Svaneti · Georgia
Paragliding over Mestia
A tandem flight with a certified pilot above Mestia — tower villages below, Ushba and the Caucasus wall across the sky. No experience needed. June to September.
Ushguli beneath Shkhara in summer
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Overview
- Season
- June – September
- Type
- Tandem
- Airtime
- 10–20 min
- Experience
- None needed
- From
Where we fly
Overview
Ten minutes that reframe the whole valley.
Launch is on the slopes above Mestia; the pilot handles take-off, flight and landing while you ride tandem. Standard flights run 10–20 minutes depending on wind, with the Mestia towers, Chalaadi valley and high peaks below.
Flights depend on weather, so the pilot confirms the window on the day. GoPro footage of your flight is available. No skills or fitness required — just a willingness to run a few steps at launch.
What a flight includes
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- Certified tandem pilot
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- All flight equipment & harness
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- Take-off & landing handled
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- 10–20 min airtime
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- GoPro footage on request
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- Transfer to launch above Mestia
Tandem flight
Weather-dependent; pilot confirms the window on the day. Footage add-on available.
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Tandem paragliding over Mestia
See Svaneti from the air. A tandem paragliding flight from the hills above Mestia lifts you over medieval stone towers, green valleys and, on a clear day, the giant white face of Mount Ushba. Strapped in with a certified pilot who handles everything, you simply take a few steps, lift off, and soar.
No experience is needed — flights suit almost anyone reasonably mobile, from first-timers to nervous flyers. Your pilot chooses the launch and timing for calm, safe conditions and can keep it gentle or add some dynamic turns if you like.
Good to know
Summer season, weather dependent — mornings are often calmest. Flights are a perfect add-on to a hiking trip or a Shdugra Waterfall day in the neighbouring Becho valley.
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FAQ
Good to know
01Do I need experience to go paragliding in Mestia?+
No. Tandem flights are flown by a certified pilot who controls the wing throughout; you just enjoy the view. It suits first-timers and most reasonably mobile people.
02When can I paraglide in Svaneti?+
In the summer months, and always subject to weather. Calm mornings are usually best; we watch conditions and choose a safe window.