What to Wear for Paragliding in Sapa (Season by Season)

The short answer: closed shoes, long trousers, and one more layer than you'd wear walking around Sapa town - ideally windproof.

That's it.

But since "one more layer" means something very different in January than in July, here's the season-by-season version, from people who stand on that take-off every day.

Why You Dress for the Sky, Not the Town

Our take-off sits at 1,750 meters on Ham Rong Mountain - already noticeably cooler than Sapa town. Then you add airflow: gliding through the air feels like standing in a steady breeze for 10–15 minutes.

The rule of thumb we give guests: whatever feels right in town, add one layer for the sky. You'll never regret a light jacket; you might regret a T-shirt.

The One Non-Negotiable: Closed Shoes

You'll run a few steps at take-off - that's your entire job description as a tandem passenger. So we need shoes that stay on your feet:

• Perfect: sneakers, running shoes, light hiking shoes.

• Fine: any lace-up or velcro closed shoe.

• Nope: flip-flops, slides, heels, brand-new leather sandals you bought at the night market. This is honestly the only clothing item that can delay your flight - everything else we can work around.

Season by Season

Season	On the take-of	Wear this
Sep–Nov (golden season)	Mild, clear, the best flying weather of the year	T-shirt + light windbreaker, long trousers, sunglasses
Dec–Feb (winter)	Cold - can drop to 0°C on the coldest days, with occasional frost	Warm jacket, gloves, beanie that fits under a helmet, warm socks
Mar–May (spring)	Mild, changeable	Layers: T-shirt + fleece or windbreaker you can zip on/off
Jun–Aug (summer)	Warm below, still breezy up high	Light long sleeves or T-shirt + thin windproof layer, sunscreen

Fun insight: passengers are always surprised in the same direction. Nobody has ever landed and said, "I was too warm up there."

Small Stuff That Matters

• Sunglasses: yes, ideally with a strap. The sun above the clouds is serious.

• Phone: zipped pocket or it stays on the ground. A phone dropped from 700 meters becomes a very expensive gift to a rice field. (GoPro footage is included in your flight package, so you lose nothing by keeping it zipped.)

• Long hair: tie it back - it goes under a helmet.

• Scarves: tucked in or left behind. Anything that flaps, we'll ask you to secure.

• Contact lenses: totally fine. Glasses too - the helmet is open-face.

What You Don't Need to Bring

Harness, helmet, and all flight equipment - that's ours, included in the package, checked three times before every launch. There's no dress code beyond "warm enough and shoes that stay on."

Come as you are; we've flown guests in everything from trekking gear to jeans and a T-shirt - one guest even brought her birthday cake up for the flight (her idea, and the photos were fantastic).

Wardrobe sorted? Pick your date and book your flight - and if you're unsure about the weather that week, message us on WhatsApp, we're happy to advise.

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FAQ

What should I wear for paragliding in Sapa?

Closed shoes, long trousers, one more layer than town - windproof if possible. Winter: add gloves and a beanie.

Can I fly in flip-flops?

No - you need shoes that survive a few running steps. Sneakers are perfect.

Do I need any special equipment?

No. Harness, helmet, and all gear are provided and included in the price.

Can I take my phone up?

Only in a zipped pocket. GoPro footage is included anyway.