Mountain Biking activities in Bolivia
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Gravity Assisted Mountain Biking
Many different operators offer a range of rides. One of the best known is Gravity Assisted Mountain Biking, a knowledgeable, highly regarded and professional outfit that has an excellent reputation among travelers. In addition to the trip to Coroico (B$600 per person), it offers a Ghost Ride ( whooo! in every respect – think riding to a ‘castle’ in the jungle at night; B$680) plus several rides around La Paz, including road and single-track trips around the Zongo Valley, Sorata and beyond (from B$600). Discounts are offered on second rides.
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Cross Country Coroico
The area around Coroico is great for mountain biking. Friendly Cross Country Coroico offers day trips to attractions in the region for all levels of rider from B$280 per person, including a guide and packed lunch. Readers have reported the trips as being good-natured if a little disorganized.
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Hiking, Biking & Horseback Excursions
Several operators offer half-day to multi-day excursions on horseback, mountain bike or Shanks's pony. These typically visit parts of the Cordillera de los Frailes. Check individual entries for Joy Ride Bolivia, Locot's Adventura and Unlimited Adventure Tours for more details.
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Downhill Madness
For Coroico trips in particular, try Downhill Madness, which has superior hand-made, double-suspension Canadian Rocky Mountain bikes.
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Andean Epics Ride Company
Andean Epics Ride Company is a professional and enthusiastic set-up that offers a range of great mountain-bike trips for riders of all levels. These range from sedate half-day excursions to awesome multi-day adventures in the surrounding sierras. Owner Travis is always building downhill trails and plotting out new routes; one of his specialties is a five-day trip from Sorata to Rurrenabaque, starting with a two-day ride from Sorata to Mapiri via Consata (descending over 4000m from the starting point in the mountains), followed by a three-day boat journey with hikes as side-trips. The trip leaves every Monday from Sorata and costs B$1400. A minimum of four people is…
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Koala Tours
Runs some of the best mine tours, with ex-miners as guides (Efrain Mamani is highly recommended); 15% of the profits go to the mining community. They also offer guided mountain biking to Tarapaya (B$150), tinku excursions (a four-day trip costs B$800) and a nine-day trek along the ancient llama caravan route to Cochabamba.
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