4 Ways to Go Paragliding in North Macedonia

1.Paragliding above Ohrid

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95Our pick

Meet at Cuba Libre Beach Bar or arrange pickup within 10 kilometers of Ohrid. Ride by jeep to the mountain launch point, receive a short briefing, then fly tandem above Lake Ohrid for 10 to 15 minutes. Your pilot handles the glider and may let you take the controls. Photos and video cost extra.

“I surprised my boyfriend with paragliding for his 30th birthday and we are both very excited about the experience. The pilots and the rest of the team are very friendly, professional and you feel immediately safe and comfortable. They were able to handle my nervousness well and made me feel safe right away. We can highly recommend it!”

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2.Paragliding Lake Ohrid

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $130

Fly tandem above Lake Ohrid for 10 to 20 minutes with a certified English-speaking pilot, hotel pickup, safety briefing, gear, insurance, and free GoPro photos and video. Kristjan is one named pilot, and the team can add acrobatics for €10 per person on request. Expect about 2.5 hours in all.

“Unmissable and unforgettable experience - a must if you’re visiting Ohrid. We were picked up from our hotel, and after a short drive through Galicia National Park, we arrived at our starting point on the mountain. Our guides were excellent and highly experienced, and it was clear that safety was their priority throughout. It was our first time paragliding, and I was quite nervous, but they really put me at ease, and we had plenty of time to ask any questions beforehand. The flight itself was amazing - after an exhilarating start, we could relax a little, and enjoy the spectacular views of the lake and surrounding towns. We paid…”

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3.Paragliding Above Lake Ohrid in North Macedonia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $98

Meet in Ohrid for hotel or apartment pickup, then ride an off-road jeep to the mountain launch site. After a ten-minute safety briefing, your tandem pilot takes you over Lake Ohrid for 10 to 15 minutes, with a possible chance to steer. You land along the lakeshore and return to the meeting point.

“The paragliding experience was awesome. The company was accommodating in getting g me back in time for my ride to Tiarna. The pilot was awesome at hiding the kite and getting pictures for me. A bucket list item now off my list!”

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4.Ohrid: Paragliding Experience with Pick-up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 2 hours · from $130

You’ll ride from Ohrid to Galičica National Park, receive a safety briefing, then enjoy a 10 to 20 minute tandem flight with a certified English-speaking pilot. Hotel pickup, equipment, insurance, photos and video are included, plus one hour of free stand-up paddleboarding on Lake Ohrid.

“hele gave ervaring ! piloten zijn super aardig en stellen je op je gemak.”

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