FlySapa – Terms, Conditions & Policies
Welcome to FlySapa, May Sport & Tourism Ltd. (“we”, “our”, “us”). By using our website, contacting us, or booking any of our services, you agree to the Terms, Conditions & Policies outlined below. These terms protect both our guests and our pilots, and ensure safe and enjoyable paragliding experiences in Sa Pa.
Some Quick Insights
Cancellation
We hope you don't do it to us. We would never do it to you unless it's something out of our control like weather, level, etc.
Refunds
If the flight can not take place, full refund or free reschedule. We are here for the long-term. We don't charge any hidden fee.
Privacy
We treat your information with care. We only ask for your passport photo for insurance purpose. We don't store it afterward.
Some Slow Insights
1. Services We Provide
FlySapa offers:
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Tandem paragliding flights in Sa Pa
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Transportation to the take-off site
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Ground support team & safety crew
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Photo & video packages (GoPro footage)
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Tourist assistance and scheduling support
All service descriptions, requirements, and prices are provided on our website and booking channels.
2. Eligibility
To participate in a FlySapa tandem paragliding flight, customers must:
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Be at least 6 years old (with guardian approval)
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Weigh in the range of 30–110 kg (weather-dependent)
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Not have serious heart, spine, or mobility issues
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Be able to run 20–30 meters during takeoff
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Follow instructions from pilots and staff at all times
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Be sober from any recent use of alcohol, drugs, and other substances
We reserve the right to refuse service for safety reasons.
3. Booking, Payment & Confirmation
FlySapa accepts bookings via:
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FlySapa website
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WhatsApp
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Facebook / Instagram
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Phone call or message
To confirm a booking:
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Send us a photo of your passport
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We may request a small deposit if the demand on the flying day is really high and if your group has more than 10 people. The remaining payment is typically made on the day of the flight.
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Your booking is confirmed only when FlySapa sends a written confirmation.
For group bookings, special arrangements may apply.
4. Weather, Safety & Operational Adjustments
Paragliding in Sa Pa depends heavily on:
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Wind direction and strength
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Clouds and visibility
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Rain or storms
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Mountain conditions
For safety, FlySapa may:
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Delay flights
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Change to another flying time
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Change takeoff site
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Cancel the activity
All decisions are made by certified FlySapa pilots in combination with our Safety Director and our CEO, based solely on safety.
Some days may require waiting for weather windows.
6. Cancellation & Refund Policy
Customer Cancellations:
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More than 12 hours before flight: Full refund (if deposit was taken) or free reschedule
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Less than 12 hours before flight: 50% refund or free reschedule
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No-show: No refund
We understand travel plans may change; contact us early so we can help.
FlySapa Cancellations:
If FlySapa cancels due to:
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Weather (rain, strong wind, back wind, low visibility, etc.)
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Other Safety concerns (e.g, customers not fully sober, etc.)
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Operational or site restrictions
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Legal requirements from the authority
You may choose:
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Full refund, or
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Free rescheduling
FlySapa does not charge any fee for cancellations from the above reasons.
7. Liability & Safety Responsibility
By booking and participating in any FlySapa activity, you fully understand and agree that paragliding is an adventure sport with inherent and unavoidable risks, including but not limited to:
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Sudden weather changes
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Hard or uneven landings
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Turbulence or unexpected air movements
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Equipment malfunction (even when properly maintained)
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Slips, trips, or falls on the take-off or landing site
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Physical strain during take-off or landing
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Transportation to and from the flying area
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Contact with natural terrain, trees, rocks, or other obstacles
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By joining a flight, you voluntarily assume all risks associated with the activity.
FlySapa is not responsible for:
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Any injury, accident, illness, or death
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Loss or damage to personal belongings
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Property damage of any kind
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Emotional distress or psychological claims
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Any indirect or consequential losses
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Costs associated with medical care, transport, or treatment
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Delays, rescheduling, or cancellations caused by weather or safety conditions
You agree that:
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You participate entirely at your own risk.
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You release FlySapa, its pilots, staff, partners, and service providers from all liability, whether caused by negligence, weather, equipment, or any other factor.
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You will follow all instructions from the pilots and staff.
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You are physically capable of participating and have disclosed any relevant health conditions.
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You understand that no safety system can remove all risk from paragliding.
Indemnification:
You further agree to indemnify and hold harmless FlySapa and its team from any claims, demands, or legal actions arising from your participation.
8. Photos & Videos
FlySapa often records your flight using GoPro cameras.
By participating, you allow FlySapa to:
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Capture photos and videos during your experience
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Use these materials for marketing, social media, and website content
If you prefer your media not to be used publicly, please let us know and we will respect your request.
9. Privacy & Personal Data Protection
We collect only the information necessary to provide safe and efficient service, including:
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Name
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Contact details
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Weight (for safety calculation)
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Booking history
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Any optional notes relevant to safety
We use this information only for:
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Customer communication
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Scheduling your flight
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Safety and regulatory compliance
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Internal improvements
We do not sell or share your private information with unrelated third parties.
You may request correction or deletion of your personal data at any time.
10. Website Use & Online Policies
10.1 Cookies
The FlySapa website uses cookies to:
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Improve loading speed
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Analyze visitor behavior (anonymous statistics)
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Remember preferences
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Support booking functionality
You may disable cookies from your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.
10.2 Analytics & Tracking
FlySapa uses trusted third-party tools to improve our website:
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Google Analytics
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Google Search Console
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Google Maps embed
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Facebook Pixel
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TikTok Pixel (if installed)
These tools may collect anonymized technical information such as:
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Pages visited
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Device & browser type
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Time spent on the site
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Geographic region (general, non-precise)
This data helps us improve service quality and customer experience.
10.3 External Links & Embedded Content
FlySapa may embed:
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YouTube videos
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Google Maps
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Instagram posts
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Facebook feeds
These platforms may use their own cookies.
We are not responsible for the privacy policies of external websites.
10.4 Online Communication
By contacting FlySapa via:
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Website forms
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WhatsApp
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Facebook Messenger
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Zalo
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Email
…you consent to FlySapa responding and using the information to process your request. We do not send spam or marketing messages without permission.
11. Intellectual Property
All text, images, videos, logos, and content on the FlySapa website are owned by FlySapa unless otherwise credited.
Reproduction without permission is not allowed.
12. Updates to Terms
FlySapa may update these Terms, Conditions & Policies to reflect:
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Operational changes
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Legal requirements
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Improved customer experience
The most recent version will always appear on this page.
