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Death Road (Yungas Road) Mountain Bike Private Tour

A guided descent down the road once named the world's most dangerous, on a private tour just for your group.

Private tour — just your group 8-9 hours Up to 25 guests Free itinerary changes Local expert guide
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Overview

A private, professionally guided mountain bike descent down the North Yungas Road — roughly 40 miles and over 11,000 feet of elevation loss from the high Andes into subtropical jungle, ending with lunch and a stop to see rescued wildlife.

The North Yungas Road earned its 'Death Road' reputation from decades of vehicle traffic on its narrow, cliffside gravel surface, before a modern paved bypass took most through-traffic off this stretch. The mountain bike route still runs the old road's single-track cliffside sections, which carry real exposure and require full-suspension bikes, helmets, and a guide who rides the route daily — this is not a casual bike ride, and fitness and a level head at altitude both matter. Voyzo only arranges this with operators running current safety equipment and a strong track record.

Highlights

  • High Andes start The ride begins at La Cumbre pass, over 15,000 feet above sea level, in cold, thin mountain air.
  • The old North Yungas Road A roughly 40-mile descent losing over 11,000 feet of elevation, much of it on the narrow gravel single-track that gave the road its reputation.
  • Subtropical jungle finish The route ends in the warm, green Yungas lowlands, a dramatic contrast to the barren high-altitude start.
  • Lunch and wildlife stop A stop at La Senda Verde Ecotourism Resort for lunch and a look at rescued monkeys and other wildlife cared for on-site.

What Stops Does This Tour Make?

A popular starting point — every Voyzo itinerary is fully customizable, so we'll shape the order and stops around your group.

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Pickup

Hotel pickup anywhere in La Paz, early morning departure.

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High Andes start

The ride begins at La Cumbre pass, over 15,000 feet above sea level, in cold, thin mountain air.

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The old North Yungas Road

A roughly 40-mile descent losing over 11,000 feet of elevation, much of it on the narrow gravel single-track that gave the road its reputation.

3

Subtropical jungle finish

The route ends in the warm, green Yungas lowlands, a dramatic contrast to the barren high-altitude start.

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Lunch and wildlife stop

A stop at La Senda Verde Ecotourism Resort for lunch and a look at rescued monkeys and other wildlife cared for on-site.

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Drop-off

Back to your hotel, home, or the airport — whenever your day wraps up.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
A fully customizable itinerary built around you
All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • Group size can range from 1 to 25 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
  • Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
  • Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

  • We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
  • Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
  • Your pickup address is required to finalize the itinerary.

Special Requests

  • Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
  • Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

The old road carries real exposure on narrow cliffside sections, which is why a professional guide, full-suspension bike, and proper safety briefing matter — this isn't a ride for absolute beginners, but experienced operators run it safely every day with the right precautions.
No expert skills required, but reasonable fitness and comfort riding a bike on gravel are important — your guide sets the pace and you can walk any section you're not comfortable riding.
The North Yungas Road was built in the 1930s by the Bolivian government to link La Paz with the Amazon basin, with much of the construction work done by Paraguayan prisoners of the Chaco War.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

About This Tour

A private, professionally guided mountain bike descent down the North Yungas Road — roughly 40 miles and over 11,000 feet of elevation loss from the high Andes into subtropical jungle, ending with lunch and a stop to see rescued wildlife. The North Yungas Road earned its 'Death Road' reputation from decades of vehicle traffic on its narrow, cliffside gravel surface, before a modern paved bypass took most through-traffic off this stretch. The mountain bike route still runs the old road's single-track cliffside sections, which carry real exposure and require full-suspension bikes, helmets, and a guide who rides the route daily — this is not a casual bike ride, and fitness and a level head at altitude both matter. Voyzo only arranges this with operators running current safety equipment and a strong track record.

The North Yungas Road was built in the 1930s to connect La Paz with the Amazon basin, and a large share of the construction is attributed to Paraguayan prisoners captured in the Chaco War. In 1995 the Inter-American Development Bank called it the world's most dangerous road, a label that often draws on estimates of 200 to 300 deaths a year at the peak of its traffic. Those figures are estimates and sources vary.

The real change came when a replacement route, part of Route 3, was developed over roughly two decades to 2006, and another section was rebuilt as a two-lane road in 2009. Heavy traffic moved off the old route, which is why it is now widely used for supervised mountain biking.

The ride ends near Yolosa, where La Senda Verde, an animal refuge founded in 2003, cares for more than 250 rescued animals, among them monkeys, macaws and an Andean bear. Lunch is eaten there while looking at the animals.

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