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TANDEM PARAGLIDE

Fly over the jungle in Dominical, Costa Rica on our tandem paragliding tour

Your Flight Awaits

Tandem Paragliding Flight: $140* per person

Photo Add-on Package: $30* Per Person

Go on an adventure of a life time with a tandem paragliding tour and let our professional pilots be your guide as you glide over the jungle canopy and float through the air.

*Price is not inclusive of IVA

Itinerary

Discover the details of our tandem paragliding tour in Dominical:

  • Pick-up from the meeting point outside Mama Toucans Organic Market

  • The tour group rides in our vehicle through the jungle, up to the take-off at Cerro Escalares.

  • Enjoy the cool ocean breeze and spectacular views from the take-off site whilst our professional pilots set-up their equipment and carry out daily safety checks.

  • Your pilot will clip you into your harness and helmet, and give you a take-off briefing.

  • Time to fly! Gently launch from the mountain and glide away from the ground.

  • After 15-20 minutes of paragliding and flying with the birds, it’s time to land.

  • Arrive safely back to the Dominical meeting point after the flight of your life.

Are you a group of 5 or more? Get in touch to arrange a private tour tailored to your group

What’s included

Each flight on our tandem paragliding tour in Dominical includes:

  • Shuttle pick-up from the meeting point in Dominical Town or pre-arranged meeting location to the designated launch site.

  • 1 x 15-20 minute tandem flight

  • Return shuttle to pick-up location

  • All safety equipment including helmet

  • Photo experience add-on package available to purchase on the day for $30* (USD). Our pilots will take your inflight pictures and you can choose to purchase your photos once you’ve landed and looked at them.

Safety First

While we promise enjoyment and fun we never compromise on safety. Analysing the launch site and weather conditions on the day is our first step to getting you safely in the air. That’s why we’re proud to be the first and only insured paragliding company operating in Dominical, we take your safety seriously.

All our pilots are highly trained and licensed by their national licensing body. You can relax, knowing our pilots have been through high-quality training to fly you safely.

Prior to your flight, you will be clipped into your harness and helmet. Our pilots will give you clear instructions which you must follow at all times from launch to landing – following their guidance will ensure the safety of your flight.

WHO CAN FLY?

Flying is for everyone so we haven’t put an age on it, taking youngsters from the age of 4 up to Grandparents rolling into their 80s and all in between. We do however, have a minimum and maximum weight limit.

Minimum Weight: 20kg (44lbs)

Maximum Weight: 110kg (240lbs)

If you are unsure if paragliding is suitable for you, contact us

Group Bookings

We can take groups of up to 16 and offer private tours to accommodate your party. Contact us to arrange your private paragliding tour for your group of 5 or more

Looking for a special way to celebrate an occasion or simply want to fly all the family together. We’ve got you covered with our group booking service and can tailor our tour to your needs. Send us a message on WhatsApp today to speak directly with one of our guides and get your group in the sky.

Where Your Tour Starts

We meet most of our guests in Dominical, in front of Mama Toucans Organic Market. Find it easily on google maps.

Find out how to get to our main meeting location from different areas of Costa Rica

 

Tandem Paragliding Questions

  • A tandem flight for one passenger costs $140 (USD)

  • Each flight is between 15-20 minutes. Our pilots always aim to fly with you for 20 minutes but it can vary slightly in length based on the weather conditions.

  • The total tour time is approximately 3 hours (based on 4 passengers flying) from the pick-up in Dominical at the meeting point, to return to the same place. Whilst we try to keep within this time frame, sometimes it can take a little longer if we have to wait for the wind cycles.

  • We meet all our clients outside Mama Toucans supermarket in Dominical, unless we have arranged an alternative pick-up location with you or a private tour. From wherever we meet you, we ride up in our vehicle to the take-off.

  • The take-off is located at Cerro Escaleres behind Dominicalito beach

  • Yes, all our pilots are certified tandem pilots from their national certifying body and have many years of experience.

  • We recommend wearing footwear you can easily run a few steps in (and that won't fall off once airborne), a small bottle of water and sun protection. All other paragliding equipment is provided by us.

  • It's best to leave any big bags at your accommodation or in a safe place. There is a compartment for small bags and day packs in the harness but we prefer you to come with as little luggage as possible.

  • Yes. Our pilots will take about 20 photos and 2-3 videos throughout your flight. These will be available for you to purchase once you have landed. Your pilot will show you your photos on a tablet prior to purchase.

  • Our photo service costs $30 (USD) per passenger and you will receive all your pictures in a high-quality transfer directly to your phone on the day.

  • You can bring your phone and camera with you but you fly with it at your own risk. Our harnesses are equipped with a zipper compartment to safely store your cameras, phones and other valuable items.

  • Yes, you can wear your sunglasses. The flight is mellow and relaxed with a few turns, they won't fall off.

  • No, but we do require all passengers to meet a minimum weight and be able to run a few steps to take-off.

  • If our calendar is showing limited availability when you book or there are not enough spaces for your entire group, contact us and we will be happy to do what we can to accommodate you and/or your party.

  • Yes, for safety reasons we can't take passengers under 20kg or over 120kg (45-240lbs)

  • You will land either on Dominicalito Beach, Dominical Beach or Dominicalito Soccer Field. The landing zone depends on the wind and tides of the day. The pilot always has the final judgement on the safest landing based on the flying conditions.

  • There is on and off street parking in the town of Dominical right where our meeting place is. Whilst the parking is not with a security guard, we consider it a safe area to park your car. However, please don’t leave vlauables in your vehicle and any luggae should be securely stored in the trunk of the car and out of site.

  • Anyone is welcome to come to the take-off but we cannot guarantee space in our shuttle for those who are not flying with us.

  • We offer group pricing for groups of 5 or more. Please contact us for groups.

  • If you paid a deposit the remaining balance is payable on the day by either cash or card only. Card payments are subject to local tax, charged at 13% on top of the remaining balance. This includes card payments for the photo service also

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