Paragliding near Medellín: Tandem flights with certified pilots

Fly over Medellín and feel the adrenaline from takeoff to landing

Tandem paragliding near Medellín puts you in the air with a certified pilot, soaring over the city and surrounding mountains for views you can't get from the ground. The flight takes about 3.5 hours total, including transport from Medellín, equipment setup, the flight itself, and GoPro video of the experience. You choose between a calm flight or acrobatics in the air, and certified equipment plus medical assistance insurance come standard.

The Experience

You're picked up in Medellín and driven 50 minutes to San Félix, where MEDFLY's team gets you ready for flight. The company has over 10 years running tandem flights for major tourism operators in the region, and every pilot is certified and trained. Once you're geared up in certified equipment, the adrenaline starts the moment you leave the ground. You're not watching the landscape pass below, you're suspended in it, feeling the rush of altitude and the freedom of flight while the city and mountains spread out beneath you.

The flight itself is yours to shape: you can ask for a calm, smooth ride to take in the views, or you can request acrobatics if you want the full adrenaline experience. Either way, a GoPro captures the whole thing so you have the footage afterward. Medical assistance insurance is included, and the certified equipment handles the safety side so you can focus on the moment.

Transport back to Medellín is part of the package, and the whole experience (pickup, flight, video and return) fits into one afternoon. The company welcomes children from age 6 and works with all fitness levels, though it's not suitable for pregnant travelers or anyone with cardiovascular concerns.

What’s included

• Tandem paragliding flight with a certified pilot.
• GoPro video of your flight.
• certified equipment and safety gear.
• choice of calm or acrobatic flight.
• medical assistance insurance.
• pickup and transport from Medellín to San Félix and back.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by medflyparapente

Is this one for you?If you're arriving with a free afternoon or want to check paragliding off your list without arranging your own transport, the included pickup and return to Medellín means you're in the air and back in the city inside one block of time. Choose the transport option if you need the ride. Skip it only if you're driving yourself to San Félix.

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Top questions

How long does the whole paragliding experience take from pickup to drop-off?

The experience runs about 3.5 hours total, including the drive from Medellín to San Félix, equipment setup, the flight itself, and the return trip to the city.

Can I choose what kind of flight I want? Calm or with tricks?

Yes. You can request a calm, smooth flight to enjoy the views, or ask for acrobatics in the air if you want the full adrenaline rush. The pilot works with your preference.

What's included in the paragliding experience?

Certified equipment, the tandem flight with a certified pilot, GoPro video of your flight, medical assistance insurance, and transport from Medellín to the launch site and back are all included.

Is transport from Medellín included, or do I need to arrange my own way there?

Transport is included in the standard package. You're picked up in Medellín and driven to San Félix, then returned to the city after your flight.

What's the minimum age to go paragliding?

Children can participate from age 6 onward. Infants and small children can come along in a stroller or pram if they're not flying.

Is this safe for someone who's never done this before?

Yes. You're flying tandem with a certified, highly trained pilot who handles the equipment and controls. Medical assistance insurance is included, and the company has over 10 years of experience with major tourism operators in the region.