Paragliding in Medellin: 15–30 minute flights with photos

You fly tandem with a certified pilot: no experience needed, just instructions before takeoff.

Tandem paragliding over Medellin with a certified pilot, lasting 15 to 30 minutes depending on the option you choose. The pilot gives safety instructions at the meeting point, then you launch together and can request a relaxed flight or one with aerial maneuvers. Photos and videos are captured during the flight if you bring a compatible memory card.

Options for this experience

3 options

From US$ 130 per person, depending on the option and date you choose.See dates & book

Flight 15 Minutes No fixed time Guide in English or Spanish Lasts 15 minutes; flight of 15 minutes

Flight 20 Minutes No fixed time Guide in English or Spanish Lasts 20 minutes

Flight 30 Minutes No fixed time Guide in English or Spanish Lasts 30 minutes

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What’s included

• Certified paragliding equipment.
• safety instructions from a certified pilot.
• tandem flight with the pilot.
• photos and videos recorded to your own device if you bring one with sufficient storage.

Times

• Every day No fixed time

Before you book

Group Private 2 group tours ›

Live guide English and Spanish

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. 5 with pickup ›

Ages Adult (4 to 70 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Moderate physical effort Public transport nearby Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems Infants must sit on laps

Operated by AV COL

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The experience

The flight starts at a rendezvous point where the pilot prepares the equipment and walks you through the basics of takeoff, flight and landing. You don't need any paragliding knowledge. The guide handles the technical flying while you experience the view and the sensation. You can choose between a calm, steady flight to take in the city or an extreme version with tricks and stunts in the air, and the pilot adjusts based on what you want in the moment.

Once airborne, you spend 15 to 30 minutes (depending on which option you book) flying over Medellin, feeling the fresh air and watching the city unfold below. The pilot manages all the controls. Your job is to enjoy it. If you bring a phone or memory card with at least 8GB of space, the flight is recorded so you have the footage afterward: otherwise, the flight itself is the memory.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Do I need any paragliding experience to fly?

No. The certified pilot gives you basic safety instructions just before takeoff and handles all the flying. You only need to follow the guidance for launch, flight and landing.

Can I choose between a calm flight and one with tricks?

Yes. You can request a relaxed, quiet flight to take in the view, or ask for an extreme flight with aerial stunts and maneuvers. The pilot will adjust to your preference.

How do I get the photos and videos from my flight?

Bring your own phone or memory card with at least 8GB of capacity, and the pilot will record the flight onto it during the activity. Without a device, you won't have a recording.

What's the difference between the 15, 20 and 30 minute options?

The options differ only in flight duration. All include the same equipment, instructions and pilot guidance. You choose how long you want to stay airborne over the city.