The trip at a glance

Start: Cusco around 5AM                     Duration: Varies
Finish: Cusco around 1PM                   Group size: Max 6

We work with a partner that offers tandem flights with trained, experienced, and professionally certified pilots. There is no prior experience necessary and all ages are welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. The Sacred Valley conditions allow for daily departures all year round, it’s rare that we cannot fly.

Inclusions

• Activities: Tandem flight (10 - 15 min) with trained, experienced, and professionally certified pilots.

• Transport: Private transport to and from Cusco.

• Snacks: Some snacks and drinks while we wait for the right weather conditions.

• Equipment: All professional equipment needed for the flight.

Itinerary

We should know the evening before at what time we will start our day as paragliding is heavily dependent on the weather and wind conditions - but be prepared for an early start.

We meet our private transport in the center of Cusco, and they will take us to the office in the Sacred Valley where you will get a detailed briefing and will have to sign the necessary documents and waivers (have your passport details ready) - you’ll be offered a warm drink while we wait for all the equipment to be loaded.

Then it’s another short drive to the platform where we will soon be flying from! There we may have to wait a while for the weather and wind conditions to be right for a safe take off and flight. A table, chairs, and snacks will be provided to help you get more comfortable, enjoy the view out onto the Sacred Valley.

Once conditions are right and a final set up and test has been completed, and the pilots have the approval to depart, you will receive instructions and a final all ok - your adrenaline may be rushing as you walk towards the edge of the platform but you’ll soon be bursting with excitement as you take off and fly around the valley with beautiful views of the villages below and the snow-capped mountains around.

The flight will last about 10 - 15 min, and you’ll be picked up where you land to be taken back to the office (for viewing any pictures or video, and a celebratory drink) before heading back to Cusco. It will be difficult to predict at what time you’ll arrive back so it’s better not to make any other concrete plans for that day.