Tandem paragliding flight in Chania, Crete

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Fitness level: Everybody welcome
Duration: 1.5 hr
Spoken languages: English, Greek
Minimum age: From 8 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: flexible More info

Activity description

Take your holidays in Crete to the next level and enjoy scenic views of the island during a 20 minutes tandem paragliding flight over Chania. With the beautiful coastlines and mountains at your feet, live an incredible experience and fly in total safety with an expert instructor over Chania and Balos lagoon, in the northeast of the Island.

Chania, a town in the northwest of the island, is famous for its Venetian harbour, narrow streets, and restaurants on the water. In addition to discovering this pretty town, paragliding in Chania should be at the top of your list while in Crete! It's an incredible experience you shouldn't miss! Totally safe and fun!

For your tandem paragliding experience, you don't need to have any prior experience or be particularly sporty. Thanks to experienced and passionate instructors that will assure a safe tandem flight, you can fully enjoy the amazing feeling of flying and the great views of the mainland of Crete and the coastline. 

Crete is known for its strong winds. therefore, depending on weather and wind conditions, you will take off from either Falasarna or Varipetro, a mainland mountain. Your instructor will let you know which one it is before the flight. 
- Falasarna: If it's a west wind you'll take off from Falasarna, one of the most famous beaches in Crete, on the west coast of the island. You'll take off from a height of 250m (820ft) and with good thermal conditions, you might even have the chance to fly over the magnificent Balos lagoon.
- Varipetro: Otherwise, you'll start from Varipetro, a mainland mountain, at 500m (1600ft). Here you will admire incredible views over the north coastline, Chania city, Souda bay, and a small lake. If thermal winds are on you can reach a height of up to 1000m (3200ft). 

Offer Description

With this tandem paragliding flight, you'll be in the air for around 20 minutes, depending on wind and weather conditions. While your expert pilot takes care of everything, the only thing left to do for you is admire the breathtaking views over Crete's coastline, the blue water, the mountains, and the villages. Your instructor will pick you up at the meeting point to take you to the take-off and bring you back to the meeting point. Depending on the wind directions, your instructor will let you know if you will be flying from Varipetro or Falasarna.

Objectives

- Make your holiday in Crete unforgettable thanks to an amazing tandem paragliding flight.

- Discover the beautiful landscapes of Chania with stunning coastlines, villages, and mountains at your feet.

- Fly like a bird while discovering the peaceful outdoor activity of paragliding

Course of events

- You'll meet the instructor at the meeting point from where he will take you to the take-off point. 

- Depending on the wind direction your instructor will let you know if you will be flying from Varipetro or Falasarna.

- After a safety briefing your instructor gets all the equipment ready and with a few steps you gently take off for an incredible 20 minutes flight. The air time can be more or less, it all depends on the weather conditions.

- After a soft landing, your instructor will return you to the meeting point.

Activity requirements

- The maximum weight allowed is 100kg (220lb). The minimum weight is 20kg (44lb). Please advise in advance if you weigh 90kg (200lb) or more or less than 40kg (88lb).

- Minors must be signed off by a parent or guardian.

- No prior paragliding experience is required. No specific physical condition is required.

- It's important to wear comfortable, closed shoes (hiking shoes, running shoes, sneakers). NO FLIPFLOPS, crocs or sandals. 

- Wear clothes adapted to the weather conditions on the day of your flight: a T-Shirt and long-sleeved jersey, Windstopper, and long or short pants. 

- Also bring sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, and drinking water.

Special terms

- You can buy professional photos and videos on the spot for an extra charge of 25€. Payment on the spot in cash.

- You can have your camera with you if you want. 

- The time is tide-dependent.

- Total duration with the transfers: 1h 30 minutes.

- Your experience in a nutshell: Meet, Signup, brief, run, fly, scream, (optional), land …smiling for the rest of the day!

Included
  • Flight and all necessary equipment
  • Transfer from the meeting point to the take off point and back
Excluded
  • Photos/Video 25 euros
Do not forget to bring
  • Sporty shoes - no flip flops
  • Bottle of Water
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Meeting point
GoKart Chania - Βαρύπετρο 731 00, Greece Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 4 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
4 days
Cancellation between 48 and 96 hours prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
48 hrs
Cancellation 48 hours or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule

Reviews

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  • 5 / 5

Absolutely incredible! Very smooth and easy. If you're apprehensive you needn't be, it feels very chill and safe.

  • 5 / 5

Tres sympa à faire et à refaire

  • 5 / 5

The ride up to the mountain by car is really beautiful, and the pragliding is amazing, would recommend it to everyone :)

  • 5 / 5

Top activité, facile et magnifiques vues

  • 5 / 5

Must do in Chania! Absolutely amazing!

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Nice

  • 5 / 5

It is amazing and unbelievable experience! Here you can fly like eagle with unforgettable feeling of freedom.

  • 5 / 5

La météo ne permettant pas le survol de balos, nous avons choisi Chania. Instructeur très sympathique et à l'écoute. On se sent en sécurité.

  • 5 / 5

perfect

  • 5 / 5

Une experience à vivre au moins une fois dans sa vie !

  • 5 / 5

Amazing feeling of freedom accompanied by a great instructor, Yannis. I definitely recommend this activity!!

  • 5 / 5

This was the highlight of our trip to Crete. From take off to touching down, you will enjoy the most beautiful views. Taking off gets the adrenaline running, and then sit back and enjoy the ride.

  • 5 / 5

L'activité parapente a été très agréable avec une superbe vue !

  • 5 / 5

Super activité à faire en crête très belle vu depuis la haut !

  • 4.8 / 5

Erinnerung fürs Leben! Eine super Aussicht ohne Lärm oder sonstiges, super netter Guide und das Gefühl als würde man fliegen. Urlaubsaction für jung und alt, Menschen mit und ohne Höhenangst und alle die, die gerne mal etwas Außergewöhnliches erleben wollen. Unvergesslich und sehr weiterzuempfehlen! Memories for life! A great view without noise or any other, super nice guide and the feeling as you would fly. Holiday season for young and old, people with and without altitude and all those who would like to experience something extraordinary. Unforgettable and very recommendable!

  • 5 / 5

Superbe activité l'endroit était magnifique première fois qu'on en faisait et on est bien contents!!

  • 5 / 5

Amazing activity with a great views while flying with just Yannis and the chute helping us glide over Limnoupolis. Had an awesome time and would recommend to anyone interested in a but of adventure without any motors or engines 😀

  • 4.8 / 5

Great way to experience the skies - no motor, no noise, and because you sit in front you even feel like you're on your own (without having to go through the training!). Definitely recommended!