Tandem Paragliding over the Bay of Kotor

The Bay of Kotor is easiest to understand from the air: a winding inlet of the Adriatic, closed in by limestone mountains that drop almost straight into the water, with stone towns strung along its shores. This tandem flight takes you up over it with a certified pilot, with the transfer to the launch included.

What you’ll see

Below you the bay opens out: red roofs along the shore, boats crossing the water and the mountains rising straight from the sea, with the walls of Kotor climbing towards San Giovanni fortress at the head of the inner bay. The Venetians fortified Kotor over nearly four centuries, and from the air the line of its walls is easy to trace up the mountainside. In season, cruise ships lie at Kotor’s quay, and the Lovćen massif rises behind the town.

The Bay of Kotor is often called a fjord, but it is in fact a drowned river canyon, which is why its sides fall so steeply into the sea. Its villages, among them Dobrota and Prčanj, line the water below you.

How it runs

The two hours include your transfer up to the launch and the flight itself. Your certified tandem pilot flies the wing, all flight gear is provided, and photos and video of your flight are included.

Who it suits

Anyone with a head for heights who wants to see the bay from above. Flying tandem means a certified pilot is with you on the wing, so it generally suits first-time flyers. Up to four guests can share a booking, which makes it a good shared adventure for couples or friends.

Good to know

Personal insurance is not included, so check that your travel policy covers tandem paragliding before you fly. If conditions make the flight unsafe, you are offered a full refund or a free reschedule, with at least 12 hours’ notice, and free cancellation applies up to 24 hours before. The meeting point and the pilot’s languages are not on the listing yet, so confirm them with the host when you enquire.