Paragliding in Apia: 15–25 minutes over the Western Andes

You fly tandem with a pilot who handles the wing while you take in the valley below.

Paragliding in Apia is a tandem flight over the Cordillera Occidental mountains, departing from a launch site at 1,880 meters (6,168 feet) above sea level. After a stop in Apia for fresh mountain coffee, you travel by vehicle up the mountainside to meet your pilot, receive a safety briefing, and launch into 15 to 25 minutes of flight depending on wind conditions. Photos and a short video of your flight are included.

The experience

Your day starts in Apia, where you'll take in views across the Western Andes before a quick stop for locally brewed mountain coffee. From there, an air-conditioned vehicle carries you up the lush mountainside to the launch site at 1,880 meters. The drive itself frames what you're about to see: the valley floor far below holds the town of Viterbo, and in the distance you can make out Sanctuario and the peak of Cerro de Tatamá at 4,100 meters. This is the geography you'll be flying over.

At the launch site, you'll meet your professional paragliding pilot, who will be attached to you throughout the flight. After a safety briefing and quick preparation, you'll launch together. Flight time runs between 15 and 25 minutes depending on wind direction and speed: factors your pilot reads in real time. You're not steering. You're experiencing the view from altitude while the pilot manages the wing and the landing. The whole experience, from arrival in Apia to your return, takes about six hours.

Your pilot captures photos and a short video during the flight, and both are included in the price. You'll have those images to keep as a record of what the landscape looks like from the air.

What’s included

• Entrance fee.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport from Apia to the launch site.
• professional paragliding pilot for the tandem flight.
• photos and short video of your flight.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:30

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by BnB Colombia Tours

Is this one for you?Pickup is included and the vehicle is air-conditioned, so if you're staying in Apia or nearby without a car, you don't arrange separate transport to the launch site. The six-hour timeframe works for a morning or afternoon departure depending on your schedule.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

How long is the actual flight time?

Flight time is between 15 and 25 minutes, depending on wind conditions on the day. Your pilot adjusts based on what the weather offers.

What happens before I launch?

You'll meet your pilot at the launch site, receive a safety briefing, and go through quick preparation. The pilot will answer any questions before you take off together.

What is the town of Viterbo visible from the air?

Viterbo is a town in the valley below the launch site. From the air, you'll see it laid out on the valley floor as part of the landscape you're flying over in the Cordillera Occidental.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the launch site?

No. Pickup is included, and an air-conditioned vehicle takes you from Apia up the mountainside to the launch site at 1,880 meters.

Will I have photos or video of my flight?

Yes. Your pilot captures photos and a short video during the flight, and both are included in the tour price.