Oahu Hawaii Tandem Paragliding Flights

Doug is the best! Super safe and pleasant experience. It’s a great location to fly. Mountains, ocean, islands, surfers, jumping wales, and you, looking at all of this from 2,000 miles above! Never had such a great view on the land before ;))
Thanks to Doug and Oahu paragliding team for this experience.

There is no question, this is the most awesome thing I have ever experienced! Doug & Jorge are great people and true pro’s. My fiancée was not about it at first, but his face after they landed was all smiles. It’s very peaceful and THE BEST WAY TO SEE THE ISLAND!

This is by far the best thing that I’ve done on the island and that’s from someone who has visited 6 times previously. Doug and his partner Jorge are amazing to say the least. We called on a Friday (2 days before we were supposed to leave) and were able to reach Doug quickly and effortlessly. He answered all our questions, arranged for a time to meet up which accommodated our schedule, and quieted all our fears from two people who are scared of roller coasters and heights! Ya… this business is the only way to do it. We went in the morning at 10 AM, winds were very calm so we hiked up a small mountainside to gain more wind for the flight. Takeoff was effortless – a simple, few steps forward… you get pulled back slightly, back peddle fast, then jog forward like a run way! Trust me… if you are scared, your fears are unwarranted. We glided, literally glided off of the launch point… YOU DO NOT HAVE TO JUMP OFF!!! Once in the air, we gained altitude and looked at all the coral reef and beautiful views below us. Jorge and Doug took us all over, even gliding right by Deadman’s Catwalk which we had just hiked that morning! The pictures were so worthwhile so definitely invest in that. Best money spent on a vacation. I will always paraglide from now on… it’s the only way to go!!! Thanks Doug and Jorge. My girlfriend and I had the time of our lives.

At the absolute last minute I found the number and called Doug to make an appointment for that day or the next. He was extremely friendly and offered a potential option, but promised to get back to me to confirm. He contacted me back when he promised and was able to work me into his schedule. He was super patient with me and my husband while we drove around like dummies missing his directions. He was a great communicator during my flight and it was so fun! The video and photos were such a nice add-​on also — now i can always remember it!

Paragliding with Doug was the highlight of my trip. As a guide/​instructor, Doug did not disappoint. He is extremely friendly, methodical in his preparation, clear in his communication, and instills confidence. I will definitely be back.

Had a great time!!! I took my son and nephew out for his birthday, the boys loved it. They said it was the best thing they have done all summer. Doug and his crew were extremely professional, enjoyable and knowledgeable. They informed us about everything we needed to know, and made everyone comfortable.
We will definitely be back!
Thanks Doug for the awesome time. See you next time. BTW the videos and pictures turned out great.

Doug and Jorge took my mom and I on an absolutely incredible aerial tour of Oahu.
I never thought I would participate in anything as «dangerous» as this, but within moments of meeting Doug and Jorge, I felt like we were old friends, and this was a cakewalk. Which it was!
The views are absolutely magnificent, and your copilots are very informative, very skilled at what they do, and overly concerned with your comfort and happiness. Additionally, they take tons of pictures while you’re in the air, and they’re worth buying!
I can’t recommend this enough! It’s like sitting on a couch in the sky-​the guys will make it as relaxing, or as fun as you want it to be! I absolutely can’t wait to fly again!

My teenage sons and I spent the afternoon flying with Doug and Jorge our first day on Oahu. It was incredible! The coolest thing any of us have ever done.
Do it.
You will love it.

Best experience!!! I am scared of hieghts… Extremely scared but i have conquered them and my husband as well… Doug was great i even got to see some whales… they talk you through the process and you do have someone with you flying. This was our first time and we loved it! Thanks Doug (it does get cold up there)

This was an amazing experience! Doug and the rest of his crew were awesome in explaining everything that was going to happen from launch to landing. It was just a short hike to the launch site and then a short wait for the wind to be right. These guys are very careful about the wind conditions and will only launch when it’s safe. Once the wind was right it was a few running steps and then we were flying. The views were breathtaking from 1,400ft. We even saw some whales.
I got a chance to take control of the chute for a while, which was a lot of fun. And, since I am a roller coaster enthusiast and an adrenaline junkie, Doug also had us do some «roller coaster» maneuvers.
I recommend these guys wholeheartedly for anyone who is even thinking of paragliding. They really made it a great experience all around.
If/​when I ever make it back here, I would do this again with them, no question!

My fiancé and I went paragliding on April 11^th, and it was the most incredible experience I had in Hawaii. I honestly think there is no better way to view the island. It’s so relaxing and freeing to be up in the air with skilled professionals like Doug and his crew. I felt so safe and confident up in the air, and Doug even let me fly it myself! I landed a little early (probably did 45min instead of 1hour) because I started to get a little «air sick,» but 45 min was more than enough time up there. I highly recommend this to anyone and everyone. It was one of the greatest adventures I have had, and a perfect start to our Hawaii paradise vacation! Mahalo!

We had an incredible flight this past weekend with Doug and Jorge. I took my husband for his 40^th birthday and it was the perfect memorable experience! We did have to reschedule a few times before the right conditions came along, but it was worth the wait. I’d rather reschedule a hundred times if it meant we were going up when it was the safest. That is the sign of an experienced and caring pilot.
We got up right away over Makapu’u beach. In my opinion, this is the most beautiful area of O’ahu. The views were breathtaking. I was SO grateful that Doug and Jorge took photos and video. I brought my camera but I was so excited that my videos turned out all shaky. The ones they took were awesome and really captured the experience.
They can make the flight as adventurous or as mellow as you like! You can float if you just want to relax and enjoy the scenery (more my style). My husband is an adrenaline junkie so Jorge did a bunch of crazy maneuvers with him and he had a blast. They even let you fly it yourself if you want!
I can’t thank Doug and Jorge enough for this experience. We felt very safe and knew we were in extremely good hands the whole time. They have both been flying for a very long time and it shows. Mahalo!

I went Paragliding on March 27^th with Doug and Joey at Makapu’u Beach Park. It was the first time in my life doing this and what an amazing experience. We were up for about one hour at heights around 1800 feet. These guys are true professionals. I felt safe the entire time and would recommend Doug and Joey to anyone considering Paragliding while on Oahu.

Flying with Jorge today was the **perfect** birthday gift to myself, an epic way to celebrate being alive! About two years ago, I noticed a paraglider floating effortlessly above Kalaniana’olé Highway at Makapu’u Point. I was entranced, and I knew someday I would have to try it. Fast forward a few months to my first flight attempt.
I say «attempt» because on that day, I learned that paragliding is a combination of skill, precision, and, most of all, the vagaries of nature. After rescheduling three times due to weather (first it was too windy, then it was rainy, then it was not windy enough), we decided to fly on a warm, sunny day with light and variable winds. The result was that my husband quickly lifted off with his pilot, Jorge, while my pilot and I tried unsuccessfully for the next hour to catch a puff of wind. FAIL, and, NOT FUN.
Fast forward another two years. Knowing what an amazing experience my husband had with Jorge, I called him recently to try again. Again, we had to reschedule, however this time, we received a gift from heaven in the form of a stunningly perfect day for paragliding: warm and sunny, with northerly trade winds at 8 – 10 mph.
Flying with Jorge is a dream come true. He has been flying nearly every day for the past 13 years and is widely respected as one of the most skilled pilots anywhere. He competes year-​round in the four corners of the globe. In fact, he’s one of the few who are able to make a living at this thrilling sport. Because of his expert level skill and strong commitment to a safe, enjoyable experience for his passengers, I felt totally at ease trusting him with my life.
In Jorge’s capable hands, our takeoff and landing seemed not only totally effortless but fun. He was extremely courteous, calm, and friendly, talking me through every step of the process (for me as the passenger, there weren’t too many steps!). For those unfamiliar with O’ahu, he can play aerial tour guide. For locals, he is happy to just talk story about any topic at hand. They don’t come any better than this.
Due to the favorable weather conditions, including the just-​right northerly trade winds, we were able to stay aloft for about an hour, gliding up and down the eastern coastline from Waimanalo Bay to Makapu’u Point and a short ways out across the water toward Rabbit Island. The crystal-​clear air afforded views of Moloka’i and Maui. Jorge even responded good-​naturedly to my request to do some aerobatic maneuvers.
If you love flying and want an incredible view of beautiful Waimanalo, definitely give this a try. Flights are available in 45 and 60-​minute increments, and video is available. Cost for a one-​hour flight is $ 200 with a kama’aina discount offered. When booking, be aware that a successful flight is extremely dependent on weather conditions. Flexibility is very important if you want to go up on a «perfect» day – which is not only the most enjoyable, but also the safest. If possible, give your pilot a date range within which to work, and be willing to go on relatively short notice.
Passengers and pilots meet up at Makapu’u Beach in the parking lot across from the Sea Life Park exit (look for the wind sock). The pilots are usually hanging out under a tent on the corner where you turn into the lot. Arrive a few minutes early to complete the required paperwork, including a waiver form. You will need to bring a jacket and wear athletic shoes since a small amount of hiking up/​down hillside may be required, and you may be taking off in scree (loose dirt/​rock on a steep embankment). Bring a minimum of stuff with you since anything you take must fit in a secure pocket while you’re flying. Most of all, bring a sense of adventure. Happy flying!
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I took my family of four paragliding for the first time and I took the chance with Doug and his partner Jorge. They were both excellent. Doug is very mindful of the safety of his customers. He assured me of my concerns. Doug will not compromise safety and he informed me ahead of time about this. He set my expectations by telling me that ‘mother nature’ dictates when a good time to paraglide is. It could be minutes or it may take hours to get the correct and safe condition to launch.
It took a small hike up the hill to get to the ‘launch’ site. Doug and Jorge prepped the equipment gave specific instructions on what to do. It is important to listen and follow these instructions. When the right wind conditions came, we were off flying for an hour. It was the best experience I had in Hawaii. I had a grin from takeoff to landing. The scenes of Oahu were incredible. We were fortunate enough to have clear skies that day and we can see all the way to Waikiki, Diamond Head, and island of Maui. The experience to soar through the air like a bird is an indescribable experience.
Doug and Jorge were very professional and highly experience. I highly suggest their paragliding service.