Cape Town Extreme Sports at a glance
- Our pick: Signal Hill Paragliding Cape Town: Views over Robben Island, US$ 119 per person (30m–1h, 4.97★ · 456).
- Best value: Tandem Paragliding Cape Town: Fly over the city and ocean, US$ 106 per person (50m, 4.78★ · 102).
- Also recommended: Cape Town: Tandem Paragliding Flight with Expert Pilots, US$ 106 per person (45m, 4.63★ · 241).
Price per person across the 16 options priced per person: US$ 24–US$ 243 (median US$ 61). With 100+ reviews: 12 of 16.
Of the 16 options: 16 with live guides in English, 11 with free cancellation, 14 with instant confirmation, 7 kid-friendly, 5 private and 12 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
Cape Town Extreme Sports
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
16 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Ziplining Cape Town: 7 cables above Table Mountain Reserve Zipline across 2.3 kilometers of cables at the Foot of Table Mountain Reserve near Cape Town, with a guide, harness and water included. Every day · 09:30, 11:30, 13:30 and 15:30 · From age 6 ★ 4.97 (5,124 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 64 per person
Signal Hill Paragliding Cape Town: Views over Robben Island Tandem paragliding from Signal Hill or Lions Head in Cape Town. Flights 8–15 minutes with certified instructor, free parking and shuttle. Ages 14+. Every day · Every 1 h, 10:00 to 15:00 · From age 14 ★ 4.97 (456 reviews) Duration: 30m–1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 119 per person
Cape Town: Tandem Paragliding Flight with Expert Pilots Feel the wind as you paraglide tandem over Cape Town with top instructors, ocean landing, and easy return transport. Includes all equipment and safe parking. Every day · Every 30 min, 06:00 to 18:30 · From age 14 ★ 4.63 (241 reviews) Duration: 45m Live guide: EN · DE · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 106 per person
Cape Town: Tandem Paragliding Flight & Table Mountain Views Feel the wind above Cape Town with a tandem paragliding flight, see Table Mountain and Lion’s Head, photos included, transfer back to meeting point. Every day · 13 start times, 07:30 to 17:00 · From age 14 ★ 4.60 (206 reviews) Duration: 45m Live guide: EN · DE · TR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 107 per person
ATV Riding in Cape Town: Quad Bikes & Sandboarding Ride quad bikes through the Atlantis Sand Dunes near Cape Town and sandboard down powdery slopes with all gear provided in this two-hour guided adventure. Every day except Wednesday · Every 1 h, 10:00 to 15:00 · From age 15 ★ 4.73 (241 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 49 per person
Cape Town: Shark Cage Diving & Scuba at Seal Island Feel the thrill of shark cage diving near Cape Town’s Seal Island, with scuba gear included and a local guide. Small groups, snacks, and drinks onboard. Every day · 08:00 and 12:00 · From age 9 ★ 4.52 (164 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 243 per person
Quad biking Atlantis Dunes Cape Town: 1-hour ATV adventure Ride quad bikes across the white sands of Atlantis Dunes near Cape Town for one hour with a guide, helmet and safety briefing included. Every day except Wednesday · Every 1 h, 08:00 to 16:00 · From age 4 ★ 4.00 (473 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 30 per person
Cape Town: Tandem Paragliding from Lions Head & Signal Hill Tandem paragliding over Cape Town from Lions Head or Signal Hill. 7–20 minutes airtime with a qualified instructor, landing at Camps Bay or Seapoint. All equipment included. Every day · No fixed time · From age 14 ★ 4.75 (109 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 137 per person
Tandem Paragliding Cape Town: Fly over the city and ocean Tandem paragliding flight over Cape Town with licensed instructor, 5–20 minutes airtime depending on wind. Takeoff from Signal Hill or Lions Head. Every day · Every 45 min, 08:30 to 17:30 · From age 14 ★ 4.78 (102 reviews) Duration: 50m Live guide: EN · DE · RU · NL +1 ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 106 per person
Cape Town: Atlantis Dunes Private Quad Bike Tour & Guide Feel the rush of quad biking in Cape Town’s Atlantis Dunes, with private guide, safety gear, and flexible pace. Includes all equipment and expert support. Tue–Sun · Every 1 h 30 min, 08:30 to 16:00 · From age 4 ★ 4.95 (132 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 61 per person
Quad Bike Tour Cape Town: 1 Hour with Photoshoot Ride quad bikes through Cape Town's white dunes with a professional photographer capturing your adventure, with photos delivered by email the same day. Every day except Wednesday · Every 1 h, 09:00 to 17:00 · From age 4 ★ 4.34 (56 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN · DE · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 49 per person
Atlantis Dunes Cape Town ATV Riding 45-Minute Adventure Ride a fully automatic quad bike across white sand dunes up to 50 metres high near Cape Town, with guide, helmet and photo stops included, no experience needed. Every day except Wednesday · Every 1 h 30 min, 08:30 to 16:00 · From age 4 ★ 4.67 (346 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 30 per person
Quad Biking Atlantis Dunes Cape Town: Small-Group Sand Riding Ride quad bikes across Cape Town's white sand Atlantis Dunes with a guide, safety gear and instruction included: no experience needed, just show up and ride. Every day except Wednesday · Every 1 h, 08:00 to 17:00 ★ 4.00 (134 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 24 per person
Cape Town Atlantis Dunes: Quad Biking Adventure & Free Photos Feel the rush of quad biking at Atlantis Dunes near Cape Town, with local guides, free photos, and all gear included. Experience wild sand, laughter, and real adventure. Every day except Wednesday · 10:00, 11:30, 13:00, 14:30 and 16:00 · From age 3 ★ 4.90 (73 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 58 per person
Sandboarding in Cape Town: Dunes near Table Mountain Sandboard down dunes with Table Mountain views near Cape Town in 2 hours, with guide, wax and equipment included. No experience needed. Every day except Wednesday · 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00 · From age 5 ★ 4.51 (39 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 30 per person
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From US$ 61 per person
Quad biking and sandboarding: Atlantis Dunes combo Ride a quad bike through Atlantis Dunes' shifting sands, then strap on a sandboard and slide down the slopes: 90 minutes of back-to-back action near Cape Town. Every day except Wednesday · Every 1 h 30 min, 08:00 to 15:30 · From age 5 ★ 5.00 (12 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 61 per person
The top 12 of 16 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Signal Hill Paragliding Cape Town: Views over Robben IslandOur pickPrivate | US$ 119 per person | 30m–1h | 4.97★ · 456 | Every day · Every 1 h, 10:00 to 15:00 | English |
| Tandem Paragliding Cape Town: Fly over the city and oceanBest valueGroup of up to 6 | US$ 106 per person | 50m | 4.78★ · 102 | Every day · Every 45 min, 08:30 to 17:30 | English, German, Dutch +2 |
| Cape Town: Tandem Paragliding Flight with Expert PilotsAlso recommendedPrivate | US$ 106 per person | 45m | 4.63★ · 241 | Every day · Every 30 min, 06:00 to 18:30 | English, German, Spanish +1 |
| Ziplining Cape Town: 7 cables above Table Mountain ReserveGroup of up to 8 | US$ 64 per person | 2h | 4.97★ · 5,124 | Every day · 09:30, 11:30, 13:30 and 15:30 | English |
| Cape Town: Tandem Paragliding Flight & Table Mountain ViewsPrivate | US$ 107 per person | 45m | 4.60★ · 206 | Every day · 13 start times, 07:30 to 17:00 | English, German, Turkish |
| ATV Riding in Cape Town: Quad Bikes & SandboardingGroup of up to 8 | US$ 49 per person | 1h | 4.73★ · 241 | Every day except Wednesday · Every 1 h, 10:00 to 15:00 | English |
| Cape Town: Shark Cage Diving & Scuba at Seal IslandGroup of up to 12 | US$ 243 per person | 3h 30m | 4.52★ · 164 | Every day · 08:00 and 12:00 | English |
| Quad biking Atlantis Dunes Cape Town: 1-hour ATV adventureGroup of up to 12 | US$ 30 per person | 1h | 4.00★ · 473 | Every day except Wednesday · Every 1 h, 08:00 to 16:00 | English |
| Cape Town: Tandem Paragliding from Lions Head & Signal HillGroup of up to 6 | US$ 137 per person | 1h | 4.75★ · 109 | Every day · No fixed time | English |
| Cape Town: Atlantis Dunes Private Quad Bike Tour & GuidePrivate | US$ 61 per person | 1h | 4.95★ · 132 | Tue–Sun · Every 1 h 30 min, 08:30 to 16:00 | English |
| Quad Bike Tour Cape Town: 1 Hour with PhotoshootGroup of up to 8 | US$ 49 per person | 1h | 4.34★ · 56 | Every day except Wednesday · Every 1 h, 09:00 to 17:00 | English, German, French |
| Atlantis Dunes Cape Town ATV Riding 45-Minute AdventureGroup of up to 15 | US$ 30 per person | 1h | 4.67★ · 346 | Every day except Wednesday · Every 1 h 30 min, 08:30 to 16:00 | English |
By what you need
- Private (5): Signal Hill Paragliding Cape Town: Views over Robben Island (US$ 119 per person) · Cape Town: Tandem Paragliding Flight with Expert Pilots (US$ 106 per person) · Cape Town: Tandem Paragliding Flight & Table Mountain Views (US$ 107 per person)
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