Adventure
Paragliding and Sunset at San Félix, Above Medellín
- Where
- San Félix, Bello, on the road to San Pedro de los Milagros
- Tandem flight (15 min)
- COP 280,000 (≈ US$95)
- Experience needed
- None, you fly with a pilot
- Depends on
- Wind and weather
Just north of Medellín, in the mountains of Bello, San Félix is where the city goes to fly. Tandem paragliding flights take off from the ridge with the whole Aburrá Valley below you, and when the flights stop, the viewpoints along the road fill up for the sunset.
What a tandem flight is like
You fly strapped to an experienced pilot who handles the takeoff, the flight and the landing; you just have to run a few steps at takeoff when the pilot tells you. With Medellín Private Transfers, a 15-minute tandem flight costs COP 280,000 (≈ US$95), and you can add it to our Adventure Day so the flight, the transport and the timing are all arranged for you.
- Flights depend on the wind. If the weather is not safe, the pilots will wait or reschedule; that is a good sign, not a bad one.
- Wear closed shoes and comfortable clothes, and bring a light jacket: it is cooler up there than in Medellín.
- Bring your phone well secured, or ask about photos and video of your flight when you book.
Sunset at the viewpoints
Even if you don't fly, San Félix is one of the best places to watch the sun go down over the valley. Restaurants and viewpoints along the road have terraces over the valley; arrive in the late afternoon to get a good spot.
Private tour with Medellín Private Transfers
Sunset at San Félix (Medellín Viewpoints)
3–4 hours
Watch the sun go down and the city lights come on from the mountains above Medellín. We'll get you to the viewpoints around 4:30 PM, so it's an easy, relaxed outing. Want to make a day of it? Add a city tour in the morning.
Itinerary
- 1
Custom city tour in the morning (optional)
- 2
Lunch with a view (recommended)
- 3
Arrive at San Félix around 4:30 PM
- 4
Free time to enjoy the sunset
- 5
Comfortable ride back to Medellín
What's included
- Private round-trip transportation.
- Your driver waits for 1 hour at the viewpoint (2 hours with the SUV XL).
- Our recommendations for routes and restaurants.
Not included
- Extra waiting time: $80,000 COP per hour (SUV).
- Food and drinks.
- Tips.
Optional extras
- Add a City Tourper extra hour in an SUV (e.g., Comuna 13 in the morning)COP 80,000≈ US$25
- Extra Hour at the Viewpointto enjoy the night view longerCOP 80,000≈ US$25
Price
Car
1–3 people
COP 380,000
≈ US$130 · per vehicle
SUV
1–4 people
COP 430,000
≈ US$145 · per vehicle
SUV XL / Van
4–7 people
COP 480,000
≈ US$165 · per vehicle
Paragliding, ATVs and waterfalls in one day
If you want a full day of adrenaline, you can combine the paragliding flight with an ATV ride through the mountains to the waterfalls.
Private tour with Medellín Private Transfers
Adventure Day: Paragliding, ATVs & Viewpoints
7–8 hours
Looking for a thrill? Spend the day in the mountains of San Félix: paragliding with experienced instructors, riding ATVs to the waterfalls, and winding down at the best viewpoints around Medellín.
Itinerary
- 1
Morning pickup at your hotel
- 2
Arrive at San Félix and gear up
- 3
15-minute paragliding flight
- 4
ATV ride through the mountains and to the waterfalls (1–2 hours)
- 5
Viewpoint stops and time for lunch
- 6
Comfortable ride back to Medellín
What's included
- Private transportation, available all day.
- Your driver waits during every activity.
- Viewpoint stops.
- We book your flight with experienced instructors.
Not included
- Paragliding and ATV fees (see add-ons).
- Food and drinks.
- Tips.
Optional extras
- Paragliding Flight (15 min)per personCOP 280,000≈ US$95
- ATV Ride (1 hour)per bikeCOP 200,000≈ US$70
- ATV Ride to the Waterfalls (2 hours)per bike, recommendedCOP 290,000≈ US$100
- Extra Passenger on ATVon the same bikeCOP 50,000≈ US$17
Price
Car
1–3 people
COP 450,000
≈ US$155 · per vehicle
SUV
1–4 people
COP 500,000
≈ US$170 · per vehicle
SUV XL / Van
4–7 people
COP 600,000
≈ US$205 · per vehicle
Frequently asked questions
How much does paragliding cost in Medellín?
With Medellín Private Transfers, a 15-minute tandem flight at San Félix costs COP 280,000 (≈ US$95). You can combine it with ATVs and viewpoints in our Adventure Day.
Do I need experience to go paragliding?
No. Tandem flights are with an experienced pilot who controls the whole flight. You only need to follow the instructions at takeoff and landing.
Where is San Félix?
San Félix is in Bello, just north of Medellín, on the road to San Pedro de los Milagros. Travel time depends a lot on traffic, so leave with time to spare if you have a flight booked.
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