Tandem Paragliding in Alanya: Land on Cleopatra Beach

Rise over Alanya's castle and turquoise sea, then touch down on Cleopatra's white sand.

Tandem paragliding in Alanya pairs you with a certified FAI pilot for a flight starting at 700m altitude, where you see the castle, the sea and the coast spread below. You can fly relaxed or ask for manoeuvres, and if you're willing, take brief control of the paraglider yourself. The flight ends with a landing on Cleopatra Beach. Pilots speak English, German, Russian and Polish. Hotel pickup is available as an add-on depending on your region.

The experience

The day starts at the office in Alanya, where you meet your pilot and get fitted into the tandem harness. From there, a transfer takes you up the mountain to the 700m launch point. Once airborne, you're strapped in beside a professional who has logged hundreds of flights. The view opens up immediately: the castle perched on the headland, the turquoise water below, and the curve of the coast stretching away. The altitude climbs to around 1,000m as the pilot works the thermals, and the scale of what you're seeing shifts with every few hundred meters gained.

What happens next is yours to shape. If you want a smooth, floating drift through the air, the pilot reads the conditions and gives you that. If you'd rather feel the wing respond to the lift and the turns, they can show you the manoeuvres: banking, spiraling, the small adjustments that keep a paraglider dancing in the wind. And if the moment grabs you, you can ask to take the controls for a stretch. The pilot stays in command of the safety, but you get the feel of flying. The whole flight runs about an hour from launch to landing.

The landing is the signature moment: Cleopatra Beach, the wide white sand that the town is known for, comes up to meet you. You touch down on the beach itself instead of a field or a road, and the flight ends where the sand meets the water. After you land, the transfer brings you back to the office. Professional video and photos are available if you want them captured. Those come as an add-on at checkout.

What’s included

• Qualified and professional FAI-certified pilot.
• full insurance.
• transfer from the office to the mountain launch point.
• guide service in your choice of language.
• all paragliding equipment.
• landing on Cleopatra Beach. Professional video and photos with GoPro are available as an add-on.
• hotel pickup is optional depending on your region and which option you select at checkout.

Options for this experience

2 options

Without TransferGuide in 5 languages · 8 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 16:00Paragliding: Yamaç paraşütü, duration 20 minutes; 15–20 minute tandem paragliding with Alanya Paragliding

Transfer to Alanya includedGuide in 5 languages · 9 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 16:30Pickup is included

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Information

Lasts 1h, runs every day, 16 start times, from US$ 74 per person, with live guides in 5 languages, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day16 departure times: 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00 and 16:30Other times ›

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AgesAdult (3 to 85 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupPrivate9 in a group ›

Live guideEnglish, German, Polish, Russian and TurkishOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight 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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by King Paragliding Alanya

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying outside Alanya town (hotel pickup is available at checkout), or choose the mountain start if you're already local. Pick the relaxed thermal flight to soak in the views, or the manoeuvre option if you want to handle the controls yourself.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, German, Russian, Polish and Turkish.

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 really take control of the paraglider during the flight?

Yes. If you want to, the pilot will let you hold the controls for a short time during the flight. The pilot stays responsible for safety and the overall flight path, but you get to feel how the paraglider responds to your input.

What's the starting altitude and how high do we go?

The launch point sits at 700m altitude. During the flight, you climb to around 1,000m, giving you a full view of Alanya's castle, the sea and the coastline below.

Where exactly do we land?

You land on Cleopatra Beach, the white sandy beach on Alanya's coast. It's the signature finish to the flight instead of a landing field or road.

Is hotel pickup included?

Hotel pickup is optional and depends on which option you choose at checkout. If you pick the "With Transfer" option, pickup is included. The cost varies by region (Alanya, Antalya or Kemer area). Without transfer, you make your own way to the office.

What if I'm nervous about heights or flying?

The pilots are trained to work with all comfort levels. You can ask for a relaxed, gentle flight that stays smooth and steady. The tandem setup keeps you safely harnessed beside an experienced professional the whole time, and the flight itself is often described as floating rather than falling.