Paragliding on Tahtali mountain from Antalya

The cable car takes you to the highest paragliding launch point on the coast in 15 minutes.

Tandem paragliding from the 2365-meter summit of Tahtali mountain near Antalya, where you fly with an experienced pilot using air currents for a slow, controlled descent. You're picked up the evening before, ride the cable car to the peak at dawn, and spend roughly four hours aloft viewing the coast, ancient ruins and mountain ranges before landing on the beach or in the valley below.

The experience

Tahtali mountain holds the Guinness record for the world's highest paragliding takeoff and landing point. You're picked up from your Antalya accommodation the evening before your flight, then driven to the cable car station. The Swiss-built cable car climbs to the 2365-meter summit in 15 minutes, where German-made equipment and Turkish paragliding team pilots (each with at least 6 years of experience and 3000 flight hours) brief you on what to expect. The pilots are tandem-certified, so you don't need training or special fitness beyond a moderate level. You simply listen to the briefing, clip in, and launch.

Once airborne, you drift on thermal air currents rather than descending fast like skydiving. From the peak you can see Çıralı beach, the ancient city of Phaselis, Olympos, Tekirova, Korsan Bay and the tourist villages stretching toward Beldibi: all from a bird's-eye view that changes as you circle and descend. The flight itself is unhurried, giving you time to take in the panorama of coast, historical sites and mountains. Landing happens on a beach or in a valley below, depending on wind and conditions that day.

The whole outing runs about four hours from pickup to landing. Travel insurance is included. Paragliding equipment, the cable car ride and your pilot's expertise are all part of the package. Photos and videos are not included, so if you want footage of the flight, arrange that separately or ask the operator about add-on options at checkout.

What’s included

• Transfer from your Antalya accommodation.
• cable car access to the 2365-meter summit.
• tandem paragliding with an experienced pilot.
• German-made paragliding equipment.
• travel insurance.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, German and Russian

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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by TURONTIME

Is this one for you?The pickup happens the evening before so you reach the summit at dawn, and the flight itself is a slow, drifting descent rather than a fast freefall. Choose this if you want to see the coast and mountains clearly from the air without the intensity of skydiving.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, German and Russian.

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.

What makes Tahtali mountain special for paragliding?

Tahtali mountain's 2365-meter summit is the highest paragliding launch and landing point on the coastal strip of the Taurus Mountains, and it holds the Guinness World Record for paragliding altitude. The Swiss cable car, German equipment and Turkish team pilots with thousands of flight hours make the setup reliable and safe.

Do I need paragliding experience or special training to fly?

No. You fly tandem with an experienced pilot who handles all the flying. You just listen to the briefing and enjoy the flight. You don't need special knowledge or training, though you should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.

What will I see during the flight?

From the air you'll see Çıralı beach, the ancient city of Phaselis, Olympos, Tekirova, Korsan Bay and the tourist villages from Tekirova to Beldibi spread across the coast and mountains below you as you circle and descend.

How long does the whole experience take?

The outing runs about four hours total, including the evening pickup from your Antalya accommodation, the cable car ride to the summit, the flight itself, and landing in the valley or on a beach below.

What's included and what do I need to arrange separately?

Transfer from Antalya, the cable car ride up and down, paragliding equipment, and travel insurance are all included. Photos and videos of your flight are not included. You can ask about add-on options when you book.