paragliding day-tour south iceland

Experience a tandem paragliding flight in combination with an amazing trip to Vík í Mýrdal in South Iceland. This tour is operated in collaboration with Greyline with a FREE pick-up.

Tour Highlights

  • Admire stunning landscapes - get close to volcanoes, waterfalls, glaciers, and beaches
  • See it all from above
  • Plenty of photos opportunities to preserve your memories of the day
  • A day packed full of adventure but also with plenty of time to relax and enjoy
  • Get to know the locals who will show you their own favourite spots to walk, relax and fly

What to Expect

  • Everything you dreamt about when you were little and wanted to fly like a bird (or Karlsson, or Superman...). And much more
  • You will enjoy stunning glacial views, waterfalls, rivers and green rugged hills and beaches on your way to Vik. 
  • Discover the essence of Iceland as the south  truly embodies the unique beauty of this island
  • A well-organized itinerary at a comfortable pace

Itinerary

  • 8:15 - 8:30 am - pick-up from your hotel by Greyline
  • 9:00 am - drive out of Reykjavik heading east on the Ring Road
  • Fly with us - drive to Vik for the highlight of your day - paragliding over the beautiful Reynisfjara black sand beach and mixing up with the birds and clouds.  We will recommend activities for you to explore Vik and the area, have a bite to eat, hike, take more photos or just relax depending on how much time you have left.
  • Head back west - we recommend you stop to take a dive in Seljavallalaug pool and then admire another stunning waterfall - Skogarfoss
  • Next stop - Solheimajokull, glacier walking and another opportunity to have your breath taken away
  • Final stop - Seljalandsfoss before you hit the road for your final stretch to Reykjavik (all depending on how long the earlier activities have taken) we recommend you stop here to enjoy the stunning waterfall views, have a photo opp and a quick coffee and refreshment break
  • Back in Reykjavik - drop off the car and hit the sack or the nearest bar - you will be tired but the happiest you've ever felt!

Other Details

  • Wear suitable clothes and shoes for outdoor activities as you will be going over some rough terrain while sightseeing.
  • About your flight - check our Tandem Paragliding Flight info for what to wear and what to expect
  • Weather: Sometimes we need to change departure times slightly due to the weather. Please check your email before your tour and leave us a phone number we can call or text you on in case we have to contact you with changes in schedule

Prices

  • From $406
  • Includes a bus from Reykjavik, along Iceland's South Coast with all major stops by waterfalls and glaciers 

An Introductory Paragliding Tandem Flight is always at your own risk.