Paragliding With Named Pilots: 15 Flights Worth Booking

1.Tenerife: Paragliding with National Champion Paraglider

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,076 reviews · 2 hours · from $153Our pick

Fly tandem above Costa Adeje with Sky of Tenerife, led by world champion Daniel Crespo. Expect a careful safety briefing, a 15 to 35 minute flight over ravines, ridges, and the coast, plus optional acrobatics or a chance to steer. Hotel transfers and five GoPro photos are included.

“Without a doubt, this was an amazing experience. I flew with Javier, who is extremely experienced, and together with Simona they made the whole journey both safe and fun. I’m not usually very talkative, but their team’s enthusiasm was truly contagious, and the entire paragliding experience was filled with laughter. I would definitely recommend their activity.”

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2.Tandem Paragliding in Alanya, Antalya Turkey with a Licensed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 993 reviews · 1 hour · from $102Top rated

Fly tandem from the mountains above Alanya with an FAI-certified pilot, looking down on the castle, turquoise sea, and Cleopatra Beach. King Paragliding provides equipment, insurance, pilot service, and transport from its office to the launch point. Hotel pickup can be arranged for an extra fee. Flights run six or seven times daily.

“Had an excellent flight with mr. Karim. So happy to experience. He made me calm down and enjoy the flight and informed me about the details of his job. It was inspiring.”

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3.Cape Town: Tandem Paragliding with Instructor

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 292 reviews · 45 min · from $108

Meet Herman or another SAHPA and SACAA licensed pilot at Signal Hill, then follow a short briefing before launching from Signal Hill or Lion’s Head, depending on the wind. Your 5 to 20 minute flight ends beside the ocean in Sea Point. No experience is needed, and photos and video are available for R400.

“Absolutely recommend this, sooo super fun, the guides are amazing!! Even if you have a fear of heights, this is really incredible, we had a great time!!!”

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4.Paragliding & Tandemflüge with World Champion & Team, Stubaital

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · 1 hour · from $163

Meet the Parafly team in Neustift, ride the Elferlift to launch, and run about 10 meters before lifting over the Stubai Valley. Your pilot handles the flight while you enjoy the 3,000-meter peaks. Dominic, Indy, and Hubi are among the pilots praised for calm, friendly instruction. Photos and video cost extra.

“Did she let you know that you have to run to do this? So that if you have hip issues or ankle issues that this could be an issue only because I did fall. And then I had to climb up the snow, and that did present a problem for me. Those who have Asthma issues. This could present problems. There should be a short video describing the activity so that you can make a better decision. The instructor was nice. I was given a second chance, and on the second chance I was able to do it. I was scared because I fell. All said and done. Yes, I…”

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5.Tandem Paragliding in Budva with Expert Pilots/All-inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 154 reviews · 1 hour · from $116

Fly tandem from a 760-meter launch site near Brajići with a certified English-, Russian-, or Serbian-speaking pilot. You need no experience. Expect a short mountain walk, a smooth takeoff, about 15 minutes in the air, and views of Budva Old Town, Bečići, Sveti Stefan, and the Adriatic. GoPro footage is included in the current package.

“The flights were amazing we really enjoyed it. The pilots took great care of us making sure we were comfortable throughout. It was really fun when the pilot did a little bit of stunt by acrobatics. Also, it was safe and smooth. We really had our precious moment captured. Thanks a lot for organising everything perfectly.”

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6.Alanya Paragliding Experience By Local Expert Pilots

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 152 reviews · 2 hours · from $40

You’ll leave your Alanya hotel entrance for Yassı Tepe, where pilots such as George and Memo give a safety briefing before your 15 to 20-minute tandem flight above Cleopatra Bay. Transfers, helmet, and flying suit when needed are included in selected options. Photos, videos, and the €20 take-off entry fee cost extra.

“Super friendly and professional service, a must do activity in Alanya and incredible prices, definitely would recommend!”

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7.Tandem Paragliding in Alanya with Professional Licensed Pilots

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 112 reviews · 2 hours · from $18Best value

Fly tandem with a licensed pilot from 700 meters above Alanya, then land on Cleopatra Beach after roughly 15 to 25 minutes in the air. Hotel transfers, equipment, instruction, and insurance are included. The flight is suitable for people weighing 30 to 120 kg, with optional GoPro photos and video sold separately.

“It was amazing!!!Highly recommended 🙃 All pilots so professional. I am scare from haights, but they know what they are doing,it's makes me so calm.”

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8.Paragliding flight in Medellin with expert pilots

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · from $63

Fly tandem above Medellín with Dragon Fly Paragliding from the Bello launch site. Your Spanish or English-speaking pilot handles the wing while you take in the city and mountains from the air. Expect a safety briefing, certified pilots, insurance, helmets, harnesses, and about an hour at the site. Extra photos, videos, and private transport cost more.

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9.Antalya Paragliding Experience By Local Expert Pilots

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 90 reviews · 25 min · from $40

You’ll ride from Antalya to Alanya, meet an experienced tandem pilot, and launch above Cleopatra Coast. The flight usually lasts 10 to 15 minutes, though wind can shorten it. George and the local team handle the flying while you take in the views. Hotel transfers, equipment, and briefing are included, while photos, video, and the €20 entrance fee cost extra.

“A huge thanks to the madly paragliding team for the wonderful experience.Thanks George for explaining everything and thanks to all crew members who flew with us.”

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10.Paragliding in Budva with Certified Pilot (All-Inclusive)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · 1 hour · from $116

Fly tandem from Brajici at 765 meters above Budva with a certified pilot such as Arben, Beni, Faro, or Vladan. Expect a short briefing, a few running steps, sweeping views of Sveti Stefan, Miločer, Bečići, Budva, and Sveti Nikola Island, then a beach landing. Transfers, equipment, water, storage, and GoPro footage are included.

“It was amazing! Nice and safe, very enjoyable! Want more, much more! Thanks a lot to Beni, he makes you feel totally confident and comfortable!”

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11.Fethiye Paragliding Experience By Local Expert Pilots

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · 2 hours · from $150

Take a tandem paraglide from Babadag Mountain above Oludeniz with an English-speaking pilot, safety gear, and hotel transfers from Fethiye or Oludeniz. Expect about two hours overall, though flight time depends on conditions. Pilots such as Tuna, Anir, and Emrah have been praised for calm instruction and smooth landings. Photos and video cost extra.

“Really good experience, instructor is very skill, nice people and nice photos, will back again, thanks !!!!!!!!”

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12.Las Palmas: Paragliding Tandem Flight with Instructor

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 70 reviews · 30 min · from $126

Join Alfredo or another qualified instructor for a tandem paragliding flight above Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. You will take off near Los Giles, glide over the capital and Las Canteras Beach, then land near the launch point. The flight lasts about 15 to 20 minutes within a 30-minute activity, and English and Spanish guidance is available.

“C’était incroyable ! Alfredo et son frère sont au top et très sympas”

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13.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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14.Bali: Nusa Dua Tandem Paragliding with Certified Pilot

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 58 reviews · from $57

Meet your certified pilot at Gunung Riug, receive a safety briefing, and glide above Bali’s eastern coastline for about 15 minutes. Your helmet, harness, and glider meet FAI and European standards. A GoPro HERO9 records the flight, while Wi-Fi, lockers, charging ports, and insurance are included at the base.

“Great activity! The people are friendly, and getting a GoPro video as a souvenir is awesome. Make sure you've got some storage on your phone, 'cause they'll send it to you via USB cable, and the video's 15 minutes long, so it'll take up a few gigs!”

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15.Paragliding flight with instructor in Florianópolis

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes · from $107

Meet OVNI Escola de Parapente in São João do Rio Vermelho for a tandem paragliding flight with a CBVL-qualified instructor. The experience lasts about 90 minutes, including preparation and possible weather delays, while the flight itself runs 10 to 15 minutes. You may fly above five northern Florianópolis beaches, including Praia Brava and Ingleses.

“That are super professional and reliable, I loved the experience, I suffer from vertigo at the height and it really was a beautiful feeling to fly , at no time I felt panic.Auto-translated”

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