Paragliding near Lake Sevan

armeniangeographic

3 years ago

Paragliding in Armenia is the best decision if you are an adrenaline junkie person. The weather in Armenia is favorable for this type of sport because of 300 sunny days per year. Paragliding near Sevan Lake will give you unforgettable memories and crazy feelings. You’ll enjoy that experience and be exited to fly with seagulls. If you have never tried paragliding it’s a must try. You will not regret it.

Lake Sevan is one of the three “great seas” of Great Armenia, along with Lake Van and Lake Urmia. Only Sevan from these three lakes remained in the territory of Armenia, so it is very important for Armenia.

Paragliding near Lake Sevan

Description

There is a very beautiful take off site near Lake Sevan. It offers majestic views of the lake and the mountains surrounding it. The take off site is 1 and half hour away from Yerevan. The place is perfect for paragliding as it offers lifty conditions and perfect infrastructure. Depending on the weather and the preference of the passenger, we can climb higher than 2500 meters, perform some acrobatic maneuvers and enjoy the thrill of the flight.

There is no need for a special training to join a tandem paragliding flight as the passenger is flying with a professional instructor. The instructors do a short briefing before the flight to make sure the passenger knows everything needed.

The flying day is arranged based on the weather. It is possible to precisely know the weather forecast max 2-3 days prior to the day.

Tour details:

Location – Gegharkunik Province
Coordinates – 40.589128° 44.951533°
Altitude – h = 2300m
Flying season – June – September.
Duration of the flight – from 15-25 minutes (depending on the weather and the preference of the passenger)