Paragliding in Medellín: Tandem flights with certified pilots

You choose the flight: glide through Medellín's thermals or push the limits with aerobatic turns.

Tandem paragliding in Medellín with a certified FAI instructor and all safety gear included; you fly from the largest runway in the area while the pilot handles altitude and landing. The experience runs about three hours from arrival to footage download, and you pick between a calm flight or extreme maneuvers before takeoff. Children from age 5 are welcome, and guides speak English and Spanish.

The Experience

You arrive at the flight ramp—the largest and safest in the area—and the Only Fly team gets you into a certified harness and helmet. A FAI-certified instructor walks you through takeoff in a few simple steps, then you're airborne. The pilot uses wind currents to climb while you feel the air and watch the city drop away; the whole flight lands back where it started. Afterward, the GoPro footage transfers to your phone without losing quality, so you have the proof before you leave.

The choice is yours before you take off: a relaxing flight where you float and soak in the view, or an adrenaline run with extreme stunts and sharp turns. Either way, the pilot is focused on getting you the best photos and video. The experience takes about three hours from the moment you walk onto the ramp to when you're holding your footage. Instructors speak English or Spanish, and the team has more than 17 years of combined flying experience.

Children from age 5 can fly, and the ramp is wheelchair accessible with accessible surfaces throughout. Medical assistance is on-site. If you want an extended flight or professional photography and video beyond the GoPro footage, those are add-ons you arrange at checkout.

What’s included

• Access to the flight ramp.
• certified FAI instructors.
• certified harness and helmet.
• medical assistance card on-site.
• your choice of a relaxing flight or extreme aerobatic maneuvers.
• GoPro footage imported to your phone the same day.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Parapente en Medellín OnlyFly.

Is this one for you?Arrive by public transit and let your pilot handle the rest—choose your intensity at the ramp, from serene to adrenaline-fueled, and leave with professional photos of your flight.

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Top questions

Can I choose between a calm flight and a more intense one?

Yes. Before takeoff, you tell your pilot whether you want a relaxing flight to enjoy the view or an adrenaline-pumping one with extreme maneuvers and aerobatic turns. The pilot adjusts the flight to match what you're after.

What happens to the photos and videos after I land?

The GoPro footage is imported to your phone the same day without losing quality, so you leave with the files ready to share. If you want professional photography and video beyond the GoPro recording, that's available as a paid add-on.

How long does the whole experience take?

The experience runs about three hours from arrival through takeoff, flight, landing and footage transfer. The actual flight time depends on wind conditions, but the pilot gains altitude using thermals and lands back at the same ramp.

Is this safe for children?

Children from age 5 are welcome to fly tandem with a certified instructor. All equipment is certified for the activity, and medical assistance is on-site. Pregnant travelers are not recommended for this activity.

What's included in the price?

Access to the flight ramp, certified instructors, all certified flight equipment (harness and helmet), and a medical assistance card are included. You choose between a relaxing or extreme flight at no extra cost. Private transportation to the ramp and extended GoPro services cost extra.

Do I need any experience to paraglide?

No experience is necessary. The certified instructor gives you simple takeoff instructions and handles the flight; you just follow the steps and enjoy the ride. The activity suits all physical fitness levels.