Status (Mar 2026): Temporarily closed due to wind. Riug Paragliding is closed for now because the wind is still coming from the west. The team expects to reopen in late March or early April 2026, once the east-wind season begins and conditions improve.
Status can change depending on wind conditions and the operator’s decision. Before you book, please confirm the latest status via WhatsApp.
WITA means Bali time (UTC+8).
This page is only for Riug Paragliding in Sawangan, Nusa Dua, not a Bali-wide paragliding guide. Here you can check the price, meeting point, participant requirements, and the booking steps before check-in.
Prefer reading in Indonesian? Read Riug Paragliding (Indonesian version).
Quick booking snapshot
- Online price: IDR 950,000 per person
- Publish price: IDR 1,000,000 per person
- Check-in: 10:30–16:30 WITA (depends on wind; reference when Riug is operating)
- Meeting point: Sawangan, Nusa Dua (Jl. Villa The Santi Residence)
- Last checked: 1 March 2026 (Wira Tour Reservations Team, confirmed with the operator)
- Confirm status before booking: WhatsApp +62813 3956 3400
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Quick facts Riug
- Meeting point: Jl. Villa The Santi Residence, Banjar Sawangan, Nusa Dua.
- Operating hours: 11:00–17:00 WITA (reference when Riug is operating).
- Check-in: 10:30–16:30 WITA (depends on wind conditions; reference when Riug is operating)
- Flight duration: around 10–15 minutes (depends on wind).
- Participant limits: age 5–65 (depends on condition), max weight 130 kg.
- Not allowed to fly: heart disease, epilepsy, and pregnant participants
- Valid until: 31 December 2026
- What you usually see (depends on flight conditions): the southern ocean, high limestone cliffs, and some villa buildings
- Note: schedules can change with wind conditions. Before you go, it’s best to check the weather forecast.
Riug Paragliding location: meeting point in Sawangan, Nusa Dua
Address
Jl. Villa The Santi Residence, Banjar Sawangan, Nusa Dua.
Directions
To get there, open Google Maps and search for the Riug meeting point in Sawangan, Nusa Dua.
Estimated distance and travel time (traffic-dependent)
- From Kuta Beach: around 15.4 km, 30–45 minutes
- From Echo Beach (Canggu): around 19.4 km, 45–60 minutes
Transport note
- Private transport to and from the location (hotel to flying site) is not included in the ticket price.
- If your voucher or confirmation includes transport, follow the terms written on that voucher/confirmation.
On-site facilities (summary)
- Total area around 3,000 m²
- Bamboo lobby waiting area with power sockets, a speaker, and WiFi.
- Bamboo benches and hammocks for waiting
- Wooden gazebo near the cliff edge
- Lockers, a first-aid kit, and basic medicines
- 2 toilets
- Large parking area, up to 20 cars
Take-off and landing
- Take-off and landing area around 200 m², covered with synthetic grass
- Sometimes, landing can be on the beach sand, depending on the wind direction.
Riug Paragliding price: online vs publish
Note: the prices below are only for Riug Paragliding in Sawangan, Nusa Dua, not a reference for other locations.
| Riug Paragliding Price | Details |
|---|---|
| Publish price | IDR 1,000,000 per person |
| Online price | IDR 950,000 per person |
Price Note:
- Publish price: book on-site.
- Online price: book via Wira Water Sport by Wira Tour.
- Valid until: 31 December 2026
Participant category note
If your group includes both Indonesian citizens (WNI) and non-Indonesian citizens, please confirm on WhatsApp before making your payment. This will ensure that we book you in the correct category.
What’s included
- Insurance covers up to IDR 250 million per participant (provided by Riug Paragliding Nusa Dua). To check the exact coverage for your date, please confirm via WhatsApp before you pay.
- Pilot: professional tandem pilot with T2 rating (tandem licence category for experienced tandem pilots)
- Safety equipment: certified glider, helmet, and harness compatible with FAI standards and European/EN standards
- Sports shoes: provided if needed (if the participant does not bring their own)
- Documentation: includes flight recording with GoPro Hero 9 series
- Certificate: Tandem Paragliding award certificate from RIUG
How to book Riug (WhatsApp or form)
Reservation note: participants must reserve at least 1 day before arrival.
To verify availability and wind conditions, please confirm via WhatsApp before you travel.
Booking steps (WhatsApp)
- Contact Wira Water Sport by Wira Tour (WhatsApp).
- Choose your activity date and number of participants.
- Make payment following the reservation team’s instructions during booking. If you have a preferred payment method, mention it in WhatsApp.
- We send your voucher via WhatsApp or email.
- Arrive on the date shown on your voucher, check in, and show your voucher on your phone. No need to print it.
Reservation contacts
- WhatsApp: +62813 3956 3400
- Email: [email protected]
Before you message WhatsApp (so we can process faster)
- Activity date
- Number of participants
- Estimated arrival time (match the check-in window)
Alternative: booking form
You can also book using the booking form.
Voucher redemption (after booking)
- After payment, we send the voucher + location address + Google Maps link via WhatsApp or email.
- No printing needed. Show the voucher on your phone at check-in.
- Make sure you show the voucher to the staff on duty at the location.
- The voucher is valid only for the date written on the voucher.
- If your voucher includes a time slot, arrive around 15 minutes before that time.
- If your arrival time changes, please inform customer service.
Participant requirements and flight rules
Participant requirements
- Minimum age: 5 years (also depends on height and weight)
- Maximum age: 65 years (depends on health condition)
- Maximum weight: 130 kg
- Not allowed: heart disease, epilepsy, pregnant participants
- The pilot has the right to decide who can fly and the flight timing.
- Before flying, participants sign a declaration confirming they do not have conditions that are not allowed for paragliding.
- If you have a specific medical condition, please confirm with us before payment.
Weather and operations
- The activity depends on wind direction and speed, as well as passenger weight, and the pilot determines flight timing.
- Flights do not operate during rain.
- If the weather is unsafe (strong wind, weak wind, rain), the flight may be cancelled for safety.
- Before you go, check the official Bali forecast from BMKG (the site is mainly in Indonesian). If needed, use your browser’s translate feature to review wind direction and wind speed. Always follow the pilot’s decision on the day.
Activity day itinerary (summary)
- The guest staff welcomes you.
- Check-in and re-registration at the reception counter.
- You receive a flight number, and then your weight is measured.
- Put on sports shoes, harness, and helmet (shoes provided if needed).
- Safety briefing by the pilot.
- Take off from the Riug cliff.
- Land depending on wind conditions (see “Take-off and landing” above).
- If landing happens on the beach, participants will be picked up to return to base.
What to bring
- Comfortable clothes
- Sports shoes or sneakers
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Drinking water
- Camera or smartphone
- Voucher on your phone
- Jacket (optional)
Refund and cancellation policy
- Rescheduling requested by the participant: currently not available.
- 100% refund if the cancellation is submitted at the latest 1 day before the activity date, and before 14:00 WITA.
- 100% cancellation fee (no refund) if:
- Cancellation is submitted 1 day before the activity date, after 14:00 WITA
- No show (not attending)
- Cancellation on the activity date
- Refund note: refunds do not include service fees, discounts, or bank transfer fees.
- If cancelled due to weather (flying is not possible), there is an option to reschedule to the next day or refund.
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