Paragliding tandem flight

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This tour starts in Vík. A tandem flight is an introductory paragliding flight. As a passenger you need no prior knowledge, just come with us and experience the world from a bird's eye view. This tour will take you in the sky high above the beautiful village of Vik in south Iceland.

Duration
1 hour
Difficulty
Easy
Season
May to September
Getting there
Other / Non-Travel
Book by
1 hour before
Cancellation
Free up to 71 h before

from

39.000 ISK

per participant

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Next departures

  • Sat 1 May · 12:00
  • Sat 1 May · 13:00
  • Sat 1 May · 14:00
  • Sat 1 May · 15:00

Runs: May to September

  • Free cancellation up to 71 hours before
  • Secure payment, confirmation from the operator
  • No account needed

Why it's on Icebreaker

Paragliding in Vík

A tandem paragliding flight over Vík, the village that lives under Katla with Reynisfjara's black sand and the Reynisdrangar sea stacks at its feet. No experience is needed: you meet at Víkurbraut 15, opposite the Katla information centre, get driven up to the take-off spot, and run a few steps off the hillside with a pilot strapped in behind you. From up there the south coast lays itself out: the cliffs of Reynisfjall, the church on its hill, the sea stacks in the surf and Mýrdalsjökull behind. Grapevine's verdict on paragliding in Iceland is that it is the best seat in the house. Around an hour all told, with flying gear and helmet included; how long you stay up is the wind's decision, and in Vík the wind always has an opinion.

From the Icebreaker app, curated with The Reykjavík Grapevine.

Prices

Participant39.000 ISK

Prices for the next departure, checked Wed 30 Sept. They can change with the date; the booking shows the exact price.

About this tour

This tour starts in Vík. A tandem flight is an introductory paragliding flight. As a passenger you need no prior knowledge, just come with us and experience the world from a bird's eye view. This tour will take you in the sky high above the beautiful village of Vik in south Iceland.



What's included

  • All flying equipment
  • A safety helmet
  • A ride from the meeting point to the take off location and back to the meeting point after landing

What to bring

  • Closed shoes, preferably hiking boots
  • Warm clothes, it is colder in the air than on the ground
  • Gloves
  • A thin hat to fit under your helmet
  • Your smile and a positive attitude 

Good to know

  • The average duration of the flight is around 10-15 minutes (air time)
  • Allow 1.5-2 hours for the whole tour incl. driving to take off, safety instructions and checks, time waiting for the right conditions etc.
  • Allow some flexibility in your schedule as we might need to change your departure time due to the weather conditions
  • There are no age restrictions, only a weight (min 25 - max 130) limit due to the safety certification of our flying equipment.
  • For young children, there is minimum weight (25kg) - and of course the desire for adventure!
  • This tour begins and end in Vík, Iceland.

Where it starts

Diagonally from Katla, information center.Víkurbraut 15

Map of Diagonally from Katla, information center.Open in Google Maps

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 71 hours before the tour.

For all bookings of day tours, a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice, no refund is given.

For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given*

*Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred.

Cancellation and refund requests need to be sent in writing to info@tourdesk.io

Questions

How long is Paragliding tandem flight?
About 1 hour.
How much does Paragliding tandem flight cost?
From 39.000 ISK. Participant: 39.000 ISK. Prices are per person unless the category says otherwise, and can change with the date.
Where does it start?
There is no pickup: you meet the operator at Diagonally from Katla, information center., Víkurbraut 15. Most people drive there themselves.
When does it run?
May to September, going by the departures listed for the next twelve months.
Can I cancel?
Yes. Cancellation is free up to 71 hours before the tour starts.
How hard is it?
The operator rates it easy.

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