Paraglider over the emerald Soča river near Kobarid

Bovec · Slovenia

See the Alps
From Above

Tandem flights over the Soča river and the Julian Alps. 10-40 min of pure awe, no experience needed.

€190per person
5.0· 309+ reviews

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Mon, Jun 22

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Kuk18°C13 km/h EStol19°C10 km/h NEMatajur19°C13 km/h EMangart15°C11 km/h E
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Meet your pilot

Your pilot confirms your flight time the evening before, once the weather looks right.

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Fly

You get driven to the best launch for the day. Your pilot decides based on conditions.

The Experience

A Bird's-Eye View
of the Soča Valley

What if this time you could see the Soča valley from a different, bird's-eye perspective? The peaks of the Julian Alps, the emerald Soča river, the Krn massif. All this from the air.

Together with our certified pilots, you'll embark on a tandem flight from our launch site above Kobarid, when the wind and weather allow optimal conditions on the day of your flight. No experience is needed, just excitement and a sense of adventure.

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Tandem paragliding over the Soča Valley

Year-Round Flights

We fly in all seasons. All we need is good wind and good weather.

A Legendary Flying Site

We fly from Kuk above Kobarid, the historic heart of paragliding in the Soča Valley.

Certified & Safe

All pilots are certified professionals with extensive experience.

Flexible Booking

We adapt to your schedule and weather windows for the best experience.

Jože Biro, certified tandem paragliding pilot and mountain guide in Bovec

Your Pilot

Meet Jože

Hi, I'm Jože. I live in Bovec, in the Soča valley, the place for outdoor sports. I've guided people through these mountains, rivers and skies for two decades: I started out in canyoning and kayaking back in 2005, then earned my mountain-guide and tandem-pilot certifications.

Paragliding is where it all comes together. I fly year-round and read this valley's weather and terrain for a living, so when you fly with me you're in experienced hands, and your first time in the air will be the kind you talk about for years.

  • Mountain guide apprentice (GV pripravnik), ZGVS / IFMGA
  • Certified tandem paragliding pilot, ZPLS / CAA Slovenia
  • Ski instructor
  • Canyoning & kayaking guide and instructor, SOZS
  • Whitewater rescuer and instructor, ZVU
Speaks English, German, Slovenian, Hungarian, Croatian, Serbian

What to Expect

Schedule of Activities

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Meeting Point

You meet your guide at the day's meeting point, where we take care of the formalities and your guide introduces the adventure.

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Transfer to Takeoff

You will be driven up to the day's launch site. Before takeoff, you'll receive a safety briefing and be equipped with all necessary gear.

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In the Air

Soar over the Soča valley for 10-40 minutes with a panoramic bird's-eye view of the Julian Alps, the turquoise river, and the valley below.

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Landing & Return

You fly back down to the landing spot. Time to share your photos!

Need to Know

Important Information

We fly from several launch sites around Bovec and the Soča Valley, including Kuk, Stol and Matajur, and your pilot picks the best one for the day's conditions. You meet your guide at the meeting point, drive up to the takeoff, and fly back down to land.
10-40 minutes of flight time. Total experience including transfers is about 1.5 hours.
Suitable for all ages and fitness levels. No prior experience is required.
Participants should be in general good health. Min. weight 20 kg, max. weight 120 kg.
Year-round, weather permitting. We monitor conditions daily and adjust accordingly.
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The Experience

See the View for Yourself

Filmed above the Soca Valley at 2,000 m. No experience needed.

Reviews

Loved by Flyers,
Rated 5.0

Hundreds of guests have flown with Joze and the team and rated the experience 5.0 on Google, TripAdvisor and Viator. Here are a few of their words.

“I am a 56 year old female that tried paragliding for the first time and I can't say enough great things about paragliding with Joze!”
Ruth Wickliff
on Google
“He was the best pilot I could choose, no doubt! The equipment was really high quality, he told me all the necessary information about safety, and answering all my questions.”
sebesty_nt2016
on TripAdvisor
“Such an amazing way to discover the mountains of the Julian Alps! My pilot, Joze was super fun and professional.”
Leviiitoo
Hungary
on TripAdvisor
“Instructions were very clear and we had such an informative chat… Would highly recommend paragliding to anyone who is visiting. We will be back!”
Stacey Brewer
on Google
“Super vibrant guide offering extremely dynamic and unforgettable experience! Highly recommend!”
Maria A
Estonia
on TripAdvisor

Joze has guided in the Soča Valley for 15 years, flying tandems and leading canyoning and rafting trips, including years with the local Aktivni Planet team.

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

No experience is required. Your certified tandem pilot handles all of the flying. You just need to be ready for an adventure! All you have to do is run a few steps during takeoff and landing.
A typical tandem flight lasts 10-40 minutes depending on weather conditions and thermals. The full experience including transfers takes approximately 1.5 hours.
Wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes suitable for hiking. You'll walk on uneven mountain terrain. In summer, bring an extra layer as it can be cooler at altitude. Sunglasses are recommended.
The minimum weight is 20 kg and the maximum is 120 kg. If you weigh more than 120 kg, please ask the guide before booking to check whether a flight is possible.
Safety is our absolute priority. If weather conditions are unsuitable, we will reschedule your flight to another day at no extra cost. We monitor conditions closely and will notify you in advance.
We fly from Kuk, above Kobarid, one of the Soča Valley's classic launch sites. We monitor the wind and weather closely and confirm your flight time on the day for the best, safest conditions.
You are welcome to bring a small GoPro-style action camera or use your phone in a secure mount. We recommend a wrist strap for safety. Your pilot may also be able to take photos for you during the flight.
Tandem paragliding with a certified pilot has an excellent safety record. All our pilots are fully certified, our equipment is regularly inspected, and we never fly in unsuitable conditions. Safety briefings are given before every flight.

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