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Tandem Paragliding Flights from Vik

Recommended by 94% of travelers
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Vik, Iceland
  • 1 hour (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Enjoy bird’s-eye views over south Iceland on this 1.5-hour tandem paragliding experience. Take to the skies with a highly experienced professional pilot at the controls, and relax into the comfortable seat harness as you soar over the spectacular landscapes. Gaze down at black beaches, craggy mountains and lava formations; rise and swoop with the thermal currents; and revel in the calmest form of free flight known to man. All equipment is supplied, and your experience includes photos and a video of your once-in-a-lifetime, 10- to 20-minute flight.
  • 1.5-hour tandem paragliding experience over south Iceland
  • Float through the air with a skilled instructor pilot at the controls
  • Soak up the aerial views of mountains, black beaches and sea cliffs
  • Thrill as you soar and swoop with the thermal currents
  • Receive photos and a video of your experience after your flight
  • Choose a morning or afternoon flight
  • No experience necessary and all equipment provided

What's Included

  • All paragliding equipment including helmet
  • Photo and video equipment
  • Transport to and from the meeting point
  • Warm clothes and suitable shoes

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • True Adventure Iceland
    Víkurbraut 15b, 870 Vík, Iceland

    To find us, turn onto Víkurbraut from Highway No. 1 until you reach the Katla Information Center. Park in front of Skaftfellingur Museum and walk towards Smiðjan Brewery. We're in the white house on your left, facing the sea.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

1

Reynisfjall

2

Reynisfjara Beach

3

Vik

4

Reynisdrangar

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Anonymous
The scenery was amazing, black sand and gorgeous rock formations. Our pilots were friendly and fun. Two thumbs up

Reviews

4.8
based on 63 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Book on the day of the excursion if you want to do this. Very weather dependent.

David_V, Sep 2025
This was one of the worst viator experiences I have had. My original booking was canceled due to weather, which I understand. The wind was blowing 45 mph, which isn't ideal for paragliding. The tour operator notified me the day before that he would have to cancel. He said the next day to fly would be in 4 days. I rebooked with him. On the 4th day we drove 2.5 hours to get to the tour operator. When we got there, the people at the building looked at us funny and said "Didn't the pilot call you? It's too windy to fly today (13mph winds, no rain, partly sunny). Sorry he didn't call you. He contacted all the rest of the people who were going to fly today, I don't know why he didn't contact you." Then they walked away. I hope they aren't as careless with flight safety details, like fastening the passenger to the parachute, as they were with notifying us about the canceled trip.

Flying Fun!

Joanie_L, Jul 2025
My family of 5 (3 teens) paraglided and ziplined with this company. The guides were all kind, encouraging and fun! We had a great time and felt safe throughout the adventures.

Awesome!

ELISABETH_D, May 2025
Was a fantastic experience..but I suggest if you get motion sickness, take something before you go...and don't eat before you go!

Exhilarating and relaxing at the same time

Barbara_A, Aug 2024
The whole experience was amazing! Our pilots made us feel safe and comfortable, and while we waited for conditions to be right we were able to see some puffins and learn about each other. The flight was awesome!!! Exhilarating and relaxing at the same time

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Awwww... it's truly this amazing feeling when gliding through the air. Thank you for choosing to adventure with us and taking the time to share the experience with other. We hope to see you again someday. 🫶

Great Experience!

Amanda_G, Jul 2024
Great experience for my first time paragliding! Friendly guides and we immediately got the gopro photos and videos which was nice. It was very short though, only about 5 minutes in the air because the conditions were not that great. They called the afternoon before to see if we could go then instead because conditions were better, but unfortunately we had a long day of other excursions and driving and could not make it work.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Thank you for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear that you had a great first paragliding experience with us and that you found our guides to be friendly. We apologize for the shorter airtime due to weather conditions. Your understanding about the rescheduling is greatly appreciated. Your feedback is important to us, and we look forward to the opportunity to provide you with an even better experience in the future. 🙏

Loved, loved, loved it!!!

Sondra_O, Aug 2023
Best experience paragliding that beat our Maui experience by 1000 percent! Guides were great and up in the air a long time! My family loved it!

Response from Host, Sep 2023

We love, love, love this review and you!! ❤️ Thank you for your kind words and please come again. 🫶

Thrilling!

Laura_Z, Jun 2023
What a blast! My daughter and I had so much fun, definitely a highlight of our trip. Everything is weather dependent so they had to reschedule but it worked out fine for us. Be flexible it is so worth it!

Response from Host, Sep 2023

We appreciate your flexibility and kind words. Thank you for visiting and reviewing us. Please consider us on your next visit to Iceland. 🫶

Awesome

Salim_M, Jun 2023
Most amazing experience, and the instructors where very king and patient. Awesome. The flight was so smooth and the view could not be better.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

We're thrilled to hear about your wonderful experience with us! It's great to know that you found our instructors kind and patient and had a smooth flight with breathtaking views. We can't wait to welcome you back for more amazing adventures in the future! 🤗

5-star experience!

Shane_L, Aug 2022
This was our favorite part of our trip! Sammy and his partner were amazing and made us feel safe and secure! They are true professionals. And we had the time of our life. Everyone should try this!

Response from Host, Nov 2022

We'll give you 5-hearts as a thank you for this review! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

vik paragliding

Anonymous, Jul 2022
The scenery was amazing, black sand and gorgeous rock formations. Our pilots were friendly and fun. Two thumbs up

Response from Host, Nov 2022

Beautiful, we like your review. 🙏

Amazing experience! The...

Jennifer_N, Jul 2022
Amazing experience! The pilots were accommodating, kind, and hilarious. They really got to know us before, during, & after the flight and also gave us some local recommendations. Also, they made the landings very graceful. Would recommend if you’re searching for a south coast thrill!

Response from Host, Nov 2022

The landings... yes, it's been a challenge making them as graceful as we do. 😉 Hope we see you again one day. ❤️

Wish we could go again!

Kirsten_D, Jun 2022
My son and I had an incredible experience! They are very kind guys with a lot of knowledge and experience. It’s their passion and it shows that they enjoy sharing it! My son and I would both highly recommend doing this! It’s so fun.

Response from Host, Nov 2022

It's incredible to be able to share the sky with all you awesome people that come and visit us. ❤️

Fogged out, but top notch crew

Mara_M, Jul 2019
Our family of 4 planned to paraglide, but we were fogged out at our 10am trip. They did everything they could to accommodate us, including us a free zip line tour. We decided to move east and call around 2 to see if we could return if the conditions were better. Unfortunately the weather wasn’t cooperating. Biggest disappointment of our trip to Iceland was not being able to paraglide, but not much anyone could have done to prevent it. Even though we didn’t fly, we felt like this operation did everything they could to accommodate us. We appreciated their honestly and integrity. Viator easily refunded our money.

It was an excellent experience, and the...

Nadya L, Jul 2016
It was an excellent experience, and the guide was outstanding.

On time and professional. Felt safe and...

Kevin S, Jul 2016
On time and professional. Felt safe and got a crazy adrenaline rush, the perfect combo

The staff was awesome!! The paragliding...

Steph G, Jul 2016
The staff was awesome!! The paragliding was amazing! I definitely recommend this adventure!!

Wetter bäh trotzdem Yei!

Franziska_G, Sep 2024
Auch wenn das Wetter nicht auf unserer Siete war, waren die Guides unfassbarnett und es hat trotzdem Spaß gemacht! Wirklich großes Kompliment an die Guides!

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Thank you for your kind words. 🙏
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