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Abróchese a un paramotor en tándem y planee sobre los arrozales y colinas onduladas de Chiang Mai con un instructor certificado que se encarga de todo el vuelo, sin experiencia requerida.
Chiang Mai: vuelo en paramotor con instructores de vuelo certificados: Datos clave
| Price | From $124 per person |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Languages | English |
| Tour type | Mini Tour |
| Booking | Direct with the local operator — no OTA markup |
Choose from 3 available options
Morning Flight (15–20 minutes)
Afternoon Flight (15–20 minutes)
Sunrise or Sunset Flight
Descripción completa
Hay un momento, justo después de que sus pies dejan el suelo, en el que Chiang Mai deja de ser un lugar que está visitando y se convierte en una imagen por la que está flotando. Eso es lo que ofrece un vuelo en paramotor en tándem: arrozales cosidos en cuadrados verdes y dorados, colinas que se extienden hacia el horizonte, y ocasionalmente un techo o búfalo que se encoge debajo de usted mientras la hélice en la espalda de su instructor zumba constantemente.
No necesita experiencia de vuelo alguna, y no necesita ser valiente de la forma que pensaría. Un instructor certificado se sienta detrás de usted en un arnés de dos asientos, encargándose del despegue, la dirección y el aterrizaje, mientras usted simplemente disfruta de la vista y recuerda respirar. El vuelo en sí dura de 15 a 20 minutos en el aire, enmarcado por una adecuada charla de seguridad y una caminata fácil o un breve transporte al sitio de despegue, por lo que toda la experiencia se completa en aproximadamente dos horas.
Es el tipo de actividad que se fotografía a sí misma, a menudo hay disponibles imágenes de GoPro o cámara de acción para que pueda revivir el momento en lugar de solo describirlo después. Para cualquiera que haya recorrido el campo de Chiang Mai en scooter o songthaew y se haya preguntado cómo se ve desde arriba, esta es la respuesta, y es una forma genuinamente diferente de terminar un viaje por el norte de Tailandia.
Itinerario
The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.
Meet your instructor & welcome briefing
Arrive at the meeting point and meet your licensed flight instructor for a quick introduction and overview of how the morning will go.
Transport to the launch site
Short transfer to the open field used for paramotor launches, ideal in the calm early-morning air.
Gear up & safety briefing
Get fitted with the harness and helmet, and receive a full safety briefing covering the tandem rig, hand signals, and what to expect in the air.
Tandem paramotor flight
Take off and glide over Chiang Mai's rice paddies, hills, and villages while your instructor handles every control.
Land & photo review
Touch down safely, catch your breath, and review any flight photos or footage with your instructor.
Wrap-up & drop-off
Return gear, get any final flight images, and head back to the meeting point.
Itinerario detallado
Your morning starts early, and for good reason: the air over Chiang Mai's countryside is at its calmest right after sunrise, before the day's heat stirs up thermals and wind. You'll meet your licensed instructor at the agreed point, get a short transfer to the launch field, and then go through a proper safety briefing — how the harness clips in, what the hand signals mean, how takeoff and landing feel, and what to do (which is mostly: relax and enjoy it) once you're airborne. The paramotor rig itself is a two-seat harness with the engine and propeller mounted behind your instructor, who controls the throttle, steering, and glide the entire time.
Takeoff is a short, brisk run across the field before the wing catches air and lifts you both smoothly off the ground. From there, the engine settles into a steady hum and the world opens up beneath you — checkerboard rice paddies, tree-lined ridgelines, small villages, and winding dirt roads, all rendered in a way you simply can't get from a viewpoint or a drone photo. The flight lasts roughly 15 to 20 minutes, gliding rather than rushing, with plenty of time to look around, wave at anyone below, and let the instructor bank gently for better angles if you want photos.
Landing is as controlled as takeoff, typically a gentle touchdown back on the same field, followed by a chance to unclip, catch your breath, and go through any photos or action-cam footage from the flight. Because conditions genuinely depend on wind and weather, morning slots are prioritized both for safety and for the stillest, most scenic light — if conditions turn unfavorable, your instructor may adjust timing or reschedule to keep things safe.
Incluye
- Instructor/piloto de paramotor en tándem certificado
- Todo el equipo de vuelo (arnés, casco, estructura del paramotor)
- Charla de seguridad antes del vuelo
- Fotos del vuelo a menudo incluidas, confirme la inclusión exacta al reservar
No incluye
- Recogida en el hotel y transporte al sitio de despegue (salvo que se indique en la reserva)
- Propinas para su instructor
- Gastos personales
- Paquetes adicionales de fotos/video, si se cobran por separado
Información importante
Punto de encuentro
Flying Bird Corporation launch site, Chiang Mai (exact location confirmed after booking)
Antes de ir
- Cancelación gratuita hasta 24 horas antes del inicio de la actividad
Sobre esta actividad
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Opiniones de viajeros
Absolutely incredible morning. The instructor was so calm and skilled, I felt safe the entire time even banking over the rice paddies. Floating above the countryside in total silence (except the engine hum on takeoff) was surreal. They handed me a folder of GoPro photos afterward that I'll treasure forever.
My instructor flew this thing like it was second nature — smooth takeoff, gentle turns, and he even let the engine idle so we could just glide quietly over the fields. The view of Chiang Mai's countryside from up there is something photos don't do justice, but luckily I got a full set of action-cam shots included.
Never done anything like this before and was nervous, but the instructor talked me through everything calmly before we even left the ground. The 15 minutes in the air flew by (pun intended) — rice paddies, mountains, the whole countryside laid out below us. Worth every dollar.
Beautiful flight, very professional instructor who clearly knew what he was doing. We got a little delayed waiting for the wind to settle down that morning, but once we were up it was completely worth it. Loved seeing the patchwork of rice fields from above.
Booked this on a whim and it was the highlight of our Chiang Mai trip. The pilot was clearly experienced, made me feel completely in control despite doing zero work myself. Got some great GoPro stills of us mid-flight over the valley that I've already sent to everyone back home.
The sensation of running a few steps then suddenly being airborne is something else. Our instructor was excellent, very reassuring throughout, and pointed out landmarks over the intercom as we flew over the rice paddies. Highly recommend the morning slot for the light and calmer winds.
Great experience overall, the flight itself was smooth and the countryside views were stunning from that height. Photos took a little while to be sent over after, but the quality was good once they arrived. Would definitely do it again.
From the briefing to landing, everything felt well organized and safe. The instructor did all the actual flying so I could just relax and take in the rice paddies and hills stretching out below. The whole two hours flew by and the photos they gave us captured it perfectly.