Beirut Paragliding: Jounieh Bay & Mountain Flight with 4K Video
Paragliding Jounieh Bay: Flying Over Mountains, Villages & the Mediterranean
You'll be transported to Ghosta's 750-meter takeoff point, fly tandem with a certified pilot over Jounieh Bay and the surrounding mountains for 20–30 minutes, land on the beach, and receive a 4K video of the entire flight on your phone. The package includes a teleferique ticket down and insurance, so you only have to show up and trust the wind.
Step-by-step itinerary
Paragliding from Ghosta to Jounieh Bay
- Take off from Ghosta village
- Fly over Harissa and Our Lady of Lebanon
- Land in Jounieh Bay center
What’s included
- Tandem paragliding flight with a certified, insured pilot.
- transport from the office to the takeoff site at Ghosta.
- brand new paragliding equipment.
- 4K video of your entire flight, transferred to your phone.
- one teleferique (cable car) ticket included.
- insurance.
- and a birthday cupcake with in-air celebration if it's a birthday flight.
Times
- Every day 09:00 09:30 10:00 11:00 12:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00
Before you book
Operated by Paragliding Club Thermique
Prices and times updated 7 days ago
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The experience
You're standing at 750 meters above sea level in Ghosta, a village that doesn't look like it's about to launch you into the sky. The takeoff point is the highest in Lebanon, and your pilot (certified, insured, calm) is checking the wind. This is what the first paragliding club in the Middle East does: they've been doing this since 1992, when Raja Saade brought the sport here and nobody else was doing it. The equipment is new. The harness fits. And then you're running, and then you're not running anymore.
The flight itself lasts around 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the thermals and the day. You're not just going up and down. You're drifting over the green mountains, over Harissa and the white statue of Our Lady of Lebanon that sits on the ridge like a landmark you can actually see while you're flying. The Jounieh Bay opens below you, one of the most beautiful bays in the world, and it's not a phrase someone wrote for a website. It's what you see. Your pilot knows the thermals here. They know how to hold the altitude, how to circle, how to make the flight feel less like a stunt and more like you've borrowed wings for half an hour. The ocean is on one side. The mountains are on the other. You land in the center of the bay, on the beach, and your legs remember how to walk.
The whole day includes transport from the office to the top of the mountain, so you don't have to figure out how to get to Ghosta. You get a teleferique ticket with every flight (that's the cable car down, included), so you're not hiking back. And then there's the 4K video. The pilot or a crew member films the entire flight, and they transfer it to your phone before you leave. You watch yourself flying over Jounieh Bay, and it's the kind of thing you'll send to people for years. If it's your birthday, they bring a cupcake and you eat it in the air, which is either the best or the weirdest thing depending on who you are. Insurance is included. The pilots are experienced. The club has been certified for nearly three decades.
Paragliding in Beirut runs year-round, even in winter, as long as the weather holds. You can book for a proposal, a birthday, or just because you want to know what it feels like to float over your own country from a thousand feet up. The office will sort the logistics. You show up, you fly, you leave with a video and a memory that doesn't need a filter.
Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Beirut and the Mediterranean from the air without arranging your own transport or worrying about safety: the club's 29 years of experience and certified pilots mean you're in hands that know Jounieh Bay's thermals better than anyone.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, French and Arabic.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (3 to 5 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.
How long is the actual flight?
Around 20 to 30 minutes, depending on wind conditions and thermals on the day.
What's included in the price?
Transport to the takeoff site, the tandem flight with a certified pilot, 4K video transfer to your phone, a teleferique ticket, equipment, and insurance.
Can I do this in winter?
Yes. Paragliding runs year-round as long as weather permits.
Is there a birthday option?
Yes. They include a cupcake and a celebration in the air for birthday flights.
Do I need experience to paraglide?
No. You fly tandem with a certified, experienced pilot. No prior experience is required.
Where do we take off from?
Ghosta village, which has the highest takeoff point in Lebanon at 750 meters.
Where do we land?
In the center of Jounieh Bay, on the beach.
Is this accessible for people with mobility concerns?
The office and transport are wheelchair accessible. For the flight itself, discuss your specific needs with the club when booking.
Beirut Paragliding: Jounieh Bay & Mountain Flight with 4K Video
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