Tandem Paragliding in Vik: Flights from Reynisfjall

Fifteen to twenty minutes suspended above South Iceland's black sand coast.

Tandem paragliding in Vik pairs you with an instructor pilot for a free flight lasting 15–20 minutes, usually launching from Reynisfjall mountain. All equipment including helmet is provided. The operator briefs you on safety and paragliding basics before takeoff, and a short hike may be part of reaching the launch site. Minimum age is 12. The guide speaks English.

The experience

The activity starts at a meeting point in Vik, where you'll meet your instructor and get briefed on what to expect. Weather decides whether you fly that day. If conditions are good, you'll load into a super jeep and head up the mountain, usually to Reynisfjall. If weather elsewhere is better, the operator may choose a different launch site instead. Some takeoffs involve a short hike to reach the ridge.

Once airborne, your instructor handles the flying while you experience the calmest form of free flight. The flight itself runs 15–20 minutes, and your instructor teaches you the basics of paragliding both at takeoff and while you're in the air. After landing, you return to the meeting point. All paragliding equipment, including helmet, is included. The operator also provides photo and video equipment so you have a record of the flight.

No prior experience is required. The activity is designed for anyone 12 and up. Bring warm clothes and hiking boots. The mountain wind is cold and the terrain demands proper footwear. An open mind is the only other thing the operator asks for.

What’s included

• All paragliding equipment including helmet.
• photo and video equipment of your flight.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 15 May 2027

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by True Adventure

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and briefs you thoroughly on safety and technique before you fly, so no prior paragliding experience is needed. You're ready at 12 years old and any fitness level, as long as you don't have spinal injuries, cardiovascular concerns, or are pregnant.

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Top questions

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.

What happens if the weather isn't good enough to fly on the day I book?

The operator takes safety seriously and will not launch if conditions are unsafe. If weather is poor on your scheduled day, you can reschedule for another date or discuss options with the operator at the meeting point.

Do I need to hike to reach the paragliding launch site?

Some takeoffs include a short hike up the hill to reach the launch ridge, depending on where the flight departs. The operator usually flies from Reynisfjall but may choose a different mountain if weather conditions are better elsewhere.

What's included in the tandem paragliding flight?

All paragliding equipment including helmet, photo and video equipment are provided. The instructor pilot handles the flight while you experience the air, and you receive instruction on paragliding basics before and during the 15–20 minute flight.

What's the age requirement for tandem paragliding in Vik?

The minimum age is 12 years old. The activity is suitable for all physical fitness levels, though it is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or those who are pregnant.

How long does the whole activity take from start to finish?

The total time is roughly one hour, which includes meeting your instructor, the safety briefing, the jeep ride up the mountain, any hiking to the launch site, the 15–20 minute flight itself, and the return to the meeting point.