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DAVOS: Paragliding For 2 Passengers – Together In The Air! (Video&Photos Incl.)

5.0 · 43 reviews 2 hours (approx.) From $503 Operated by Air-Davos Paragliding · Bookable on Viator
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See Davos from a higher perch. This tandem paragliding flight lets two people take to the air together above the Swiss Alps, with a briefing, pilot-led flight, and photos and video included. I especially like the side-by-side format, which makes this a fine choice for couples, friends, or a parent and older child. I also like that pilots such as Martin, Fabio, Damir, and Jan are praised for their calm manner and clear instructions.

The main catch is the price: $503.51 per person is a serious spend, and the cable car ticket and transport are extra. The weather can also cancel the flight, so you need some flexibility in your Davos plans.

Key Points At A Glance

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  • Two people fly together: Book this as a shared experience rather than taking turns on separate activities.
  • Photos and video are included: Air-Davos sends images and an edited video of the flight, with no extra media charge.
  • A careful pre-flight briefing comes first: Your pilot explains take-off and landing before you leave the ground.
  • The views are the main event: You look across Davos and its surrounding valleys from above.
  • Private activity for your group: Only your party takes part in the booked experience.
  • Plan for extra costs: Cable car tickets and transport to and from attractions are not included.

Why Paragliding Works So Well In Davos

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Davos is a strong setting for a first paragliding flight because the activity gives you a broad look at the mountain region without requiring technical flying skills from you. You sit in a tandem harness while a trained pilot handles the equipment and controls the paraglider.

That leaves you free to watch the peaks and valleys, talk with your pilot, and take in the change from ground-level Davos to open alpine air. The flight is described as both peaceful and thrilling, which is a useful way to think about tandem paragliding. You may feel the initial rush of take-off, then settle into a quieter ride above the town.

The appeal is also social. Many scenic activities split a couple or a pair of friends into separate turns. Here, two passengers can fly at the same time, side by side, with two pilots. That makes the experience feel more like a shared outing than a solo stunt.

This is not a full-day mountain trip. The listed duration is about two hours, including the meeting and flight activity. That makes it easier to fit into a Davos itinerary, though you should not stack it tightly against another booking because weather and mountain transport can affect timing.

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Meeting At Brämabüelstrasse 11

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The experience begins at Brämabüelstrasse 11 in Davos and finishes back at the same meeting point. That return to the starting location is useful if you are arranging the rest of your day around the flight.

You need to handle your own transport to the meeting point. Transportation to and from attractions is not included, and the cable car ticket is also separate. The cable car is an important detail because it may be part of reaching the launch area, so include that extra cost when comparing the total price with other activities.

The meeting location is specific, which helps, but the supplied details do not give a transfer service or a pickup option. I would allow time to reach Brämabüelstrasse 11 without rushing. You should also check the meeting instructions after booking, since the activity depends on local weather and mountain operations.

Because this is a private activity, only your group participates. That is a real advantage for a birthday, anniversary, or small family outing. You are not joining a large line of passengers or sharing the pilot’s attention with unrelated people.

The Briefing: Learning What To Do Before Take-Off

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Before the flight, your pilot gives you an in-depth explanation of take-off and landing. This is one of the most important parts for a first-time passenger. You do not need to know how to operate a paraglider, but you do need to understand the simple actions expected from you.

The pilots explain what will happen at the start and end of the flight. Clear instructions matter here, especially if you feel nervous. One passenger described being quite frightened at first but enjoying the flight after the pilots helped build confidence.

The names associated with Air-Davos include Martin, Fabio, Damir, and Jan. Personal accounts praise their calm approach, professional conduct, and easy instructions. Martin is also praised for helping an eight-year-old passenger feel comfortable, although the formal information says the activity is not recommended for children aged eight and under. If you are booking for a child around that age, confirm the age rule directly before paying.

You should expect a moderate level of physical fitness. The activity is not presented as a technical course, but you still need to manage the take-off and landing instructions and tolerate the physical demands of a tandem flight. The stated passenger weight range is 20 to 125 kilograms.

Take-Off And The First Moments In The Air

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The beginning is likely to be the most intense part for a nervous passenger. You receive the briefing first, then follow the pilot’s directions for take-off. The supplied details do not describe the exact launch method, so I would not promise a specific running distance or surface.

What is clear is that the pilot remains responsible for the paraglider and equipment. Your task is to listen and follow directions. That simple division of work makes tandem paragliding accessible to people who have never flown before.

The first moments are where the activity earns its price. You move from standing in Davos to looking across the town and nearby valleys from the air. Several passengers describe the flight as peaceful once airborne, while still giving it a strong sense of excitement.

If you are anxious, tell your pilot at the start. Martin, Fabio, Damir, and Jan are repeatedly praised for being friendly, calm, and reassuring. You should not feel awkward about admitting nerves. A good briefing is there to help you understand the sequence, not to make you feel tested.

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Above Davos With A Pilot Beside You

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Once in the air, you can focus on the wide alpine views and speak with your pilot. That conversation is a small but valuable part of the experience. Instead of being left alone with your thoughts, you have someone beside you who can explain what is happening and help you relax.

The views include Davos and the surrounding valleys, with mountain peaks forming the backdrop. The height changes your sense of scale. Roads, buildings, and slopes become part of one large view rather than separate points on a map.

The flight is not sold as an aerobatic ride, and the descriptions emphasize smooth, peaceful flying rather than extreme tricks. That should suit a first-time passenger who wants excitement without signing up for a deliberately aggressive ride. Still, paragliding is an air activity, and anyone who dislikes heights may find the experience intense.

The two-passenger setup adds another layer. You and your companion can fly at the same time, with each person accompanied by a pilot. You cannot necessarily chat easily throughout every moment, but you share the same setting and can compare the experience afterward without waiting for a second flight.

Photos And Video Are Part Of The Value

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Photos and video are included in the price. This is one of the strongest practical benefits of the activity because scenic flight media often costs extra. Air-Davos provides images of both passengers in the air, along with video footage.

The supplied accounts describe dozens of photos and a professionally edited video showing take-offs, flights, landings, and some pre-flight moments. One pair received the images and edited video the same evening. That quick turnaround is especially useful if you are celebrating a birthday or want to share the experience during a short stay in Davos.

The media also solves a common problem: you can enjoy the flight without trying to handle your own camera. Your pilot can concentrate on flying and capturing the experience, while you focus on the mountains.

The exact number of photos and delivery method are not stated, so you should confirm those details if they matter to you. Still, the inclusion of both photos and video makes the $503.51 per-person price easier to understand. You are paying for the tandem flight, pilot, equipment, and a finished record of the outing, not only for time in the air.

What The $503.51 Price Really Means

At $503.51 per person, this is not a casual add-on. For two people, the listed activity price comes to more than $1,000 before the cable car ticket and any transport costs. You should treat it as a special-occasion activity.

The value improves if you want a shared experience with lasting media. A birthday couple, close friends, or family group may find the cost worthwhile because both passengers fly together and receive photos and video. If you only want a short scenic look at Davos, less expensive sightseeing options may suit you better.

The private format is another reason to consider the price. You are not joining a general group, and only your party participates. That means the briefing and pilot attention are directed toward your group, although each passenger still has a separate pilot during the flight.

Included equipment also matters. You do not need to arrange your own paraglider or pilot. The package includes the tandem ride, pilots, and paragliding equipment. The main exclusions are the cable car and transport, so calculate the full outing rather than judging the headline price alone.

Who Will Enjoy This Most

I would recommend this experience to adults and older children who want a first paragliding flight with professional guidance and strong scenery. It works particularly well for:

  • Couples marking a birthday or anniversary
  • Friends looking for a shared mountain activity
  • First-time passengers who want a calm pilot
  • Families with children who meet the provider’s age and weight rules
  • Visitors who value included photos and video
  • People with moderate physical fitness who can follow take-off and landing instructions

It may not suit you if you have a strict budget, dislike heights, or need a guaranteed schedule. The activity requires good weather, and a cancellation can affect a carefully planned day in Davos.

The age information needs care. The formal details say the activity is not recommended for children aged eight and under, while one account describes an eight-year-old daughter flying with Martin. Those details do not fully match, so contact Air-Davos before booking for a child near the minimum age.

The weight range is clearer: passengers must weigh between 20 and 125 kilograms. If you are outside that range, do not assume an exception.

Weather, Cancellation, And Planning Your Day

Good weather is required. If poor conditions cancel the activity, you receive the choice of another date or a full refund. That protection is helpful, but it does not remove the need for a backup plan.

I would schedule the flight early enough in your stay that a weather change leaves room for another date. If you are in Davos for only one day, the risk matters more. A flexible visitor can move the flight and still enjoy the town; a tight itinerary may not allow that.

You can cancel for a full refund if you do so at least 24 hours before the start time. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the activity are not refunded, and late changes are not accepted. The cutoff follows local time.

The booking confirmation arrives at the time of booking. Keep the meeting address and start details easy to reach on your phone, and allow time for the cable car and local transport arrangements since those are not supplied.

How This Compares With A Typical Sightseeing Activity

A normal viewpoint visit gives you mountain scenery from a fixed platform. This flight gives you changing views of Davos, the valleys, and peaks while you move through the air. That difference is the main reason to choose it.

You also receive a stronger sense of occasion. The briefing, equipment, take-off, flight, landing, and media create a complete activity rather than a quick stop for photographs. The experience has a beginning and end that you can remember clearly.

On the other hand, a viewpoint is cheaper, easier to schedule, and less demanding for anyone nervous about heights. You should not book this simply because Davos has good scenery. Book it because you want to experience that scenery from a paraglider with a pilot managing the technical side.

The calm tone of the flight descriptions is reassuring, but it does not mean the activity feels ordinary. You still leave the ground, and the first-time sensation can be strong. That mix of quiet air time and real excitement is the central appeal.

Should You Book Air-Davos Paragliding?

I would book this if you want a memorable two-person activity and can accept the high price, extra cable car cost, and weather risk. The strongest reasons are the shared flight, respected pilots, private group format, and included photos and video.

I would skip it if your budget is tight, your schedule cannot bend, or you are not comfortable with heights. For everyone else, this is a well-organized way to see Davos from above without needing any prior paragliding skill.

The best practical move is to choose a flexible day, confirm the meeting details, check the age rule for children, and budget for transport separately. If those points work for you, Air-Davos offers the kind of mountain memory that is hard to duplicate from the ground.

FAQ

Where does the paragliding activity start?

It starts at Brämabüelstrasse 11, 7270 Davos, Switzerland.

Where does the activity finish?

The activity ends back at the meeting point.

How long does the experience last?

The approximate duration is two hours.

Can two people fly together?

Yes. The activity is designed for two passengers to paraglide together, with each passenger accompanied by a pilot.

Is this a private activity?

Yes. Only your group participates.

What is included in the price?

The price includes the tandem paragliding ride, pilots, and use of paragliding equipment.

Are photos and video included?

Yes. Photos and video of the flight are included.

Is the cable car ticket included?

No. The cable car ticket is not included.

What passenger weight range is accepted?

Passengers must weigh between 20 and 125 kilograms.

What happens if bad weather cancels the flight?

You can choose another date or receive a full refund if the activity is canceled because of poor weather.

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