Experience Paragliding in DaNang, VietNam! | Breathtaking Views & Tips

When experiencing paragliding for the first time at Son Tra Peninsula, you will likely feel a mix of fear, trembling, excitement, and even “fascination.” The takeoff from an altitude of nearly 700 meters above sea level provides an ideal position for paragliding, allowing you to float in the sky while admiring the vast reed hills and immense forests.

Rest assured that all service providers are licensed by the Ministry of Defense, ensuring that all equipment is thoroughly checked and safety is maintained before and during takeoff. The five licensed companies, including Central Paragliding Tourism Co., Ltd., Da Nang Bay Co., Ltd., Da Nang Paragliding JSC, Tam Phat Travel Co., Ltd., and Tropical Forest Services and One Member Co., Ltd., adhere to safety measures as required by the Tourism Law. These measures are detailed in Article 9 of Decree No. 168/2017/ND-CP dated December 31, 2017, about non-motorized paragliding activities at the paragliding site on Son Tra Peninsula, Da Nang City.

“Danang FantastiCity is showcasing the paragliding experience at Son Tra Peninsula in Da Nang, Vietnam, with Alex in Vietnam.The video features pilot Đinh Thế Anh, a member of Danang Paragliding, a professional paragliding club with over eight years of training and 1,000 flight hours. (https://www.youtube.com/@alexinvietnam).

What is Paragliding?

Paragliding is the simplest and most thrilling form of flying, making it an accessible air sport for everyone. Like a bird in the sky, you can soar for hours using the wind’s energy on the earth’s surface. A paraglider is a simple wing, and the pilot uses the glider’s motion in the air currents to create lift, just like a bird’s wings. It’s entirely distinct from other forms of flying you may have experienced.

Is Paragliding Scary and Dizzying?

Paragliding is an exhilarating experience that allows passengers to glide into the air like birds rather than free-fall like in skydiving.

Son Tra Peninsula paragliding

The experience at Son Tra Peninsula takes about an hour, including 10 minutes for check-in, 20 minutes for traveling to the takeoff point at Ban Co Peak, 15-20 minutes of paragliding, and 5 minutes for photos and receiving a certificate.

Located nearly 700 meters above sea level, Son Tra Peninsula is ideal for paragliding, boasting a gentle slope surrounded by pristine forests and abundant wind. To paraglide here, it’s essential to go with a licensed pilot and have all necessary documents ready for submission to the Son Tra Peninsula management board. If approved for takeoff, you can admire the entire Son Tra Nature Reserve, Linh Ung Pagoda, My Khe Beach, and the whole city of Da Nang from a bird’s-eye view.

Paragliding is an extreme sport, so participants must strictly adhere to safety regulations. Precautions include refraining from paragliding for individuals with heart disease, high blood pressure, cerebral anemia, or those with a fear of heights. Additionally, participants must weigh over 40kg, be taller than 1.3m, wear long pants and shoes, and bring sunglasses for sun protection.

Total Time and Steps for the experience paragliding in DaNang, VietNam

• Time: 1 hour
• Takeoff Point: Ban Co Peak
• Landing Point: Man Thai Beach
• Meeting Point: 31 Hoang Sa, Tho Quang, Son Tra, Da Nang City.

Please take note of the following instructions:

Step 1: Check-in Procedures (10 minutes)

• Guests are to travel personally to the gathering point at Buu Dai Son Pagoda, 31 Hoang Sa Street, Son Tra, Da Nang City.
• Upon arrival, a service guide will welcome and assist guests through the check-in procedures.

Step 2: Travel to Ban Co Peak (20 minutes)

• Guests will follow the guide to take a taxi to visit Ban Co Peak.

Step 3: Paragliding Experience (15-20 minutes)

• Before flying, the wind conditions will be checked. The paragliding pilot will begin preparations once the wind strength and direction are suitable. Passengers will be securely strapped in and provided with a helmet. The paragliding pilot will then perform a final check of the paraglider before takeoff.
• After confirming wind and safety gear, passengers and the paragliding pilot run in the designated direction to lift the paraglider into the sky. Once airborne, the pilot helps adjust the passenger to a comfortable sitting position on the harness.
• The paragliding pilot will adjust the glider according to the wind and fly over the pristine forests of Son Tra Peninsula. From above, passengers can admire the entire Linh Ung Pagoda and the nearly 70-meter-tall Quan The Am statue at Linh Ung Pagoda. The glider will then head towards the sea, offering a view of the entire city of Da Nang and its majestic bridges spanning the Han River.

The flight will conclude with a landing at Man Thai Beach, followed by a commemorative photo session with the pilots.

Step 4: Receive a Certificate

• Guests will receive a “Paragliding Experience” certificate from Da Nang Paragliding Club.
• Finally, guests will retrieve their vehicles and conclude the journey.

DANANG CENTER FOR TOURISM PROMOTION