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Paragliding in Medellin

Paragliding Medellin

The experience of paragliding while in Medellin is one that you will remember for the rest of your life!

The flying is world-class due to the combination of geographical and meteorological conditions that make it flyable almost every day of the year. You will have an adrenaline-charged experience in the safe hands of our professional certified licensed pilots. We have different spots both over and close to Medellin where we practice this sport, all with amazing views as you ride the thermal updrafts of air, just like a soaring bird!

Paragliding in Medellín

Paragliding in Medellin Guanabana specializes in bundling paragliding with other activities.

We do paragliding on the same day with a visit to Guatapé and can also bundle it with ATV,  or canyoning or whitewater rafting, all on the same day!

​The itinerary depends on the chosen bundle but it’s usually a full-day tour.

paragliding in medellin
paragliding in medellin

Why Choose Guanabana Tours for Paragliding in Medellín

We bundle our paragliding tours with a tour of Guatapé!

✔ Fully Licensed & Insured — Your Safety Comes First

We operate legally under:

  • Guanabana Tours S.A.S.

  • Registro Nacional de Turismo (RNT) #47842

  • Certified tandem pilots with years of experience

  • Top-quality equipment maintained regularly

  • Full insurance coverage for all passengers

paragliding in medellin
paragliding in Medellin

Cost per person Guatapé/Paragliding Bundle:

2 persons: $217 USD each 

3 persons: $171 USD each

4 persons: $148 USD each

5 persons: $139 USD each

6 persons: $135 USD each

Itinerary for Paragliding/Guatapé: 7 AM pickup time, return drop-off 3 PM

INCLUDED:

  • Pickup in private SUV with English speaking driver.
  • Our own team of pilots waiting and ready to go as soon as you arrive. With Guanabana Tours there is no waiting around in line for your experience of paragliding in Colombia.
  • Entry fees to the Rock of El Peñol.
  • Visit to the town of Guatapé.
  • Risk insurance that covers you from the moment we pick you up until the moment we drop you off.
  • GoPro videos of your paragliding Medellin adventure and also of whitewater rafting if it’s in the bundle.
  • With paragliding we always check after each flight and before leaving the area to make sure the videos came out all right and are on the micro SD card. If for some technical reason they did not, we take you up again for a short flight to get the video right, free of charge.
  • Nobody else gives you this service and these guarantees!

watch this amazing 1-minute video

And get a feeling of the rush and excitement that comes with flying a paraglider on wind currents like a bird. Fly over mountains, canyons, waterfalls, cities, and towns like an eagle or a condor. Enjoy these wonderful views with the thrill and adrenaline of free flight!

No prior experience required for paragliding!

Before take-off your pilot will explain:

  • The harness basics, how to sit comfortably once you’re in the air
  • Take-off instructions, very simple, once you’re given the command take a few steps forward and before you know it, you’re flying!
  • How to hold the GoPro camera and get the best shots and angles.
  • Landing procedure, also very simple, just feet up and you’ll land softly.

Is Paragliding Safe? Absolutely! Here’s Why:

In over twenty years of paragliding, we have a perfect track record.

  • Certified licensed pilots with years of experience.
  • Strict adherence to weather limitations.
  • Continuous monitoring of wind conditions.
  • All gear is certified and goes through regular inspections. 
  • We follow international operating standards.
  • Passengers are insured.

Recommendations:

  • Closed sporty footwear (No high heels or flip-flops, the only dealbreaker on this list).
  • Light sweater, jacket, windbreaker.
  • Sunscreen
  • Bug spray

PARAGLIDING BUNDLED

Paragliding Medellin can be bundled into the same day such as:

Paragliding/Guatapé

Paragliding/ATV

Paragliding/Canyoning

Paragliding/Rafting

Guatapé/Paragliding/and one of either ATV, Canyoning or Rafting

Paragliding/and two of either ATV, canyoning, or rafting

Paragliding/The Forgotten Road bike tour

You’ll find all our paragliding bundle options and pricing on our price list page.

And don’t forget all our other cool stuff!

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