Description
Summary
Description
Take sightseeing to a whole new level with this amazing paragliding tour on the South Coast of Iceland. This thrilling one-hour experience with a paragliding instructor will let you soar through the air and get a bird's-eye view of the Reynisfjara black sand beach, waterfalls, Vik village, and more.
You'll meet your paragliding instructor at the village of Vik on the South Coast. Vik is easily accessible from Reykjavik and located along the Ring Road of Iceland.
From here, your paragliding instructor will drive you to the nearby take-off location on board a super jeep or a mountain bus. Upon arrival, you'll have a safety briefing, learn the basics of tandem paragliding, and ask questions if you have any.
There is no jumping off a cliff involved here, so you don't have to worry. You will be flying with an experienced tandem pilot who will guide you through all the steps and ensure your safety throughout the trip.
No prior knowledge is necessary, and children over the age of 12 are welcome. A paragliding harness, safety equipment, and a helmet will also be provided for added safety measures.
Once the paraglider is inflated and safety checks are done, you'll take a few steps down a slope until you step into the air. Your flying course will be charted according to the weather and the views available on the day, so each trip is different and special.
You'll swoop over the scenic village of Vik and the magnificent Reynisfjara black sand beach. Reynisfjara is the most popular black sand beach in the country and it's even more breathtaking from a bird's-eye view.
Along these volcanic sands, you can also get panoramic views of the Reynisdrangar basalt stacks standing tall as the North Atlantic Ocean waves crash furiously all around.
Up high, you'll also be able to see a great distance inland, where lava rocks stud a carpet of mossy green. At the height of summer, the region is painted with purple lupine and other wildflowers. Puffins and gulls nesting on the cliffs will also greet you as you glide by.
Other spectacular views that await you on this tandem flight are Skogafoss waterfall, Seljalandsfoss waterfall, lush valleys, and glaciers in the distance.
Your pilot will record all the excitement in HD video, and during the booking process, you can purchase an SD card package with a video of your journey as a keepsake.
Your adventure finishes back in Vik, where you may continue your Icelandic journey independently.
Grab your chance to see the South Coast of Iceland in a whole new way with this tandem paragliding tour. Check availability by choosing a date.
