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Launch from Niton and soar over Baños with a certified pilot, framed by the Tungurahua volcano. This tandem paragliding flight offers relaxed soaring, volcanic views, and a half-day itinerary with pickup and equipment included.
Launch from Niton and soar over Baños with a certified pilot, framed by the Tungurahua volcano. This tandem paragliding flight offers relaxed soaring, volcanic views, and a half-day itinerary with pickup and equipment included.
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Operated by HAT TRAVEL · Baños de Agua Santa, Tungurahua
A brisk mountain wind lifts you before the wing does. From the roadside pickup in Baños the van climbs toward the launch at Niton; the town shrinks, steam from thermal baths rising like a promise. Pilots check lines and explain signals while Tungurahua looms—an active cone that watches the valley with slow, volcanic patience. Then you run, the canopy fills, and Baños unfolds below—patchwork farmland, forested ridgelines, and the river daring you with its whitewater.
easy.
4–5 hours.
Light fitness—able to run a few steps for launch and follow basic instructions; suitable for most non-restricted travelers.
Tandem airtime typically ranges from 10 to 30 minutes depending on conditions; the total outing including transport and briefings lasts around 4–5 hours.
Operators use certified pilots and checked equipment; risk is minimized through briefings and pilot control, but flights can be canceled for unsafe weather.
Most operators accept a wide age range but do not recommend flying for pregnant people or those with serious back or heart conditions—check with the operator if in doubt.
Flights are typically refundable if canceled for weather; the standard policy requires canceling at least 24 hours prior for a full refund if you cancel yourself.
Baños developed as a highland spa town around geothermal springs and became an adventure hub as road access improved in the late 20th century.
Pilots and outfitters are encouraged to avoid flying through sensitive bird nesting areas and operators often brief visitors on leaving no trace; stick to marked access roads to limit erosion.
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