Medellín ATV riding and paragliding: 1.5h off-road, 25m flight

You ride the ATV yourself, then strap in with a pilot who handles the paragliding.

ATV riding and tandem paragliding from Medellín combines a 1.5-hour off-road ride through Guarne's countryside with up to 25 minutes of paragliding over Cocorna canyon, surrounded by mountains and waterfalls. Hotel pickup and return are included, along with a bilingual guide, all-terrain vehicle, professional tandem pilot, and lunch. Flight duration depends on weather conditions; if bad weather prevents flying, the operator refunds $55 per person.

Step-by-step itinerary

ATV ride, paragliding, and lunch

• 9:00 am pick up at hotel
• 10:15 am start 1.5 hours ATV ride
• 1:00 pm arrive at paragliding center
• 1:15 pm paragliding flight up to 25 minutes
• 2:00 pm enjoy lunch
• 3:00 pm return to Medellin
• 4:30 pm arrive in Medellin

The Experience

The day starts with hotel pickup and a 1.5-hour ATV ride through Guarne's off-road paths and countryside. You operate the vehicle yourself through the landscape, then head to the paragliding center in Cocorna canyon. The canyon's weather is unpredictable and often different from Medellín's, so the operator bases the 95% flight probability on their flight database rather than forecasts—if conditions don't allow takeoff, you get a $55 refund per person.

Once at the canyon, you fly tandem with a professional pilot for up to 25 minutes, depending on wind and thermal conditions. A cold wind or light breeze shortens the flight; ideal conditions extend it to the full 25 minutes. The canyon walls, waterfalls, and surrounding mountains frame the flight. After landing, lunch is served before the return drive to Medellín, arriving around 4:30 pm.

The whole outing runs about seven hours from pickup to drop-off. A bilingual guide accompanies you throughout, and medical insurance is included. The maximum weight for paragliding is 289 pounds. Children are welcome from age 14 onward.

What’s included

• Hotel or address pickup and return to Medellín.
• 1.5-hour ATV ride with the vehicle provided.
• professional bilingual guide for the full day.
• tandem paragliding flight up to 25 minutes with a certified pilot.
• medical insurance.
• lunch after landing.

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Ecoventure

Is this one for you?Hotel pickup means you don't need a car or a way to reach Guarne—the guide collects you and handles the drive, so the day works whether you're staying in the city or arriving without transportation.

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Top questions

How long is the ATV ride itself?

The ATV portion lasts 1.5 hours through Guarne's off-road countryside and paths.

What determines how long the paragliding flight actually is?

Paragliding duration depends on weather and wind conditions in Cocorna canyon. The flight can last up to 25 minutes in ideal conditions, but cold winds or light breezes shorten it. The operator estimates a 95% probability of flying based on their flight history.

What happens if the weather is too bad to paraglide?

If bad weather prevents the paragliding flight, the operator refunds $55 per person. The ATV ride still takes place.

Is lunch included, and when do we eat?

Lunch is served after the paragliding flight, around 2 pm, before the return drive to Medellín.

What's the weight limit for the paragliding?

The maximum weight for tandem paragliding is 289 pounds.

Do I need my own ATV experience to ride?

No prior ATV experience is required. The activity suits all fitness levels, and a professional bilingual guide is with you throughout the day.