3,000 m Tandem Skydive in Sapareva Banya near Sofia

A tandem skydive in Sapareva Banya near Sofia turns that long-standing “one day” into something real. Climb to 3,000 metres in an aircraft, step out with a licensed tandem instructor and experience up to around 30 seconds of freefall. The airfield is only about an hour from Sofia, and this is the most affordable jump offered at the local drop zone — an accessible introduction to what lies beyond the aircraft door.

Your first skydive does not need the greatest altitude

You do not have to start with the highest jump to experience the full thrill of skydiving. Three thousand metres gives you the setting for that moment when hesitation falls away and all that remains is open air and a completely different sense of freedom. It is a first encounter with freefall without missing out on the emotion that makes a skydive so memorable.

Choose the experience for yourself or give a voucher to someone who has always wanted to take that step. No previous skydiving experience is needed: this is a tandem jump, with you securely attached to your instructor throughout.

From the briefing to the climb above the Rila Mountains

Your preparation starts at Sapareva Banya Airfield with a short theory briefing and the equipment you need for the jump. A licensed tandem instructor takes care of every stage, from getting ready to the jump itself and the landing.

The aircraft then climbs to 3,000 metres. When weather conditions allow, the ascent route passes over the Rila Lakes area, giving you mountain views from the air before you jump. This part of the flight depends on conditions and is not guaranteed on every ascent.

Up to around 30 seconds of freefall

Everything changes when the door opens: anticipation gives way to speed, wind and adrenaline. Once you leave the aircraft, you experience up to around 30 seconds of freefall — a short time on a clock, but a feeling unlike anything you know on the ground.

When the parachute opens, the pace shifts. The rush of freefall becomes a gentle descent, with views across the Sapareva Banya area and the slopes of the Rila Mountains. You experience both sides of skydiving: the intense adrenaline of the jump and the calmer flight beneath an open canopy.

What the experience includes

• Skydiving equipment, including a jumpsuit, harness, goggles and everything else needed for the jump.
• A licensed tandem instructor and a short theory briefing.
• An aircraft flight to the jump altitude of 3,000 metres.
• A tandem skydive with up to around 30 seconds of freefall.
• A branded gift from the activity provider.

The stated experience duration is approximately 50 minutes. The activity is delivered individually for the selected number of participants. You must also allow for the required arrival at the airfield at least 60 minutes before your booked time.

A video of your first moments in the air

You can add a video recorded by a camera mounted on your tandem instructor’s hand. It captures more than the views: you can relive your own reaction as you leave the aircraft and during the jump. Video recording is an optional extra and is not included in the standard experience.

Who can take part

• No previous skydiving experience is required.
• The minimum age is 16.
• Participants under 18 need parental consent.
• The permitted weight range is 45–100 kg.

Season, booking and preparation

Jumps take place from the beginning of May to the end of October and are weather-dependent. Advance reservations must be made at least 24 hours before your preferred time, and the jump also requires suitable weather conditions.

• Arrive at Sapareva Banya Airfield at least 60 minutes before your booked time.
• Before setting off, you must call the activity team using the contact number provided to confirm the weather conditions.
• Wear comfortable clothing appropriate to the season.
• Choose comfortable trainers or sports shoes without hooks or buckles. Sandals and flip-flops are not suitable.

The activity takes place at Sapareva Banya Airfield in Kyustendil Province, approximately an hour from Sofia. Location coordinates: 42.314003490012226, 23.260640259205637.

Cancellation conditions and your experience voucher

The activity provider states that a booked slot can be cancelled free of charge up to 48 hours beforehand. This is the provider’s cancellation condition for the reserved activity slot, not a separate promise of a voucher refund from Adventico.

Choose an Adventico voucher for a 3,000-metre tandem skydive in Sapareva Banya, whether it is your own first step into the air or a gift for someone ready to see heights differently. Buying a voucher does not automatically confirm a date or time: the jump requires an advance reservation and suitable weather.