Paragliding in Medellín: 20 minutes over the Aburrá Valley

Soar 20 minutes over Medellín while your pilot handles the flight

Paragliding in Medellín is a 4-hour activity where you fly tandem with an experienced pilot over the Aburrá Valley, starting with hotel pickup and breakfast in San Félix, then landing to eat and drink at a local restaurant with city views. Hotel pickup, all gear, a GoPro to record the flight, breakfast and a beer are included. The flight itself lasts roughly 20 minutes.

The experience

You get picked up at your hotel and driven to San Félix with a breakfast stop along the way. Once there, your pilot walks you through a pre-flight lesson, fits you into the harness and gear, and launches with you strapped in. The flight runs about 20 minutes, and for that stretch you're looking down at the Aburrá Valley and the city spreading across the mountains below. A GoPro mounted on the equipment records the whole thing so you have footage to watch later.

After landing, you head to a local restaurant that sits on a ridge overlooking Medellín. Lunch and a cold beer are part of the package. The whole outing (pickup, breakfast, the flight, the meal and the ride back) takes around four hours. Your pilot speaks English or Spanish, and the operator handles all the logistics, so you show up at your hotel ready to go.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• traditional Colombian breakfast with coffee or hot chocolate.
• paragliding equipment and harness.
• approximately 20 minutes of tandem flight with an experienced pilot.
• GoPro video and photo recording of your flight.
• lunch at a local restaurant with city views.
• one cold beer.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

AgesAdult (8 to 70 years) · Under 8: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

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Is this one for you?The flight itself is short and the pilot does the work, so this suits anyone curious about paragliding without committing to a long or strenuous outing. The early morning start and the drive to San Félix mean you're on the move from the beginning, so it works best if you have a free morning and don't mind an early pickup.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide 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.

How long is the actual flight time over Medellín?

The paragliding flight lasts approximately 20 minutes, during which you glide over the Aburrá Valley and see the city and surrounding landscape from the air.

What's included in the breakfast and the meal afterward?

Breakfast is a traditional Colombian spread (arepa, quesito, huevos and coffee or hot chocolate) served during the stop on the way to San Félix. After the flight, you get lunch at a local restaurant with a cold beer included.

Do I need paragliding experience to book this?

No. You fly tandem with an experienced pilot who handles the flight. You receive a pre-flight lesson covering what to expect and how to move in the harness, and the activity suits all fitness levels.

Is the GoPro footage mine to keep?

Yes. The included GoPro records video and photos during your flight, capturing the views and your experience so you can relive and share it afterward.

What time does pickup happen?

Pickup occurs at your hotel. The operator will confirm the exact time when you book, and the full outing runs about four hours from start to finish.