Do you want to fly over some of the most beautiful places in the world, or play in the powder snow in the backyard of the school, Jotunheimen? The incredibly popular paragliding program continues to make dreams come true, year after year. We will climb sharp peaks, sit around the campfire with friends, and fly over stunning landscapes in Norway, Greece and South Africa.

Here: Kari inspects the lines before her last evening flight in Drama, Greece

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You will
experience
  • Spectacular paragliding
  • Ski or snowboard touring
  • Paragliding trip to Greece
  • Study trip to South Africa
  • Outdoor life in Jotunheimen
  • Skydiving
  • Aid work
  • Bungee jumping
  • Glacier hiking
  • Kiteboarding on the plateau
  • Mountaineering
  • Trail riding
  • Snow cave expedition
  • Paintball
  • Canyoning
  • Climbing course
  • Go-kart
  • Kiteboarding course
  • Avalanche course
  • Paraglider certificate

Mountaineering.

From sky high to airy heights.

In rope teams, we will cross glaciers and climb sharp peaks in Jotunheimen.

Here: The paragliding class on Veslebjørn in western Jotunheimen

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Come and fly with us!

The school has the perfect location for the most beautiful flights.

Here: Henry on the school slope

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Making the Dream Come True

Do you want to fly over some of the most beautiful places in the world, or play in the powder snow in the backyard of the school, Jotunheimen? The incredibly popular paragliding program continues to make dreams come true, year after year. We will climb sharp peaks, sit around the campfire with friends, and fly over stunning landscapes in Norway, Greece and South Africa.

Wild Adventures

We will travel high and low in striking South Africa! Experience wild, exotic animals and nature. Enjoy close encounters with the locals and engage in exciting activities with your classmates.

Is This Program Right for You?

No prior knowledge or experience is required to join Paragliding – The Indian Ocean, but you should be committed and motivated to try a variety of different activities! "Do you have a dream of reaching the summit, unpacking your wing, strapping on your harness, and running out into free flight, high above the ground?
Now is your chance!"

Travel

South Africa //
Greece 

We will start training in Greece before flying to South Africa to further develop our skills. Our trips will be packed with memorable experiences that you will remember for the rest of your life.

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Hello!

My name is Hannes, and I’m the program instructor for Paragliding – The Indian Ocean. This picture was taken 12 years ago, and I still look almost as young, only with a little less hair and a lot more experience :)

This year, you will get to test your own limits and experience personal achievements together with good friends.

I have a degree in teaching, specializing in sports and physical education with a focus on outdoor life. Foundation level degree in psychology and social sciences. Completed officer training. Certified paragliding instructor.

Indoors climbing instructor, PADI diving certificate.

Hannes Sveinsson

Welcome to an amazing year!

 

Apply now
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