We will let you know the meeting point after booking and once we have more information regarding the wind conditions.
Free cancellation with full refund up to 24 hours before the start of the activity
Details
If our 20-minute flight isn't long enough for you and you'd like to be up in the air for a while longer, why not go for our even more adventurous 45-minute flight - double the time for double the fun! We offer you a b>unique paragliding experience over some of the country's most beautiful spots such as Athens, Salamina Island, and the valleys of Viotia and Attica. So get ready for your new adventure, strap up and take off!
Tour programme- Meeting & Preparation:
Depending on whether south or north wind is blowing on the day of your activity, we'll contact you to let you know where to meet us. Should we have winds coming from the North on the-said day, we'll meet in Plataies and take off from Mount Kithairon. In case we're dealing with winds from the South, our meeting point will be in Kandili Megara, on the Pateras mountain. The meeting points are always our take-off sites, so you'll join us directly where your unforgettable adventure will start. Once we'll have inquired about the wind forecast, we'll contact you to tell you where exactly to meet us 5hrs prior to the start of your activity at the latest. If you're not sure how to get to the meeting point, please let us know and we'll explain it to you.
- Start and Flight:
After a briefing on the safety rules and having gone through each step of the flight with you, you'll be ready for the adventure of a lifetime! There's no need to run or jump for this take-off: all you have to do is take a few steps and you'll fly off to the sky. As this is a tandem flight, your instructor will be positioned behind you, allowing you to fully enjoy and admire the breathtaking panorama view. You'll be flying for 45min after which you'll safely land on our landing site.
- After Landing:
Once you and your pilot will have landed, we'll pick you up from the landing site with our vans to take you back to the take-off site, the initial meeting point. This allows you to drive all the way to the landing site and park there without having to worry about how you'll get back.
Flight facts
- Route from Plataies: fly over Viotia Valley - land - back to take-off site
- Route from Kandili Megara - fly over Attica Valley, Athens, Salamis Island - land - back to take-off site
- View during the flight from Plataies: Viotia Valley
- View during the flight from Kandili Megara: Athens, Salamis Island, Attica Valley
- Altitude change during the flight from Plataies: approx. 380m
- Altitude change during the flight from Kandili Megara: approx. 700m
- Total Duration: 1.5hrs
- Duration of the flight: 45 min
- Type of flight: Thermic Flight ("Dynamic Soaring")
Included services
- Complete flight equipment: tandem paraglider, harnesses, helmet
- Licensed, certified tandem pilot
- Video: You will receive the video's on your mobile phone shortly after the flight.
Bring along
- Solid footwear (hiking boots if possible)
- Sunglasses
- It is possible to take a small backpack on the flight
Requirements
- Minimum age: 7 years (Parents of participants under 18 will need to sign a declaration of consent)
- Maximum weight: 105kg
- Physical health
An amazing experience - breathtaking and beautiful! Vagas was incredibly welcoming and knowledgeable. In order to give us the best possible experience, he took a lot of time to find the best wind conditions. The flight was a first-class birthday present and is sure to be unforgettable. Absolute recommendation!
Translated from German
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Are there age or weight limits, and what fitness level is required?
The minimum age is 7 years, and participants under 18 need a declaration of consent from their parents. The maximum weight is 105kg. You must be in good physical health.
Can I bring my phone or camera, or take pictures/videos during the activity?
A video of your flight is included in the price. You will receive it on your mobile phone shortly after the flight. It is also possible to take a small backpack with you on the flight.
What should I wear, and can friends or family watch?
You should wear solid footwear (hiking boots are recommended) and bring sunglasses. The provider has not specified whether friends or family can watch.
Where is the meeting point?
The meeting point depends on the wind conditions and will be at the take-off site, either in Plataies or in Kandili Megara. The provider will contact you 5 hours before the activity starts to confirm the exact location.
How long is the flight?
The paragliding flight itself lasts for 45 minutes. The total duration of the experience, including preparation and transfers, is approximately 1.5 hours.
What is included in the price?
The price includes the complete flight equipment (tandem paraglider, harnesses, helmet), a licensed tandem pilot, a video of your flight, and the transfer from the landing site back to the meeting point.
What happens after landing?
After you and your pilot have landed, a van will pick you up from the landing site to take you back to the take-off site, which was the initial meeting point.
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Germany · November 2019
