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Fly tandem with a licensed pilot above the Side coast, with hotel transfer included for most stays. Launch from Yassi Tepe Hill for extended flight time and land toward Cleopatra Beach with ground crew ready to help.
After pickup you travel toward Yassi Tepe Hill above Side for a clear safety briefing covering harness fit, the short run at takeoff, and how landing works. When the wind is right, you launch with your pilot and glide out over Cleopatra Beach and the Mediterranean shoreline.
Expect sweeping views of the turquoise bay, ancient peninsula, and pine-covered hills before a controlled landing toward the beach with ground crew ready to help. Exact flight time depends on conditions, but the route is chosen for a smooth, scenic tandem experience rather than aerobatics.
Side pairs Roman ruins and a long sandy beach with a pine-clad ridge above the town. Launching from Yassi Tepe puts you high enough to see Cleopatra Beach, the harbour, and the full sweep of coast in one glide.
Landing toward the shoreline brings you straight back into the classic Turkish Riviera setting. It is a compact adventure: hillside takeoff, coastal flight, and a beach finish without a long inland expedition.
You do not need paragliding experience. You should be comfortable with heights and able to jog a few steps at launch, then follow simple landing cues from your pilot.
Weight and age limits apply for tandem safety. Tell the team about any back, knee, or medical concerns before you travel so they can advise honestly.
Flights use licensed tandem pilots and a high launch above Side chosen for Mediterranean views rather than a short low hop. Hotel transfer for most stays keeps the morning or afternoon simple from door to ridge.
Ground crew support at landing helps the day finish cleanly on the beach. You get a proper aerial look at Cleopatra Beach and the coastline without needing to organise your own transport up the hill.
A driver collects you from your Side hotel or agreed point and transfers you toward Yassi Tepe Hill above the coast. Use the journey to settle nerves, check your shoes, and leave anything loose secured.
Your pilot fits the harness and helmet, then walks you through the short run at takeoff and how to sit during the flight. When the wind window is good, you launch together from the hillside above Side.
Glide out over Cleopatra Beach, the ancient peninsula, and the turquoise Mediterranean with extended flight time from the high launch. Your pilot steers for a scenic, steady flight rather than aggressive manoeuvres.
Approach the shoreline for a controlled landing with ground crew ready to help. After you are unclipped, transfer arrangements take you back toward your hotel or drop-off point.
Hotel pickup is available for most stays in and around Side. Once you have booked, the team confirms your collection time and takes you toward the launch area above the coast.
If your hotel sits outside the usual pickup area, you will receive a clear meeting point instead. Wear closed shoes you can run in, keep your phone to hand, and leave loose valuables secured or behind.
The minimum age is 6, though suitability also depends on weight limits and the pilot's briefing on the day. Children must be able to follow simple instructions and sit securely in the harness.
Tell the team the ages and approximate weights of everyone when you enquire so they can confirm whether the flight is a good fit before pickup.
No. You fly in tandem with a licensed pilot who handles the launch, steering, and landing. A short ground briefing covers how to run at takeoff and how to sit in the harness.
Listen carefully, wear secure closed shoes, and follow the pilot's cues. The aim is a smooth scenic flight rather than a solo course.
Hotel pickup and transfer are included for most stays in and around Side. After booking, the team confirms your collection time and takes you toward the launch area above the coast.
If your hotel sits outside the usual pickup zone, you will be told where to meet instead. Keep your phone on so the driver can reach you if timing shifts.
Plan for around two hours for the overall experience window, with the flight itself shorter than the full transfer-and-briefing block. Exact timing depends on wind, queue order, and traffic.
Wear closed shoes you can run in at takeoff, and bring sun protection. Avoid loose items that can fall during flight unless they are secured.
You launch from Yassi Tepe Hill above Side with views over Cleopatra Beach, the ancient peninsula, and the turquoise Mediterranean. Landing is typically toward the beach, where ground crew help you land smoothly.
Conditions can change the exact flight path. Your pilot chooses the safest line for the wind on the day.
Paragliding needs suitable wind and visibility. If conditions are unsafe, the team will be in touch and may move you to another time rather than force a launch.
Check your messages the evening before and the morning of your activity. Coastal and hillside weather around Side can shift quickly.
The experience includes hotel transfer for most Side stays, a tandem flight with a licensed pilot, harness and helmet as required, and a beach landing with ground crew support.
Personal travel insurance, optional photo or video packages if sold separately, food, and tips are usually left to you.
You should be able to jog a few steps at takeoff and lift your legs as directed for landing. Tell the team about any back, knee, or balance issues before you travel.
Weight limits apply for tandem safety. The team can confirm whether your party fits the equipment and pilot pairing for that day.
Groups are organised around available pilots and wind slots, typically up to about 15 people in the wider session window. You still fly one-to-one with your pilot.
If you are travelling as a couple or family, tell the team so they can try to keep your transfers and briefing times together.
Yes for first-timers who are happy with heights and a short run at launch. The pilot does the flying; you focus on the briefing and enjoying the view.
If you are nervous about heights, say so early so the team can talk you through what takeoff and landing feel like before you commit.
About the centre
Side
Based on the Turkish Riviera around Alanya and Antalya, this team specialises in hotel-pickup day adventures across the Mediterranean coast and Taurus Mountains. Guests can choose everything from off-road quad and jeep safaris to river rafting, scuba and snorkel trips, boat and yacht days, horse riding, and high-adrenaline experiences like tandem paragliding, skydiving, and helicopter flights.
Most activities include hotel pickup, clear safety briefings, and equipment where it is needed for the experience. Whether you are travelling as a family, a couple, or a group of friends, the focus is on well-run days out with local guides who know the coastline, the mountains, and the practical details that make a trip run smoothly from pickup to drop-off.
Operated by Harley Tours, a partner of adventuro.
