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Use thermals, stay up longer, and experience the real freedom of tandem paragliding on Mt. Pilatus above Lake Lucerne.
Looking for more than a short scenic glide? The Eagle Flight is built for people who want an actual flying experience. With 20–35 minutes in the air, there’s time to do more than just float straight to the landing field.
Your pilot will actively look for thermals and lift to gain altitude and extend the flight. Depending on the conditions, you can:
enjoy the panorama longer,
take the controls for a short time (guided, step-by-step),
add a few aerobatic manoeuvres if you’re keen,
and sometimes even glide toward nearby ridges and peaks.
Because paragliding is weather- and wind-dependent, the exact route and flight time always depend on the day. The goal is simple: get the most out of the conditions—safely.
If your schedule changes (or the forecast does), you can reschedule easily online up to 48 hours before. That keeps your trip flexible.
If everything runs perfectly smoothly — no queues, quick logistics, and ideal wind right away — the whole experience can be surprisingly fast. In that best-case scenario, from meeting in Kriens to landing in Kriens, it might take as little as 1h45 minutes.
But for planning your day, please allow up to 3 hours. Paragliding is weather- and wind-dependent, and we prefer to wait for the right cycle rather than rush into “good enough”. That way you’re not under time pressure, and we can handle any delays calmly and safely.
Want the maximum airtime experience? Have a look at the Dragon Flight with flight-time guarantee.
experienced pilots smooth organisation fair pricing easy online booking the option to purchase high-quality photos & videos and keepsakes
Make your flight even more memorable with optional add-ons (selectable during booking) or if available during the experience:
20–40 photos + two raw videos directly from your flight.
We transfer everything straight to your phone.
Price: + CHF 40
Tight schedule or connecting plans?
This option guarantees a fixed take-off time with priority in flight planning.
Price: + CHF 20
Note: Not valid in extreme weather — in that case, you and your pilot will find a good alternative.
Fly on the same day and share the Pilatus experience — ideally in the air at the same time.
In the booking form, simply add your friend’s name (who also has a booking).
Price: + CHF 10
Note: If we can’t secure a second pilot, you’ll fly one after the other.
In that case, we won’t charge the add-on.
A professionally edited 1–2 minute video with music and a unique second-camera perspective.
Includes: raw footage, 3 stickers, portrait or landscape format.
Price: + CHF 85
A longer edited video (4–6 minutes) from multiple cameras, with music.
Includes: T-shirt, photos & stickers — the full memory package.
Price: + CHF 135
Note: Meeting point must be at the valley station, because the cable car ride is included in the video.
There’s no strict age limit, but a basic level of fitness is required. Flying isn’t ideal for children under six, though it may be possible after prior consultation – as long as they meet the minimum height requirement of 1.20 meters.
Minimum height: 1.20 meters
Maximum height: 2.20 meters
Weight: 15 to 100 kg – Flights for passengers over 100 kg are possible on selected days with strong updrafts.
Please note: Flights must be done sober. For safety reasons, full responsiveness and decision-making ability are required.
Up to 48 hours before your flight, you can reschedule yourself or cancel for a 95% refund or a voucher—after that, the deposit is retained, and within 24 hours the flight is charged. (GTC)
Reschedule until 48h before: Change your date online yourself (no support needed).
Cancel until 48h before: Choose 95% refund or a voucher.
Less than 48h before: The deposit is kept to cover planning and short-notice cancellation costs.
Within 24h / no-show: The flight is charged and any voucher entitlement expires, as the slot can rarely be rebooked at such short notice.
The three offers differ in planned flight time, use of thermals and intensity.
All flights launch—depending on the wind—from Pilatus Kulm or Klimsen and land in Kriens. The actual duration always depends on the weather and safety decisions.
The actual time in the air ranges from 15 minutes to 50 minutes depending on the package, and the overall experience takes about 1½ to 3 hours. Flight time depends on wind, thermals and safety margins.
Additional time is needed for meeting up, briefing, the ride on the cable car and any waiting for optimal launch conditions. Especially with thermal flights it can make sense to wait for the right wind window—safety takes precedence over schedules.
The altitude difference is around 1,200–1,600 metres depending on the launch site—additional height is possible in thermals. Pilatus has impressive topography. From Kulm or Klimsen there is already a large vertical drop down to the landing site in Kriens even without updrafts. In good conditions, especially with the Adler or Drache flights, additional height can be gained.
If the guaranteed minimum flight time of 35 minutes is not reached on a Drache flight, we refund the difference to the Bergdohle price. The guarantee applies only to the Drache flight. If weather forces us to land before 35 minutes, there is an automatic price reduction to the corresponding base offer.
We do not artificially extend flights against nature or at the expense of safety margins. The final decision always lies with the pilot.
The Steinbock Safari combines a guided hike in the Pilatus area with a subsequent tandem flight. This experience is aimed at nature‑loving guests who want more than just a flight. The safari requires sure‑footedness and normal fitness. In good conditions the flight time can be extended to one hour, but this depends on the weather.
Optional add‑ons include photo and video service, premium video, “Fly with a Friend” and fixed time slots.
Add‑ons can be selected during booking or—depending on availability—added on site.
Yes. If a safe start is not possible on Pilatus, alternative flight areas may be considered. Depending on the weather we occasionally switch to other suitable launch sites such as Engelberg, Büehlen or Niederbauen. This decision is based solely on safety criteria. Flight time and experience can vary.
If no suitable flight is possible, the rules for postponement or cancellation according to our Terms and Conditions apply.
Yes, a spontaneous upgrade to a longer package is possible if conditions and time slots allow. For example, if you book a Bergdohle and good thermals are present, the flight can be extended and charged as a Drache. The upgrade takes place situationally during the flight and only if there is time between subsequent flights. There is no guarantee of an upgrade.
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