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 Manoh Pier

Manoh Pier, Koh Yao Yai

⏱ 15 minutes

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About this experience

Paragliding in Manoh Pier is a tandem paragliding activity launched from the pier on Koh Yao Yai, a quiet island in Phang Nga Bay. The flight offers a view of the limestone karsts and the Andaman Sea from a height of about 300 metres. The activity runs daily from 9:00 to 17:00, subject to wind conditions.

What to expect

Tandem flight with a certified pilot, lasting 10 to 15 minutes from take-off to landing.
Includes all safety gear (harness, helmet) and a pre-flight briefing on launch and landing procedures.
You will soar over the pier and the shallow turquoise water, with direct views of Koh Hong and the Krabi coastline.
Suitable for first-time flyers and those with no prior experience; minimum age is 8 years, maximum weight is 100 kg.
A video recording of your flight is available for purchase after landing, captured by a GoPro on the pilot's helmet.
The launch point is at the end of Manoh Pier, a 10-minute walk from the main road on Koh Yao Yai.