Takeoff
Follow the instructor's cues, start moving forward calmly, and do not stop too early.
Budva Paragliding · first flight
Your first tandem paragliding flight: from hillside to sea
This is a first introduction to paragliding, not a flying lesson. Your pilot explains the steps at take-off and controls the paraglider, while you see Budva and the Adriatic from a new angle.
- Practical flight
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Before you leave the coast
For a first tandem you do not need special training. Wear closed shoes and comfortable clothes, and leave roughly an hour for the outing — longer if the weather or meeting arrangements require it. We will agree how to get to the Brajići take-off for your day.
Typical sequence
How a first tandem usually unfolds
A typical tandem day starts with current-condition and suitability checks, then briefing, take-off, the flight and landing. The local team can start the enquiry here; your pilot and the conditions decide whether the flight goes ahead.
- 01
Weather assessment
We check the current local conditions before anything is confirmed. Your pilot makes the final go/no-go decision for the day.
- 02
Passenger suitability
Age, weight, mobility, health questions, and comfort can matter. Discuss anything relevant directly with the local team before confirmation.
- 03
Briefing and take-off
A short briefing usually covers take-off, the flight, and landing. Take-off is typically a few steps or a light run on the slope above Budva, near Brajići.
- 04
Time in the air
The instructor controls the wing. How long the flight lasts depends on conditions and cannot be promised in advance.
- 05
Landing
Your pilot chooses the landing setup for the current conditions.
What takeoff and landing usually look like
Landing
It is usually simple: straighten up, touch down, and take a few forward steps with momentum.
The people around your first flight
There is someone to ask before you leave the ground. Our local team helps with the meeting plan and basic preparation. At take-off, the pilot checks the air, fits the harness with you and explains what will happen next. You never have to guess which movement comes next.
Take-off: a few steps, not a jump
The wing rises above the slope. When the pilot gives the cue, you walk forward or make a short run together. The important part is to keep moving as instructed rather than stop suddenly. It can feel unfamiliar from the ground; once airborne, your job becomes much simpler.
In the air, you are the passenger
The pilot steers and manages the wing. You can look toward Budva, Bečići, the mountains and the sea, depending on the route and visibility. A typical first tandem is usually around 15 minutes in the air, but weather may change the duration.
Landing: follow the last few instructions
Before reaching the ground the pilot tells you what to do with your legs and posture. You may need to stand and take a few steps after touching down. The landing place depends on the real conditions, so it is not always the same beach or field.
Questions worth asking early
If you are organising the flight for a child, someone with limited mobility, or a participant with a relevant health or weight question, speak directly with the team. Do not send detailed medical information in a first general message. If your holiday schedule is very tight, let us know that too.
How to fit it into a Budva holiday
The drive up to Brajići and the return are part of the practical plan; their arrangements are agreed for your date rather than promised as universal hotel pickup. Allow time for the weather to change. You do not have to choose between Old Town and Sveti Stefan before your first flight.
First tandem price and video
The usual tandem fee can vary with the season. See the practical FAQ for indicative amounts, then ask the local team to confirm the actual fee and flight-day conditions. Optional pilot GoPro and scenic lines can be discussed separately.
Ready to ask a real person?
Send your preferred date to the local team. We will discuss the meeting and conditions with you. A request starts the conversation; the pilot still makes the final call about the flight.
Quick answers
Before a flight enquiry
What do I actually have to do?
Listen to a short briefing, move forward for a few steps or a light run when the pilot tells you, and follow simple landing instructions. The pilot manages the wing.
Is a flight enquiry the same as a confirmed tandem?
No. Tell us your preferred date and where you are staying. The team checks the practical plan, and your pilot decides whether conditions are suitable. A message alone does not reserve the flight.
Do I need previous paragliding experience?
Previous experience is not required. Tandem paragliding with an instructor is designed for first contact with paragliding. The instructor controls the wing while you follow simple briefing instructions for take-off and landing.
Can I ask about a real flight through this site?
Yes. Tell the local team your preferred date or date range and where you are staying. If age, mobility, weight or a health question may affect suitability, discuss that directly with the team. A request does not reserve or confirm the flight — see [contact](/contact-us/).
Do I need to choose a flight before I write?
No. Start with the typical first tandem. Longer coastal flying, Old Town or Sveti Stefan may be possible when the conditions and route line support them — see the [FAQ](/faq/) and [flights around Budva](/flights/).
Is this the same as parasailing?
Tandem paragliding starts from a slope and flies with an instructor. Parasailing is a separate beach-water activity pulled behind a boat. This site is about paragliding only. For parasailing, see [parasailing.me/budva](https://parasailing.me/budva/).
Next step
Ask the local team about a tandem flight.
If you are thinking about your first flight, tell us when you will be in Budva and what you would like to know. We can explain the day without asking you to select a route.
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