Medellín: Paragliding San Félix Flight & GoPro Pickup

Soar above Medellín with certified pilots and real mountain air

You’ll feel your heart race as you take off over San Félix with a certified pilot guiding you every step. With transport from Medellín included, all gear provided, plus GoPro footage to relive your flight—this paragliding tour is pure freedom mixed with Colombian warmth and laughter.

What’s included

Your day includes round-trip transport from Medellín to San Félix if you choose that option, access to the flight track, all certified equipment for tandem paragliding, your choice of acrobatic or calm flight style, full medical assistance insurance throughout the activity—and GoPro video so you can laugh at your own reaction later.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Paragliding experience near Medellín

• Travel 50 minutes to San Félix
• Meet certified MEDFLY pilots
• Receive safety briefing
• Take off for tandem paragliding flight
• Enjoy spectacular Medellín views
• Land and conclude experience

The Experience

I was already halfway into my harness before I really processed what was happening. The launch site in San Félix is just outside Medellín—maybe 50 minutes by car, but it feels like another world once you’re up there. Our guide, Julián, handed me a helmet and grinned, “Don’t worry, you’ll forget your feet even exist.” I could smell grass and something sweet from the snack stand nearby. There was this mix of nerves and excitement—my hands were kind of shaky but also sweaty (not ideal for photos, but whatever).

We waited our turn while the wind picked up. The other pilots joked around in Spanish—one called out to his friend about the clouds looking like “cotton candy for giants.” When it was finally time, Julián clipped us together and told me to just run until the ground disappeared. That first step off the edge felt like stepping into nothing—and then suddenly we were floating. Medellín stretched out below us, all those little red roofs and green hills. It’s quieter up there than I expected; just the wind in my ears and Julián pointing out neighborhoods far below. He asked if I wanted acrobatics or a calm flight—I went for calm (maybe next time I’ll try flips). The GoPro caught everything—I’m pretty sure my face is ridiculous in half those shots.

The landing came sooner than I wanted. My legs remembered how to work at the last second, which was lucky because there were a few people watching from the fence (no pressure). Afterward we hung around for a bit, watching other flights take off into that patchy blue sky. There’s something about seeing a city from above that makes it feel both huge and tiny at once—you know?

Top questions

How far is San Félix from Medellín?

San Félix is about 50 minutes by car from central Medellín.

Is transportation included in the paragliding tour?

Yes, pickup and transport are included when you book the Paragliding + GoPro + Transport package.

Are the pilots certified?

Yes, all pilots are certified and highly trained for tandem flights.

Can I choose between an acrobatic or calm flight?

Yes, you can request either an acrobatic or calm paragliding experience.

Is this paragliding tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and transportation options are wheelchair accessible.

Is medical insurance included?

Medical assistance insurance is included with your booking.

Are children allowed on the paragliding tour?

Infants must sit on an adult’s lap; small children can ride in a stroller during transport.

Will I get photos or video of my flight?

The package includes GoPro footage of your paragliding flight.