Paragliding Flight with Photos and Video Medellin
Overview
Fly like a bird over Medellin on a 15-minute paragliding flight from the hills of San Felix, north of the city. Your hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and a pilot flies with you from take-off to landing, so no experience is needed. You see the Aburra Valley, the city of Medellin, the town of Bello and the surrounding mountains from above, and your flight is recorded in photos and video. Life insurance and a live guide in English or Spanish are included. The whole outing takes about four hours.
Highlights
- Fly for about 15 minutes over Medellin and the Aburra Valley with a professional pilot
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included from the Medellin area
- Photos and video of your flight to keep
- Life insurance included
- Live guide in English or Spanish
- No experience needed, and you can ask the pilot for a few spins in the air
Full Description
San Felix, the Paragliding Launch Site
San Felix is a hill town in the municipality of Bello, on the mountains north of Medellin, and it is one of the best-known places for paragliding in the area. Steady winds rise up the slopes on many mornings, the hillside launch is open and grassy, and the flight path drops over the valley below. Paragliding in Medellin is popular with both visitors and locals for this reason.
After your hotel pickup you travel up to San Felix, where the team prepares you with a briefing and the equipment. The pilots explain how to run at take-off, how to sit in the harness and what to do on landing, so you feel confident before you leave the ground. You are insured for the activity, and the guide speaks English or Spanish.
The Flight over Medellin and the Aburra Valley
Medellin lies in the Aburra Valley, a long, narrow basin ringed by high Andean ridges, and a tandem paragliding flight in Medellin is the best way to see its shape. In about 15 minutes you glide over the city and the town of Bello, with rooftops, roads and green hillsides spread out below and mountains rising all around, a 360-degree view that most visitors never forget.
Many people ask whether paragliding in Medellin is safe. Flights are made in tandem with an experienced pilot who handles the wing, and the take-off and landing are gentle. If you want more excitement you can ask the pilot for a few tricks in the air, but your comfort always comes first, and the pilot decides what is possible in the conditions.
Photos and Video of Your Flight
You do not need to hold a camera, because the pilot records the flight for you. You receive photos and a video of your time in the air, which makes a Medellin paragliding video that is easy to share with family and friends. It also lets you relax and look around rather than worrying about capturing the moment.
The best pictures come from the point when the wing turns above the city and the whole valley appears behind you. Take off your hat and secure loose items before the flight, and smile for the camera when the pilot signals.
Planning Your Flight: Timing, Weather and Pickup
Hotel pickup is at about 10:00 in the Medellin area, and the whole outing takes roughly four hours including the drive, the briefing, the 15-minute flight and the return. The best time for paragliding in Medellin is generally the morning to early afternoon, when the air is clearer and the winds are more reliable. The dry months, from December to March, often offer the most flying days.
Paragliding depends on wind and weather. If conditions are not safe on your day, the flight may be delayed or moved, and we will contact you about alternatives. Bring a passport copy, wear closed shoes and dress in layers, because it can be cooler on the hill.
Itinerary
- Hotel pickup in MedellinYour driver collects you at your hotel or apartment in the Medellin area at about 10:00.
- Drive to San FelixTravel up to the hills north of the city where the paragliding site is.
- Briefing and equipmentThe pilots explain the flight, fit your harness and helmet and check the conditions.
- Tandem paragliding flightFly for about 15 minutes over Medellin and Bello with your pilot, with photos and video recorded.
- LandingTouch down gently and collect your photos and video.
- Return to your hotelDrive back to Medellin and drop-off at your hotel after about four hours in total.
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- 15-minute paragliding flight over Medellin
- Photos and videos of your flight
- Life insurance
- Live guide in English or Spanish
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Tips
Not suitable for
- Pregnant women
- People with mobility impairments and wheelchair users
- Anyone with a health condition that makes flying unsafe; the pilots apply limits for weight and health, so please ask us before booking
Meeting point
The activity includes hotel pickup and drop-off in the Medellin area. Pickup is at about 10:00 from your hotel or apartment, and we send the pickup details after you book. Please be ready in the lobby about ten minutes early.
Important information
- Bring your passport; a copy is accepted.
- Wear closed sports shoes and comfortable clothes, and bring a light jacket.
- Bring sunglasses, sun protection and a hat that can be secured.
- Flights depend on wind and weather, and the pilots decide whether it is safe to fly.
- Food and drinks and tips are not included.
- Tell the pilot about any fear of heights or health concern before take-off.
- Secure your phone and loose items; the pilot records your flight for you.
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
How much does the paragliding flight cost?
The price depends on the ticket type. The booking panel on this page shows the current price. Hotel pickup and drop-off, photos and video and life insurance are included.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes. Pickup and drop-off at your hotel or apartment in the Medellin area are included, and we send the pickup details after you book.
How long is the paragliding trip?
The outing takes about four hours in total, with a flight of about 15 minutes.
Is paragliding in Medellin safe?
You fly in tandem with an experienced pilot, receive a briefing beforehand and are covered by life insurance. The pilots decide whether conditions are suitable.
Is the flight suitable for children?
Please contact us before booking with the age and weight of the child, because the pilots apply safety limits.
What should I wear and bring?
Closed sports shoes, comfortable clothes, a light jacket, sunglasses and your passport or a copy.
Can I book for today or tomorrow?
Choose your date in the booking panel and it will show if the 10:00 pickup is open. Flights depend on weather.
Are photos and video included?
Yes. The pilot records your flight in photos and video, and both are included.
What is the difference between the options?
This page offers one paragliding option with hotel pickup, the flight, photos and video and life insurance.
What is the best time for paragliding in Medellin?
The morning to early afternoon is usually best, and the drier months from December to March often have the most flying days.
