Do I need any experience to go paragliding?

No experience is needed. Tandem paragliding means you fly with a professional pilot who controls the entire flight. You just sit back and enjoy the view.

How long does a paragliding flight last?

Tandem flights typically last 20–30 minutes, depending on weather conditions and thermal activity. The whole experience including briefing and transport takes about 2–3 hours.

How do I book this activity?

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Paragliding in Inishbofin Village

Inishbofin Village, Inishbofin

⏱ 20 minutes

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About this experience

Paragliding in Inishbofin Village offers tandem flights over the Atlantic-facing cliffs and green hills of Inishbofin Island, off the Connemara coast. This activity launches from elevated sites near the village, providing a bird's-eye view of the island's beaches, stone walls, and the surrounding sea. Flights are piloted by certified instructors and operate in suitable wind conditions, typically from spring to autumn.

What to expect

Tandem paragliding flight lasting 15–20 minutes, with a pre-flight safety briefing and all equipment provided.
Launch from a designated hillside above the village, with views over the harbour and the ruins of St. Colman's Monastery.
Soar along the island's northern cliffs, seeing seabird colonies and the Atlantic swell below.
Suitable for first-time flyers and those with no prior experience; minimum age is 12 years with parental consent.
Includes a post-flight debrief and a digital photo or video package of your flight (available at an extra cost).
Flights are weather-dependent and are scheduled at set times daily; arrive 30 minutes before your booked slot.