Explore Iceland from above on a thrilling tandem flight over Vík í Myrdal with a certified instructor!
Vík í Myrdal is a small village located on Iceland's southern coast. It is known for its dramatic landscapes, with black sand beaches, glaciers and volcanoes. On this tandem paragliding flight over Vík, you'll experience its striking natural features from above!
The paragliding flight in Vík begins at the meeting point in the village, where you'll be greeted by your friendly guide. After a quick weather assessment, they will drive you to the take-off point for the paragliding flight. Upon arrival, you'll go through a safety briefing and instructions for paragliding. For this tandem flight, you will fly as a passenger with the certified instructor. Once you are set up with the equipment, the paragliding flight over Vík í Myrdal begins!
The guide will spread the wing of the paraglider and launch into the sky. With a catch of wind, you'll start flying above Vík í Myrdal! During the exhilarating flight, you'll have a bird's eye view of southern Iceland's unique scenery. You'll experience magnificent coastal views, lush greenery, and towering peaks. The flight time lasts between 10-20 minutes depending on the wind conditions. After safely landing, the guide will drive you back to the original meeting point in Vík.
Witness the breathtaking Icelandic scenery on an enjoyable tandem paragliding flight over Vík!
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Practical information
On this excursion, you'll embark on a tandem paragliding flight in Vík í Myrdal. You will fly as a passenger with the guide.
- Arrive at the starting point in Vík í Myrdal
- Meet the guide and drive to the take-off point
- Receive paragliding equipment and safety briefing
- The tandem paragliding flight begins!
- Launch into the sky
- Fly above Vík í Myrdal (approximately 10-20 minutes)
- Land
- Drive back to the starting point in Vík í Myrdal
The minimum weight restriction for this activity is 25 kg (55 lbs) and the maximum weight restriction is 130 kg (287 lbs).
As this activity depends on the weather conditions, the instructor will confirm the exact meeting time 1 or 2 days before the activity. Please allow some flexibility in your schedule if the weather demands a change of time and take-off location.
- Certified instructor
- Safety equipment
- Helmet
- Warm layers of clothing
- Wind/rainproof jacket
- Closed shoes
- Gloves
- Hat
- Sunglasses
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