The World’s 15 Best Paragliding Flights

Paragliding Oludeniz - Fethiye, Turkey - Meeting at Oludeniz Beach and getting ready

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,128 reviews · 2 hours · from $165Our pick

Launch from Mount Babadag with a private tandem pilot and glide above Oludeniz, Butterfly Valley, and the turquoise coast. Hanuman Paragliding provides transport, equipment, insurance, and national park entry. Pilots including Baris, Torehan, Nida, Deniz, and Izzet are praised for calm guidance. Photos and videos cost extra.

“Such an excellent adventure! So peaceful floating on top of the world....then ask for some extreme flying to get your adrenaline pumping! Great team and fun guides. Definitely recommend going here. You get amazing photos at the end too.”

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Interlaken Paragliding, Paragliding, Switzerland Paragliding, Tandem Paragliding, Tandem Paragliding in Switzerland, Tour Reviews

Interlaken: Tandem Paragliding Flight with Pilot

2.Interlaken: Tandem Paragliding Flight with Pilot

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,117 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $233

Fly tandem above Interlaken with a qualified Skywings pilot such as Ray, Remo, Val, or Michael. Ride to Beatenberg, run from a grassy hillside, and glide above Lake Thun, villages, and Alpine peaks before landing in Höhematte. The flight suits first-timers, but weight, age, weather, and mobility rules matter.

“I had Klem as my pilot, and he truly did an amazing job. His calming presence helped me relax when I was feeling a bit scared at first. I ended up loving the experience, and I really appreciate his support throughout the journey.”

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Oludeniz Paragliding Fethiye Turkey, Additional Features

3.Oludeniz Paragliding Fethiye Turkey, Additional Features

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,813 reviews · 2 hours · from $119

Ride from Fethiye to Babadağ for a tandem flight above Ölüdeniz. Your pilot handles the paraglider while you take in the Blue Lagoon, Butterfly Valley, Fethiye, and Kayaköy. Flights last about 30 to 40 minutes, with optional acrobatics, hotel pickup, and photo or video packages available for an extra fee.

“Very easy communication and organization of the flight. Very nice and friendly pilots. It’s definitely experience to try if you’re in Oludeniz.”

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Cape Town: Tandem Paragliding Adventure

4.Cape Town: Tandem Paragliding Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,693 reviews · 45 min · from $109

Meet Skywings Paragliding at Signal Hill for a safety briefing, then run a few steps from the slope and glide above Lion’s Head, Table Mountain, Camps Bay, Clifton, and the Atlantic. Your pilot handles the flight and may let you steer. The full visit takes about 45 minutes, but airtime is usually 5 to 20 minutes.

“Highly recommend this experience in Cape Town, our guides especially Kai put my partner completely at ease and had him laughing the whole way! Easy to rearrange due to weather, thank you!”

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Tandem Paragliding Experience from Interlaken

5.Tandem Paragliding Experience from Interlaken

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,655 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes · from $252

Meet at Paragliding Interlaken in central Interlaken, ride to Beatenberg, and launch beside an experienced tandem pilot. You will float above Lake Thun, Lake Brienz, Hohematte Park, Harder Kulm, and the Jungfrau peaks before landing in central Interlaken. Flights last 10 to 20 minutes. Photos and video cost CHF 40 extra.

“my guide yannick was the absolute best! so funny and friendly and took some amazing photos. He was very kind and did some amazing tricks. 10000% would do it again and yannick is the best!”

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Alanya: Tandem Paragliding with Hotel Pickup

6.Alanya: Tandem Paragliding with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,371 reviews · 40 minutes - 2 hours · from $77

Fly tandem from a 500-meter cliff above Cleopatra Bay with an experienced pilot such as Hikmet, Burak, Mecit, or Narin. After a short safety briefing, you run a few steps and glide over Alanya’s coast before landing on Cleopatra Beach. Hotel pickup is available on selected options, and photos and videos cost extra.

“It was much better then I thought. A very nice experience”

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From Medellín: Paragliding Tour with GoPro Photos & Videos

7.From Medellín: Paragliding Tour with GoPro Photos & Videos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,210 reviews · 4 hours · from $109

This four-hour Medellín paragliding trip takes you from your hotel to San Félix for a tandem flight above Medellín, Bello, and the surrounding mountains. Your pilot handles the flying, safety briefing, and GoPro camera, while you enjoy the views. Pilots such as Juan José, Santiago, Mario, and Olba are praised for calm guidance and smooth flights.

“Amazing experience. Driver picked us up on time and after a drive of about 45minutes we were almost immediately in the sky. The paragliding itself was insane!! The view is incredible and the guides were so nice and considerate. Don’t miss out on this!”

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Marrakech Paragliding, Morocco Paragliding, Paragliding, Tour Reviews

Marrakech: Paragliding, Camel Ride & Berber Villages Trip

8.Marrakech: Paragliding, Camel Ride & Berber Villages Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,088 reviews · from $90

Leave Marrakech for the High Atlas, visit an argan oil cooperative and Berber villages, walk to waterfalls, eat lunch in a local home, then paraglide over the Kik Plateau with a pilot and GoPro video. Finish with a 15-minute camel ride in Agafay Desert, traditional clothing, and mint tea.

“It was really good trip. Our guide Mustapha in Berber valley was really helpful and supportive. The trip was totally worth it.”

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Tenerife: Paragliding with National Champion Paraglider

9.Tenerife: Paragliding with National Champion Paraglider

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

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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Tandem Paragliding in Alanya, Antalya Turkey with a Licensed Guide

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

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

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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Paragliding In Fethiye Oludeniz, Turkey

11.Paragliding In Fethiye Oludeniz, Turkey

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 929 reviews · 2 hours · from $119

Meet near Ölüdeniz, ride about 30 minutes through the forest to Mt. Babadağ, then launch from up to 1,965 meters and glide toward the Blue Lagoon. Pilots such as Ata, Ataberk, Osman, Bediha, and Aisha are praised for calm guidance. The flight usually lasts about 10 to 30 minutes, with optional GoPro and 360-degree footage.

“Fantastic experience. Very professional. Wonderful trip. My girlfriend's highlight of the holiday. Definitely recommend. Made to feel relaxed and great videos and photos at a reasonable extra cost”

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Tandem Paragliding Flight in South Tenerife

12.Tandem Paragliding Flight in South Tenerife

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 831 reviews · 2 hours · from $133

Fly tandem from Taucho, Ifonche, or another suitable launch site above Tenerife’s south coast. Experienced pilots including Enrique, Carlos, Andrés, Donald, and Jan handle the flying while you enjoy 15 to 20 minutes of mountain, coast, and ocean views. Hotel pickup is included in the main service area, and photos and video are available to buy afterward.

“This experience was incredible and an absolute highlight of our vacation! My guide was Enrique and he is full of energy and made the whole journey very fun. We learned that the guys have actually won international competitive championships! So they’re extremely knowledgeable and I felt very safe. Amazing time, thank you!”

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Tandem Paragliding Experience with Transport from Interlaken

13.Tandem Paragliding Experience with Transport from Interlaken

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 767 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes · from $252

Fly tandem from Beatenberg above Interlaken with a licensed pilot while you take in the lakes, towns, and Alps below. The experience includes transport from Interlaken, a safety briefing, equipment, and a return to the meeting point. Pilots such as Sebi, Olivier, and Florian are praised for calm instructions and optional wingovers.

“Marki my pilot made my first paragliding experience most memorable for me. I had some fears being the first timer. He continuously kept me engaged and instilled confidence by letting even letting me pilot it for a while. The scenic beauty of interlaken is unmatchable when you see while gliding over the town.”

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Rio de Janeiro: Hang Gliding Adventure

14.Rio de Janeiro: Hang Gliding Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 760 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $229

Run from Rio’s 525-meter Pedra Bonita platform with an instructor such as Konrad, Klaus, Claudio, or Maurice, then glide above São Conrado, Sugar Loaf, Copacabana, Ipanema, and Guanabara Bay. The 2 to 3-hour outing includes training and equipment, but weather delays and a separate club fee are part of the deal. Optional camera footage captures the flight.

“It was such an amazing experience. There was a moment where I was a little nervous but my guide was so calm and professional, he made it easy for me to enjoy the activity.”

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Paragliding Tandem Flight in Interlaken

15.Paragliding Tandem Flight in Interlaken

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 728 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $233

Fly tandem above Interlaken with an SHV-certified pilot such as Lars, Chris, Dario, or Patrick. After a 20-minute transfer and short uphill walk, you launch from Beatenberg at 1,300 meters and glide 12 to 20 minutes toward Höhematte. Expect clear instructions, huge views, and optional photo and video files for CHF 40.

“Really great experience! On time, transportation was quick, instructions were concise, and we all felt very safe. The ride itself was absolutely amazing!! I highly recommend! My pilot Patrick was awesome, wish we could have gone again.”

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