The ridges above Sopo drop toward the Tomine reservoir and the Guatavita lake, giving tandem pilots a long, scenic glide over water and the green squares of the Sabana de Bogota. Schools fly with pilots certified by FEDEAEREOS, homologated equipment and an assistance policy, with flights on weekends and holidays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for groups of two or more.
| Price | Tandem flight prices vary by school; add-ons are fixed at COP 55,000 (about USD 17) for the GoPro photo and video package and COP 15,000 (about USD 5) for transport from the meeting point to the launch |
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| Duration | 15 to 20 minutes airborne, 2 to 3 hours including transfer and waiting for conditions |
| Difficulty | easy, no experience required |
| Season | December to March and July to August, when thermals are most reliable and the savanna is clear |
| Address | Sopo, Cundinamarca, Colombia, about 35 km north of Bogota on the Autopista Norte |
Activity facts
- Where
- Launch sites above Sopo and the Embalse del Tomine, Cundinamarca
Equipment
- Harness, helmet and wing, provided by the school
- Closed shoes with ankle support
- Windproof jacket and gloves
- Sunglasses with a retaining strap
- Identity document for the flight register
Location
Sopo, Cundinamarca, Colombia, about 35 km north of Bogota on the Autopista Norte
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