Tandem Paragliding over the Rugged Lava Fields at Blue Mountains

Name: Tandem Paragliding over the Rugged Lava Fields at Blue Mountains
Brand: Happyworld
SKU: 6491cdd8-0c88-41c6-a441-c7692f8db917

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Summary

Meet your expert paragliding instructors on location at the activity center; alternatively, choose pickup at your Reykjavík hotel when booking. Climb into a 4x4 vehicle and head up an off-road mountain track through the rugged terrain. Once at the jumping-off point, get a thorough safety briefing and orientation to the sport of paragliding. Your instructor will evaluate the flying conditions just prior to takeoff to ensure your complete safety and comfort; conditions can change rapidly. In case of a cancellation you have the choice to re-schedule, choose another aerial tour or a full refund. Strap into the paraglider with your instructor, take a running start off the precipice and let the drafts lift you into flight. Lean back into your harness and get comfortable to enjoy the views. Revel in the feeling of pure freedom; many adventure athletes consider this sport the closest that humans can get to the feeling of true flight. Bring your camera at your own risk; a GoPro video of the flight is available for an additional fee. Your pilot/instructor will control the glider, but you have the option to take supervised control yourself. Learn the basics of free flight and give it a try, or ask your pilot to perform some heart-pounding tricks. Land safety with your feet on the ground after 20 minutes of flying time, then hit the road back to Reykjavík.

Tour info

Duration

1 hour

Why take this tour?

This is a unique experience off the beaten path in Iceland. The tour is semi private as we only take very few people at a time. Expert paragliding instructors walk you through preparations and safety checks before they take off with you into the air. The paraglider has no motor and uses rising air to glide through the sky like a bird. You need no prior experience. Relax and enjoy the sights as your pilot controls the paraglider and you soar over lavafields just outside Reykjavik. If you feel like it, take supervised control of the paraglider and learn the basics of free flight or ask your pilot to make some extra in-air adrenaline-filled moves. Escape the other tourists and experience being a free flying bird alone in Iceland.