Baños Paragliding Tandem Tour & Tungurahua Views

Strapped into a harness, you're running off a mountainside with someone who knows exactly what they're doing

You get picked up in Baños, driven to Niton Mountain near Pelileo, and strapped in with a certified pilot for a tandem flight over the Andes with views of Tungurahua volcano. The pilot handles the flying. You handle the experience. Equipment and instruction are included. You're back in Baños by 6pm, or if weather cancels the flight, you pay transport only and get your flight fee refunded.

Step-by-step itinerary

Paragliding tandem flight experience

• Pickup from Baños
• Drive 30 minutes to Niton Mountain
• Receive safety and instruction briefing
• Wait for your turn to fly
• Enjoy paragliding flight over Andes
• Return to Baños by transportation

The experience

A certified pilot clips you in, checks the equipment one more time, and then you're both moving toward the edge of Niton Mountain. The 30-minute drive from Baños gets you there by mid-morning, and after a safety briefing and a walk-through of what's about to happen, you're standing at the launch point near Pelileo with the Ecuadorian landscape spreading out below. No experience needed. The pilot handles the flying, you handle the breathing and the looking around.

The actual flight is the part that stays with you. Once you're airborne, Tungurahua volcano comes into view, and the Andes open up in a way you don't get from the ground. The wind holds you up, the harness holds you in, and for however long the conditions allow, you're seeing Ecuador from above. The pilot talks you through it, points things out, lets you take photos if you've got your phone or camera ready. It's not a long flight (conditions matter, and the mountain doesn't always cooperate), but it's the kind of thing that changes how you think about what's possible in a day.

Weather is the one thing you can't control. If the conditions aren't right on the morning of your tour, the flight gets cancelled and you pay only for the transport back to Baños, which costs extra. If you do fly, you're back in town by 6pm. The equipment gets checked regularly, the pilots are certified, and safety isn't something they talk around. It's the whole foundation of how this works. Bring warm layers, comfortable shoes, water, and something to document it with.

What’s included

Your tour includes paragliding equipment, a certified pilot who handles the flight, a safety briefing and instruction before takeoff, and round-trip transportation from Baños to Niton Mountain near Pelileo. You'll return to Baños around 6pm on the day of your flight.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 14:30

AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Under 18: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Hostal Transilvania is the meeting point, you can find it on google maps, please come inside and let one of the staff know you are waiting to get picked up for Paragliding.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h 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 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Kajol Lavan Travel

Is this one for you?Book this if you want the thrill of flying without needing to learn paragliding first. The certified pilot does the work, and you get the view of Tungurahua and the Andes. Weather can cancel the flight at the last moment, so flexibility on timing is part of the deal.

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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 24h before the start.

Do I need paragliding experience?

No. Tandem flights are designed for first-timers. The certified pilot does all the flying. You just need to follow the safety briefing and be ready to run off the mountain with them.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The tour gets cancelled. You'll pay for transport only (the amount is listed under exclusions), and your flight fee is refunded. Weather can change at the last moment, so conditions are checked on the morning of your tour.

What should I bring?

Warm clothing, comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, and your phone or camera. The mountain can be cold and windy, even if Baños is warm.

Is it safe?

Equipment is checked regularly, and all pilots are certified and trained. Safety briefing is part of the experience before you fly.

How far is Niton Mountain from Baños?

About 30 minutes by car, near the town of Pelileo.

Can I bring my phone or camera?

Yes. Bring it if you want to document the flight and the views of Tungurahua and the Andes.

What's included in the price?

Paragliding equipment, a certified guide/pilot, and transportation to and from Baños. If weather cancels the flight, transport is charged separately.