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Summary

Dont miss to fly over the green mountains of Bursa, famous for its cultural heritage but also for its outstanding natural beauty and historical landmark on the northwest part of Anatolia region.
Paragliding conditions
Intermediate, Advanced
Flying Style: Cross Country, Soaring
Terrain: Mountains, Beach
Lessons or coaching
Spot guidance
Retrieve (XC)

The best thing about paragliding in Bursa is the variety of options as there are several take-offs close to each other, covering all wind directions. Conditions are generally mellow, with not too strong winds and some really pleasant afternoon thermals.

Trip characteristics
Typical Pickup: Bursa, Turquia
Flight search assistance
Suitable for: Group
Ambience: Relaxed, Lively Bars
Experience Type: Collective
Food: Half board

The Destination

Bursa is a major tourist centre with the thermal baths being used for therapeutic purposes since the Roman times. It lies in the northwestern Anatolia, within the Marmara Region. It is the fourth most populous city in Turkey and one of the most industrialized metropolitan centres in the country. The city is also the administrative centre of Bursa Province. It attracts attention not only for its cultural heritage but also for its outstanding natural beauty and historical landmark.

The Experience

We will have a tailor-made tour visiting several spots in the area. It will include some high altitude mountain take-offs and visits to typical villages where we will be tasting some traditional food after the flights. As part of the cultural immersion we will have a chance to visit some mystical and historical parts of Bursa.

Sample Itinerary
  • We will pick you up in Istanbul Airport at your arrival and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day will be free, you can restore your energy from the trip and have dinner at the hotel.
  • The following days we will head to Cumalıkızık village and fly from Zeyniler take-off (1950m). We will then continue our tour into Uludag Mountain and its take-off at 2050m. After that we will be moving to a different place and climb even higher to İnegöl take-off that stands at 2222 m. At the end of the day after the flights there will be a tasting of traditional local food including the delicious inegöl meatballs.
  • On the last day, after a good breakfast at the hotel we will depart and take you to the airport, closing our long flying and cultural week.
Local attractions

Close to Bursa sits Saitabat, an area surrounded by lush green lawns and oak trees. A special place is Uludag waterfall that flows into the canyon. Hiking trails and other natural spots are within reach for some relaxing moments. Another unique place is the Suuçtu Waterfall which is located in the surroundings of Bursa. The beatifull waterfall pours from a 38 meter-high wall onto a natural lagoon, making for a nice relaxing area.

Cumalıkızık is an ancient village with a rich cultural and architectural legacy. The local ethnography museum, located in the village's square displays historical objects from the village. One of the main attractions is a traditional festival that gathers big crowds during the month of June.

One of our pit-stops, Uludağ, is considered the ancient Mysian Olympus, a mountain that tops at 2,543 m, popular for winter sports and a national park of rich flora and fauna.

Accommodation

We will be staying at 3 star hotels in the city center, on the places where we will be travelling. Breakfast is included, as well as dinner with tasting of typical food. We can provide different options in case you prefer a single room.
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ali

Your Host: ali

Member since April 2017

ali is your host for this experience and will provide you with all the information needed.

My name is Ali ES. I'm from TURKEY. I have 25 years experience in Paragliding and 20 years experience in Alternative Tourism Business. I'm also a skydiver and paramotor pilot and a kite rider-
ali has been selected as a host by bstoked. We only accept hosts which are trustworthy and have a great quality in service to make sure you get the best experience possible.