Paragliding Safety
If you have ever watched a paragliding video on the television or the internet, you can understand that it is one of the most beautiful experiences you can have in your life. Moreover, you also know that you are accompanied by a highly skilled and experienced pilot who can take care of any situation if necessary. There are several paragliding spots all over the world that have completed over a thousand paragliding trips safely.
Being an outdoor aviation sport, Paragliding does have some considerable risks, but they can be minimized by experience, skill level, or by just following the safety protocols. Lastly, the last layer of safety in your paragliding experience is your paragliding pilot, who can decide if the weather is good to fly and other safety factors.
Paragliding in Oludeniz - The Price
The prices for Paragliding in Oludeniz vary for different companies depending on their time of flight and safety measures. If you find a company too cheap compared to the others, it is best to stay away from them. The price of Paragliding in Oludeniz ranges from 85-100 Euros per person. You can choose to have a video and photo footage of the whole journey which will cost you an additional 30-35 Euros.
Adding video and photographs to your journey is always recommended as it is an experience of a lifetime, and you will definitely want to immortalize it. People who do not opt for it often regret it later. The pictures and videos of your experience are taken by the professional pilots ensuring that they are of the best quality. Often some of the pilots are Instagram influencers and shoot the videos on GoPros.
TIP - Most Companies do not allow passengers to carry a monopod and a camera for safety reasons.
Paragliding in Oludeniz - The Schedule
There are officially five paragliding flights throughout the day. All the departure times from the mountain top of Babadag, Oludeniz are:
- 09:00
- 11:00
- 13:30
- 15:30
- 17:30
It is recommended that you take care of the booking a couple of days before the flight. If you are staying in Fethiye or Oludeniz, most companies provide pickup and drop-back services which are included in the price.
Making an early booking is the key to flying whenever you want. You can choose from empty slots because, in last-minute bookings, you generally have to force a schedule or miss the opportunity altogether.
On completing your booking process, the company will contact you to schedule the activity time according to your preference. On the flight day, the company picks you up at the meeting point on the beach with the pilots. After the pickup, it takes 25 minutes to reach the mountain top. The journey to Babadag mountain is through the forest, which is exciting and very interesting. Once you reach the top, it takes 25- 30 minutes to prepare you for the flight and brief you about the safety procedures.
The flight takes 30 minutes or less, depending on the weather conditions and manoeuvres taken by the pilot. The acrobatic manoeuvres are entirely for adrenaline rush and fun. The easiest part of the journey is the landing. You will reach the landing zone with a smile on your face with all the moments of the flight recorded and immortalized.
Nightlife in Oludeniz
After an adventurous day flying in the sky of Oludeniz, one of the best things you can do to relax after sundown is to enjoy the nightlife that Oludeniz has to offer.
Oludeniz is not the place you want to visit if you are looking to spend your nights away dancing, night after night. Oludeniz offers nightlife with lively bars and restaurants where you can spend a perfect evening with your family or partner on a romantic getaway.
Beachside Bars
The beachside bars in Oludeniz is among the most popular places for exciting nightlife. They open early in the day while you are still taking a sunbathe and can enjoy your afternoon meal. During the evening, these bars serve the best coffee and other beverages that you can enjoy while watching the sunset. At night, these bars turn into a lively place for fun and popular tunes.
Buzz Bars
Buzz bars are trendy in Oludeniz. The place is very popular with paragliders and is one of the best places for you to visit before a paragliding experience. You will find all the information you need while you enjoy a wide range of beautiful beverages and delicacies.
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