Paragliding San Felix from Medellin: 15-minute flight

You control the flight while an expert pilot handles the wing

Paragliding from San Felix near Medellin is a tandem flight where you fly with a certified, experienced pilot who has trained for years in the sport. The experience includes life insurance, legal pilot certification and pickup from your accommodation if you request it. You land either on the runway or in the nearby city of Bello, where staff return you to Medellin. Children from age 3 are welcome.

The experience

The pilots who run this activity have spent years in the sport and train constantly, so the flight itself is built around their experience rather than a scripted route. You start from your hotel if you arrange pickup, then drive to San Felix, a town known for extreme sports. Once there, the staff walk you through complete instructions before you and your pilot take off. The flight lasts around 15 minutes, and where you land (either the runway or in Bello) depends on wind and conditions that day.

Life insurance and pilot certification are included, so the legal side is handled before you leave the ground. A staff member meets you at the landing spot and drives you back to Medellin, completing the three-hour experience. The guides speak English and Spanish, so language is not a barrier.

What’s included

• Life insurance.
• legal pilot certification.
• complete pre-flight instruction.
• tandem flight with an experienced, constantly trained pilot.
• return transport from the landing site to Medellin.
• guides fluent in English and Spanish.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day13 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 16:00

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AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (14 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 13 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Audio guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Xplore Colombia

Is this one for you?The three-hour commitment includes the drive to San Felix, the flight itself, and the return to Medellin, so plan it as a morning or afternoon block rather than a quick add-on. The actual flight is 15 minutes, but the full experience fills a half-day.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (14 to 17 years); Child (3 to 13 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

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.

Can I arrange pickup from my hotel in Medellin?

Pickup from your accommodation is available for an extra cost beyond the activity price. You can arrange it when you book or choose to meet the staff directly in San Felix.

Where exactly do you land after the flight?

You land either on the runway in San Felix or in the city of Bello, depending on wind conditions and where it is safe to come down that day. Staff wait at the landing spot to return you to Medellin.

What should I know before I book if I have a health condition?

Paragliding is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health. It is suitable for all other fitness levels.