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.

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Paragliding in Klong Son

Klong Son, Koh Yao Yai

⏱ 15 minutes

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About this experience

Paragliding in Klong Son is a tandem paragliding flight over the coastline of Koh Yao Yai, a quiet island in Phang Nga Bay. The activity launches from a hillside in Klong Son village and offers a controlled descent over the Andaman Sea and limestone karsts. Flights operate in calm morning conditions and are guided by certified pilots.

What to expect

Flight duration is 10 to 15 minutes, depending on wind conditions, from launch to landing on the beach near Klong Son Pier.
The package includes a safety briefing, all harness and canopy equipment, and a two-way radio headset for communication with the pilot.
You will see the island's eastern shoreline, the mangrove fringe at Klong Son Bay, and the distant peaks of Koh Phanak and Koh Hong.
Suitable for first-time flyers and those with no prior experience; minimum age is 8 years and maximum weight is 110 kg.
Landing is a gentle, feet-first touchdown on sand, with a short walk back to the launch point for photos or a second flight if booked.