Sky Sisters Paragliding
Jan 26 - Feb 4, 2027
Piedechinche, Colombia
This all women's paragliding adventure is the culmination of a dream: to bring female pilots together to share the sky and connect through yoga while immersed in the beauty of the Colombian culture and landscape.
We fly together as a family, recognizing that each person’s unique perspective enriches the group as a whole. Paragliding is deeply personal, and we bring that mentality into the adventure, sharing knowledge, airtime, and experience in a supportive and inclusive environment designed to help you on your flying journey. Instrument setup, flight planning, strategy, reading the sky, thermalling, gaggle flying, and cross country are just a few of the areas of focus for growth.
This tour is designed to be as all inclusive and stress free as possible. You can arrive with the peace of mind knowing that all logistics and details are taken care of: simply focus on flying. This trip is perfect for beginner-intermediate pilots ready to accelerate their paragliding progression with a comprehensive approach encompassing mind, body, and skill development.
Itinerary
January 26: Arrival
Arrival into Cali International Airport (CLO), shuttles to our accommodation, and a welcome dinner at the finca.
Jan 27 - Feb 3: Flying, Yoga, & Adventure
Daily activities include: fresh breakfast at our private finca, guided yoga sessions, shuttles to launch, snacks, and most importantly flying in Piedechinche where we can often launch, fly, and go XC all day! After flying we'll enjoy the pool and most spectacular sunsets followed by home cooked meals at our accommodation. There are many alternate activities possible for non flying days, including a visit of a small local chocolate factory, hiking to waterfalls, and more.
February 4: Departure
Farewell breakfast, checkout, and shuttles to Cali International Airport.
Flying Site
Piedechinche is situated on the west side of the central Andes cordillera in the Cauca Valley, a short 45-minute drive away from Cali international airport. The nearest town is Santa Elena. Although its slopes are facing west, thermal conditions can begin as early as 10 am. Piedechinche has it all to be a world-class flying site with multiple perfectly maintained take-offs with quick access, a huge beginner-friendly landing place (with landing bar!) and a breathtaking rainforest mountain backdrop. In Piedechinche we can fly from the morning all day long into the sunset! It is a magical place and the perfect flying environment to acclimate and work on our skills by doing local, out-and-return and long one-way flights.
Accommodation
We will be staying at Casa De La Sierra, a family-run private Eco-Finca or nestled in the foothills of our primary flying site of Piedechinche where we will get to enjoy abundant gardens, a pool, and natural streams and green areas for our yoga practice. The property is filled with native birds and wildlife and will be our oasis home-base for the tour. The basic but comfortable rooms will be shared, with bathrooms in each house. In classic Colombian style, there will be no hot water or AC.
Additional amenities include:
+ Daily cleaning service
+ Wifi throughout the property
+ Laundry available onsite (for a fee)
+ Limited refrigerator access in common area
Price & Details
$ **** USD | 8 Flying Days | Max 8 Participants
Paragliding Yoga
with
Lauren Martino
I was introduced to yoga at a young age - by spending summers with my Aunt Patia, who started one of the first yoga studios on the east coast in the 1970s. It wasn’t until 2008 that I fell in love with the practice, as it had a transformative impact on my academic and personal life. I took my first teacher training in 2011 and have been leading classes in studios and in nature since 2012. Over the years, I have studied with numerous teachers and amassed over 1000 hours of teaching and mentorship credits.
In my classes you can expect a balanced, vinyasa style sequence that is focused, intuitive and playful. I love incorporating music, intention and breathwork - as they help detangle the everyday weight of our thoughts and stresses.
I come to this retreat as a newer pilot - having just received my P3 rating and I’m excited to share this experience with a group of female pilots. I have experienced my ‘best’ flights or most informative days following a grounded yoga practice that established a solid connection to my own breath, body and mind. I can’t wait to share my insights in the exploration of yoga as a tool for paragliding with you!
