With an experienced pilot guiding the way, the ride gives a bird’s-eye perspective of sweeping valleys, rugged peaks, and the colorful landscape below. Depending on weather conditions, the free-flight can last anywhere from a few minutes to half an hour, making every experience unique.

This adventure balances serenity and adrenaline, letting participants either sit back and enjoy the ride or lean into the thrill of gliding through open air. The launch, flight, and landing are handled by skilled professionals, leaving nothing to worry about but the incredible scenery. For those seeking a gift that’s equal parts exhilarating and memorable, tandem paragliding in Boulder is an unmatched way to experience Colorado’s natural beauty from the sky.

Any restrictions to participate?

• Age: Minimum age is 18 years old.
• Weight: Participants must weigh between 60 lbs (27 kg) and 260 lbs (118 kg).
• Health limitations: Not suitable for individuals with medical conditions that could be affected by high altitudes, sudden movements, or strenuous activity. Pregnant women should not participate.
• Physical limitations: Participants must be able to run briefly during takeoff and landing.
• Experience level: No prior paragliding experience required.

Who can you accommodate for?

• Children: This is not an experience for children; all participants must be 18 or older.
• Individuals with disabilities: Accessibility is limited; participants must be able to run during launch/landing and sit upright in a harness.
• Languages: Instruction provided in English.
• Pets: Pets are not allowed.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

• Duration: Total experience lasts about 1 hour, including safety briefing and set-up. Flight time typically ranges from 5–30 minutes depending on weather conditions.
• What’s included: Tandem paragliding flight with an experienced pilot. Optional photo and video service available for an additional $35 on site.
• Who will be present: Certified tandem paragliding pilot will accompany each participant. Maximum of two participants can be booked per time slot.
• Spectators: Spectators are welcome to watch from the launch or landing site.
• Photo/ video: Photo and video services are available for purchase. Personal cameras are not permitted during the flight for safety reasons.
• Specific rules to follow: Instructions from the pilot must be followed at all times, especially during takeoff and landing.

How to prepare?

• Weather dependency: Paragliding is highly weather dependent. Flights may be delayed, rescheduled, or canceled. Notification is provided approximately one hour before scheduled flight if conditions are not suitable.
• Arrival: Plan to arrive on time; late arrivals may forfeit the experience.
• Parking: Parking is available near the designated meeting point. Specific directions will be confirmed upon booking.
• What to wear: Comfortable outdoor clothing, close-toed shoes, and a light jacket. Weather in Boulder can be unpredictable, so layers are recommended.
• What to bring: Water, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a light jacket.
• What’s not allowed: Alcohol, drugs, and loose personal belongings.
• Restrooms/ lockers/ changing rooms: Facilities may not be available at launch sites. Participants should arrive prepared.

Anything else I should know before going on this experience?

• Flight times vary depending on wind and weather conditions; safety is the top priority.
• The experience is non-refundable once booked, but flights may be rescheduled due to weather.
• Guests should be physically and mentally prepared for a thrilling, high-altitude adventure.

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 14 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 48 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 48 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.