Paragliding Tours in South America: 15 That Fill a Day Properly

1.Paragliding Tour with GoPro Photos & Videos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,210 reviews · 4 hours · from $109Our pick

You’ll leave your Medellín hotel at 10:00 for San Félix, where a professional tandem pilot prepares you for a 15-minute flight above Medellín, Bello, and the surrounding mountains. Hotel transfers, life insurance, and GoPro photos and videos are included. Pilots such as Juan José and Santiago are known for calm instruction, and you can request aerial tricks if conditions allow.

“Excellent experience and felt completely safe. Best activity in Medellin”

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2.Hang Gliding Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 760 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $229

Run from Rio’s 525-meter Pedra Bonita platform beside a tandem pilot such as Konrad, Klaus, or Claudio, then glide above Sugar Loaf, Christ the Redeemer, Copacabana, and Ipanema. The 2 to 3-hour outing ends on São Conrado beach. Weather can delay the flight, and video angles cost extra.

“The experience was amazing. It's not scary at all. You just run and start flying, there is no feeling of jumping or falling. The view is incredible. I want to do this every day.”

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3.Hang Gliding Tandem Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 426 reviews · 2h 30m · from $301

Fly tandem with an experienced instructor from Pedra Bonita, 520 meters above Rio, then land on São Conrado beach. Expect a safety briefing, 15-minute jeep ride, a 7 to 15-minute flight, and front-camera HD video. Pilots such as Beto, Bebe, and Renato are known for calm guidance. Wind may switch your flight to paragliding.

“I really enjoyed everything about Hand Gliding it's much more fun than Paragliding. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. I highly recommend this experience because it's such a thrill.”

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4.Lima: Paragliding Flight Over Costa Verde Districts

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 248 reviews · from $54Best value

Meet Condor Xtreme at the Costa Verde esplanade for a tandem flight over Magdalena del Mar, San Isidro, Miraflores, and San Miguel. Your pilot handles the flying while you take in Lima from above. The 15-minute flight includes safety equipment and an HD video, though weather and waiting times can affect the schedule.

“The flight was perfect. I would have rated it 4.5 for the following reasons: 1) It was a little misleading where they are located, much further than I thought. They do provide transportation from a KFC in Miraflores which we didn't use. 2) I didn't notice this was paramotoring. Not that I was disappointed, but none of us noticed this in the listing. 3) They break the video up in 2 and the break was right where we were going side to side and almost upside down (it felt) so I was disappointed to miss that). I would request they not do that. But overall it was a great time…”

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5.Paragliding in the Colombian Andes

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 212 reviews · from $89

Meet at Juan Valdez Café in Parque Lleras, ride about 45 minutes to the San Félix area, and take a 15-minute tandem paragliding flight with a certified pilot. You’ll see the Medellín River, Picacho Hill, El Quitasol, and García reservoir. English and Spanish support, transport, gear, instruction, and a hostal night are included.

“10/10 - everyone was quick and nice and communicated well! Great experience! Have a light breakfast before going and make sure to bring a light jacket!”

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6.Paragliding Tandem Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 186 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $219

Run from 525-meter Pedra Bonita with a trained tandem pilot and glide above Rio’s mountains, coast, and famous landmarks before landing at São Conrado Beach. Pilots including Klaus, Claus, and Trota speak Portuguese, English, or Spanish. The flight video is included, while side-camera footage costs extra.

“finally I did hang-gliding and it was amazing! so sad that it lasted only ~10min”

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7.Hang Gliding or Paragliding Flights

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 132 reviews · 1 hour · from $381

Meet Ricardo Hamond at São Conrado Beach, then ride to Pedra Bonita for a tandem hang gliding or paragliding flight. Your pilot chooses the format based on weather, weight, and availability. Expect a careful briefing, a small group, and remarkable views of Rio, with flights lasting 7 to 20 minutes.

“We had a great time with Ricardo! One of us did paragliding and the other did hang gliding. Despite there being some clouds in the morning, Ricardo reassured us and we both had a great flight! He was awesome and even walked us to our uber to make sure we were safe when we left :) the videos were great too! highly recommend him and his team!”

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8.Niterói: Paragliding Experience with GoPro Photos and Video

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 131 reviews · 1 hour · from $104

Meet Pepê near the flight ramps at Niterói City Park for a tandem paragliding flight above Rio’s coast. After a safety briefing, you’ll fly with a certified instructor, receive GoPro photos and Full HD video, and finish in Charitas. Wind may affect the launch point and airtime.

“Pepe was brilliant, he explained everything so clearly, and I felt very safe throughout. When u arrive the meeting point it’s easy to wait for the instructor next to the pad, lots of seating and a small cafe nearby. Take water! The 360 camera is extra but it’s very reasonably priced and so worth it! Would highly recommend”

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9.Paragliding flight in Medellin with expert pilots

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · from $63Top rated

Fly above Medellín from Dragon Fly Parapente with a Spanish- or English-speaking pilot such as Juan Pablo, Daniel, Jorge, or Felipe. Expect a safety briefing, helmet and harness, expert control, and mountain and city views. Flights may stay calm or include extra maneuvers, depending on weather and your preference.

“First time doing paragliding. It was an amazing experience! very clear instructions that made me feel comfortable and safe”

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10.Cusco: Tandem Paragliding in The Sacred Valley of The Incas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 89 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $120

Join a small group of up to six for a tandem paragliding flight from 3,880-meter Cerro Sacro. Pilots such as Leo, Simon, Carlos, and Andy provide safety instruction, gear, and a flight video. Expect a 6 to 7-hour day, cold mountain conditions, and weather-dependent flight times of about 10 to 20 minutes.

“This was so fun! My driver was nice and the pilot, Leo, was awesome. We had to wait awhile for the right wind but then the flight was gorgeous and quite long. I also felt very secure during the flight. Highly recommend. It is cold up on the mountain and you may have to wait awhile. Dress more warmly than you think you need to.”

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11.Tour Paragliding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $140

Fly tandem above Medellín with a professional pilot on a private Camantours outing. Hotel pickup and return transport are included, the drive from Medellín takes about 40 minutes, and flight time is roughly 20 minutes. Camilo handles arrangements, while guides such as Joshua or Luis may accompany you. GoPro photos and video may be included.

“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…”

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12.Paragliding Tandem Flights over Rio

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 60 reviews · 2 hours · from $174

Meet instructor Sandro Cardoso at São Conrado Flight Club, ride to the 520-meter Pedra Bonita ramp, and launch on a tandem paraglider over Rio. Your flight usually lasts 10 minutes, with views of Christ the Redeemer, Pedra da Gávea, Rocinha, and the beaches. GoPro footage, safety gear, and club facilities are included.

“Absolutely amazing. Outstanding service and great flying instructors. Communication was on point and timings were great too. Would highly recommend.”

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13.Unique experience flying paragliding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $55

Meet your bilingual Quindío Aventurero team at Éxtasis Café in Buenavista. After a short ride uphill and safety briefing, a certified pilot handles the tandem flight while you enjoy coffee-country views. Your roughly 15-minute flight includes GoPro photos and video, with pilot Juan among the experienced guides available.

“We took this tour on March 5th 2021. I totally recommend Quindio Aventurero for a great paragliding experience in Buena Vista, Armenia. These guys are highly professional, have lots of years of experience. They really do a great job making you feel safe while having the most fantastic flying experience in a beautiful valley. You need to consider there is a 45 minutes drive from Armenia to Buena Vista. There is public transportation and taxis that can cost you 180,000 Colombian pesos for the round trip. They also provide you with a great video and photos of your flight experience.”

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14.Paragliding flight with instructor in Florianópolis

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $107

Meet OVNI Escola de Parapente in São João do Rio Vermelho for a tandem flight with a CBVL-qualified instructor. The full activity lasts about 90 minutes, while you spend roughly 10 to 15 minutes in the air above Florianópolis. The route takes in Praia Brava, Ingleses, Ponta das Canas, Cachoeira do Bom Jesus, and Canasvieiras.

“Great experience. Very professional team!! Organized and safe. The instructor was a pro and the entire process was easy. The views are amazing.”

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15.Hang Gliding or Paragliding Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 2 hours · from $261

Meet your guide at São Conrado Beach, then ride up through Tijuca Forest National Park to Pedra Bonita for a tandem hang-gliding or paragliding flight. You receive training, safety gear, and a beach landing. Guides including Paulo, Felipe, Ricardo, Marcos, and Zero have earned praise for calm instruction and friendly service. Photos and videos cost extra.

“The setup, the vibes the actual experience, were all super well planned and thought out. Paulo and his son were incredibly experienced and helpful. 10/10!”

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