Colombia
| Cauca Valley: Piedechinche & Roldanillo | Santander: Bucaramanga |
PARADISE TO DISCOVER
Recognized as one of the friendliest countries in the world, Colombia is more than what you hear. Mountains, oceans, jungles and cultural areas. Characteristics that make this country so exotic and interesting to visit.
12 days - XC Tour
Dates:
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29th of December - 9th of January 2026
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25th of January - 5th of February 2026
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individual dates for groups -> request
Price: 2200 €
SMALL GROUPS - MAX 6 PARTICIPANTS
included:
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full training with focus on improving the individual skills in every flight,
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professional instructors with competition experience and achievements
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accommodation,
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transportation from and to the airport
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transportation to the flying sites
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retrieves,
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take off and landing fees
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welcome box (surprise), local guide
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not included: travel costs, food
Our guides/pilots will be with you all the time and help you with everything you need.
FOR:
The tours are for pilots with license (beginner, intermediate). The focus lies on the improving of the personal skills in thermalling and XC flying.
What is included?
Local guide &
INSTRUCTORs
Our focus is to improve your skills in whatever way you are looking forward to. If it is from "learning how to fly in a thermal", to "your first 50 or 100km", we will be with you all the time. Leo, who grew up there will show us the REAL Colombia, giving you an insight, not everybody gets :)
Accommodation
Hotel in Double rooms with AC, shower, toilet etc. or Bungalow with living room, sleeping room, bathroom, kitchen. (Extra fee for single room)
Take off Fees
All Takeoff and Landing fees for all sites we will visit
TRANsport
Transport from and to the Cali Airport, transports to the takeoffs and retrieves (when landing somewhere else) is included.
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a welcome box (surprise) ;D
What is not included?
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travel costs; that are for example plane, bus or train tickets in order to arrive at the meeting point (Airport Cali)
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food and drinks
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radio; every pilot needs to provide his own radio
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special group activities(salsa lesson, Colombian cooking lesson etc.)
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insurance; every pilot needs to have its own travel /accident insurance
Food
not included
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DETAILS and PROGRAMM
Our tours are designed entirely around you. Each day is tailored to the skills, goals, and experience level of the pilots in the group. With a maximum of six participants (typically 3–4), we work closely with every pilot and adjust the progression individually.
If this is your first trip after getting your license, we focus on building a solid and confident foundation: smooth takeoffs and landings, catching and staying in thermals, exploring a soaring site, and learning to top-land. This forms the core of what we call a “progression tour.”
If you already have experience in thermals and regular flying, we shift the focus toward refining your thermalling technique, planning efficient routes, completing your first small XC flights, and preparing for longer distances.
Below are two example itineraries:
Option 1 – Beginners
Day 1: Arrival, warm welcome, briefing, goal-setting, lunch, welcome flight, groundhandling, dinner together
Days 2–3: Soaring and top-landing. Top-landings are a key skill—they build confidence, deepen your understanding of landing approaches, and noticeably improve overall control.
Days 4–6: Thermal training in Piedechinche, usually 2–3 flights per day
Days 7–11: Gradual development of thermal and XC skills, flight planning, hopping from thermal to thermal, and your first longer XC flights. Main site: Piedechinche, with optional days in Ansermanuevo or Roldanillo.
Day 12: Final flying day, closing briefing, and a last shared lunch or dinner
Option 2 – Advanced
Day 1: Arrival, welcome, briefing, goal-setting, lunch, welcome flight, groundhandling, dinner together
Days 2–6: Flying in and around Piedechinche; improving thermalling performance, transitions, and short to mid-range XC flights (20–60 km)
Days 6–11: Exploring the classic XC terrain in Ansermanuevo and Roldanillo
Day 12: Return to Piedechinche for a final flying day, closing briefing, and farewell lunch or dinner
Both options are completely adaptable. Your wishes and goals shape the program, and we adjust each day according to conditions, safety, and your personal progression
FLY IN COLOMBIA
The Colombian tropical climate is influenced by trade winds which makes it consistent. One of the most important flying areas is the Cauca Valley, which is a paradise for free flight. It is not just about super conditions, but also about the nice people and their culture in this special place. The agricultural Valle de Cauca with its unfenced farmland and extensive road network creates a retrieve system that invites you to make the most of the go-anywhere conditions.
The topography of the valley makes it perfect for flying with interesting routes for every level pilot.
With very special conditions it is flyable all the day, the pilot has the chance to practice and improve his skills in thermalling and Cross country flights with soft and effective thermals.
In the afternoon the thermals and the soft valley wind are combined for a pleasure flight. The restitution are coming with the sunset - just perfect conditions to relax.
