Sky Sisters Paragliding
Tour #1: Jan 24 - Feb 2, 2027
Tour #2: Feb 4 - Feb 13, 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
Arrival : Jan 23 / Feb 4
Arrival into Cali International Airport (CLO), shuttles to our accommodation, and a beautiful welcome dinner at the finca.
Flying Days : Jan 24 - Feb 1 / Feb 5 - 12
Daily activities include: fresh breakfast at our private finca, guided yoga sessions, shuttles to launch, 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.
Departure : Feb 2 / Feb 13
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 nestled in the foothills of our primary flying site of Piedechinche where we will get to enjoy abundant gardens, luxurious 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
$ 2600 USD | 8 Flying Days | Max 8 Participants
Early Bird Special
$2450 until Oct 1!
What's Included
+ Accommodation (shared room*)
+ Airport transfers to/from Cali airport on travel days
+ Guided flights, site intros, and weather briefings
+ Daily yoga classes
+ Breakfast and dinner at the finca
+ 2 rides to launch per day and retrieves
+ Post-flight debrief and track-log review as schedule allows
+ Instrument setup support
+ Daily launch fees
+ Tour Gift
What's Not Included
- Airline flights
- Tandem flights
- Restaurant meals out
* limited single rooms may be available, contact us for price and details
This trip is ideal for you if you...
+ Love the unique experience of traveling, flying, and learning together with a small group of like-minded female pilots in a safe, inclusive, supportive, and empowering environment
+ Are comfortable launching and landing independently, have some experience in thermalling, flying in small gaggles, and maybe some beginning cross country. We recommend a minimum of 70 logged flights, but we will consult with you with any questions
+ Are ready to take your flying skills to the next level and get lots of launches, landings, and hours in the air in gentle and approachable thermic conditions with abundant landing options
Requirements
+ Valid paragliding license
+ Valid liability insurance (often included in your national club membership such as USHPA)
+ Accident insurance covering paragliding (MedJet, Global Rescue, etc)
+ Garmin Inreach with active subscription
+ Experience level to safely take-off and land by yourself
+ Basic thermal flying skills
+ Good level of English
+ Complete flying kit suitable for your skill level
+ Reserve parachute re-packed within the last 6 months
+ A quality 2-meter band radio (this is crucial for us to be able to work together; it is recommended to invest in a high-quality radio: ICOM, Yaesu, etc.)
+ Travel cancellation insurance is strongly recommended
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!
