Heraklion: Paragliding Tandem Flight

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Heraklion: Paragliding Tandem Flight
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Heraklion: Paragliding Tandem Flight

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By: Explore Paragliding
5 ★ 236 reviews
1:10 hour (15 min. flight)
Estimated tour length
Cancelation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled flight.
One passenger at a time
Tour guide
Fully guided flight with clear guidance.

Highlights

  • Tandem paragliding experience near Heraklion, Crete
  • Ideal for visitors staying in Heraklion and eastern Crete
  • Designed especially for first-time flyers
  • Take off location selected daily based on wind stability
  • Clear, structured briefing and fully guided flight
  • Panoramic views over mountains, coastline and Aposelemis lake
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Description

Discover Crete from above with a professionally guided tandem paragliding flight near Heraklion.

This experience is ideal for visitors staying in Heraklion, Hersonissos, Malia and the surrounding region of eastern Crete. Designed especially for first-time flyers, the flight focuses on calm conditions, clear guidance and a structured introduction to paragliding.

After a reassuring briefing, you’ll take a few easy steps and gently lift into the air. The experience is fully guided and designed to feel stable and controlled, allowing you to enjoy panoramic views of the mountains, the north coastline and the Aposelemis reservoir below.

Takeoff takes place in the Avdou area and is scheduled according to daily wind stability to ensure suitable and comfortable flying conditions.

No prior experience is required.

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Additional information

Flight duration: 15–20 minutes (aiming for optimal conditions and maximum flight time)

Total experience duration: Approximately 1.5 hours (including transfer to takeoff, briefing, flight and return to meeting point)

Availability: All year, subject to suitable weather conditions

Languages: English, Greek

Extras: photo & video package Included

People: One passenger at a time (each guest flies individually with the pilot)

Weight limit: Maximum passenger weight 100 kg  

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Cancelation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled flight.

As weather stability is essential for a smooth and safe experience, flights may be rescheduled when conditions are not suitable.

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Meeting Point

Avdou
Avdou 700 05, Greece
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About the provider

Explore Paragliding is a company that offers paragliding courses and Tandem flights
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Reviews About Explore Paragliding

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  • 5/5
    06.09.2025
    I’ve always been really afraid of heights, and I decided to try paragliding to finally face that fear. Honestly, it turned out to be one of the best decisions I’ve...
    Johnny Jain
    Johnny Jain
  • 5/5
    11.06.2024
    Yannis was fantastic, he was calming & reassuring, even on the journey up to the take off point, he explained what to expect & how the flight would go &...
    Onu Iheanacho
    Onu Iheanacho
  • 5/5
    05.07.2025
    An amazing experience and a memory I’ll never forget! I felt completely safe and comfortable with Yiannis — he’s professional and calm. Highly recommended to everyone!
    Veronika Polienko
    Veronika Polienko
  • 5/5
    10.09.2025
    Thanks to Yannis, my husband had an amazing paragliding adventure in Chania area. Perfect contact from the very beginning, and clear instructions on how to get to the meeting point....
    Magdalena Błachowicz
    Magdalena Błachowicz
  • 5/5
    03.10.2025
    Amazing. Amazing! They give you such a feeling of confidence because of the attention to safety, well maintained equipment constantly upgraded and the pilot is clearly very experienced. Plus...
    Micah Chase
    Micah Chase
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