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Grab a helmet and rise above Cartagena’s shoreline on a private tandem paratrike. This 2‑hour experience includes hotel transport, a short powered flight over beaches and a GoPro video sent after landing.
Grab a helmet and rise above Cartagena’s shoreline on a private tandem paratrike. This 2‑hour experience includes hotel transport, a short powered flight over beaches and a GoPro video sent after landing.
You push through warm Caribbean air as the paratrike thrum gathers beneath you; the shoreline pulls away and the city shrinks into a mosaic of red roofs and turquoise water. From ten meters up, the breeze teases your hair and the walled old town—the Castillo de San Felipe—sits like a weathered guardian on the peninsula, while the Rosario Islands speckle the horizon.
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Operated by Fly Cartagena · Cartagena, Bolívar
You push through warm Caribbean air as the paratrike thrum gathers beneath you; the shoreline pulls away and the city shrinks into a mosaic of red roofs and turquoise water. From ten meters up, the breeze teases your hair and the walled old town—the Castillo de San Felipe—sits like a weathered guardian on the peninsula, while the Rosario Islands speckle the horizon.
Cartagena de Indias grew as a Spanish colonial port and its fortifications reflect centuries of maritime trade and conflict. Geologically the coast is a low-lying carbonate shelf with pockets of sandy beaches and nearby coral reef systems that shape the clear shallow water you’ll fly above. Culturally, flights skim neighborhoods alive with music and vendors; pilots often point out local landmarks and the way currents shape the shoreline.
This private tandem paratrike includes hotel pickup, safety briefing, helmet and harness, a roughly 10-minute powered flight and GoPro video options delivered by WhatsApp or email. The operator provides insurance and a soda after landing. Note the 100 kg (210 lb) weight limit; not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with serious heart conditions.
Practical tips: bring your passport or ID for registration, secure sunglasses with a strap, apply reef-safe sunscreen and wear closed-toe shoes for bumpy takeoffs and landings. Flights are weather-dependent—expect cancellations in heavy wind or rain and a full refund if you cancel 24 hours ahead. Listen to your pilot during the short briefing and relax: tandem engines handle the flying while you take in a rare, fast postcard view of Cartagena’s coast.
easy.
2 hours.
Minimal fitness required—must be able to sit upright and follow instructor directions.
Private hotel pickup and return, safety briefing, helmet and harness, a tandem paratrike flight (about 10 minutes in the air), GoPro video option, insurance and a post‑flight soda.
There’s a maximum weight of 100 kg (210 lb); infants may ride in a stroller but must sit on laps per operator rules—check age restrictions when booking.
Flights are conducted with a trained pilot and safety briefing; however it’s not recommended for pregnant travelers or people with significant cardiovascular issues—operators follow weather and weight safety protocols.
The tour allows full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled time; operators may also cancel for bad weather and offer refunds per their policy.
Cartagena was a major Spanish port fortified against pirates; its colonial walls and forts date to the 16th–18th centuries and remain visible from the air.
Local reefs face pressure from tourism and runoff—respect no‑litter rules, avoid touching coral and choose operators that limit low‑level flights over sensitive marine areas.
Fly Cartagena operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You push through warm Caribbean air as the paratrike thrum gathers beneath you; the shoreline pulls away and the city shrinks into a mosaic of red roofs and turquoise water. From ten meters up, the breeze teases your hair and the walled old town—the Castillo de San Felipe—sits like a weathered guardian on the peninsula, while the Rosario Islands speckle the horizon.
You push through warm Caribbean air as the paratrike thrum gathers beneath you; the shoreline pulls away and the city shrinks into a mosaic of red roofs and turquoise water. From ten meters up, the breeze teases your hair and the walled old town—the Castillo de San Felipe—sits like a weathered guardian on the peninsula, while the Rosario Islands speckle the horizon.
Cartagena de Indias grew as a Spanish colonial port and its fortifications reflect centuries of maritime trade and conflict. Geologically the coast is a low-lying carbonate shelf with pockets of sandy beaches and nearby coral reef systems that shape the clear shallow water you’ll fly above. Culturally, flights skim neighborhoods alive with music and vendors; pilots often point out local landmarks and the way currents shape the shoreline.
This private tandem paratrike includes hotel pickup, safety briefing, helmet and harness, a roughly 10-minute powered flight and GoPro video options delivered by WhatsApp or email. The operator provides insurance and a soda after landing. Note the 100 kg (210 lb) weight limit; not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with serious heart conditions.
Practical tips: bring your passport or ID for registration, secure sunglasses with a strap, apply reef-safe sunscreen and wear closed-toe shoes for bumpy takeoffs and landings. Flights are weather-dependent—expect cancellations in heavy wind or rain and a full refund if you cancel 24 hours ahead. Listen to your pilot during the short briefing and relax: tandem engines handle the flying while you take in a rare, fast postcard view of Cartagena’s coast.