The longest and most panoramic winter format: snowy ridges, deep gorges and open valleys of the region from a bird's-eye view, with the landing in the most picturesque spot — the Aragvi canyon.
SkyAtlantida › Paragliding flights › Winter Canyon VIP
Winter VIP — Canyon is an extended winter tandem route over the Aragvi River canyon and the Caucasus mountain ranges. The programme suits guests who want a longer and more panoramic flight than the standard formats.
Launch at 2700–3006 m (depending on the weather), landing in a safe zone at 1560–2200 m. The whole programme, including preparation and the transfer to the launch, takes up to 120 minutes.

Write on WhatsApp or Telegram: date, number of guests, time. The manager confirms the slot and sends the deposit invoice
New Gudauri, Loft 1. Here we finalise the flight format by the weather and your wishes and settle the balance
Transfer to the launch site, in winter by ski lift or snowmobile. Safety briefing and gear fitting
15–25 minutes in the air with a certified pilot. The pilot is fully in control of the flight
Landing at the site chosen by the weather, HD video of your flight and the transfer back to Gudauri
| Passenger weight | Surcharge |
|---|---|
| 25–80 kg | no surcharge |
| 80–100 kg | +100 GEL |
| 100–110 kg | +150 GEL |
| 110–125 kg | +250 GEL · with pilot approval only |
| above 125 kg | flight not possible |
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We invite guests of the SkyAtlantida Club to a fascinating air ride over the Caucasus Mountains. Together with a professional pilot-instructor you will make an unforgettable exciting tandem paragliding flight over the canyon of the Aragvi River in Georgia. You will smoothly take off on a tandem and slowly soar, descending lower and lower, to the mouth of a seething river, fly over the entire famous resort of Gudauri, appreciate the power of rocks and formidable gorges, plunge into history, contemplating the grandeur of ancient castles, feel the power of a high-mountainous waterfall.
Paragliding over the canyon will give you a feeling of freedom. You will see beautiful Georgia from a bird's eye view. And everything that will surround you, inspiring and filling you with wonderful unknown emotions, you can capture on camera.
Important: After landing, return transportation from the canyon area takes approximately 40 minutes. If weather conditions allow, landing may also be performed in the Gudauri resort area at the request of the guest.
This type of paragliding is available from 5 December to 15 April. The price of the tandem paragliding flight over the canyon is 599 GEL.
Our responsibility is not only to give you aesthetic pleasure, but also to guarantee safety in the first place. Flight over a canyon in Georgia under the wing of a paraglider is designed with the smallest details in mind. Tandems are equipped with modern parachutes, all equipment is thoroughly checked before each takeoff. On the day of the air excursion, experts assess the level of favorable weather conditions. The instructor will advise you in advance on the selection of the right clothing and basic safety measures.
SkyAtlantida pilots are professionals with many years of experience in the field of paragliding, living in the sky and feeling in the air, as in their element! They will prepare you for the flight and will do everything possible to make your air trip in comfort. The instructor always sits behind the passenger so that the guest can fully enjoy the breathtaking scenery. All that is required of the client is to relax and follow all the instructions of the pilot.
To become a member of the program, contact your personal manager in any convenient way, he will provide detailed information about the flight over the Canyon and help you book a paragliding trip.
We have been flying in Gudauri since 2013. Flights are operated by licensed pilots with mountain experience; gear is checked and a briefing is given before every take-off; we fly only in suitable weather. Head of flight operations Anatolii Mykhailiuta holds the current Caucasus distance records (XContest 2020) and is a Paragliding World Cup podium finisher. You fly with a team that flies for itself — how to choose your pilot →
Cross-country and record videos show the team's sporting experience. Guest programmes are run separately, in a calm format and within certified limits.




XContest: Open distance 183.89 km · 19.05.2020 · FAI triangle 144.2 km · 09.08.2020 · Flat triangle 189.66 km · 07.07.2020
Anatolii and Dmitry Mykhailiuta — licences and certificates (click to enlarge).









Video reviews after the flight. More reviews on Google and Tripadvisor (Travelers’ Choice 2016–2026).




A convenient gift for friends, family or colleagues: unlike a ticket for a fixed date, the certificate is valid for 12 months and the recipient chooses a convenient time within the season. The certificate is issued for the chosen programme; the date is booked in advance.

No. It is a tandem flight: the pilot controls the wing while you enjoy the views. There is a short briefing before take-off; the gear is fitted and checked on site.
up to 120 minutes from the meeting at Café Bar PILOT: settling up and choosing the format, transfer to the launch, briefing, 15–25 minutes in the air, landing and the transfer back.
Children aged 5–16 fly accompanied by parents or legal guardians. Guests aged 60+ need a medical certificate. Passenger weight is 25–125 kg.
We fly only in suitable conditions. If the weather says no, we reschedule your slot to the nearest window free of charge; if rescheduling is impossible, we refund the deposit (payment-system fees are withheld).
Write on WhatsApp or Telegram: date, number of guests and time. The manager confirms the slot and sends an invoice for a 95 GEL / €35 deposit per slot. The balance is paid on the day, on site, in cash (GEL) or by card.
Closed shoes, a windbreaker or jacket, warm clothes in winter. It is cooler and windier at altitude. The helmet is included; a warm flight suit (95 GEL) and gloves (20 GEL) are available for an extra fee.
An HD 1920×1080 video of your flight is included. Professional photos, 4K/5K, 360° and drone filming are optional extras you can add on site.
The flight type is finalised when we meet — by the weather and your preferences. Compare all programmes, prices and airtime on the all flights page.
Yes — a gift certificate for the chosen programme is valid for 12 months; the recipient books the date.
We will suggest the format that suits you and book your slot. We reply in about 30 minutes, 09:00–21:00 (GMT+4), every day.