Paragliding 1000 Meters

About this tour

Launch from Tenerife's thermals with experienced pilots for an hour aloft over the Canary Islands' most dramatic terrain. You'll climb to 1000 metres strapped to a qualified instructor, scanning the volcanic ridges of Teide National Park, the north coast's jagged cliffs, and the southern plains rolling toward the Atlantic. The islands' year-round stability makes this one of Europe's most reliable flying venues—conditions rarely disappoint.

Highlights

• Tandem flight with competition-level paragliding pilots
• Vistas across Teide National Park's volcanic landscape
• Thermal lift opportunities for extended altitude gains
• Stable weather conditions nearly every day of the year
• Views of both north and south coastlines from altitude

What to expect

You'll walk to a launch point, get suited into a harness and helmet, then run downslope as the canopy inflates overhead. Within minutes you're airborne, clipped firmly to your pilot. The ascent is steady and smooth; expect gentle banking turns as you ride warm air currents upward. At altitude the landscape unfolds—volcanic cones, coastal towns, ocean horizon. The flight lasts roughly an hour depending on thermals. Landing is a gentle jog to a stop on soft terrain. Your legs do minimal work; breathing and nerves do most of it.

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