel date. If, because of bad weather, the tour can not be
completed. there is not refund.
6.- Equipment losses or damages during the tour:
The customer is responsible for taking care of all the equipment that we provide.
- In case of damages or losses of any of the gear, the customer must pay for it at the end of the tour.