We operate
paragliding flight at spectacular locations such as Timbis, Gunung
Payung, Mount Batur and
Candidasa.
Timbis
The main flight zone and training center is located at Timbis
near the stunning Bali Cliff resort.
The scenery is
breathtaking, comprising of rugged cliffs, pristine beaches, blue seas, temples, and waves breaking over coral
reefs make
for a marvelous place to learn to fly or just relax and enjoy the
view.
At low tide there are ample bomb outs on the beach.
Essential items such as cold drinks and
cigarettes are available at take off, and there is always a friendly Balinese to pack your canopy away, just the way you like it, after an
afternoon flying.
Gunung Payung
Located approximately 2 kilometers East of
Timbis, Gunung Payung is often flyable when the winds are too
Easterly at Timbis.
It is normally possible to fly to, and soar
Hotel Nikko to the East.
This site is not recommended to novice
pilots, as at high tide there are no bottom landing options.
Mount Batur
The smoldering Mount Batur is located on North Ubud located
in Kintamani, 1,717m is an active volcano with four craters, last
eruption during 1994. Candidasa
Candidasa is located on the East Coast of Bali,
about 3 hours drive from Kuta. The site is a 250 meter high ridge
facing 145 degrees.
The site offers both dynamic and thermal flying.
It often possible to reach cloud base, normally between 600 and
750 meters.
The take off is small, top landing is not
possible. Bottom landing is a large black sand beach. The walk to
take off is about 20-30 minutes, depending on fitness; porters are
available to carry your canopy to takeoff for 40,000 to 70,000 Rupiah,
depending on your bargaining skills.
Site
Fees
There is a site fee of Rp. 300.000,
payable upon arrival. Payment
includes temporary membership of Bali Paragliders Club, and access to all sites in Bali for a period of
1 month. Alternatively a one year membership is available for
Rp. 600.000. Visiting pilots should contact Bali Paragliders Club
before flying.
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