Colombia · PARAGLIDING FLIGHTS
You run off a green hill above the valley and the city appears under your feet. These 15 compare flight length, whether GoPro footage is included, transport from the city, and price.
You’ll leave your hotel at 10:00 for San Félix, where a professional tandem pilot explains the launch, safety steps, and flight. After a 15-minute glide above Medellín and Bello, you receive GoPro photos and videos. Pilots such as Juan José, Santiago, Mario, and Olba are praised for calm guidance, though English ability can vary.
“Very good time pick up Was swift and guide was amazing”
Meet at Juan Valdez Cafe in Parque Lleras, then ride about 45 minutes to San Félix for a 15-minute tandem flight over Medellín’s Aburrá Valley. Certified pilots handle the gear and briefing while you look for the Medellín River, Picacho Hill, El Quitasol, and García barrage. A limited-time free night at Adrenaline Hostal is also included, so ask to claim it.
“Remarkable and incredible experience!!! That’s a “must do” in Medellín! I will definitely repeat it.”
Meet Dragon Fly Parapente near Bello for a tandem flight above Medellín with an English- or Spanish-speaking pilot. You receive a safety briefing, helmet, harness, insurance, and modern equipment. Pilots such as Daniel, Jorge, Juan Pablo, Felipe, and Brian have helped make first flights feel calm, while optional maneuvers add more adrenaline.
“First time doing paragliding. It was an amazing experience! very clear instructions that made me feel comfortable and safe”
Fly tandem above Medellín with a professional pilot on this private Camantours experience. The outing lasts about 90 minutes, including roughly 40 minutes of travel from the city and a 20-minute flight. Hotel pickup and return are included, and multilingual guide support may be available.
“I was in Medellin for a retreat, but prior to the retreat I had a couple days to explore Medellin. I found the company, Camantours Medellin and saw they had some great options for a city tour and paragliding so I decided to give them a try. The experience exceeded all my expectations. I was connected on Whatsapp with Camilo who answers all my questions and got me connected with Joshua who was my private tour guide for the day. He took me up to the paragliding and then to the city tour right afterwards. The paragliding was simply amazing. I have previously been skydiving and ziplining, but I have…”
Fly tandem above Medellín from San Félix, Bello, about 7,000 feet above sea level. Your private tour includes hotel pickup, a driver-guide, licensed local pilot, GoPro footage, and drop-off. Expect roughly 15 minutes in the air, weather permitting, with views that shift from dairy farms to Medellín skyscrapers.
“Andres was the upmost professional and helpful guide I've ever been with. He showed up on time, has a great sense of humor and tell amazing stories. Now, the paragliding experience is something you have to do atleast once in your life. The closest thing I can compare it to is a roller coaster but multiplied by 5. The liftoff and the first 5 minutes in the air are the most terrifying but afterwards, you'll calm down and enjoy the breathtaking view of Medellín from the clouds.”
Leave Medellín at 9:30 am for Cocorná, where you’ll paraglide for up to 25 minutes above waterfalls and canyons, then tackle 2.5 hours of Class IV rafting. Guides such as Diego, Fabian, Julian, Stephen, and Christian provide transport, instruction, safety gear, and bilingual support. Minimum age is 16, and the flight limit is 286 pounds.
“The rafting was really fun, some really rapid parts and some relaxing parts to appreciate the great nature!”
Meet your certified pilot at Éxtasis Café in Buenavista, then ride to the launch area for a safety briefing and tandem flight over Quindío’s coffee country. The flight lasts about 15 minutes, with photos and GoPro video sent by email. Juan is one pilot praised for his calm, professional manner.
“Amazing experience!! All 6 of us (ranging from 10-50 years old) loved it! Incredible views, we were well taken care of. The two younger kids said it was their favorite experience in Colombia.”
Meet the Aeroclub San Felix Parapente team at El Voladero for a 15-minute tandem flight above the Aburrá Valley. A licensed instructor handles the controls while you take in Medellín, Bello, El Hato Waterfall, Las Baldías, and Cerro el Picacho. Basic maneuvers are available, but tell your pilot how much adrenaline you want.
Leave Medellín at 9:00 am for Playa Loca in Cocorná, then spend about 2.5 hours rafting the Calderas River through class III and IV rapids. A professional rafting crew, safety kayaker, helmet, insurance, snacks, and private transport are included. You must be at least 16 and reasonably fit. Paragliding is mentioned as optional, but no details are provided.
“Rafting and guide - 5 stars. He was excellent and the river was super fun! One of the better white rafting trips I have done! Driver and staff via WhatsApp- 3 stars. They changed our pickup time 8pm the night before. The driver was a bad driver lot of swerving and he didn’t pick us up from the take out point he was 45 minutes late left us cold and wet and didn’t give us any snacks so no food like described. Whoever mans the WhatsApp responded but never followed back up at all at the time of time writing this review.”
Meet the certified team at Vuelos Parapente Medellín in Bello for a private paragliding flight above Medellín’s mountain country. Juan and his team provide certified equipment, insurance, and track access. Allow about three hours, with optional transport for $130,000 per group and GoPro photos or video for $14 per person.
“The views were amazing! Very pretty and had lots of time in the air. I would definitely come again. The staff was very nice and helpful.”
Meet at José María Córdova Airport or arrange paid pickup, then ride north through Medellín to San Félix. Xplore Colombia provides pilot instruction, paragliding, life insurance, and return transport after landing in San Félix or Bello. The private tour lasts about three hours and runs in suitable weather.
“We could not possibly be better with Viator and the paragliding trip we took in Medellin. The company was extremely communicative and helpful - they picked us up at the hotel and then even took us back after we forgot something for our Read more”
Fly tandem over Medellín from San Felix with a professional pilot, then return by air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel. This four-hour tour starts at 10:00 am, includes round-trip transport and HD photos or videos, and keeps the group to a maximum of 20 people. The flight depends on good weather.
“Was amazing experience from pickup to return . The language was a lil but I understand enough Spanish to get our directions - from the driver pick up on point at pickup spot - to actual walk ip to prepare for the best experience ever - I was scared once we where in the air it was magic”
Leave Medellín with a private bilingual guide for a paragliding flight near Cocorna, then continue to Guatape for a town walk and climb up the Stone of Guatape. Guides such as Fabian, Diego, Jorge, and Julian are praised for thoughtful care and local insight. The flight is weather dependent, and the stone entrance fee and lunch cost extra.
“Paragliding was an awesome experience and Guatape was amazing”
You’ll leave Bogotá by private transfer, stop at La Cabaña Alpina in Sopó for local dairy treats, then reach the launch site for a 20-minute tandem flight with a certified pilot. Expect English or Spanish support, supplied equipment, insurance, and wide views over the savannah toward Guatavita Lagoon.
“Hele gave ervaring. De transfer was super geregeld en een hele vriendelijke chauffeur. Hij bleef de gehele tijd wachten tijdens het Paragliden. Het Paragliden was heel erg gaaf en professioneel. Ik zou het iedereen aanbevelen!”
You leave your Medellín hotel or apartment at 10:00 AM for San Félix, where English or Spanish-speaking staff prepare you for a tandem flight. Expect about 15 minutes above Medellín, Bello, and the surrounding mountains, with medical insurance and GoPro photos and video included. You can ask your pilot, such as Juan José, about aerial tricks.
“es un experiencia muy linda Juan José te da un excelente paseo súper recomendado 💯”
A coast, a city, or a hillside full of coffee.
