Silent flight above Tenerife changes your breathing. This tandem paragliding experience is interesting because you get a real-world bird’s-eye view of the south coast while a professional pilot handles the hard parts. I love how the team builds confidence with a calm, clear safety approach, and I also love the feeling of gliding quietly as your pilot works the sky for updrafts. One drawback to keep in mind: it’s not suitable for certain bodies and medical situations (like back problems), and it depends on weather.

This is also set up to be easy even if you’re new to adventure days. Pickup is included from Costa Adeje, Los Cristianos, and Las Americas, and the group is small, limited to 4 people. You’ll head to the launch area, get geared up, then fly and finish with a beach landing at Playa la Enramada.

At about $125 per person for a ~2-hour experience (start times vary), it can feel like a splurge. The footage is partially included because your flight is filmed with a GoPro, but the edited photos/videos package costs extra (you’ll see that part of the value equation below).

Key highlights worth your attention

• Small group of up to 4: less waiting, more individual attention on the day
• Pro pilots with multilingual support: English plus several other languages listed by the team
• GoPro filming included: your pilot films the flight, with optional purchase afterward
• A real take-to-the-sky routine: harness/helmet, safety briefing, then hillside takeoff
• Playa la Enramada landing: soft sands plus the sound of the Atlantic, when conditions allow
• Optional shared control: you can take the controls briefly if weather allows and you want to

First Time? What Tandem Paragliding Over Southern Tenerife Feels Like

If you’re imagining a big, noisy “thrill ride,” this isn’t that. Tandem paragliding is more like controlled wonder: you’re attached to an experienced pilot, you get strapped in properly, and then the world changes scale. From up high, southern Tenerife doesn’t look like a beach holiday with mountains in the back. It looks like a coastline puzzle—curves of shore, the ocean texture, and inland terrain stacking up under you.

What I like about this specific setup is the balance. You’re not just tossed off and hoped-for-the-best; you’re guided through the takeoff, you get a briefing, and your pilot talks through what’s happening. Many flights feel smooth and light in the air, and the landing is designed to be gentle—landing on soft sand rather than something hard and unforgiving.

That smoothness matters if you have any nerves. A few people in the provided feedback specifically mention feeling safe and comfortable from lift-off through landing. In other words: if you’re cautious, you’re not doing this alone. The pilot’s job is to make the unfamiliar feel manageable.

Getting There: Pickup in Costa Adeje, Los Cristianos, and Las Americas

The day starts in one of two ways: pickup from your selected area or meeting at the beach bar.

Pickup is included within Costa Adeje, Los Cristianos, and Las Americas. When you book, you provide the name of your hotel in that zone so they can organize pickup. The team may message you by WhatsApp if the exact pickup time differs from the booking time—so keep your phone handy that day.

If you prefer to come directly, you’ll meet at a beach bar (the meeting point is provided in the activity details). Either way, you’ll travel together to the take-off area. This matters because takeoff spots aren’t always right next to the resorts, and you don’t want to spend your energy figuring out transport once you’re already amped up.

Once you arrive at the launch area, you’ll typically have time to get oriented and meet your pilot. You’ll feel less like you’re joining a show and more like you’re joining a well-run team.

Gear Up: Harness, Helmet, GoPro Filming, and the Briefing

You’ll be equipped with the essentials on site. That includes a harness and helmet, plus they’ll give you sports shoes guidance and reminders. You’re also provided items meant to make the day easier: sunglasses and sports shoes are listed as included, and jackets are provided for colder flights.

You should bring sports shoes yourself too, because the activity specifically requires it and forbids high-heeled shoes and sandals/flip-flops. If you’ve ever tried to walk in sandals on a windy hillside, you already know why that rule exists.

One of the smartest parts of the plan is the pre-flight briefing. You’ll listen to what to expect for takeoff, flight, and landing procedures. That briefing is the difference between “scary because I don’t know” and “scary for two seconds because it’s high, then calm.” The pilots also do a practical job while you’re still on the ground: they explain how your body will be positioned and what you’ll need to do during connection and landing.

About the camera: you’ll have a GoPro camera filming during the flight. What’s not automatically included is the final edited media package. Those GoPro photos and videos are available for purchase for €30. If you’re the type who wants proof for future-you, it’s worth deciding before you fly (you’ll have that choice after).

Taking Off from the Hillside and Reading the Air Together

After briefing, you connect to the glider and then float away from the hillside. This is the moment most people remember most clearly. For first-timers, the sensation can feel surreal: you’re moving, but there’s no engine roar. It’s quiet, and your brain has to adjust from road travel to air travel.

The pilot’s role shows up fast. They’ll keep a running commentary pointing out things of interest and, just as important, they’ll guide the flight path by looking for updrafts. Updrafts are how paragliding turns a short “ride” into a longer feeling of glide. Your job as passenger is basically to enjoy and stay relaxed while the pilot works the conditions.

You’ll also get a choice during the experience. If weather allows and you want to, you may take over the controls for a little while under close guidance. That’s a big deal for two reasons:

• It turns the experience from watching into participating.
• It helps anxious people feel involved without taking responsibility.

And yes, the calm vibe is real. Several people highlighted that the instructors/pilots were calm and straightforward, with clear instructions. Names that came up include Martin and Mike for clear, reassuring coaching, and pilots like Simon, Orlando, Lucas, Marcin, and Martino in positive, comfort-focused accounts. You might not get the exact same team member, but the overall approach seems consistent.

Running Commentary, Controls, and Why the Pilot Matters

This isn’t just about being in the air. It’s about how you get there.

A good tandem pilot turns the flight into a story you can understand. The running commentary helps you orient quickly: you stop thinking only about height and start thinking about direction, coastlines, and what you’re seeing. It also makes the flight feel less like waiting and more like actively experiencing the moment.

Comfort is also part of instruction. A few provided accounts talk about pilots making small adjustments to help passengers feel more at ease, including guidance on how they’re positioned in the harness and what to expect during key moments. That’s not fluff. If you’ve got any vertigo at all, the way you’re held matters.

About shared control: when they allow you to take the controls, it’s usually under guidance. Don’t treat it like a cockpit experience with full authority. Instead, think of it as a moment to understand the glide and steering feel while the pilot keeps everything stable. Even riders who weren’t sure about heights often reported that it didn’t become scary once airborne.

One more note worth mentioning: depending on the pilot and conditions, you might be offered chances for extra maneuvers. One participant described trying more adventurous moves and noted that there was a refund when they couldn’t do the full acrobatics. That suggests flexibility exists if you want excitement but your comfort or conditions don’t match what’s planned.

Playa la Enramada Landing: Soft Sands and Atlantic Sounds

The finish line is the beach. When conditions allow, you’ll glide toward the landing area at Playa la Enramada on southern Tenerife. The landing is on soft sand, and people describe it as touch down softly with your legs, ending the flight to the sound of breaking Atlantic waves.

That landing detail sounds small until you realize what it changes. A beach landing is visually dramatic because the ocean is right there, and practically forgiving because the surface is gentle compared with rocky ground. If you were worried about the ending, the beach landing approach is one of those quiet planning wins.

You’ll also get the final wrap-up with the team after landing. Some feedback mentions live music at the beach during landing in at least one instance, which hints that the landing scene can feel like a mini event rather than a quick stop.

Price and Value Check: Is $125 a Good Deal Here?

For $125 per person, you’re getting a full tandem flight plus the “day support” around it. Included items listed are more than just flight time: you get pickup within the covered areas, transportation to the launch site, the tandem pilot, the safety briefing, insurance coverage (liability and accident), and all necessary safety equipment.

So what are you paying for, really?

• Expert pilot time: the pilot is the service, not just the harness.
• Access to the right launch setup: transportation to the launch area matters.
• A controlled experience: briefing, gear, and safety systems are the baseline.
• Filming: your flight is recorded with a GoPro, and you can purchase the final media afterward.

The main “extra cost” you should factor in is the GoPro package: €30 for photos/videos. Whether that’s worth it depends on your mindset. If you like having proof and you don’t want to rely on shaky phone footage, it’s a reasonable add-on for a once-in-a-lifetime flight. If you’re totally fine living with the memories and you’re already traveling light on photos, you can skip it and keep the experience pure.

A smart strategy: decide on the €30 media only after you see what kind of shots you want. The camera angle and final edits can be better than what you’d capture alone in the air.

Weather Dependence: What You Should Plan For on Tenerife

Paragliding is weather-dependent, and the activity itself is designed around that reality. The good news is that cancellations due to weather conditions are described as rare in Tenerife. Still, you shouldn’t treat this like a guaranteed “fixed time slot” attraction.

Plan with a little buffer near your trip dates. If your schedule is packed with other timed tours, consider not booking this on the very last day you’re in the south. You want flexibility in case the flight time shifts.

Also, keep expectations realistic about timing. Pickup and flight times may vary based on the day’s conditions. The team will update you on pickup time if needed, and actual flight timing isn’t always exactly what’s shown at booking.

Safety, Weight Limits, and Who Should Skip This Flight

This is an activity where safety information is not decoration. It’s central.

Not suitable for:

• Pregnant women
• People with back problems
• People with mobility impairments
• People over 220 lbs (100 kg)
• Children under 4 years

The footwear rules matter too: no high-heeled shoes, no sandals or flip-flops, and don’t show up intoxicated. If you’ve got any medical concerns beyond what’s listed, it’s worth asking the provider directly before you book.

On the safety side, you’ll get all necessary safety equipment, and you’ll have liability and accident insurance included. That doesn’t eliminate risk, but it signals that the operation is structured and not improvisational.

Finally, if you tend to feel nauseous in motion, it may help to keep the hours before your flight light and simple. One participant specifically advised keeping meals and drinks very light to reduce nausea. That’s common sense for a spinning, floating experience.

Who This Paragliding Flight Fits Best

This tandem flight fits best if you want:

• A dramatic view without needing skills
• An adrenaline experience with structured coaching
• A calm, professional team vibe before and during the flight
• A finish that feels holiday-like (ending at Playa la Enramada)

It’s also a strong choice for couples and small groups because the group size is limited to 4 participants. Less crowding means the briefing and gearing up can be smoother, and you’re not spending half your day watching other people go first.

You might especially enjoy it if you’re the type who gets satisfaction from “learning the experience.” The pilots’ commentary and the option to take controls briefly are ways to feel you did more than just sit and hope.

But if you fall into the listed restrictions (weight, back issues, mobility limitations) or if you need a very predictable, non-weather-based schedule, this probably isn’t your best match.

Should You Book Airsports Tenerife for Tandem Paragliding?

If your goal is a real aerial view of southern Tenerife with pro guidance, I’d say yes, book it—with one smart condition: build in a little date flexibility. This is weather-shaped, even if Tenerife usually cooperates.

You should book if:

• You want a professionally run tandem flight with a clear safety routine
• You like the idea of a small group and pickup from your area
• You’re excited by the chance to take brief controls
• You don’t mind the optional €30 GoPro media decision after

You might skip or look elsewhere if:

• You’re within the “not suitable for” categories listed
• Your schedule is so tight that even a small time shift would ruin the day
• You’re deeply uncomfortable with heights and need a very controlled, ground-based activity instead

Bottom line: for value, organization, and the specific southern Tenerife views that you only get from above, this is one of the more convincing thrill options in the region.

FAQ

Where is pickup included?

Pickup is included within Costa Adeje, Los Cristianos, and Las Americas. If you come directly, you’ll meet at the beach bar listed in the activity details.

How long is the experience?

The activity is listed as lasting about 2 hours. Starting times can vary, so check availability for the schedule on your travel dates.

Is the GoPro camera included?

Your flight is filmed with a GoPro camera. Photos and videos from the GoPro are available for purchase for €30, so the final media package is not included automatically.

What should I wear or bring?

Bring sports shoes. High-heeled shoes and sandals/flip-flops are not allowed.

Who is this not suitable for?

It’s not suitable for pregnant women, people with back problems, people with mobility impairments, people over 220 lbs (100 kg), and children under 4 years.

How many people are in a group?

This is a small group limited to 4 participants.

Is weather a problem for Tenerife paragliding?

Paragliding is weather-dependent, but cancellations due to weather conditions are described as rare in Tenerife. Pickup and flight times may still vary.

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