Tandem Paragliding in Italy: the 10 Best 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.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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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.Tandem Paragliding Flight in Taormina

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 1 hour · from $156

Meet in Letojanni, ride to the launch site, and fly tandem above Taormina with an experienced pilot such as Marco, Pepe, or Lucas. You’ll receive a safety briefing, equipment, GoPro photos and video, and a micro SD card afterward. Flights last about 20 minutes, weather permitting.

“Simply amazing! My husband & I docked in on a cruise in Messina & we were able to get a taxi ride over to Letojanni to do this paragliding. It was an incredible experience & would recommend it to anyone! Etna fly employees were great & very polite. We got an SD card of the flight footage as well as tons of photos included with the price of the paraglide flight. Can't recommend this place enough for paragliding! The views were out of this world. It's like you are dreaming when you are up that high in the air. Fantastic time! If you're on the fence about it, just do…”

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8.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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9.Tandem Paragliding Flight in Lombardy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes · from $150

Meet Air Emotions in Caprino, near Bergamo, then take a shuttle to the launch area. After a short running start, you will fly tandem with an instructor for about 15 minutes. Max and Giulio are praised for calm instruction, photos, and letting confident passengers handle the controls. The tour ends back at the meeting point.

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10.Tandem Paragliding Flight in Dorf Tirol, Merano

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes · from $133

Meet TirolFly in Dorf Tirol, check your clothing, then ride or walk to take-off before launching with an experienced pilot. The flight lasts about 1 hour 15 minutes in total, with pilots such as Jerry and Yassen handling the equipment and landing. Bring €10 for the optional cable car and €25 if you want the photo and video package.

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