5 Surfing & Paragliding in Peru Worth Booking

1.Paragliding Flight Over Costa Verde Districts

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 248 reviews · from $54Our pick

Join a Spanish- or English-speaking pilot for a 15-minute flight above Lima’s Costa Verde. From Magdalena del Mar, you’ll see San Miguel, San Isidro, Miraflores, and the Pacific coastline. The flight is brief but scenic, and an HD video is included. Meet at Condor Xtreme near the Explanada Costa Verde.

“I’m thrill seeker so I decided to try it. On the day of the booking I didn’t get any message so I decided to go the place and check. Waited for 10 minutes and went gliding. It wasn’t scary and we were gliding quite high.”

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2.Tandem Paragliding in The Sacred Valley of The Incas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 89 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $120

From Cusco or the Sacred Valley, ride to Cerro Sacro for a tandem flight above the Sacred Valley. Pilots such as Leo, Simon, Carlos, or Andy explain each step, provide licensed gear, and film your 10 to 20 minute flight. Weather controls the schedule, so bring warm layers and allow six to seven hours.

“I don't know much about paragliding locations but this has to be one of the world's finest with forested hillsides interspersed with Inca ruins, a large flat plain with small settlements and glacial mountains on the horizon. I did this trip with Leo and his partner (Carlos - I'm sorry we weren't sure we remembered). We were picked up in Cusco by Leo's driver Saul and driven out to the landing area (itself a fascinating drive) and transferred to Leo's 4wd and the taken up 1000 m to the launch area. My two girls went first and we were all given a thorough briefing before getting connected up. Then they…”

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3.Beginner Surf Lesson in Lima, Perú

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 88 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29Best value

Meet Pukana Surf in Lima for a 90-minute beginner lesson. You will practice paddling and standing on land, then spend about an hour in the Pacific with an instructor such as Jorge, Hector, Lorenzo, Oscar, or Javier. Wetsuit, aqua shoes, surfboard, and safety instruction are included.

“As a beginner who has only surfed once before, I enjoyed surfing with these guys so much that I went two days in a row. Lorenzo and Oscar were both fantastic instructors - consistently positive energy, personalized helpful instructing, and great stories to tell - I caught a ton of big waves with their help. The logistics were also very smooth and well-communicated from pick up to drop off. You honestly have ample time with the ~two hour slot and you're more likely to finish from being tired out in the water rather than the actual time limit. Definitely would recommend anyone interested in surfing to check these guys out…”

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4.Paragliding Flight at Paracas National Reservation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $107Top rated

Meet Paracas es Aventura in town, ride to the flying zone, and take a tandem paragliding flight over Paracas National Reserve. Your pilot handles the flying while you walk, launch, and enjoy 5 to 10 minutes in the air. Instruction is available in English and Spanish, with a private booking for your group.

“Great guys and great experience. Took my 58 year old mom and 14 year old son. Both enjoyed it. Great views”

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5.Paragliding in Lima – Costa Verde

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 74 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $80

Meet Condor Xtreme at sea level in Magdalena del Mar for a tandem paragliding flight over Lima’s Costa Verde. An instructor handles the flight while you see Magdalena, San Isidro, Miraflores, and San Miguel from above. The package includes a helmet, SD memory, and a Full HD video link.

“Experiencing paragliding for the first time was amazing. My friends and I glided high above, taking in breathtaking views of the city and beach below. The peacefulness of being up there, suspended in the sky, was unforgettable. I loved every moment of it, and I can’t wait to go back!”

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