Paragliding Ölüdeniz: Tandem flight over the Blue Lagoon

Takeoff is just a few steps and a light run, then you're floating over Butterfly Valley and the Blue Lagoon.

Tandem paragliding in Ölüdeniz, Turkey, where you fly with a certified pilot from Babadağ Mountain (1,969m) over Butterfly Valley, Kıdrak Beach, Kayaköy and the Blue Lagoon, landing at Belcekız Beach. The flight lasts roughly 30 minutes and includes a safety briefing, all equipment, GoPro photos and video, and pickup from your hotel or a meeting point in Fethiye.

The experience

You start at the office in Fethiye, where a driver picks you up and takes you by air-conditioned vehicle to the top of Babadağ Mountain. Once there, your experienced pilot gives you a short safety briefing and gets the tandem gear ready: harness, helmet, reserve parachute, and the glider itself. The takeoff feels simpler than you'd expect: a few steps forward, a light run, and the ground drops away. Within seconds you're airborne, and the view opens up.

From the air, you see Butterfly Valley cutting into the cliffs below, Kıdrak Beach curving along the coast, Kayaköy's abandoned stone village inland, and the famous Blue Lagoon's turquoise water. Your pilot handles the flying. You handle the moment. The flight runs about 30 minutes, and throughout it, a GoPro camera mounted on the harness captures photos, video, and 360° shots. The kind of footage that makes the experience real when you're back on the ground. If you want acrobatic maneuvers, your pilot can add them. Otherwise, the flight stays smooth and steady.

The landing happens at Belcekız Beach, where the sand is soft and the approach is gentle. Once you've touched down, you can review the photos and video right there before heading back. The whole outing takes about two hours from pickup to return.

What’s included

• Professional pilot and tandem harness.
• safety briefing and all certified equipment (glider, helmet, reserve parachute).
• GoPro photos and video captured mid-air (included in one option, available to purchase in the other).
• pickup by air-conditioned vehicle from Fethiye.

Options for this experience

2 options

Tandem Paragliding Experience | Ölüdeniz, TurkeyGuide in 4 languages · Available from 22 Feb 2027Pickup is included

Tandem paragliding with photosGuide in 4 languages · Available from 22 Feb 2027GoPro photos and videos, with pickup included

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 timesNext departure: 22 Feb 2027

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (5 and older) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Chinese, Russian and Turkish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 9 pickup points.

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 9 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Yin Yang Travel

Is this one for you?Book this if you want the thrill of flight without needing to learn to fly yourself. The pilot does all the work, and you experience the views and the rush. The roughly 30-minute flight gives you enough time to take in the full arc of the coastline without a long commitment.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Russian, Chinese 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 do tandem paragliding in Ölüdeniz if I've never flown before?

Yes. Takeoff from Babadağ Mountain requires only a few steps and a light run. No prior experience is needed. Your pilot handles all the flying, and the safety briefing covers everything you need to know before you launch.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day I book?

Paragliding depends on wind and visibility. If conditions are unsafe on your scheduled day, the operator will reschedule you for another date or offer a refund.

Do I get photos and video from the flight?

GoPro photos, video, and 360° shots are captured during the flight. One option includes these files. The other offers them as an add-on purchase at checkout.

What is Butterfly Valley, and will I really see it from the air?

Butterfly Valley is a narrow gorge carved into the cliffs near Ölüdeniz, known for its rock formations and the species that shelter there. From the paraglider, you'll see it directly below as you drift over the coastline.

Is there a weight limit for tandem paragliding?

Yes. The maximum weight is 80 kg for female flyers and 105 kg for male flyers. This limit ensures the glider and harness perform safely during flight and landing.

How long does the whole experience take, including pickup?

The full outing takes about two hours from the time you're picked up at your hotel or meeting point in Fethiye until you return. The flight itself lasts roughly 30 minutes.