Paragliding over Santiago NL: Fly with a certified pilot

Twenty minutes airborne, seeing the town and lake from a paraglider's view.

Paragliding over Santiago NL is a tandem flight where you fly with a certified pilot, taking off and landing at the same runway near the town. The flight lasts twenty minutes and includes a flight certificate, HD video of your flight, and souvenir photographs. Guides speak English or Spanish, and children from age 10 are welcome.

The experience

You arrive at the meeting place, which sits at the take-off and landing runway itself. There's secure parking, an awning, tables and chairs to wait in before your flight. A certified pilot briefs you on what to expect, then you're harnessed in and ready to launch. The actual flying (the moment you leave the ground and feel the wind) lasts twenty minutes, long enough to see Santiago's mountains and the mouth dam from above, and to catch a sunrise or sunset if your timing works out.

This is tandem paragliding, so you're not operating the equipment. The pilot handles the wing and the landing. Your job is to be present in it: no fuselage between you and the air, no barrier between you and the view. You get a flight certificate to take home, plus HD video and photographs of the flight itself, shot by the operator.

What’s included

• Flight certificate.
• HD video and souvenir photographs of your flight.
• secure parking at the meeting site.
• use of the waiting area with seating and shade.

Options for this experience

2 options

Santiago FlyGuide in English or Spanish · No fixed timeFlight time is 15 minutes at the basic level.

Discovery FlightGuide in English or Spanish · No fixed timeFlight time extends to 30 minutes for more airtime.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (20 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 90 years) · Youth (15 to 19 years) · Child (10 to 14 years) · Under 10: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

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 13 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Santiago Vuela

Is this one for you?Book this if you have a free morning or afternoon and want to see Santiago from the air without learning to fly yourself. The twenty-minute flight fits into a half-day itinerary, and the certified pilot handles all the technical work. You just experience it.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (15 to 19 years); Child (10 to 14 years). Under 10: they 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 choose what time of day I fly?

The operator offers flights timed for sunrise or sunset, so you can plan around the light you want to see. Exact departure times depend on weather and availability when you book.

What's the difference between the Discovery Flight and the Santiago Fly option?

Both options are tandem flights with the same certified pilot and the same twenty-minute duration. The operator lists them as separate purchase options, so check the details at checkout to see which suits your schedule and budget.

Do I need any experience to paraglide?

No experience is required. You fly with a certified pilot who handles the paraglider. Your role is to enjoy the flight. Children from age 10 are welcome, and the activity suits all fitness levels.

What happens if the weather is bad?

Paragliding depends on wind and weather conditions. If conditions aren't safe on your scheduled day, the operator will reschedule you or discuss other options.

Where exactly do we take off and land?

The take-off and landing runway are at the same location, your meeting place. You don't travel to a separate site. Everything happens at the secure facility where you arrive.