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 Etna

Etna, Sicily

⏱ 25 minutes

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About this experience

Paragliding in Etna is a tandem paragliding flight from the slopes of Mount Etna, Europe's highest active volcano, in Sicily. The flight offers a bird's-eye view of the volcano's craters, lava fields, and the Ionian Sea coastline. It is a guided activity operated by certified pilots, suitable for anyone seeking a unique aerial perspective of the volcanic landscape.

What to expect

Tandem flight lasting 15-25 minutes, depending on thermal conditions, with a certified pilot.
Takeoff from a designated site at approximately 1,800 metres altitude on Etna's southern flank.
Includes all necessary equipment: paraglider, harness, helmet, and a flight suit for warmth.
Views of the Valle del Bove, the 5-kilometre-wide depression, and the summit craters from the air.
Suitable for first-time flyers and those with no prior experience; minimum age is typically 12 years.
Photo and video package available for purchase to record the flight from a helmet-mounted camera.

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4.9

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Guide Vulcanologiche Etna Nord

4.9(574 reviews)

Ufficio Guide Vulcanologiche Etna Nord, Via Provenzana, 35, 95015 Linguaglossa CT, Italia

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