Where to Paraglide and Do More: the 15 Best Flight Days Worldwide

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.Tour Paragliding

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

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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3.Paragliding and Camel tour in Agafay from Marrakech

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $91

Join Atlas Trekkers for a five-hour outing from Marrakech toward Lala Takerkoust and Aguergour. After tea, Berber village views, and a safety briefing, pilots such as Abdul guide your tandem paraglider flight. A camel ride in nomad clothing rounds out the day. Hotel pickup may be available, so confirm the added cost before booking.

“Very very lovely experience. Highly recommended. Professional pilots. Not much explanation given of the scenery we were flying over, but it was extremely enjoyable, relaxing, PEACEFUL experience. YOU SHOULD ABSOLUTELY TRY IT! Things to know before signing up - HOTEL PICKUP is not included in the price. If you want hotel pickup you need to request for it at an extra cost (+ 212 639 165750). - The ENTIRE experience is 2hours (i.e. driving up the mountain, paragliding and driving back to Marrakech). You're only actually flying for 15-30mins which is more than enough time. BEWARE if you get sea-sick, you might start feeling sick after a few mins of…”

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4.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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5.Paragliding Tours in Crete

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 15 minutes (approx.) · from $168

Take a 15-minute tandem paratrike flight from Kolimvari near Chania. You sit in a comfortable trike-style chair while a professional pilot handles the flight and points out Crete’s coast and mountains. George is one of the friendly guides associated with the experience. Bring room in your schedule for weather and the pilot’s available flight time.

“Done skydiving and parasailing and this is my favorite by far. Did an excellent job from start to finish. Little hard to find, but instructions were good. Highly recommend.”

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6.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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7.Hanoi Sky Tour: Paragliding

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 26 reviews · from $75Best value

Meet in Hanoi, ride to a paragliding site near Dong Bac, and fly tandem for 10 to 20 minutes with an English-speaking pilot. The Sky Bros uses experienced World Cup pilots, provides gear and a GoPro, and can arrange hotel pickup, mountain transport, and small-group or private flights. Weather may change the plan.

“Amazing experience! Highly recommend it. Thank you so much to the team. Flying in Vietnam mountains was incredible. And guide very kind. Thanks a lot 🙏”

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8.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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9.Hanoi Sky Tour: Paragliding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $76

Meet near Hanoi, drive 1 to 2 hours to the flying site, then ride a mountain SUV to Doi Bu Mountain’s launch point. After a short safety briefing, you’ll fly tandem with a professional pilot for about 10 to 20 minutes. A GoPro and selfie stick are included, and VIP booking adds private transfers and priority flights.

“We had a really good time with Hanoï Sky Tour. The flight was very long because the wind was so good which was very nice and we felt very safe. Would definitly recommend it”

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10.Marrakech: Atlas Mountains Paragliding Tour with Video

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 18 reviews · 3 hours · from $115

Leave Marrakech by car for Akerkor, where a trained instructor prepares you for a 15-minute tandem paragliding flight above the Atlas Mountains and Lalla Takerkoust dam. Your package includes equipment, a GoPro video, transport, and mint tea or coffee. Drivers such as Nourrdine, Ahmed, and Fattah are praised for helpful service.

“Équipe au top ! Incroyable expérience, paysage magnifique. Merci Et merci au chauffeur Nourrdine qui a fait un arrêt au retour pour aller voir le barrage d’eau artificiel et nous a ensuite déposer a notre excursion suivante !”

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11.From Medellín: Paragliding and Rafting Combo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 11 reviews · 9 hours · from $337

Spend nine hours with Ecoventure flying above Antioquia’s mountain valleys, eating lunch, and rafting the Calderas River. Your private group gets hotel pickup, bilingual support, safety equipment, insurance, photos, and videos. Guides and drivers have included Diego, Piero, Tomás, and Esteban, though staffing may vary.

“I had one of the best times of my life. This company is highly recommend a bowl, and they do speak English, which makes it so much easier.”

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12.Lombok : Tandem Paragliding with Pilot & Beach Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 12 hours · from $117

Start with a tandem paragliding flight near Kuta Lombok, launched from about 200 meters above sea level. A trained pilot handles the equipment and guides your roughly 10-minute glide. Then your English-speaking driver takes you to Selong Belanak for swimming, sun, and beginner surf practice. Guides Kasidas and Aan are noted for flexible, friendly service.

“The organizers of the tour are wonderful people! My guide/driver Aan was very helpful, flexible with adjustments to the journey, friendly, patient, and kind. He speaks verrry well English, is very interesting to talk to, and also respects your need for personal space if you prefer it (perfect for introverts :)). I am so thankful to him. He really made me feel happy and comfortable that day! And he has a looovely music playlist :)))”

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13.Chamonix and Paragliding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · 10 hours · from $447

From Geneva, ride by bus through the Arve Valley to Chamonix. You’ll stroll the mountain town, see Mont Blanc, and, if conditions and booking time allow, take a tandem paraglide from Plan Praz with an instructor. The day lasts 10 hours, and an Aiguille du Midi cable-car ride may be included if you select that option.

“our guides were very nice, knowledgeable, clear communication skills, experienced & FUN!! life changing experience. must do!”

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14.From Baku: Paragliding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $180

Leave Baku by air-conditioned vehicle for Shahdili, the eastern tip of Azerbaijan, where a qualified pilot guides your tandem paragliding flight above Caspian shores, dunes, and rugged peaks. English, Russian, and Turkish support is available. Ali may handle pickup, while instructor Norana has guided some flights.

“Well, that was an amazing tour with this company. Ali picked with me from the hotel and we went to the mountain. On the road near the mountain, the instructor came with a car so we changed the car and went to the mountain. It was an off-road amazing experience with beautiful views. When we reach reached there at the mountain Norana the instructor she was very good guide and she instructed about the flight and the safety so it was an amazing paragliding tour with them. They are very professionals and friendly.”

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15.Taormina: Paragliding Tour with Instructor and GoPro Video

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $169

Meet Sicily Paragliding at the EtnaFly info point in Letojanni, then transfer to the launch site for a tandem flight above Taormina’s rocky coast. Your instructor handles the flight while GoPro10 cameras capture photos and video. Pablo, Luca, and the team speak Italian, English, and French. Weather controls the exact flight time.

“What a lovely trip for my partner. The team is super nice and gave us a very warm welcome. Thank you very much, my lovelies, and hopefully we'll see each other again sometime. Then it'll be my turn to fly with you :)”

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