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Attachez-vous à un paramoteur en tandem et planez au-dessus des rizières et collines vallonnées de Chiang Mai avec un instructeur certifié qui assure tout le pilotage, aucune expérience requise.
Chiang Mai : paramoteur avec instructeurs de vol certifiés: En bref
| 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
Description complète
Il y a un moment, juste après que vos pieds quittent le sol, où Chiang Mai cesse d'être un lieu que vous visitez et devient une image dans laquelle vous flottez. C'est ce qu'offre un vol en paramoteur en tandem : des rizières cousues en carrés verts et dorés, des collines qui s'étendent vers l'horizon, et parfois un toit ou un buffle qui se rétrécit sous vous tandis que l'hélice sur le dos de votre instructeur ronronne régulièrement.
Vous n'avez besoin d'aucune expérience de vol, et vous n'avez pas besoin d'être courageux comme vous pourriez le penser. Un instructeur certifié s'assoit derrière vous dans un harnais à deux places, s'occupant du décollage, du pilotage et de l'atterrissage, tandis que vous vous contentez d'admirer la vue et de vous rappeler de respirer. Le vol lui-même dure 15 à 20 minutes en l'air, encadré par un briefing de sécurité approprié et une marche facile ou un court transport jusqu'au site de décollage, de sorte que toute l'expérience se déroule en environ deux heures.
C'est le genre d'activité qui se photographie elle-même, des images GoPro ou caméra d'action sont souvent disponibles pour que vous puissiez revivre le moment plutôt que de simplement le décrire plus tard. Pour quiconque a parcouru la campagne de Chiang Mai en scooter ou en songthaew et s'est demandé à quoi elle ressemble depuis le haut, voici la réponse, et c'est une façon vraiment différente de terminer un voyage à travers le nord de la Thaïlande.
Programme
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.
Programme détaillé
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.
Inclus
- Instructeur/pilote de paramoteur en tandem certifié
- Tout l'équipement de vol (harnais, casque, structure du paramoteur)
- Briefing de sécurité avant le vol
- Photos de vol souvent incluses, confirmez l'inclusion exacte à la réservation
Non inclus
- Prise en charge à l'hôtel et transport jusqu'au site de décollage (sauf indication contraire à la réservation)
- Pourboires pour votre instructeur
- Dépenses personnelles
- Forfaits photo/vidéo supplémentaires, si facturés séparément
Informations importantes
Point de rendez-vous
Flying Bird Corporation launch site, Chiang Mai (exact location confirmed after booking)
À savoir avant de partir
- Annulation gratuite jusqu'à 24 heures avant le début de l'activité
À propos de cette activité
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Avis des voyageurs
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.