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 Pasir Bogak

Pasir Bogak, Langkawi

⏱ 15 minutes

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About this experience

Paragliding in Pasir Bogak is a tandem paragliding flight launched from the hills above Pasir Bogak Beach on Pangkor Island, Perak. The activity offers a controlled descent over the beach and the Strait of Malacca, with a certified pilot managing the flight. It operates during suitable wind conditions, typically in the late morning to early afternoon.

What to expect

Flight duration is 10 to 15 minutes, depending on thermal conditions, with a total session time of about 1 hour including briefing and setup.
The package includes a certified tandem pilot, all paragliding equipment (harness, wing, helmet), and a safety briefing before takeoff.
You will launch from a hilltop at approximately 150 metres above sea level, then fly over the beach, the jetty, and the island's forested coastline.
Suitable for first-time flyers and those without prior experience; minimum weight is 35 kg and maximum is 100 kg.
You will receive a basic instruction on takeoff and landing positions, and you will run off the slope with the pilot attached behind you.
Landing occurs on the soft sand of Pasir Bogak Beach, with a short walk back to the launch point for any additional flights or photos.