Paragliding · Vik i Myrdal
The essentials
True Adventure runs one tandem paragliding flight over Vík í Myrdal, priced at 253 € for a 1.5h experience. No prior skill required: the "Everybody welcome" physical level means you clip in behind a certified pilot and they handle everything. The flight operates May through September, when Icelandic thermals are most reliable above the black-sand coastline and the Mýrdalsjökull glacier. Book early in summer, the 7 reviews all rate it 5/5 and slots fill fast.
The offer
Frequently asked questions
What's the most intense moment of the flight?
The launch off the ridge above Vik is when adrenaline peaks: you run a few steps into the wind and suddenly there's nothing under your feet but air. The black-sand beach of Reynisfjara and the sea stacks drop away below you almost immediately.
Do I need to be comfortable with heights to do this?
Honestly, yes, at least a little. You'll be airborne over a dramatic coastline for up to 1.5 hours. That said, the tandem setup means you're secured to your pilot at all times and have no active role, which most first-timers find reassuring once airborne.
What's the best season to fly over Vik?
May through September. Summer gives you the longest daylight windows and the most stable thermal conditions above the South Iceland coast. July and August are peak months, so reserve your slot well in advance.
Is the 253 € price per person or per tandem pair?
That's the per-person price for a tandem flight. You fly attached to your pilot, so no separate pilot fee exists. The full cost for one participant is 253 €.
Best time to go
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4.9°C | 367 mm | Off season |
| February | -4°C | 402.9 mm | Off season |
| March | -4.5°C | 207.1 mm | Off season |
| April | -0.9°C | 200.9 mm | Off season |
| May | 1.2°C | 158.3 mm | Poor |
| June | 3.8°C | 252.7 mm | Off season |
| July | 6.5°C | 159.2 mm | Poor |
| August | 5.8°C | 204.1 mm | Poor |
| September | 4.1°C | 365.6 mm | Off season |
| October | 0.7°C | 258.4 mm | Off season |
| November | -4.2°C | 244.6 mm | Off season |
| December | -1.6°C | 415.2 mm | Off season |
Practical info
Equipment
No gear to bring: all paragliding equipment is provided. Dress in warm, windproof layers regardless of ground temperature, since altitude over the Mýrdalshreppur coastline drops the apparent temperature significantly during a 1.5h flight.
Getting there
Meet True Adventure directly across from the Katla Information Center at Víkurbraut 15, Vík 870, Mýrdalshreppur, roughly a 2.5-hour drive from Reykjavik along the Ring Road (Route 1).
See also
Paragliding elsewhere
Other activities in Vik i Myrdal
Updated March 2026