Paragliding in Gudauri: Tandem Flights Over the Caucasus

Launch from the high Caucasus and film the flight as you soar.

Tandem paragliding flights in Gudauri pair you with a licensed pilot for a 15-minute flight over the Caucasus: starting from 2,350 meters in summer or 3,000 meters in winter, with GoPro footage included. Hotel pickup is available on request. The pilot speaks English, Russian or Ukrainian. Extreme aerobatic tricks can be added for extra adrenaline, and drone or Insta360 footage upgrades are available for an additional fee.

The experience

What does it feel like to step off a mountain and let the thermals hold you up? Tandem paragliding in Gudauri answers that without requiring you to be a pilot. You're paired with someone who has over 10 years of experience and is licensed to fly in multiple countries. The flight lasts 15 minutes: long enough to feel weightless, short enough to fit into a single morning. In summer you launch from 2,350 meters and drift above the Aragvi Gorge. In winter the starting point climbs to 3,000 meters and you fly over the Gudauri ski resort instead. Either way, the view is the Caucasus Mountains at eye level.

The logistics are straightforward. If you need it, a transfer picks you up 30 minutes before your flight and takes you to the launch point. You wear a helmet. The pilot handles the equipment checks: thorough ones, because safety is the stated priority. Then you're airborne. GoPro 12 footage comes with the price, so you don't have to choose between flying and capturing it. The camera is mounted and rolling. If you want sharper or wider coverage, Insta360 or drone footage can be added for a separate fee. And if 15 minutes of smooth flight feels too tame, you can ask your pilot to throw in aerobatic tricks (rolls, spirals, the works) to spike the adrenaline.

Children from age 5 are welcome. The activity suits all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for pregnant travelers or anyone with cardiovascular concerns. Public transportation runs near the starting point if you're arranging your own way up.

What’s included

• Tandem paragliding flight with a licensed, experienced pilot.
• GoPro 12 footage of your flight.
• helmet.
• transfer from your hotel in Gudauri (on request).
• live guide in English, Russian or Ukrainian.

Options for this experience

3 options

Tandem paragliding flights in GudauriGuide in English, Ukrainian or Russian · 10:00Lasts 15 minutes; pickup is included

Paragliding accompanied by drone footageGuide in English, Ukrainian or Russian · 10:00Duration: 15 minutes. Drone footage: aerial filming by drone

Cross-country paragliding flight in GudauriGuide in English, Ukrainian or Russian · 10:00Duration: 30 minutes

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

AgesAdult (17 to 64 years) · Senior (65 to 80 years) · Youth (6 to 16 years) · Child (5 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Russian and Ukrainian

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 44 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 effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

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Is this one for you?Book this if you want to fly without training. The tandem setup means the pilot handles the equipment and the navigation while you experience the altitude and the view. Choose extreme mode if smooth flight feels too gentle, or add drone footage if you want the shot from outside the paraglider too.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Russian and Ukrainian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 16 years); Child (5 years). Children under 5 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.

How long is the actual flight time in the air?

The flight lasts 15 minutes, whether you're soaring over the Aragvi Gorge in summer or above the ski resort in winter.

Do I get video of my flight, or do I have to film it myself?

GoPro 12 footage is included in the price. The camera is mounted and captures the flight automatically. You can upgrade to Insta360 or drone footage for an additional fee if you want a different angle or higher quality.

What's the difference between the summer and winter flights?

In summer you launch from 2,350 meters and fly over the Aragvi Gorge. In winter the starting point is 3,000 meters and you fly above the Gudauri ski resort. The flight duration stays the same at 15 minutes either way.

Can I ask the pilot to do tricks, or is the flight just a smooth glide?

You can request extreme mode and ask your pilot to perform aerobatic tricks (rolls, spirals and other advanced maneuvers) to add extra adrenaline to the flight.

Is hotel pickup included, or do I have to get to the launch point myself?

Transfer from your hotel in Gudauri is available on request. The pilot will pick you up 30 minutes before your scheduled flight time and take you to the starting point.