We had to cancel our Salt Flats tour due to a civil strike and had to make up some plans for La Paz very last minute. We came across the... read more Death Road bike tour and did a bit of research about the companies which provide...More

  There’s no denying that this is a terrifying and cycling it is truly a death-defying experience but we couldn’t recommend it more highly, especially with Gravity. Noel, our guide, was... read more relaxed but firm in his approach and we always felt taken care of and safe....More

  Decided to pay a bit more to go with Gravity and it was amazing, Bikes were good and it felt like it just included more things, such as pictures, and... read more a wildlife sanctuary at the end.Guides, called Noel and Marco were approachable, knowledgeable and fun...More

  For the first day of my 70th year on planet earth my wife and I wanted to celebrate by bicycling down the “World’s most Dangerous Road” aka “Death Road” in... read more Bolivia. We have considerable mountain biking experience both in our home state of Colorado and in some 40 countries around the world. As we read the reviews of this guided activity, we came close to skipping it altogether because experienced riders were posting negative comments about the group tours. Luckily we used an agency – Intense Bolivia – who arranged, at our request, a private tour. As a result, we had a fantastic time. Intense Bolivia chartered with Gravity Bicycle tours. Gravity has the reputation as being the safest of the Death Road bike companies, and they certainly lived up to their reputation. Sometimes it’s the little things … we were asked which side we wanted for our front brake. We were asked if we wanted full face helmets [no, we had our own bike helmets] and if we wanted knee and elbow pads [again no, we planned on staying on our bikes]. The bikes were well tuned and shifted smoothly [until a shifter cable broke – they had a spare and we were back on the road in 10 min]. Every 5Km or so, we stopped and got a quick road hazard briefing [like be alert for the paved road’s only big pothole on the far right side and... For the first day of my 70th year on planet earth my wife and I wanted to celebrate by bicycling down the “World’s most Dangerous Road” aka “Death Road” in Bolivia. We have considerable mountain biking experience both in our home state of Colorado and in some 40 countries around the world. As we read the reviews of this guided activity, we came close to skipping it altogether because experienced riders were posting negative comments about the group tours. Luckily we used an agency – Intense Bolivia – who arranged, at our request, a private tour. As a result, we had a fantastic time.

Intense Bolivia chartered with Gravity Bicycle tours. Gravity has the reputation as being the safest of the Death Road bike companies, and they certainly lived up to their reputation. Sometimes it’s the little things … we were asked which side we wanted for our front brake. We were asked if we wanted full face helmets [no, we had our own bike helmets] and if we wanted knee and elbow pads [again no, we planned on staying on our bikes]. The bikes were well tuned and shifted smoothly [until a shifter cable broke – they had a spare and we were back on the road in 10 min]. Every 5Km or so, we stopped and got a quick road hazard briefing [like be alert for the paved road’s only big pothole on the far right side and don’t hit it going 25mph]. Gravity supplied snacks, lunch, and water for hydration.,

As with all Death Road excursions, our ride started with the even grade paved portion where speed could be nicely controlled by simply adjusting the degree of tuck. We then spent a half hour riding the uphill stretch – a ‘luxury’ not all tour companies will accommodate. Then, once off the pavement the Death Road was a very pleasant descent down a good quality dirt road. It was only necessary to watch for loose fist sized rocks and to adjust speed when approaching the occasional tight corner. I, my wife, and our two guides [front and rear] typically rode within a few hundred meters of one another. We never waited more than 30 seconds at each of the dozen or so scheduled stops. Apparently, we rode fairly quickly as our lead guide said he was riding at his usual pace and was not having to wait.

I’ve saved the best part of our experience for now. We had an awesome lead guide – Neil Churchard -- complimented by a good driver and helpful assistant guide -- Kenny. Neil hails from the UK and has ridden all over the world [literally]. As a result we found easy conversation discussing bike routes in far-away places. We had to spend 5 hours in the van weaving thru LaPaz traffic in an effort getting to and from the Death Road and chatting with Neil made that time pass quickly. Once out riding, Neil adjusted his guiding style to accommodate our experience level. He never skipped making a safety point, rather he explained in 10 words what with a different group might have taken 100 words. If you happen to book a private tour and get Neil as your guide, you’ve hit the jackpot. Kenny didn’t say much, but somehow managed to take nearly 150 pictures of our ride which he managed to get onto Dropbox in just 48 hours. Thankyou Kenny.

A final word about the weather might be in order. We did the ride in the ‘dry’ season of the Bolivian winter. Our ride started with partly cloudy skies and 50F/10C-ish temperatures. That made for a chilly descent at 30mph / 50kph, so we wore full finger gloves, wind pants, and windbreaker [Gravity supplies these if you don’t have your own]. Somewhere around 10000ft / 3000m above sea level we encountered clouds formed by amazon moisture meeting alto plano chill. The cloud layer lasted between 1000 and 2000 ft / 300 and 600m. After that we started peeling layers at every stop. Because we had a support van following nearby, it was easy to change without over-stuffing a backpack. We finished the ride in shorts, short sleeve shirts, and with a slight drizzle. More

  Without any doubt one of the best experiences during my stay in Bolivia!
Gravity may be a little bit more expensive than other agencies but has a lot to offer!... read more Awesome bikes, good as new and revised on daily basis.
Noel, Cesar1 and Cesar2 were fun, amazing and responsible guides, always one in front and one in the back.
The only agency that ends the tour in La senda Verde, really an added value.
Thanks for the ride & buena onda guys!!

  The guides where really cool and fun people to talk to. They looked after the group very well and offered support.
The views are amazing, simple ride. Worth it!

  The death road cycle was quite the experience. The scenery and views were stunning.

More importantly the guides, Kristen, Gary and Able were professional and made the experience... read more that much better. Ensuring we were safe and captured the day with amazing photos.

Thanks!

  My wife, who is not a strong bike rider, my two children 20 and 17, and I all did this ride. Neil, Kenny, Andres, and Felix were excellent, excellent guides... read more along the trip, encouraging everyone to ride safely and at their own pace. There was no pressure to ride faster or keep up. "It's a tour, not a race." was their motto. The landscape was absolutely stunning so I would suggest, even if you are a hard core mountain biker, to take the time to slow down on at least a few sections of the road to soak it all in.

Biking a 'Death Road' was something none of us had considered before arriving in Bolivia but we are sure glad we discovered Gravity, had kind, friendly and very safety-conscious guides, and enjoyed the experience of a lifetime! More

  Thank you to Noel and Marco for their professionalism from start to finish. Noel is highly experienced and you can tell he loves his job. Safety is definitely their priority.... read more My partner and I had a fantastic time! Would highly recommend this company to anyone!
Thank you so much!!

  A big thank you to Nate, Jorge and Felix for looking after us on the Death Road Tour.

Their professionalism, assistance and good humour was second to none. Our... read more group always felt safe thanks to the expert advice from Nate and the ground support from Jorge and Felix the entire way through.

Gravity is a superior tour product in La Paz and easily at international standards.

It was the highlight of my time in South America.

Don’t book with anyone else other then Gravity, it is well worth it.