Paragliding in Italy: the 12 Best Tandem Flights

1.Cefalù: Tandem Paragliding Flight and GoPro13 Video

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 131 reviews · from $169Our pick

Fly above Cefalù’s coast with a qualified pilot from Sicily Paragliding. After pickup in central Cefalù, you’ll receive safety instructions, launch from the hills, and glide over the town and beaches before landing on the sand. Your pilot records the flight with a GoPro13, and guides including Juliano, Cristiano, and Agata have helped put nervous first-timers at ease.

“What a surreal experience. Shoutout to Juliano for bringing the vibes and showing me the picturesque views of Cefalù”

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2.Tandem Paragliding Flight in Cefalù

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · 1 hour · from $181Top rated

Fly tandem above Cefalù with Sicily Paragliding, using a harness and helmet while your pilot handles takeoff and landing. Flights usually run in the morning and may last about 30 minutes within a one-hour experience. Pickup is available near Cefalù and Lascari, and your GoPro photos and videos are transferred to your phone after landing.

“Very friendly team! We really enjoyed! Thanks a lot! Pilot forgot give a camera, so we enjoyed the flight two times!”

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3.Half day private paragliding adventure in Rome – PETER PAN FLIGHT

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 5 hours · from $168

Meet your tandem pilot in Norma, walk through the ruins of an abandoned pre-Roman town, learn the basics of wind and takeoff, then enjoy 15 to 20 minutes of engine-free flight. Your pilot handles the glider while you take in the hills, with photos and video included. Hotel transport may be arranged for an extra fee.

“Absolutely fantastic first time paragliding. The flight was safe fun and information of the local area you are looking at. Highly recommend.”

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4.Paragliding Tandem Taormina + Video/Foto e GoPro + Acrobazia

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 65 reviews · from $130Best value

Meet at Via Francesco Durante 3, exchange your voucher, then ride by van to the launch area. A certified pilot handles the paraglider while you take in Taormina and Letojanni from above. The 1.5-hour outing includes pickup, assurance, photos, video, and GoPro footage, with English, Italian, French, Spanish, and Portuguese support.

“Such a great guide and made the experience so much fun and unforgettable.”

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5.Palermo: paragliding flight with instructor foto and video

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $203

Join pilots from Parapendio in Tandem for a one-hour flight near Palermo, San Vito Lo Capo, and Castellammare. Instructors including Davide, Gasper, Andrea, and others explain each step in Italian, English, Spanish, or French. Expect mountain, sea, Zingaro Nature Reserve, and San Vito Lo Capo views. Photos and video are available on request.

“We went paragliding last week (27/06/24) and it was an incredible day. It was our first time and Davide, Gaspard and Andrea were very kind and helped us to be completely "cool". Davide picked us up at our accommodation in Palermo and the trip was very pleasant. We are very happy to have done this activity, both for the sensations and for the really fantastic people. Thanks again, we'll have wonderful memories of this day. :)”

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6.Half day private paragliding experience – ADVENTURE FLIGHT

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 5 hours · from $227

Meet your pilots near Norma, walk through the ruins of an abandoned pre-Roman city, learn how weather shapes the flight, then launch for 30 to 40 minutes above Lazio. Your pilot handles the glider, with optional piloting and aerobatic maneuvers. Gear, insurance, photos, and video are included.

“My 20-something sons really wanted to go paragliding so I decided to go too, even though I was a bit nervous. The instructors put us all at ease with their experience and knowledge of paragliding and we all had a wonderful time. It is very beautiful and serene in the sky! Thank you for making the experience so enjoyable.”

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7.Two-seater paragliding Amalfi and Sorrento Coast Monte Faito

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 30 min · from $240

Take off from Monte Faito with a professional tandem pilot and glide for about 30 minutes above Positano, Capri, Sorrento, Vesuvius, and the Bay of Naples. You will land in Castellammare di Stabia, then return by cable car. A short run starts the flight, and free flight photos and videos may be provided.

“Excellent and a lot enjoyment and guide is very supportive and helped a lot, must visit and try, it’s amazing.”

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8.Tandem Paragliding Flight on Capaccio Paestum in Salerno

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 30 min · from $210

Meet instructor Carlo Raito in Capaccio Paestum for a tandem paragliding flight above the Cilento hills. After a simple safety briefing, you will rise on air currents to roughly 600 to 700 meters, with views toward the mountains and coast. Your instructor handles the paraglider and records the flight on GoPro.

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9.Paragliding Tandem Flight Kronplatz Dolomites Alps

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $168

Meet Tandemflights Kronplatz for a one-hour tandem flight above the Dolomites. Your German-, English-, or Italian-speaking pilot handles the equipment and flight while you walk 5 to 6 meters for takeoff. Bring sturdy shoes and warm clothes. Cable car tickets are extra, and photos or video can be copied to your phone.

“We spent almost 3 weeks throughout Italy and this was our favorite experience by far.”

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10.Paragliding flight in Palermo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 2 hours · from $180

Meet at Villino Fraginesi near Castellammare del Golfo for a tandem flight over Sicily’s dramatic coast. Davide, Giorgio, Gaspare, and their team explain the route, weather, and safety before you fly. Expect about two hours overall, with roughly 24 minutes in the air when conditions allow, plus transport back to take-off.

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11.Private Paragliding Tandem flight Dolomites Alps Kronplatz

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 1 hour · from $179

Ride the Kronplatz cable car to 2,275 meters, then fly tandem for about 20 minutes with a pilot such as Chris, Ivan, or Toby. You land back near the starting point. The private flight includes a harness, helmet, and insurance, but not the cable car ticket or optional photos and video.

“This was a completely safe but thrilling adventure. Our pilots Chris and Ivan were relaxed and fun but very professional. The views over the snow covered Dolomites and Alps were breathtaking. The photos and videos provided were amazing. Definitely a highlight of our trip!”

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12.Cefalù: tandem paragliding flight and insta360 video

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10 reviews · from $162

You’ll meet an Italian, French, Spanish, or English-speaking pilot for a private tandem paragliding flight above Cefalù. After a safety briefing, you’ll launch from the hills, look over the Mediterranean and Cefalù beach, then receive a ride from the landing point back to takeoff. Video and photos, including Insta360 footage, are available on request.

“Pick up and drop off was flawless, the 3 pilots were the nicest people ever. Paragliding was so much fun and definitely a must do when visiting Cefalu.”

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