The 4 Peru Paragliding Flights That Earn Their Price

1.Lima: Paragliding Flight Over Costa Verde Districts

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 248 reviews · from $54Our pick

Meet Condor Xtreme at the Costa Verde esplanade for a tandem flight over Magdalena del Mar, San Isidro, Miraflores, and San Miguel. Your Spanish- or English-speaking pilot handles the safety gear and flight while you take in Lima’s oceanfront towers. The flight is advertised at 15 minutes, with HD video included.

“I’m thrill seeker so I decided to try it. On the day of the booking I didn’t get any message so I decided to go the place and check. Waited for 10 minutes and went gliding. It wasn’t scary and we were gliding quite high.”

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2.Cusco: Tandem Paragliding in The Sacred Valley of The Incas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 89 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $120

Fly tandem from 3,880-meter Cerro Sacro above the Sacred Valley with a professional pilot such as Leo, Simon, or Carlos. Expect a 10 to 15-minute flight, sometimes longer in good wind, plus hotel pickup, safety equipment, and a flight video. Small groups make this a personal first-flight experience.

“This was a fantastic experience and very well organised. I researched a few different companies offering paragliding experiences before booking this and I was very pleased I chose this one. There was clear communication beforehand over WhatsApp, so I knew exactly where and when I would be collected and how the day would run. I was collected in a private taxi by Edwin who was a lovely and welcoming driver. Once arrived at the paragliding site, everything was relaxed. Andy, the instructor, had just done a flight and then came back up to meet me. He explained the process clearly and made me feel comfortable and confident. The flight was…”

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3.Paragliding Flight at Paracas National Reservation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes · from $107Top rated

Meet Paracas es Aventura in town, ride to the flying zone, and let your pilot handle the flight while you walk, launch, and enjoy the coast from above. The private experience includes English or Spanish instruction, transport, accident insurance, and reserve operator fees. Air time lasts about 5 to 10 minutes.

“Great guys and great experience. Took my 58 year old mom and 14 year old son. Both enjoyed it. Great views”

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4.Paragliding in Lima – Costa Verde

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 74 reviews · 1 to 2 hours · from $80

Meet Condor Xtreme at sea level in Magdalena del Mar for a tandem paragliding flight over four Costa Verde districts. Your instructor provides the helmet, safety briefing, and flight equipment. The advertised airtime is 10 to 15 minutes, and your HD video is supplied on an SD card and sent by email link.

“I haven't received the video yet but the camera points towards you the whole time. I would rather share the video as I see the view from above towards the ground. Still a great experience. Despite the drizzle!”

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