Paragliding in Quindío: Tandem Flight Over Coffee Region

Summary

Tandem Paragliding Adventure in Buenavista, Colombia

You’ll get to soar over Colombia’s famous coffee region with a certified pilot handling everything. From the friendly welcome at Café Éxtasis to gliding above Buenavista’s green hills, this paragliding experience is safe, easy to join, and leaves you with epic photos plus a story worth telling.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing that hit me was the smell of fresh coffee drifting from Café Éxtasis as I waited in Buenavista’s main plaza. It’s a small town, but there’s always a gentle buzz—locals chatting, the odd dog napping under a bench. Our guide, Andrés, greeted us with a big grin and handed out forms to fill in. He double-checked everyone’s names and weights (they’re strict about safety here), then rounded us up for the ride up the hill.

The drive to the launch site is short but bumpy—windows down, you catch whiffs of wet earth and hear birds you never notice in the city. Up top, there’s this wide-open view: rolling green hills patchworked with coffee farms and clouds drifting low enough you feel you could touch them. The pilot gave us a quick rundown—how to sit, what to do with our legs—and honestly, my heart was pounding by then.

Lifting off is nothing like I expected. One second your feet are on grass; next thing you know, you’re floating quietly above it all. The wind’s cool against your face and everything below looks tiny—tiny houses, tiny people waving up at us. We caught a few thermals that made us rise higher; Andrés pointed out the river winding through the valley and snapped some GoPro shots mid-flight (I got those later by email). The whole flight lasted maybe 15 minutes—it felt both longer and shorter somehow—but I landed grinning like an idiot.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Paragliding in Buenavista

• Paragliding flight and induction

Top questions

Is paragliding in Buenavista safe for beginners?

Absolutely! All flights are tandem with certified pilots who handle everything. Safety checks are thorough before takeoff.

How long does the whole activity take?

The full experience takes about 1.5 hours including transport, briefing, flight (about 15 minutes), and wrap-up.

What should I wear or bring?

Long pants, long sleeves, cap, sunglasses, sunscreen, and insect repellent are recommended—Buenavista can be sunny but breezy up top.

Can kids or people with limited mobility join?

Kids aged 4+ can fly if accompanied by an adult. The area is wheelchair accessible and service animals are allowed.

What happens if weather conditions aren’t good?

If weather isn’t safe for flying, you’ll be offered another date or a full refund—safety comes first here.

What’s included

Your booking covers accident insurance, transport from Buenavista plaza up to the flight area, all safety equipment for your tandem flight, plus photos and video sent straight to your email after landing.