Tandem paragliding Kotor: what happens from meeting to landing.

Tandem Paragliding Kotor in one answer

A tandem paragliding in Kotor is a guided demonstration flight from the 1256 m Lovcen launch to the bay shore near Small Beach, with the Old Town and St John Fortress visible along the route when the flight takes place.

The activity is not a loose beach attraction. It is a weather-dependent flight cycle led by a licensed tandem pilot, with a clear meeting point, mountain drive, launch briefing, flight and landing sequence.

The Kotor flight cycle

The main meeting point is near the Old Town, with an additional meeting option near the landing area when that is more practical.

From the meeting point, the drive to the Kotor launch takes about 40 minutes. The launch is a fixed spot on the Lovcen slope at 1256 m above sea level. At the launch, the pilot prepares the equipment, checks the conditions and gives a simple briefing. Preparation usually takes 10-15 minutes.

The flight is regulated up to 25 minutes when thermals allow. The route descends over the Bay of Kotor, St John Fortress and the Old Town before landing near Small Beach. The whole cycle is planned within up to 90 minutes from meeting the instructor to removing the equipment after landing.

Kotor tandem paragliding fee

The participation fee is 165 euro.

Action-camera footage is included when it is actually recorded, and the file is delivered by download link. The participant may also take a phone, but the action-camera holder is the normal flight-footage tool.

Who can fly tandem in Kotor?

Children from 3 years old may fly when suitable equipment is available and arranged in advance. A parent or legal representative must give written consent.

There is no fixed upper age limit. Basic mobility matters more than age. The participant needs to stand steadily, follow simple pilot instructions, move forward for a few seconds during takeoff and step forward briefly on landing.

The maximum passenger weight is 99 kg. If a participant is close to that limit, mention it before asking about a date because weak thermal conditions can make the safe operating margin narrower.

Adults under 50 kg may also mention it in advance, although low adult weight is not normally a limiting issue.

Late pregnancy and limited mobility are caution or limit cases.

What the participant does during takeoff, flight and landing

Before takeoff, the participant puts on a helmet and harness. The pilot explains the start in simple terms.

On the pilot’s command, the participant moves forward confidently, step by step, and may accelerate into a light run for a few seconds. After lift-off, the participant sits back into the harness, brings the knees in and relaxes into a seated position.

In flight, the participant can communicate with the pilot. The pilot monitors the participant, guides the flight and can suggest good camera angles. Before landing, the participant follows the pilot’s commands, returns to a more upright body position, steps onto the ground and continues forward briefly with momentum while the pilot completes the landing.

Clothing and preparation

Wear closed, fixed footwear such as sneakers.

In summer, normal current clothing is usually enough, but a light wind layer and sunglasses can still be useful. In spring, autumn and winter, plan for the launch to feel about 5-10°C cooler than Kotor town.

The participant must be sober. Avoid a heavy meal 2-3 hours before the activity.

The main pilot communication language is English.

Kotor paragliding weather and duration

Kotor tandem paragliding depend on wind direction, wind strength, low cloud, precipitation and thermal lift.

If conditions change at launch, waiting may be possible. If waiting does not help, the group returns by car to the meeting area. The pilot makes the final decision on whether conditions are suitable.

Flight duration is up to 25 minutes when thermal conditions allow. If thermals are weak, the flight can be shorter and still count as a completed flight because the flight has already taken place safely.

What to send before checking a date

When you ask about a Kotor paragliding, include:

• preferred date or time window
• number of participants
• whether a child is included
• whether anyone is close to the 99 kg limit
• one remaining practical question, if you have it

That is enough for a useful first reply. You do not need to send medical details by default.