Costa Rica · Air Adventure

Tandem Paragliding In Jaco

3 Hours Round trip from CR Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Tandem paragliding flight with a professional pilot
02 Scenic off-road shuttle ride to the launch site
03 Views from the take-off point before your flight
04 Safety briefing, harness, and helmet included
05 Enjoy up to 10 minutes in the air
06 Return shuttle back to the starting point

Take to the skies above Jacó on a tandem paragliding adventure with a professional pilot. This experience combines a scenic off-road ride to the launch site with a gentle flight over lush landscapes, giving you a thrilling yet accessible way to enjoy Costa Rica from above.

After meeting your pilot, you’ll head to the take-off point, watch the final safety checks, gear up with your harness and helmet, and receive a briefing before launch. Then it’s time to soar, enjoy the breeze and views, and land back on the ground before returning to the starting point.

Take to the skies above Jacó on a tandem paragliding adventure with a professional pilot.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Jacó

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Meet At The Zion Paragliding Kiosk

Start your tandem paragliding tour at the meeting point in Jaco, meet your pilots and get ready to paragliding

Drive To The Take-Off

Climb in the shuttle vehicle and drive 10 minutes off road to the take-off.

At The Take-Off

Once at the take-off, enjoy the views from the scenic view point as your pilot gets ready and carries out safety checks, before helping you into your harness and helmet to get ready to paragliding.

Time To Fly

Listen to your pilot's safety briefing and follow their directions at all time. It's time to fly as you launch from the take-off and gently rise up above the ground. Enjoy your time in the air, refreshing breeze and scenic views as you fly for up to 10-minutes.

Landing

Land safely back on the ground after enjoying the skies of Costa Rica.

Return To The Meeting Point

Return to the Zion Paragliding kiosk, where you started the tour, after your flight.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from CR 1 city · 3 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Each flight on our tandem paragliding tour in Jaco includes:

Shuttle pick-up from the Zion Paragliding Kiosk or pre-booked hotel pick-up, to the designated launch site.
1 x tandem flight of about 10 minutes
Return shuttle to pick-up location
All safety equipment including helmet
Photo experience add-on package available to purchase on the day for $40* (USD). Our pilots will take your inflight pictures and you can choose to purchase your photos once you’ve landed and looked at them.

Know before you go

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.

Wheelchair access flights are available. Please contact us directly to arrange your experience.

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