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 Koh Yao Yai Village

Koh Yao Yai Village, Tenerife

⏱ 15 minutes

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About this experience

Paragliding in Koh Yao Yai Village is a tandem paragliding activity offered on the island of Koh Yao Yai, Thailand. Participants launch from a hillside and soar over the island’s rubber plantations and coastline under a qualified pilot’s guidance. The flight provides an aerial view of the Andaman Sea and nearby limestone karsts.

What to expect

Tandem flight with a certified pilot, lasting approximately 10–15 minutes from launch to landing.
Includes all safety gear: harness, helmet, and a pre-flight briefing on takeoff and landing procedures.
Launch site is a cleared hilltop near the village, with a short hike or 4x4 transfer to the top.
During the flight, you see the island's forested interior, coastal mangroves, and the waters around Koh Yao Noi and Phang Nga Bay.
Suitable for first-time flyers and those with no prior experience; minimum age is typically 12 years, and maximum weight is 100 kg.
A landing zone is a flat beachside field, and a photo or video package can be purchased separately after landing.