- Paragliding Tours
- Open Tour
Paragliding
Please book the tour using the name on your hotel reservation.
- Paragliding Tours
- Open Tour
Paragliding
Paragliding in Iceland is the flight of a lifetime. Soar above the south coast and enjoy views of black sands, high mountains and mighty rivers. New to paragliding? This tour is a tandem flight–you will be flying with an expert paragliding instructor pilot.
Paragliding is highly dependent on the weather, and Icelandic weather is constantly changing. If the weather does affect your flight, you can rebook for another day. If you do not get airborne during your stay in Iceland, you will get a refund.
- Skill Level: Easy
- Duration: 2 hours in total (10 - 15 minutes air time)
- Season: May - September
- Meeting Point: True Adventure Paragliding, Ránarbraut 1, 870 Vík
- Drive From Hotel: Approximately 70 minutes
- Wheelchair Accessible: No
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Keep In Mind
- Wear outdoor clothing according to weather.
- Wear hiking boots.
- There are weight limitations: 25-130 kg/ 55-285 pounds.
What's Included
- All flying equipment – Helmet, harness and wing
- Ride on a 4×4 Super Jeep up to the take off
- Paragliding pilot
- You can request photos and videos for additional cost
What To Bring
- Good sturdy shoes (hiking boots or other closed shoes with ankle support)
- Warm clothes – it is colder up in the air
- Gloves and a thin hat to fit under your helmet
Questions
There are no age restrictions, only a weight limit, minimum 25 kg/55 pounds.
There is no minimum number of people to book paragliding tours.
No, it is not possible to customize this tour.
We can arrange a private transfer from the hotel at additional cost.
No prior training is needed. You will receive a safety briefing before take-off and be in the air with your own professional tandem paragliding instructor. All you have to do is sit back and enjoy the ride!
Paragliding is highly dependent on the weather. With your safety in mind, we reserve the right to cancel this tour due to bad weather conditions.
Full refund if cancelled 3 days or more in advance, 50% if cancelled 24-72 hours before departure time. No refund for cancellations 24 hours or less before departure time or no-show. If we cancel due to weather conditions it’s a full refund.
Many people fear heights. However, when it comes to flying, most find that their anxiety disappears once they are airborne.
The entire experience should take about 1,5 – 2 hours, including the meeting, preparation, instructions and flight. However it is all weather dependent and location might be changed due to weather conditions.
Yes, as long as you are within the weight limitations.
