Tandem Paragliding from Side: Highest Takeoff in Alanya

Soar 700 meters above Alanya's coast with a licensed pilot steering the flight

Tandem paragliding from Side with a certified pilot, launching from Yassı Tepe Hill 700 meters above sea level and landing on Cleopatra Beach. The flight lasts 15–25 minutes depending on wind, covering views of Alanya Castle, the turquoise coastline and the Mediterranean. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Guides speak English, French, German and Russian.

The experience

What makes this flight different is the takeoff point. Yassı Tepe Hill sits 700 meters above sea level (the highest launch site for paragliding over Alanya), which means the flight path stretches longer and the views reach farther. You'll see Cleopatra Beach directly below, Alanya Castle perched on its headland, and the Mediterranean spreading to the horizon. The whole experience takes about two and a half hours from pickup to return.

A certified pilot handles the flight while you're harnessed in tandem. After a safety briefing at the top, you take a few steps forward and the parachute lifts you both into the air: no experience needed, no decisions to make once you're airborne. The flight itself runs 15–25 minutes depending on wind conditions. You glide over the landmarks, then descend toward Cleopatra Beach, one of Turkey's most famous stretches of sand, where the ground crew meets you for a soft landing and helps you out of the gear.

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so you don't arrange transport to the hill. Your guide speaks English, French, German or Russian, and insurance covers the flight. Infants can fly if they sit on an adult's lap. The activity suits all fitness levels.

What’s included

• Certified pilot and tandem flight.
• safety briefing and all paragliding gear including helmet and harness.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• insurance.
• ground crew assistance at landing.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (6 and older) · Under 6: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French, German and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfants must sit on laps

Operated by HARLEY

Is this one for you?If your hotel is in Side or Alanya and you want to skip arranging transport to the launch site, pickup is built in. The flight guides speak four languages, so you can follow the briefing and the experience in English, French, German or Russian.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, French, German and Russian.

How long does the actual flight last?

The paragliding flight lasts 15–25 minutes depending on wind conditions. The full experience, including pickup, briefing and landing, takes about two and a half hours.

Do I need paragliding experience to do this?

No prior experience is needed. A certified, licensed pilot controls the flight while you're strapped in tandem, so you just relax and enjoy the views.

Where do we take off and land?

Takeoff is from Yassı Tepe Hill, 700 meters above sea level. Landing is on Cleopatra Beach, where the ground crew assists you out of the gear.

What views will I see during the flight?

From the air you'll see Cleopatra Beach directly below, Alanya Castle on its headland, the turquoise Mediterranean, and the full coastline of the Turquoise Coast stretching out.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included in the activity. Your guide will speak English, French, German or Russian.