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  I just went with a group at the end of May 2021 and it was the BEST experience! Highly recommend Gravity and Noel and José! A lot of other reviews... read more say this same thing, but that's because it's true: they were the best guides! All of us (a group of four from the US) felt very safe the whole time and we had SO much fun! They speak both English and Spanish very well, are super fun and also knowledgeable. They went above and beyond our expectations and I would go on this tour with these guides again in a heartbeat! It was worth every penny. We saw another group with a cheaper tour (no idea which one) on the way and they literally turned around because their guides weren't as prepared. However, we safely made it to the end and had a fantastic time! If you're on the fence -- do it!!

  What a bucketlist experience! We absolutely loved our mountain biking adventure down Death Road with Noel and the Gravity crew!! Not only was it fun, but the guides make sure... read more we were safe the entire time. Our boys (ages 13 and 16) were the perfect ages for this activity. We highly recommend adding this experience to your Bolivia itinerary--it is a MUST! And ask for Noel because he is the best guide!

  Incredible experience! The guides are excellent in exercising caution, while also keeping it fun. Definitely worth the money. Ask for Noel and Marco!

  Noel is the Greatest Guide of All Time! He will keep you safe, you will learn a lot about Bolivian Culture and History, and you will have fun. ... read more During the drive to the start you will enjoy a stop for breakfast with real Bolivians who make great food. At the top of the pass you jump on bikes for a fun descent on pavement with a stop for some tea made with coca leaves and learn about a complicated relationship between the Bolivians and this indigenous plant. Then at the start of the dirt section of Death Road you will learn about the Andean mountain goddess who has her own creative power to give life and keep you safe. During the trip Noel will entertain you with stories that can be both good but sometimes bad (it is Death Road). From nazi leaders who fled Germany after WWII to avoid prosecution deep in the Andes to stories about descents down this infamous road that went terribly wrong. By the end you will not be able to wipe the smile off your face but the trip does not end there. A visit to an animal refuge to see bears, Jaguars, monkeys, and more, have a beer and some great food and talk about the experience. Noel was genetically encoded to guide! Gravity is the only way to go. They are the only group trained in rescue and have the equipment to do so, and actual experience. Something happens out there even with other operators, they seek Noel and Gravity for assistance. And if you have not had enough create a custom tour with Noel and Gravity like the worlds longest descent, 4,500 meters or about 13,000 feet. You will start in the shadows of the majestic 17,000 foot Chacaltaya in the high Andes and descend through multiple ecosystems ending in the rainforest near Zongo. Noel is Bolivian who knows the country from north to south and east to west, he is also fluent in English.

Go with Gravity and insist on Noel! If you are there a week and his tour is packed, wait until you can get on his tour!

  Date correction: I completed this magnificent ride on 14MAR2020, not in April.
I’d heard about this downhill as one of the best on planet Earth, so it is definitely... read more going to happen for me, especially after being reTIRED 31DEC2017 from the World-class Ysleta ISD! My opportunity came during my Third Annual First Quarter Odyssey: Tierra del Fuego, 14JAN - 07APR2020 (COVID truncated to 16MAR). 12MAR2020, I was in CochabambaBOLIVIA when my much better half told me to return home ASAP, though I didn’t know why.
Not fully understanding the gravity of coronavirus, I straightaway book flights back: CPB > LPB > LIM > MEX > CJS, which included TWO nights in La Paz (LPB), specifically to take this amazing biketour. My overnights were both at the fabulous Onkel Inn, the first (13MAR) downtown for an easy GRAVITY BOLIVIA pickup by (06:30) on the 14th; the second at the airports for easy access to an early morning (15MAR) flight to LIM.
Since I arrived in La Paz early afternoon of 13MAR, after checking into Onkel Inn-downtown, I enjoyed the rest of the day on the unique aerial mass transit system, and slept well in preparation for the BIG ride.
I was a bit concerned as I waited in the pre-First Light darkness for the bus, but that was wasted energy because there was no mistaking my shuttle. It was an aging school bus with many bicycles stacked atop it. Likewise, the driver had no trouble ID-ing me—I was the only person on the Onkel Inn stoop. Once aboard, tour leader Garry offered (and I gladly accepted) coffee & chocolate for a morning starter. I was immensely relieved; thus is going exactly as I had been told the previous day when I verified my attendance & payment (which included the mandatory travel insurance policy) with Omar.
During the 3-hour motor up, Garry discussed aspects of this experience, our expectations as well as GRAVITY BOLIVIA’s expectations. Above the tree line/snow & ice along the road & mountains, we stopped at the staging area, where we received a heavyweight protective outer layer & thick gloves, as well as individual specially built downhill mountain bikes, along with additional more specific instructions. After anointing the front wheels with a clear solution (also drinkable if you can take alcohol), we began our descent on a very decent all-weather 2-lane road in very low/poor visibility.
Within an hour, we reached a turn-off into an extremely gnarly gravel road and formed up again, this time for a more formal group photo at the uppermost terminal of the fabled “Death Road”. We also received more specific instructions—always appreciated—and, even better, the weather appeared to be cooperating!
For the next several hours, it was an extremely pleasurable downhill experience—as long as I stayed away from the edge! What made it particularly delightful, besides Garry/GRAVITY BOLIVIA, was very little uphill = no pedaling for me because, well, I can’t; my hams/quads/knees forbid it. Also, fortunately, I’d already been in Bolivia for a week, so I was acclimated to the altitude; it usually takes me 24-48 hours, so I was OK. Most everybody needs that to adjust. I also ensured my international travel shot record was current.
GRAVITY BOLIVIA certainly has my coveted “iWheel of Approval!”

  Super fun day with Noel and Gravity. I was impressed with how well prepared Gravity was. I recommend this tour to adventure sports enthusiasts and general tourists who... read more understand their limits. Here are some comments which I hope help:

- Two weeks ago, there was a rock slide which has make it impossible for cars to pass through. This is good for the tour as there are fewer cars on the road. At some point, this may get fixed but it will likely be awhile.

- There is an element of risk with biking down death road. The road can be very rough with rocks...in other words, falling is not uncommon leading to bruises and even broken bones. Anyone doing this tour should understand this risk. Of course, going over the edge could be fatal...and there are several tourists who die each year. Listen to your tour guide, do not go too fast, maintain separation from other cyclers. Those lacking the physical strength to control the bike or are prone to panic may want to avoid this excursion as it is not for everyone.

- The weather will likely change 5 times from when you begin to when you end.

  THIS IS THE COMPANY YOU DO THE DEATH ROAD WITH... PERIOD!

thank you gravity for everything, easily the greatest day of my life... i am still comong down off... read more of my high! literally, haha. Noel was a superb guide, we felt safe and prepared the entire way. Alvaro took the greatest pictures of us that i will treasure forever. i saw a lot of groups up there that didnt ride on the quality bikes we had and they rode so close, it made me wonder if they were given a safety briefing at all. THAMNK YOU GRAVITY... travelers... make the smart choice. some things you just have to pay a bit extra for.

  I had no idea what to expect, but it exceeded all expectations. I had no idea how beautiful Bolivia was, but it is now in the same conversation as Norway... read more and Switzerland.

It is beautiful, but you really can die if you aren't careful. In some ways it felt safer than I thought it would be and in others it felt more dangerous.

Gravity Tours, especially Noel, Marco, and Guillermo, prioritize safety, while at the same time making it a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

We were in good hands and I will be using them when I go back to do it again!

  This is one of the best trips you can do. Gary made sure that I felt safe while also having a great sense of humor. Would highly recommend.

  I undertook the Gravity Mountain Bike Tour of Bolivia's Death Road way back in June 2019 (and have been meaning to write this review ever since).

This was... read more a brilliant and unique experience that I would strongly recommend to anyone with a taste for adventure sports.

I travelled alone though it was very easy to meet and befriend the other bikers.

The days was well-organised and stress-free. Breaks were well-timed and the snacks enjoyable. I felt the guides were considerate of our safety also.

Neil was our primary guide and was a true gent, as were his colleagues.

Strongly recommended