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 Grand Anse

Grand Anse, Praslin (Seychelles)

⏱ 20 minutes

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About this experience

Paragliding in Grand Anse is a tandem flight activity launched from the hills above Praslin's west coast, with a landing on the beach. The flight offers a pilot-guided descent over the bay and surrounding granite peaks. It operates on a weather-dependent schedule with flights lasting 10 to 20 minutes.

What to expect

Tandem flight with a certified pilot, lasting 10 to 20 minutes depending on wind conditions.
Takeoff from a hilltop at 200 metres above sea level, with a beach landing at Grand Anse.
Includes all safety gear (harness, helmet) and a pre-flight briefing on launch and landing procedures.
Views of the coral reef, coconut plantations, and the neighbouring island of Curieuse during the descent.
Suitable for first-time flyers and those with no prior experience; minimum age is 12 years and weight limit is 100 kg.
Flights run daily from 9:00 to 17:00, with a 30-minute ground transfer from the Grand Anse beach area to the launch site.