Level Up Your Flying: What to Expect on High Adventure's Bali Paragliding Tours

Dreaming of levelling up your paragliding skills while flying over stunning coastlines? Come and join us on our Bali paragliding tours, where we help pilots of all levels improve their skills and explore Bali from an incredible new perspective. Whether you're looking to gain more supervised flight hours or master advanced manoeuvres, we have a tour for you.

Beyond the amazing flying, one of the best parts of our tours is the awesome group of people who come together over their shared love of paragliding. You'll hang out and laugh with like-minded people, go out for dinner and drinks to unwind in the evening, and make lifelong friends and flying buddies. Our tours are all about unforgettable experiences and even more unforgettable friendships!

Let's break down what you can expect from our General and Advanced Tours in Bali.

The General Tour in Nusa Dua

Our General Paragliding Tour is perfect for pilots looking to log more supervised flying hours and refine fundamental skills. We operate this tour in Nusa Dua, famous for its breath-taking coastal scenery.

The Experience:

Flying Location: We fly at the Riug Paragliding site, a fantastic spot for soaring and practicing top landings. The magical winds and 12km stretch of the Bukit Peninsula, all the way from Nusa Dua to Uluwatu, make the flying here unforgettable. You'll witness Bali's beauty from a perspective few ever get to see. There's plenty space to relax in the shade in between flights, and food/drinks are available.

Flying Time: We typically start flying around lunchtime, and conditions are often suitable for flying into the early evening. You'll get ample time in the air to practice your skills and soak in the incredible views, with pilots usually racking up several hours of flying and many flights per day. You’re welcome to come and go throughout the afternoon as you please, making it easy to fly when it suits you.

Guidance & Skill Development: This tour focuses on getting you more comfortable and proficient both on the ground and in the air. You'll receive expert guidance from our Chief Flight Instructor, David Wainwright, and you'll work on essential skills like:

• Ground handling: Mastering control of your paraglider before you launch.
• Launching: Perfecting smooth and controlled launches in moderate winds.
• Top landings: Practicing precise landings and ‘touch and go’ flights.
• Manoeuvres: Receive guidance on effective soaring strategies and the basics of some advanced manoeuvres such as wingovers.

The Advanced Tour in Candidasa

For pilots keen to explore more advanced skills, our Advanced Paragliding Tour in Candidasa offers an unparalleled opportunity for skill development. Capped at 8 pilots, this tour is a great way to receive tailored instruction on more complex manoeuvres.

The Experience:

Flying Location: Candidasa boasts an incredible coastal hill launch site, approximately 100 meters above sea level, allowing for flights at altitudes of up to 1000 meters. This provides ample space and ideal conditions to soar among the clouds and truly breathtaking views. There are various beach landing spots available: at the base of the mountain, Virgin Beach or in front of the Puri Oka Beach Bungalow resort.

Flying Time: The flying conditions usually come on between 10am-12pm and can last until sunset, offering an amazing opportunity for extended soaring and skill practice. You can stay in the air as long as you like, with pilots often flying for up to 3-4 hours in a single flight each day. During this time, pilots take turns practicing advanced skills, receiving 1:1 radio-assisted guidance.

Advanced Skill Development: This tour is ideal for pilots with a solid foundation who are ready to learn and finesse advanced skills under the expert instruction of our Chief Flight Instructor, David Wainwright. You'll receive daily briefings on advanced skills and techniques, and 1:1 tailored in-flight guidance as you practice manoeuvres. Advanced skills covered include:

• Effective soaring skills
• Pitch pendulums
• Asymmetric collapses
• Frontal collapses
• Wing overs
• Spins
• Asymmetric spirals
• Entry and exit of spirals
• Fast entry and exit of spirals
• 50% asymmetric & 360 opposite turn
• SATs
• Beach landings

Bali Tour FAQs

To help you plan your incredible paragliding adventure with us, here are some frequently asked questions:

1.       I’m a PG2 level pilot. Can I join the tours?

Yes, pilots of all levels are welcome to join both our General and Advanced tours.

2.       What gear do I need to bring with me?

Pilots joining our paragliding tours are to bring all their own gear, including the following:

• Wing
• Harness
• Reserve
• Helmet
• UHF Radio

3.       Are there any additional fees I need to pay to fly?

Please note that for both the General Tour and the Advanced Tour, site fees (approx. $10 per day) are to be paid by each pilot to the flying site office on entry. For the Advanced Tour, additional porter fees ($8 per day) also need to be paid to the local porters each day. Site fees and porter fees are not included in the tour cost.

4.       Is accommodation included / where should I stay?

Our paragliding tours exclude accommodation, so pilots are to organise their own accommodation. You're welcome to stay in the same place as us (see below) or choose your own accommodation nearby.

• Nusa Dua:
• Hotel Santika Siligita
• 10-minute scooter ride to the flying site (Riug)
• Comfortable rooms, Wi-Fi, a large pool, spa and restaurant.

• Candidasa:
• Puri Oka Beach Bungalows
• 10-15 minute walk to the launch site
• A beachfront resort with pool, restaurant and free Wi-Fi.
• We can land on the beach in front of the resort making this an ideal place to stay.

5.       How do I get to/from the launch sites?

We recommend hiring a scooter so you can transport yourself to and from the launch sites. Scooters are available for hire at most hotels. Please contact us if you'd like help hiring one once you're in Bali.

6.       Do you organise transport between Nusa Dua and Candidasa?

For pilots joining us on consecutive tours, we can organise group transport between Nusa Dua and Candidasa using GoJek or Grab for those who wish to share transportation costs.

7.       What's the best way to travel to/from the airport?

We recommend downloading the Gojek or Grab apps (like Uber) and using these to book a taxi to/from the airport when you’re ready to be picked up.

Ready to conquer the skies above the "Island of the Gods"? Book your tour now!

We can't wait to fly with you in beautiful Bali 😊