Tandem Paragliding Over The Rugged Lava Fields At Blue Mountains - Reykjavik
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Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Duration: 1 Hr
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
10am, 12noon, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm and 8pm All flight times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and weight restrictions.Hotel pickups commence prior to this time
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Return Details :
A Tandem Paragliding Flight is a legitimate Introductory flight operated by licensed and experienced Paragliding Instructor pilots. Customers will be required to sign a waiver on site, before acitvity.. read more
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
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.
Itinerary:
Paragliding over the amazing Icelandic volcanic landscape. From 500-900m above ground you will explore the moss covered lavaspreads shaped by volcanic eruptions. 360° view towards the Atlantic ocean, glaciers in the highlands, Reykjavik city and the South Coast. Each experience is a one-on-one with your Paragliding Tandem Instructor Pilot, so you can choose your experience to be a smooth sightseeing ride or an adrenaline filled joyride, or something inbetween. Bring your own camera at your own risk, or alternatively use our GoPro for an additional fee on the spot. The experience is about 45-60 min total with preparation. The in-air time is usually 10-15 minutes depending on weather conditions.
Inclusions
- Paragliding tandem flight (10-15min) & safety equipment
Exclusions
- Wear outdoors clothing and sturdy shoes/boots according to weather
- Pick up can be arranged in advance for an additional fee
- The use of a GoPro can be rented on location
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
It's normally a bit colder up in the air than on the ground, please dress appropriately
Subject to favourable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date/activity or full refund
Traveler Reviews
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This was an amazing experience for our family that we won’t ever forget. We were in touch with Happy World (company who runs the experience) before the event and they were great. They walked us through the safety instructions before every single person went up (there were 6 of us) as they take safety seriously. The views are breathtaking and help calm your nerves. It was scary but exhilarating and a must do to create memories. We put the address into our GPS and it bypassed the parking area and had us turn on a do not enter road. If you GPS it, once you see the light sticking out of the lava rocks (it’s the only light on the road), turn right onto a dirt road (no signage). It’s maybe a quarter mile (or 1 kilometer) off the main road once you turn off.
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Unfortunately, the paragliding was cancelled due to weather. The company was able to arrange a small ultralight plane flight as a replacement, which was a great experience. Great stuff, and well-handled.
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On August 23rd 2019 I was scheduled for early morning para-gliding at HappyWorld near Reykjavik. I was looking forward to soaring over the hills with a parachute. Due to excessive wind, the para-glide had to be rescheduled for safety reasons. I received a timely notification and wanted to remain on stand-by. Just in case the Icelandic weather would be better a bit later that afternoon. It did get better. A lot better. In many ways. I got a free upgrade from para-glide to ultralight because all para-glides were cancelled that day. The organizer Throstur was very agile and willing to pick me up anywhere in Reykjavik city as soon as the weather improved. It did: I got a call, was picked up and in the air in no-time. A hassle-free yet safety oriented organization + excellent English language skills + experienced instructor pilot + super-agile contact person results in an unforgettable experience. I couldn’t be happier ! We flew over the Reykjavik Faxafloi bay area, the mountains and the outskirts of the city: with ample of time and opportunity to make beautiful photos and videos, see attached. Hope to be back soon in Reykjavik for a Northern Lights tour with HappyWorld too !
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Die Abholung in Reykjavik klappte hervorragend, ich war der einzige Teilnehmer. Auf der Fahrt zum Flugort sehr nette Gespräche mit dem Fahrer (dessen Namen ich leider leider vergessen habe). Der Start ist ca 20 Minuten von Reykjavik entfernt und in einer wunderschönen Lavalandschaft. Der Pilot (auch hier fehlt mir der Name) hat mir alles gut erklärt und war unglaublich ruhig und professionell, sodass mein letztes Bauchgrummeln ruckzuck verschwand und nur noch Schmetterlinge im Bauch übrig waren. Der Flug, mein erster, war für mich ein unbeschreibliches Erlebnis, frei in der Luft zu schweben ist wirklich etwas Besonderes. Der Pilot ist einige Kurven geflogen, aber nur so, wie ich es wollte (bin nicht der Typ für extreme Sachen). Und noch in der gleichen Nacht erhielt ich eine Mail mit dem Zugang zu Film und Fotos meines Fluges.
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Des annulations à répétitions. Toujours prévenue au dernier moment. Des rendez-vous sur le site totalement improbables. Le vol n'a pas eu lieu le vendredi comme prévu (à cause de problèmes techniques), ni le samedi à midi, ni le samedi à 13:00 à cause d'une brise marine qui bloquait les nuages. Le temps était pourtant clair et dégagé. Donc pas d'expérience de parapente qui devait être le point fort de mon voyage. J'attends d'être remboursée. Vraiment très déçue
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Did my first paragliding and it was amazing! Super friendly and professional pilots, breathtaking views and experiance of a lifetime. Definatelly a thing to do near Reykjavik on a sunny day!
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This was an excellent booking -- our weather in Iceland was windy and rainy almost the entire 5 days we were there. Our initial paraglide tour was cancelled, but our guide kept us updated with weather and wind. One sunny morning we were delighted to get the go-ahead, but then the wind kicked up. Instead of canceling, we were offered a glider experience -- which we took. It was wonderful ! We went up one at a time in the two seat glider -- our pilot gave a rich, detailed aerial tour of lava fields, lakes, mountains -- then ended with aerobatics 2 Gs to weightless ! -- so much fun. Five stars for the organization on the ground, and 5 for the pilot !
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This was an excellent booking -- our weather in Iceland was windy and rainy almost the entire 5 days we were there. Our initial paraglide tour was cancelled, but our guide kept us updated with weather and wind. One sunny morning we were delighted to get the go-ahead, but then the wind kicked up. Instead of canceling, we were offered a glider experience -- which we took. It was wonderful ! We went up one at a time in the two seat glider -- our pilot gave a rich, detailed aerial tour of lava fields, lakes, mountains -- then ended with aerobatics 2 Gs to weightless ! -- so much fun. Five stars for the organization on the ground, and 5 for the pilot !
