15 Paragliding Flights in Italy Worth the Drive Up

1.Cefalù: Tandem Paragliding Flight and GoPro13 Video

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 131 reviews · from $169Our pick

Fly above Cefalù’s coast with a qualified instructor, enjoying views of the town, beaches, and waves below. Your pilot records the flight with a GoPro13, and central Cefalù pickup, beach landing, insurance, and return transport are included. Flights depend on weather.

“Amazing experience! I was very scared beforehand, but it was definitely worth it! :) The driver and the pilot Cristiano were both super nice and everything worked perfectly. The views are breath taking!”

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2.Tandem Paragliding Flight in Cefalù

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $181Top rated

Take a tandem paragliding flight above Cefalù with an experienced pilot, simple safety briefing, hotel or station pickup, and GoPro photos and video sent to your phone. Flights last about an hour, weather permitting, with views of Torre Conca, Salinelle, the coast, and Rocca di Cefalù.

“Incredible experience with amazing views. Felt super safe and our guides took care of us from start to finish. They clearly know what they’re doing and love doing it. They even went above and beyond to help make sure we had the right transfer back from the meeting point. Could not recommend more highly!”

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3.Half day private paragliding adventure in Rome – PETER PAN FLIGHT

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $168

Meet your pilots at Norma, walk through the ruins of ancient Norba, learn the basics, then take a 15 to 20 minute tandem flight over Lazio. Professional equipment, photos, and video are included. Hotel transport from Rome may cost extra.

“Paragliding in Italy was absolutely unforgettable! The views were breathtaking , soaring over the hills felt like something out of a movie. What made the experience even better was the incredible staff. From start to finish, they were professional, friendly, and made sure i felt safe and comfortable. They explained everything clearly and had such a fun, positive energy that made the whole day even more enjoyable. They even went out the way to ensure I made my next adventure !I’d highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting the Rome area it’s a must-do adventure!”

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4.Paragliding Tandem Taormina + Video/Foto e GoPro + Acrobazia

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 65 reviews · from $130Best value

Fly tandem over Taormina and the Letojanni coast with a certified pilot from Sicily4Elements. Lucas and his team handle the flight while you enjoy the views, with photos, video, and GoPro footage included. The 1.5-hour outing suits first-timers, with multilingual guidance and pickup to the takeoff point.

“Highly recommended. Super nice group of pilots. We had a really great time. It was my first time Paragliding and I would love to fly again. It's a great bit of fun!”

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5.Palermo: paragliding flight with instructor foto and video

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $203

Fly tandem with an instructor over Sicily’s mountains, Mediterranean coast, Zingaro Nature Reserve, and San Vito Lo Capo. Gasper, Davide, Andrea, and their team provide the briefing, equipment, insurance, and landing-to-takeoff transport. Photos and video are available on request.

“a fantastic experience I had, starting with the driver who drove me from Palermo to the venue. Very kind, smiling and very helpful. Then the instructor who relieved me of my fear of flying so that I could enjoy the view completely relaxed. He even helped me take video and pictures during the flight, which is a wonderful memory for me. The guys from the team are great. Maybe I'll be your guest again when I'm in Sicily.”

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6.Half day private paragliding experience – ADVENTURE FLIGHT

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $227

Meet your pilots near Norma, walk past ancient Roman ruins, learn the basics of weather and flight, then launch for 30 to 40 minutes above Lazio. Your private tandem flight includes gear, insurance, photos, video, possible piloting, and optional aerobatic maneuvers.

“My 20-something sons really wanted to go paragliding so I decided to go too, even though I was a bit nervous. The instructors put us all at ease with their experience and knowledge of paragliding and we all had a wonderful time. It is very beautiful and serene in the sky! Thank you for making the experience so enjoyable.”

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7.Two-seater paragliding Amalfi and Sorrento Coast Monte Faito

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $240

You’ll take off from Monte Faito with a professional tandem pilot, then glide for about 30 minutes above Sorrento, Positano, Capri, Vesuvius, and the Bay of Naples. A short run starts the flight, and you return by cable car after landing in Castellammare di Stabia.

“Excellent and a lot enjoyment and guide is very supportive and helped a lot, must visit and try, it’s amazing.”

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8.Tandem Paragliding Flight on Capaccio Paestum in Salerno

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $210

Meet pilot Carlo Raito in Capaccio Paestum for a tandem paragliding flight above the Cilento mountains. After a simple safety briefing, you will launch with a qualified instructor, reach heights of 600 to 700 meters above sea level, and receive a GoPro video of the flight. Weather controls the schedule.

“Una delle esperienze più belle della mia vita, abbiamo volato sulle montagne, avevo la sensazione di essere uno stambecco che corre sul costone delle montagne.”

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9.Paragliding Tandem Flight Kronplatz Dolomites Alps

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $168

Meet Tandemflights Kronplatz in South Tyrol for a one-hour tandem flight above the Dolomites. Your German, English, or Italian-speaking pilot handles the gear and launch while you walk 5 to 6 meters. Bring sturdy shoes and warm clothes. Photos and videos can be copied to your smartphone.

“We spent almost 3 weeks throughout Italy and this was our favorite experience by far.”

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10.Paragliding flight in Palermo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $180

Take a tandem paragliding flight near Castellammare del Golfo with an experienced pilot. You’ll review the route, weather, and safety before soaring above the Sicilian coast, Zingaro Nature Reserve, and San Vito Lo Capo. English service, equipment, insurance, and return transport are included.

“I had a great experience on this trip, Andrea was very insightful with where specific land points were and made me feel very safe and comfortable throughout the flight. The views were amazing! I would definitely recommend this company. 10/10! Thank you!”

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11.Private Paragliding Tandem flight Dolomites Alps Kronplatz

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $179

Ride the Kronplatz cable car to 2,275 meters, then fly tandem for about 20 minutes with pilots such as Chris, Ivan, or Toby. Your private group receives a harness, helmet, and insurance. Cable-car fare, photos, and video cost extra.

“A highlight of our honeymoon! Chris and Toby were so helpful and made the whole experience easy and relaxing. Couldn't recommend this experience more and it's the perfect way to see the beautiful mountain views.”

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12.Tandem Paragliding Flight in Taormina

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $156

Meet in Letojanni, ride to the launch site, and fly tandem with an experienced pilot over Taormina-area scenery. You will receive a helmet, harness, GoPro footage, photos, and video on a micro SD card. Pilots include Marco, Pepe, and Luca, subject to availability.

“Simply amazing! My husband & I docked in on a cruise in Messina & we were able to get a taxi ride over to Letojanni to do this paragliding. It was an incredible experience & would recommend it to anyone! Etna fly employees were great & very polite. We got an SD card of the flight footage as well as tons of photos included with the price of the paraglide flight. Can't recommend this place enough for paragliding! The views were out of this world. It's like you are dreaming when you are up that high in the air. Fantastic time! If you're on the fence about it, just do…”

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13.Cefalù: tandem paragliding flight and insta360 video

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10 reviews · from $162

Meet your private instructor, review the route and safety steps, then launch above Cefalù for views of the Madonie mountains, Mediterranean, and town beach. The flight lasts about an hour, with equipment, insurance, and transport from the landing point to takeoff included. Video and photos are available on request.

“Pick up and drop off was flawless, the 3 pilots were the nicest people ever. Paragliding was so much fun and definitely a must do when visiting Cefalu.”

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14.Paragliding adventure Plose/Brixen Dolomites for nature lovers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $215

Meet pilots Armin or Jo at Fliagn in Sant’Andrea in Monte for a tandem paraglide from the Plose. After a short briefing and a few running steps, you glide above forests, alpine meadows, and Dolomite peaks for about an hour. Choose peaceful flight or added maneuvers.

“Such a great experience. I highly recommend it. If you get motion sick, maybe plan ahead and take a motion sickness pill.”

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15.Paragliding flight over the Gardens of Ninfa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $156

Meet Union pilots such as Tommaso and Marco near the ancient Norba ruins, learn the basics with a simulator, then take a 15 to 20 minute tandem flight above Ninfa’s gardens. Your pilot handles the flying while you enjoy views toward the sea and Mount Circeo.

“Unique experience with a very nice guide. He explained everything to me well and calmly. It was fantastically beautiful as we flew over the gardens of. Highly recommended if you are nearby.Auto-translated”

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