15 Ways to Go Paragliding in Colombia

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

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

You’ll leave your Medellín hotel at 10:00 for San Félix, where a professional pilot briefs you, checks your life insurance, and takes you on a 15-minute tandem flight above Medellín, Bello, and the surrounding mountains. Pilots such as Juan José, Santiago, Mario, and Olba are praised for calm instructions, smooth takeoffs, and excellent GoPro photos and videos.

“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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2.Medellín: Paragliding in the Colombian Andes

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 212 reviews · from $89

Meet at Juan Valdez Café in Parque Lleras, ride about 45 minutes to San Félix, and take a 15-minute tandem flight over the Aburrá Valley. Certified pilots handle the flying while you enjoy views of the Medellín River, Picacho Hill, El Quitasol, and the mountains. English and Spanish support is available, with a limited-time Adrenaline Hostal night included.

“This was such an incredible experience! Really punctual and efficient with the travel and then getting ready to go once there. Great pilots and the photo service is very quick - take your phone as they will transfer the pictures/video directly to it.”

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3.Paragliding flight in Medellin with expert pilots

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

Fly tandem above Medellín from Dragon Fly Parapente in Bello with an expert Spanish or English-speaking pilot. Expect a safety briefing, helmet, harness, insurance, and roughly one hour at the site. Pilots including Daniel, Jorge, Juan Pablo, David, Brian, and Felipe have guided flights here. Weather controls the schedule, and photos, videos, and private transport cost extra.

“First time doing paragliding. It was an amazing experience! very clear instructions that made me feel comfortable and safe”

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4.Tour Paragliding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $140

Leave Medellín by private transport for a tandem paragliding flight with an experienced pilot. The outing lasts about 90 minutes, including roughly 40 minutes of travel and 20 minutes in the air. Camilo handles arrangements, while guides such as Joshua or Luis may assist with transport and timing. GoPro photos and video may be included.

“I was in Medellin for a retreat, but prior to the retreat I had a couple days to explore Medellin. I found the company, Camantours Medellin and saw they had some great options for a city tour and paragliding so I decided to give them a try. The experience exceeded all my expectations. I was connected on Whatsapp with Camilo who answers all my questions and got me connected with Joshua who was my private tour guide for the day. He took me up to the paragliding and then to the city tour right afterwards. The paragliding was simply amazing. I have previously been skydiving and ziplining, but I have…”

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5.Paragliding in Medellin Includes GoPro and Pick up & Drop off

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $153

Travel west from Medellín to San Felix, Bello, where a licensed local pilot takes you about 7,000 feet above sea level. Your roughly 15-minute flight pairs city skyscrapers with dairy farms below. Private hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, transport, and GoPro footage are included.

“Amazing experience! Juan is fabulous! 10/10 would recommend/do again! Hugely professional establishment”

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6.Fun RAFTING + Awesome PARAGLIDING over giant waterfalls from MEDELLIN

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $369

You’ll fly for up to 25 minutes above Cocorná’s waterfalls and canyons, then tackle 2.5 hours of Class IV rafting with certified guides and a safety kayaker. A bilingual host such as Diego, Fabian, or Julian handles transport and logistics. The day includes private hotel pickup, but lunch and GoPro footage cost extra.

“Fabian did an amazing job as the tour guide. He was very knowledgeable about the surrounding, very easy to get along with and most of all is someone you can trust to make sure you have a great time.”

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7.Unique experience flying paragliding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $55Best value

Meet your certified pilot at Éxtasis Café in Buenavista, Quindío, then ride to the launch site for a tandem paragliding flight of about 15 minutes. You handle the takeoff and enjoy the view while your pilot manages the glider. Photos and GoPro video are sent by email afterward. English and Spanish support may be available.

“Amazing experience!! All 6 of us (ranging from 10-50 years old) loved it! Incredible views, we were well taken care of. The two younger kids said it was their favorite experience in Colombia.”

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8.Bello: Paragliding in Medellín

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 39 reviews · 3 hours · from $71

Meet at Aeroclub San Felix Parapente in San Félix for a tandem flight above Medellín, Bello, and the Aburrá Valley. A certified instructor with more than 10 years of experience handles the flight, with optional pendulum and spiral maneuvers. Bring ID, closed shoes, sunscreen, and a light sweater. Flights depend on weather.

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9.Fun White Water Rafting (Optional Paragliding) Private Tour from Medellin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $278

This private 7-hour trip takes you from Medellín to Playa Loca in Cocorná for 2.5 hours on the Calderas River, with professional rafting guides, a safety kayaker, transport, insurance, helmets, and snacks. Driver Fabian has handled the route, while optional paragliding is advertised but not detailed in the schedule. Minimum age is 16.

“Rafting and guide - 5 stars. He was excellent and the river was super fun! One of the better white rafting trips I have done! Driver and staff via WhatsApp- 3 stars. They changed our pickup time 8pm the night before. The driver was a bad driver lot of swerving and he didn’t pick us up from the take out point he was 45 minutes late left us cold and wet and didn’t give us any snacks so no food like described. Whoever mans the WhatsApp responded but never followed back up at all at the time of time writing this review.”

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10.Paragliding in Medellin.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $85

Meet the certified team at Vuelos Parapente Medellín in Bello for a tandem flight above the mountains near Medellín. Juan and his crew provide certified equipment, insurance, and English help. The activity lasts about three hours, weather permitting. Transport and GoPro photos cost extra.

“Very fun experience with very nice staff! The staff was very considerate and taught very well. I would recommend this trip for anyone. The prices are affordable and it is a very wonderful location! I would definitely recommend to others.”

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11.Paragliding With Xplore Colombia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews

Fly above Medellín from San Félix with Xplore Colombia’s experienced, regularly trained pilots. Your three-hour private outing includes instruction, paragliding, life insurance, pilot certification, runway fees, and return transport to the meeting point. Hotel pickup is available for an extra charge, and landing may be at the runway or in Bello.

“We could not possibly be better with Viator and the paragliding trip we took in Medellin. The company was extremely communicative and helpful - they picked us up at the hotel and then even took us back after we forgot something for our Read more”

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12.Paragliding Tour from Medellin with Transportation and Videos HD

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $106

Ride from your Medellín hotel to San Felix in an air-conditioned vehicle, then take a tandem paragliding flight with a professional pilot above Antioquia. The roughly four-hour private tour includes round-trip transport and HD photos and video, making it a practical first-flight choice for visitors who want mountain views without arranging the details themselves.

“Was amazing experience from pickup to return . The language was a lil but I understand enough Spanish to get our directions - from the driver pick up on point at pickup spot - to actual walk ip to prepare for the best experience ever - I was scared once we where in the air it was magic”

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13.From Medellín: Paragliding Flight and Guatape Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 23 reviews · 8 hours · from $213

Leave Medellín for a tandem paragliding flight near Cocorna, where mountains and waterfalls fill the view, then visit colorful Guatape and climb the Stone of Guatape. A bilingual guide such as Fabian, Diego, or Jorge handles transport, local context, photos, and the day’s pacing.

“Didn’t know it was supposed to be a private tour but there was little incident happened with the car previous night prior to the tour so I was paired up with someone else eventually. I actually had a great time sharing the ride l and Diego did a great job to take care of both of us and making sure whatever we need he’s there. The paragliding was absolute surreal the only thing is because check the weather in Corona prior to your booking since mountains can be quite unpredictable for paragliding so you don’t get disappointed.”

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14.Paraglide over beautiful Medellin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 4 hours · from $104

Fly above Medellín and the Aburrá Valley on a 15 to 20 minute tandem flight with a certified instructor. Way Colombian Tours includes transport from the meeting point, breakfast, insurance, equipment, and a bilingual guide. You may fly with pilots such as Jorge or Jose, then learn coffee grinding in traditional farmer clothing and taste farm-fresh coffee.

“Absolutely brilliant experience. Absolutely stunning views of Medellin and the surrounding areas. My guide Jose was a really cool guy and showed me lots of the different views of the city. Would highly recommend this tour.”

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15.Paragliding Activity with Transfers from Bogota

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 21 reviews · 4 hours · from $231

Meet your English or Spanish-speaking team at your Bogotá hotel, ride to Sopó, and stop at La Cabaña Alpina for a local dairy treat. Then fly tandem for about 20 minutes with a certified pilot, looking across the savannah toward Guatavita Lagoon. Your driver waits during the flight and returns you to Bogotá.

“Paragliding was amazing and everything went smoothly. Would have been fun to explore the town a little more.”

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