Scenic Hang Gliding Tandem Flight in Santa Barbara
About this experience
Fly high and enjoy panoramic views of Santa Barbara on this exhilarating tandem hang-gliding flight!
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Amazing experience! Willy was a great instructor and made everything feel smooth and safe. The flight was both thrilling and relaxing, and it was fascinating to feel how shifting your body controls the glider. Highly recommended!
What's Included
- 1.5-hour experience with a 15 to 20-minute flight
- Fly tandem with a professional glider pilot
- Launch from the Santa Barbara mountains
- Admire jaw-dropping views of the city and ocean
- Choose to take the controls or simply enjoy the flight!
What happens on the day
Get ready to fly like a bird! During this thrilling flight, you’ll experience the ultimate aerial adventure while soaring above Santa Barbara on a hang glider.
Upon arrival, you’ll enjoy a short and scenic ride to the launch site. Located within the Santa Barbara mountains, you’ll admire stunning scenery while helping your professional pilot set up the glider. After going over some basic safety rules, you’ll slip into a harness and helmet.
Then, feel a wave of adrenaline as you jog and leap into the air! With a launch height of around 3,000 feet, you’ll be treated to a bird’s eye view of the city, ocean, and valley below. The best part? You can choose to take the controls and help steer the hang glider or simply enjoy the flight. While flight times can vary, you can expect to soar for approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
Location
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When Do I Choose A Date?
Either yourself or the lucky recipient can make a booking and select dates once you are in receipt of the voucher. You’ll register the voucher, follow the booking instructions, and your experience with us begins!
September - December:
Daily - 9:00 AM to Early Afternoon
Important Details
Essential Information
- Participants must be at least 12 years old
- Riders cannot exceed 200 lbs
- Participants should be physically fit and able to comfortably run at a jogging speed
- It is recommended to bring snacks and water
- There are no restrooms available at the park
Duration
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Spectators
Weather Dependent
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Returns, Exchanges & Cancellations
Returns
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be returned hassle-free within 14 days. All refunds will be made to the original purchaser.
Exchanges
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be exchanged for anything else in our marketplace at any time. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs more, you'll simply have to pay the difference. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs less, you'll have a credit towards your next booking with Virgin Gifts.
Cancellation Policy
Once you have scheduled a date and received a booking confirmation, no refunds will be given. Rescheduling is allowed up to 14 days prior to your experience, failure to appear on your booked date or to reschedule at least 14 days prior to your booked date will result in the loss of the value of your experience. In the event your experience is canceled due to inclement weather you will reschedule your experience directly with your experience provider.
Customer Reviews
Amazing experience! Willy was a great instructor and made everything feel smooth and safe. The flight was both thrilling and relaxing, and it was fascinating to feel how shifting your body controls the glider. Highly recommended!
We had a wonderful experience. Willy is a patient and skilled instructor and pilot. The scenery was breathtaking over Santa Barbara along the Pacific. We would do this again in a heartbeat.
