Tenerife Tandem Paragliding: 1,000m Flight & Thermal Currents

Soaring at 1,000 Meters Over Tenerife's Cliffs & Coast

You're picked up from your hotel in the Costa Adeje area, driven to the takeoff point, fitted with safety gear, and launched into thermal currents at up to 1,000 meters. The 25–30 minute flight includes views of Barranco del Infierno and the southern coast, with your instructor handling the glide while you sit back. Transport back to your meeting point is included, so you only need to show up with photo ID and dress warm.

Step-by-step itinerary

• Meet instructor and get harness
• Receive takeoff instructions
• Take off from 700 or 1000 meters
• Soar over Barranco del Infierno
• Enjoy panoramic views of Tenerife South
• Glide for 25-30 minutes
• Land safely with instructor guidance

The Experience

The harness clicks tight, your instructor checks the lines one more time, and then you're running downhill into the wind. Within seconds the ground drops away — not gradually, but all at once — and you're suspended in thermal currents between 700 and 1,000 meters above Tenerife South. The flight lasts 25 to 30 minutes depending on conditions, and for most of it you're just sitting there, strapped in, watching Barranco del Infierno rise up on one side and the coast flatten out below. Your instructor handles the glide; you handle the view.

The takeoff point depends on the weather — either 700 meters or 1,000 meters — so the company picks the safer, better-flying altitude on the day you go. That's the kind of detail that matters when you're hanging from fabric and air. Before you launch, the instructor walks you through the harness, the helmet, what to expect on takeoff (it's faster than you'd think), and then it's just following instructions and trusting the thermal. Beginner-friendly doesn't mean boring; it means you don't need experience to do this, and the person next to you has done it hundreds of times. You'll see Roque del Conde, Playa de las Américas, and the whole southern coast laid out like a map you can actually touch with your eyes.

Pickup is included from Costa Adeje, Las Américas, Playa Paraíso, and Callao Salvaje — or from Los Cristianos if you're on the 10am flight. The company handles transport to the takeoff location and back to your meeting point, so you don't navigate the island yourself or worry about parking. Bring a sweater or windbreaker because altitude gets cold fast, wear sports shoes, and if you're prone to motion sickness, take something before you go. The weight limit is 100 kilograms, and kids as young as six can fly if a guardian is with them. All safety equipment — harness, helmet, everything homologated — is provided, and liability insurance is included.

What’s included

All homologated safety equipment including harness and helmet, pickup and transportation from your hotel in the Costa Adeje area (or other specified locations), transport to and from the takeoff point, liability insurance, and instruction from an experienced paragliding instructor throughout the 25–30 minute flight.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Overfly Tenerife

Is this one for you?Right for anyone in reasonable health who wants the adrenaline of altitude without needing to learn paragliding first — the fixed pickup time and included transport mean you show up ready to fly, not ready to navigate the island.

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Top questions

How high do you actually fly on this tandem paragliding flight?

Between 700 and 1,000 meters above sea level, depending on weather conditions. The takeoff point is chosen on the day to ensure the safest and best flight.

How long is the flight itself?

25 to 30 minutes in the air, depending on wind and thermal conditions.

Is pickup from my hotel included?

Yes, pickup is included from hotels and residences in Costa Adeje, Las Américas, Playa Paraíso, and Callao Salvaje. Los Cristianos pickup is available for the 10am flight only.

Do I need paragliding experience to do this?

No. It's beginner-friendly. Your instructor handles the flight; you follow instructions and enjoy the ride.

What's the weight limit?

Passengers must not exceed 100 kilograms.

Can children fly?

Yes, minimum age is 6 years. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian.

What if the weather is bad?

The operator reserves the right to reschedule the flight for another day or time, or to cancel if conditions don't improve.

What should I bring and wear?

Bring photo ID, sports shoes or sneakers, a sweater or windbreaker jacket, and sunblock and sunglasses if it's clear. Dress in comfortable clothes; it gets cold at altitude.

Is insurance included?

Yes, liability insurance is included in the price.

Who shouldn't do this flight?

Not recommended for pregnant travelers, those with spinal injuries, or those with poor cardiovascular health. If you're prone to seasickness, consider anti-sickness medication beforehand.