Have you ever thought about enjoying Lombok from a different perspective? The island has many hills and cliffs to enjoy the view from above. It's also perfect for enjoying another experience: paragliding. Many people believe that the beautiful nature is perfect for Paragliding in Lombok. Therefore, it’s deemed one of the best things to do in Lombok.
What is Paragliding?
Basically, paragliding is a free flying sport using a parachute where you take off from the ground, not the air like with skydiving. It has both recreational and competition purposes. There are two options, paragliding without engine, where you purely rely on the wind. Or there is powered paragliding, where a motor keeps you going.
Whichever sport you want to try, paragliders must have a licence of various levels. But beginners can try the tandem paragliding method. This means you have to fly with a licensed professional parachutist. There are already many professionals for paragliding in Lombok and Indonesia, including specialized clubs.
Paragliding vs Parasailing
Non-powered paragliding is only done from the top of a hill or cliff because it relies on the wind. Whereas parasailing relies on the engine from the boat, as you are fastened to a parachute and tied behind a boat.
So in terms of height, speed and experience, the two are very different. You also don't need a professional licence for parasailing in Lombok. It is easy to find a spot for it, usually in water sports recreation areas.
When it comes to paragliding in Lombok, you are more limited with your locations. These are some of the places which are perfect and often used for paragliding:
- Sky Lancing, Tampah, Selong belanak
- Merese Hill (close to MotoGP), Kuta
- Torok Hill, Central Lombok
- Batu Bangke, Praya
- Are Guling, Pujut
- Prabu Hill, Pujut
- And more
What to prepare
If you have chosen a location for paragliding in Lombok, you are advised to prepare a few things:
Mental preparation
Don't forget, you will fly with a minimum altitude of 300 meters for an average of 15 to 40 minutes. And because it's a wind-driven sport, you can't just jump off when you want to. So make sure you know your limits, especially when it comes to fear of heights.
Personal preparation
Remember to use sunscreen, tie up long hair, and avoid wearing accessories or clothing that can easily come off. We also recommend that you wear shoes or sandals, not your usual beach wear like slippers. With the strong wind above, comfortable clothing and a jacket are recommended for paragliding in Lombok.
Respect professionals
They have had a lot of experience, so respect their decisions. Use all the equipment, and the advice they give, especially when it comes to the weather and wind conditions.
Documentation
When it comes to a camera for your paragliding adventure, you can ask your guide to provide one. This way you can enjoy flying, without the fear of losing your device. And still, you will have memories stored in the form of videos and photos.
Book a paragliding trip in Lombok
That was a little guide before you decide to try paragliding in Lombok. The most suitable time to try it is during the dry season. Ready to fly? Amazing Lombok Resort can schedule it for you, which includes the trip and a short video of the experience. And this package for paragliding costs IDR 900,000 (USD 61 | EUR 55.5 | AUS 90) per person. Contact us for more details.
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Last updated on: 08 May 2026