Green Toad Bus

Mountain biking down the World's Most Dangerous Road from La Cumbre to Coroico is one of the most popular activities amongst backpackers in Bolivia. Suitable for confident beginners and experienced riders alike this is a ride to remember. Starting amongst stunning mountain scenery at a height of 4700 meters and winding down through the Yungas cloud forest to the semi tropical setting of La Senda Verde Animal refuge this is the best way to the experience beautiful scenery of the area in combination with the adrenalin rush of downhill mountain biking.

We only work with the bike company with the best safety record to offer this ride so we are confident we are offering the safest, most professional trip available. All equipment is thoroughly maintained and of the highest quality - there are no better bikes in South America - and the English speaking guides are trained to the highest standards.

After a safety check and instruction from your guides the group will start the ride at 4700 meters. The first section is smooth tarmac and perfect for getting used to the feel of the bikes and warming your legs up. There is an uphill section near the beginning which can be tough at high altitude - if you struggle on this part you can always jump in the support vehicle for a while to get past it though! Shortly after passing through the checkpoint at Undavi we will arrive at the 'Death Road' proper. Here the road turns into a winding dirt road and we will take a break at the top for some further safety instruction and a chance to see the road winding down the valley ahead. From here on you will not be pedaling so much but concentrating on controlling your bike as per your guide's instructions. As you descend the road will sometimes be dusty and dry, others times it will be rocky shale stones and nearer the bottom there will even be waterfalls that you drive under. The views will always be stunning and there will be plenty of breaks for you to enjoy them, take some photos and let the slower people catch up (you go at your own pace always).

After 4 or 5 hours riding you arrive at Yolosa and La Senda Verde Animal refuge where there will be showers and a buffet lunch waiting for you. You will even be served a well-earned beer and can relax whilst getting to know the rescued animals in the refuge.

After the well-earned chill out time we start the drive back to La Paz (approx 3.5 to 4 hours) first passing by Coroico to drop off anyone wishing to stay the night there instead of returning to La Paz. There is also the option of staying at La Senda Verde Animal refuge in one of the comfy cabins (we can book this for you also - please ask for details)