Tandem paragliding in Bali happens on the Bukit Peninsula cliffs — Timbis, Pandawa, and Gunung Payung near Nusa Dua, plus the west-facing Uluwatu launches. Flights run 10-15 minutes at published operator rates of IDR 850,000-1,800,000 (about USD 53-110) as of September 2026, with afternoon slots through the April-October dry-season trade winds.
Bali Paragliding is the coordination desk run by Juara Holding Group (JHG), an independent booking service established in 2015. JHG does not fly anyone: every flight on this page is carried out by a licensed Bukit Peninsula pilot and operator, and JHG’s role is to match your dates, group size, and pickup point to an operator with an open slot, then confirm the price before you commit. Nothing here is written or endorsed by any of the operators named below; the figures come from each operator’s own published pricing and from third-party booking platforms, dated as noted.
Where do you paraglide in Bali?
Every tourist tandem flight in Bali launches from the Bukit Peninsula in South Kuta, Badung. The national flysite registry lists Timbis — Nusa Dua Bali in Kutuh as the primary site: launch at 70 m above sea level, landing at 0-4 m ASL, only about 100 m between the two, wind from the south to south-west, season April-October, and a Level 1 difficulty rating (paragliding.web.id, September 2026).
| Launch site | Location | Best season | Wind direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timbis | Kutuh, South Kuta (Nusa Dua side) | April-October | South to south-west |
| Gunung Payung / Pandawa | Kutuh, South Kuta | April-October | South to south-west |
| Gunung Riug | Sawangan | April-September | South-east to south-west |
| Uluwatu cliffs | Uluwatu | Roughly November-March (West Wind Season) | West-facing |
Timbis Paragliding Bali, which says it has operated “since 1995” from Jalan Pura Melang Kelod in Desa Kutuh, flies from Timbis or Gunung Payung and is a business unit of BUMDA Desa Adat Kutuh, the same body that runs Gunung Payung Cultural Park. Bali Paragliding Tours and RIUG Paragliding (PT Tritunggal Bali Angkasa) fly variously from Timbis, Gunung Riug in Sawangan, and the Uluwatu cliffs depending on the season.
- Full site data, GPS reference points, and pilot notes for the Timbis / Nusa Dua ridge: Timbis paragliding guide
- West Wind Season flights off the Uluwatu cliffline: Uluwatu paragliding guide
- Landing zone, hotel pickup radius, and operator comparison for the Nusa Dua side: paragliding in Nusa Dua
How much does it cost?
Published rates vary by operator, flight length, and whether GoPro or action-camera footage is bundled in. Here is what each source lists as of September 2026, cross-checked against operator sites and booking platforms.
| Source | Duration | Price | What’s included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timbis Paragliding Bali (direct) | 15 minutes | USD 110 pp; IDR 1,100,000 per a 26 Apr 2024 reseller article, with online pricing confirmed only on a written quotation. | Insurance, photos and video, government tax |
| Bali Paragliding Tours | 15 or 30 minutes | IDR 850,000-1,800,000 | Action camera, insurance; transport/meals not included |
| RIUG Paragliding | Approx. 15 minutes | Prices start from USD 110 /pax for a 15-minute flight (Timbis.com); specific pricing varies by operator, package, and visitor status. | GoPro HERO9 loan, insurance up to Rp 250 million |
| Klook, Timbis Beach | 10 minutes | USD 85.89, minimum 2 people | Round-trip transfer, insurance, photo/video |
| Balitouristic aggregate guide (8 Jul 2026) | 10-25 min flight, 1.5-2 hr total on site | Basic IDR 800,000-1,200,000; GoPro package IDR 1,300,000-1,700,000 | Varies by operator |
Age and weight limits differ by operator: Timbis allows ages 5-65, max combined weight 115 kg; Klook allows ages 5-65 and 40-110 kg; RIUG excludes under-5s, over 118 kg, pregnancy, and certain heart, epilepsy, or kidney conditions. Hotel pickup is commonly bundled for Kuta, Jimbaran, Nusa Dua, and Uluwatu; Klook charges IDR 300,000/car extra for Canggu and IDR 600,000/car for Ubud, Gianyar, or Tabanan. Full price and inclusions breakdown: Bali paragliding price page.
When can you fly?
Bali’s tandem sites run on two separate wind systems, so “the season” depends on which cliff you fly from.
- South-facing sites (Timbis, Gunung Payung/Pandawa, Gunung Riug): the dry-season south to south-west trade wind runs roughly April through October, with flybali.info describing the broader southerly trade-wind window as mid-March through November.
- Uluwatu’s west-facing cliffs: best flown in the West Wind Season, roughly November through March, when the wind reverses direction.
Operating hours are set by each operator, not by JHG: Timbis Paragliding Bali flies 12:00-17:00 daily; Bali Paragliding Tours runs 12:00-16:00; RIUG Paragliding operates 11:00-17:00 Tuesday to Sunday and 12:00-17:00 on Monday. Afternoon thermal conditions are typically why every operator clusters flights into a midday-to-late-afternoon window rather than early morning.
Who flies you?
Only FASI-registered pilots may legally carry paying tandem passengers in Bali. Under FASI Paralayang’s own rules, every pilot — Indonesian or foreign — must hold current FASI membership to fly; a visiting foreign pilot cannot perform a paid tandem flight or give instruction, and tandem flying is prohibited without a KITAS and sign-off from the FASI chairman. A T-2 rating is what allows a local pilot to carry a non-paragliding passenger. Paragliding tour guiding also has its own national competency standard, SKKNI Kepmenaker 157/2019.
Licensing has become a live enforcement issue on the Bukit. On 6 August 2025, Satpol PP Badung summoned four paragliding operators in the Kutuh area: Gunung Payung Paragliding (a BUMDA Desa Adat Kutuh unit) and PT Anugerah Langkah Makmur were confirmed to hold valid permits (NIB business license, SOP, and NPWPD tax registration), while two unlicensed operators were ordered to stop flying under Perda Bali 5/2023 Pasal 23(8)a. The enforcement followed a fatal incident on 17 July 2025, when two South Korean tourists died after a tandem flight at Pantai Tanah Barak in Kutuh; police attributed it to a sudden wind shift at roughly 80 m altitude, a failed emergency water landing, and a late harness release.
None of this means paragliding in Bali is unsafe when flown correctly — it means the licensing and permit status of the specific operator and pilot matters. JHG only arranges bookings with operators it can confirm hold current permits and FASI-registered pilots; ask your coordinator for that confirmation before you fly. Full safety and licensing detail: Bali paragliding safety and licensing.
Book a Bali paragliding flight
Bali Paragliding coordinates every common booking type on the Bukit Peninsula:
- Solo tandem with a licensed pilot, 10-15 minutes in the air
- Couples flights, booked back-to-back or side by side where the operator’s schedule allows
- Small groups, coordinated as a block so everyone flies within the same afternoon window
- Photo and video add-ons, either included (as with Timbis, RIUG, and Klook’s package) or booked separately
- Hotel pickup from Kuta, Jimbaran, Nusa Dua, and Uluwatu, with zone surcharges further out
- Combined day tours pairing your flight with Uluwatu Temple, Pandawa Beach, or a Nusa Dua half-day
How booking works:
- Message the JHG concierge desk on WhatsApp with your preferred date, group size, and pickup hotel.
- JHG checks which licensed operator has an open afternoon slot for your dates and confirms the site (Timbis, Gunung Payung, Gunung Riug, or Uluwatu depending on season).
- You receive the confirmed price, inclusions, and pickup time in writing before paying anything.
- You fly with the operator’s pilot, then receive your photos or video per that operator’s package.
Ready to check availability? WhatsApp the JHG concierge desk at or email [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]). JHG is an independent booking coordinator, not the operator or pilot — every flight is carried out by the licensed Bukit Peninsula operator confirmed to you before you fly.
Looking for parasailing, a helicopter tour, or a private jet charter in Bali instead? See parasailingbali.com and baliskyadventure.com for those services — this page covers paragliding only.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bali paragliding safe?
Flown with a FASI-registered pilot and a licensed operator, it is a routine 10-15 minute tandem flight. It is not risk-free: a fatal accident occurred at Pantai Tanah Barak on 17 July 2025, and Satpol PP Badung shut down two unlicensed Kutuh operators on 6 August 2025 while confirming two others held valid permits. Ask JHG to confirm an operator’s licensing before booking.
How long does a Bali paragliding flight actually last?
The flight itself is short — 10 to 15 minutes for most operators, occasionally up to 25 minutes with an extended package, per Balitouristic’s 8 July 2026 aggregate guide. Total time at the site, including weigh-in, harness fitting, and the walk to the landing zone, typically runs 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on the operator and how busy the launch is that afternoon.
What is the best time of year for paragliding in Bali?
It depends on the site. Timbis, Gunung Payung, and Gunung Riug fly best on the south to south-west dry-season trade wind, roughly April through October. Uluwatu’s west-facing cliffs work the other half of the year, the West Wind Season from around November through March, when the prevailing wind reverses.
Do I need paragliding experience to fly tandem in Bali?
No. Every tourist flight is tandem, meaning you are harnessed to a licensed pilot who controls the wing; no training or prior flight experience is required. Age and weight limits vary by operator — commonly ages 5 to 65 or 66 and roughly 25-118 kg — and a few operators exclude pregnancy or certain heart, epilepsy, or kidney conditions, so confirm limits for your group when booking.