Parasailing in Ohrid: Private flight with acrobatics option

Fly high above the lake, film the flight, land with an energy boost you'll feel

Parasail privately over Lake Ohrid in North Macedonia with a certified instructor guiding you through a 10–20 minute flight. You pick your altitude (1,300 or 1,700 meters), choose acrobatics if you want them, and receive film and photos of the flight via Google Drive. Transfer from your accommodation is included, along with WhatsApp support and instant confirmation.

The experience

What separates this from ground-level sightseeing is the view itself: the lake and the surrounding mountains of Ohrid look completely different from the air. The colors shift as you climb, and the landscape (Lake Ohrid, Galičica National Park, and the peaks of Velestovo and Jablanica) unfolds below you in a way that changes how you see the place. The flight itself lasts 10–20 minutes depending on wind conditions and which altitude you book (1,300 or 1,700 meters). A certified, English-speaking instructor flies with you and explains what you're seeing as you move through the air.

The day runs about two and a half hours total, which includes transfer time from your accommodation to the launch point and back. You'll sign a liability form before takeoff, standard for the activity, and wear comfortable clothes and shoes. If you want to push harder, acrobatics are available for an extra €10 per person. The instructor will walk you through what that means before you decide. Either way, you get instant film and photo fragments shot on a borrowed GoPro, shared with you via Google Drive so you can relive the flight and send it to people at home.

Wind conditions can shift the schedule or occasionally force a reschedule or refund, so the operator confirms pickup times and any changes via WhatsApp. Minimum age is 14, and you'll need at least moderate fitness. The activity isn't recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, pregnancy, or weight above 130 kilos or below 25 kilos. If you're booking with a wheelchair, let them know 48 hours ahead so they can arrange accessible transport to the launch point.

What’s included

• Transfer from your accommodation to the launch point and back.
• certified English-speaking instructor for the flight.
• film and photo fragments shot on a GoPro and shared via Google Drive.
• all fees and taxes.
• instant confirmation and pickup times via WhatsApp.
• acrobatics available for €10 extra per person if you choose it at checkout.

Options for this experience

2 options

Paragliding above Ohrid at 1300 m.Guide in English · 08:00, 11:00, 14:00 and 17:00Pickup is included

Fly over Lake Ohrid at 1700 m.Guide in English · 08:00, 11:00, 14:00 and 17:00Pickup is included, for a higher altitude flight

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 11:00, 14:00 and 17:00

Book up to14h before

AgesAdult (14 to 75 years) · Under 14: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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 3 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by KTM Voyage

Is this one for you?Book the 1,300-meter flight if you want a full view of the lake and mountains at a comfortable altitude. Choose 1,700 meters if you want to climb higher and see the landscape spread even wider below you. Either way, you fly alone with the instructor, so the pace and the moment are entirely yours: no group waiting, no schedule beyond the wind conditions and your own comfort level.

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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.

Can I choose how high I fly, or is the altitude set?

You pick your altitude when you book: either 1,300 meters or 1,700 meters above the lake. Both flights run 10–20 minutes depending on wind, and both include the instructor, transfer, and film.

What does acrobatics mean, and do I have to do it?

Acrobatics are optional maneuvers the instructor can perform during the flight to add adrenaline and excitement. You choose whether to add them at checkout for an extra €10 per person, and the instructor explains what they involve before takeoff.

How long is the whole experience, and what's included in that time?

The full experience is about two and a half hours, which covers transfer from your accommodation to the launch point, the flight itself (10–20 minutes), and return transfer. The flight time is shorter, but the total time accounts for setup, briefing, and travel.

Do I get photos or video of the flight?

Yes. The instructor films and photographs fragments of your flight on a borrowed GoPro, and those files are shared with you via Google Drive after the activity so you can download and share them.

What happens if the wind is too strong or conditions aren't safe?

The activity can be rescheduled or refunded if wind or other conditions make flying unsafe. The operator confirms pickup times and any changes through WhatsApp, so you'll know the plan before you leave your accommodation.

What's the minimum age, and are there any health conditions that would prevent me from flying?

The minimum age is 14. The activity isn't recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, pregnancy, weight above 130 kilos or below 25 kilos, or age above 75. You'll sign a medical statement and liability form before the flight.