Paragliding Flight, 2.5 Hours

Overview

The whole outing runs about 2.5 hours, but the flight itself is the shortest part. Expect around 15 minutes in the air, with the rest spent on hotel pickup, the drive up to a launch site in the Galicica area, and a safety briefing with your instructor. The wing launches from one of the mountains around the lake, including the Velestovo and Jablanica ranges and the national park of Galicica.

A certified and experienced instructor handles the wing and gives a full explanation beforehand. Reviews repeatedly describe the team as professional and safety-conscious, with several travellers saying they felt safe the entire time.

There is an acrobatics option, available on request for an extra 10 euros per person, which adds extra adrenaline for anyone wanting more than a smooth glide. Photos and video are part of the package, shot on a borrowed GoPro and shared afterwards via Google Drive. Pickup and drop-off are included for accommodations between Struga and Peshtani, covering Ohrid town and villages along that stretch such as Lagadin, Sveti Stefan, Rac?a, Dolno Konjsko, Peshtani and Elshani.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Pickup from your accommodationA transfer collects you from your hotel or lodging. The service covers Ohrid plus points between Struga and Peshtani, including Lagadin, Sveti Stefan, Rac?a, Dolno Konjsko, Peshtani and Elshani.
2. Drive to the launch siteThe vehicle climbs into the mountains above the lake, into the national park area, while the instructor briefs you on the flight ahead.
3. Ohrid aerial view (20 minutes)The flight itself gives you roughly 15 to 20 minutes in the air above the lake, depending on the launch point and wind conditions. The optional acrobatics add-on, paid on request, costs an additional 10 euros per person.
4. Landing and drop-offAfter landing you are driven back. Drop-off is available at the same eight locations as pickup.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points are worth knowing before you book this flight.

• Footwear and clothing. The listing asks for comfortable clothes, comfortable shoes and closed-toe shoes. You will be standing on a mountain launch slope, so sandals are out.
• Weather decides everything. Flight time varies with the starting point and the state of the wind, and the operator can cancel, reschedule or refund if conditions are poor. Keep some flexibility in your schedule in case the wind forces a change.
• Photos come free. A borrowed GoPro captures film and photo fragments during the flight, shared with you via Google Drive afterwards. You do not need to bring your own camera into the air.
• Acrobatics cost extra. The standard flight is calm and scenic. If you want extra adrenaline, ask for the acrobatics option, which is 10 euros per person paid on request. One reviewer called the acrobatics an absolute must do.
• Timing and pickup. Confirmation with your pickup time and place arrives within 12 hours of booking, and WhatsApp support handles questions before the day. The listing promises pickup times and place as part of that confirmation.
• Sun and water. The listing recommends sunscreen and enough drinking water during warm weather. Since the outing spends most of its time outdoors on the mountain, bring both along.

Common issues. The main limitation is the weather: wind conditions can shorten the flight, change the launch point, or force a cancellation with a refund or reschedule. The airborne portion is short relative to the total duration, so anyone expecting 2.5 hours of flying should know the rest is transfer and instruction. Alcohol and drugs are not allowed, and you must sign a liability and medical statement before flying, covering assumption of risk and safety terms.

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