First Class Paragliding, 2 Hours

Overview

This two hour experience with Fly Ohrid Paragliding puts you in the air on a tandem flight above Ohrid, harnessed to a government certified pilot who handles the flying while you sit back and enjoy the view. It is built for people with no paragliding background: the pilot manages the launch, the flight and the landing, and the equipment is supplied.

The experience starts with a transfer. The operator collects you from your accommodation and drives you to the takeoff point, then returns you afterwards. A reviewer described the drive up to launch as an adventure in itself, part of the fun before you even leave the ground. Once airborne, a GoPro captures photos and video of the flight, which is part of the package rather than an add on. Insurance is also included.

It suits most travellers, within set physical limits. Participants must weigh between 15 and 130 kg, and the activity is not recommended for pregnant travellers or people with epilepsy. Groups run with a maximum of 15 travellers, and the whole outing, door to door, lasts about two hours. Because flights depend on good weather, poor conditions can mean a postponed launch, with the option of a different date or a full refund.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Pickup from accommodationA transfer service collects you from where you are staying and takes you toward the takeoff point. Reviewers mention the drive up as an enjoyable part of the outing.
2. Drive to takeoff pointThe vehicle takes you to the starting point for the flight. This stretch is part of the transfer included in the price.
3. Meet your tandem pilotYou are paired with a highly experienced, government certified tandem pilot, and the equipment is provided.
4. Tandem flight above OhridThe pilot controls the paraglider while you fly. A GoPro records photos and video during the flight.
5. Landing and transfer backAfter landing, the transfer service returns you to your accommodation. The total experience runs about two hours.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points are worth knowing before booking, from what the flight includes to the weather and weight limits the operator applies.

• No experience needed. The flight is tandem, with a government certified pilot handling the paraglider. Most travellers can participate, so no training or prior flights are required.
• Weight limits. The minimum weight is 15 kg and the maximum is 130 kg. Anyone outside that range cannot fly, so check before booking.
• Photos and video. A GoPro photo and video package is included, not sold separately. One reviewer described the operators as safe and fun, and the recorded footage is a standard part of the flight.
• Weather dependent. The experience requires good weather. If it is cancelled for poor conditions, you are offered a different date or a full refund, so keep some flexibility in your schedule.
• Who should skip it. The listing advises against the flight for pregnant travellers and people with epilepsy. It is also not wheelchair accessible.
• Group size and transport. Each departure has a maximum of 15 travellers. Pickup and return transfers from your accommodation are included, and the start point is near public transportation if you prefer to make your own way.

Common issues. The main limitation is weather: flights only run in good conditions, and a cancellation means rearranging to another date or taking a refund. The activity is not wheelchair accessible, and it is not recommended for pregnant travellers or those with epilepsy. Weight is a hard limit, between 15 and 130 kg. Refunds only apply if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time, and changes inside that window are not accepted.

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