2025 CLDBSE INDO TOUR BOOKING STATUS
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2025 Lombok & Candidasa Period #1 (Tours 1&2)
(Tour #2) Candidasa: Sun, 10th Aug – Sat 16th Aug, inclusive – SOLD OUT
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2025 Lombok & Candidasa Period #2 (Tours 3 & 4)
(Tour #4) Candidasa: Sun, 24th Aug – Sat 30th Aug, inclusive – SOLD OUT
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2025 Candidasa Period #3 (Tour 5)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT OUR INDO TOURS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND DETAILS RELATING TO OUR ONE AND TWO-WEEK TOUR EXPERIENCES (CLICK TO EXPAND)
Focused, Tailored Instruction
Our tours are crafted around your training goals. Those familiar with our Indonesian operations will know that consistent, favourable flying conditions allow for daily practice. This means you can refine techniques repeatedly, accelerating your skill development.
What makes our Indonesian tours unique is our instructional ratio. With 2–3 instructors and support crew on the hill at all times, we offer unmatched attention to your flying. Our goal is to help you grow as a pilot while keeping the vibe relaxed and fun. To ensure this, we never overbook.
Pricing Structure
PG2 rated pilots or less than 25 hours logged flying time
Ideal for those looking to achieve their PG3 progression
$850.00 per tour (two-week tour commitments)
$950.00 per tour (one-week tour commitments)
PG3 rated pilots with over 25hrs flying time
Ideal for those looking to achieve their PG4 progression
$700.00 per tour (two-week tour commitments)
$800.00 per tour (one-week tour commitments)
PG4 rated pilots and above
$600.00 per tour (two-week tour commitments)
$700.00 per tour (one-week tour commitments
These prices include unlimited access to any of the skills training sessions listed below. Rating progression is also included where appropriate.*
Additional to the costs referred to above, the following site fees are mandatory:
Lombok IDR150,000 (~AUD$15.00) per day site fee payable to SkyLancing Lombok via Cloudbase.
Candidasa IDR100,000 (~AUD$10.00) per day site fee payable to Candidasa Flying Operations via Cloudbase.
Who is this tour designed for?
This tour is primarily designed for novice pilots seeking to build large amounts of airtime, skill range, and experience with a view to obtaining their next rating progression. We concentrate heavily on assisting you in building the following competencies:
Advanced launch skills
Do you feel as though your launch technique could do with some improvement? Let us teach you how to launch with style. We’ll assess your current technique and train you on how to read the conditions and modify your methodology to ensure you look good and get off the hill like a professional. We are the Cobra launch technique training kings.
Precision Top Landing Skills
Would you love to refine your top landing technique? This one’s for you. Indonesia is seriously the home of where to learn slick and precise top landing techniques. We will talk you in as many times as it takes to make you a star!
XC Skills Theory Session
Let us coach you on the theory behind advanced XC pilotage. Learn how to make the most out of the conditions, understanding thermals, weather, and advanced thermaling techniques. Held in a relaxed resort-style environment, no question will be left unanswered.
Ground Handling Coaching
You’d like to brush up on your ground handling technique? You’re not alone. In saying that, the best pilots are forever building on their ground handling skill abilities. Your ability to effectively manage the wing on the ground directly translates to a better understanding of the wing’s behaviour in the air. We will be more than happy to provide some one-on-one GH training while we are in Indonesia on tour.
Advanced Soaring Strategies
Make sure that you are getting the most out of your coastal soaring skills. Learn the little sneaky tricks and tips that can take your flying to the next level. Indo is the perfect location for building on your already great skill base.
If you’re on the tour, please ensure that you’ve registered for the Tour Newsletter. These newsletters are highly informative updates for those attending Cloudbase Tours and provide you with the necessary info to help you prepare. Past issues for last year’s tour are located here.
*The fine print about Rating Progressions:
Progressions are based strictly on demonstrated skill and capability. While we are committed to helping you succeed, rating endorsements are earned, not given. If you’re ready and willing to work, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
How do I book?
Joining the tour is really seamless. We’ve made a simple 4-step guide on how to reserve a slot. We look forward to meeting you soon!
What is the payment process?
Aside from the initial $150.00 tour reservation payment to secure your spot, there are two options for Tour Payments:
1. 100% payment up front
2. 50% deposit payment 70 days prior to tour commencement, then the remainder 40 days prior to tour commencement
What are the respective 2025 tour dates?
(Tour #1&2) Lombok and Candidasa – Sunday, 3rd August to Saturday, 16th August 2025, inclusive
(Tour #3&4) Lombok and Candidasa – Sunday, 17th August to Saturday, 30th August 2025, inclusive
(Tour #5) Candidasa – Sunday, 31st August to Saturday, 6th September 2025, inclusive
What You Will Need To Bring
Your own glider, harness.
Rescue parachutes are mandartory. If you do not have one, speak to us for a discount.
UHF Radio with SAFA channels programmed. Programming can be undertaken on your radio in Indo for AUD$20.00/IDR200k. Please speak with us well prior to your arrival to ensure that your specific radio can be programmed.
Getting There
We’ve always highly recommended Garuda Indonesia Airlines. They have a generous 23kg sporting goods allowance, additional to the 30kg checked baggage for Economy class fares, and 40kg for Business Class fares.
It has been the case in the past that what may appear to be a cheap ticket with Jetstar or Virgin may end up being much, much more due to extra baggage charges. If you don’t account for these online, they pump you hard at the check-in counter, and before you know it, you’re paying an absolute packet.
Important: No matter who you decide to fly with, due to the fact that flights generally arrive from midday to late afternoon you must arrive the day prior to tour commencement to ensure attendance for the first day tour briefing.
Getting Around
If you’re on our tour and have booked to stay with us at the tour hotel, we get you to and from the flying site daily, but in the event that you want to go off and adventure by yourself, expect to pay up to $20AUD per day for a hire car, and scooter hire is anywhere from $9-$12AUD on average for short term hires. We can organise all of your requirements cheaper than what you could normally as we have a local contact. This will all happen on day one of your specific tour, and Scooter Master Steve Kilgallon manages it all for you!
Staying There
We’re currently in the final stages of group hotel booking negotiations, As always, we pass on the best rate to you.
From 2022 onwards, tour participant places will only be available to those booking accommodation with the Vouk Hotel via CLDBSE. Sorry, no exceptions.
There are many room configurations and levels at tour hotels in Lombok and in Candidasa, and we will ask you to complete the Online Pre-Indo Questionnaire that we plan to push prior to the 30th Feb so that we are sure of your preferences and selections.
Extra night accommodation on your final day
If you’re flying home to the eastern seaboard, it is a solid recommendation that you consider booking an extra day. The reason for this is that room checkout is 12 midday and your flight will be departing anywhere between 9pm and midnight.
This gives you an opportunity to utilise your room for showers, or an afternoon rest instead of leaving your baggage at the bell desk and showering in the pool (which could be weird both for you and the kids with floaties).
Don’t forget to register for the Tour Newsletter!
If you haven’t done so already, please ensure that you’ve registered for the Tour Newsletter. These newsletters are highly informative updates for those attending Cloudbase Tours and provide you with the necessary info to help you prepare.
Our tour format, and two locations explained
If you’re new to our Indo tours, navigating the offerings, experiences, and training at each location may feel a bit overwhelming. Let me simplify it for you.
Our tours are designed as comprehensive two-week training packages. The initial week would normally unfold in Nusa Dua, however we are relocating to Lombok for our first week periods (Weeks 1 &3), focusing on fine-tuning your skills, and then progressing to Candidasa for enchanting flying experiences, breathtaking vistas, and a complete mental and physical decompression in an idyllic resort.
Our tours are highly sought after. If you’re particularly interested in a one-week tour experiencing, on occasions we may extend. However, please understand that in the initial phase of dates being released, priority is given to those booking for the comprehensive two-week experience. The capacity for tours and the decision to open them to the single week option is dynamic, and is determined by the collective experience level of the participating group rather than a static percentage.
We offer the absolute number one tour with over 68 years of combined experience in touring Indo. Mark and Steve, in company with Geoff and Darran (tour Support), offer the most well-organised, boutique tour format available in Indonesia.
Our major point of difference is that we have 2-3 instructors and 1-2 senior pilot helpers on the hill at any one given point in time. This means that whatever you choose to do with us in Indo, you have our 100% undivided support, attention, and guidance. Anyone who knows how we operate in Bali will know that we don’t take risks, and our tour numbers reflect our training ethos when at home. We are not a sausage factory.
Lombok (Sky Lancing)
Sky Lancing is an incredible paragliding workbench. If you’re seeking to meticulously refine your skills — seeking guidance to perfect every move, mastering top landings, Cobra launches, and advancing your overall skill set, this tour is tailor-made for you.
Candidasa (Gumang Hill)
After an intense week sharpening your paragliding skills in Lombok, Candidasa awaits—a place where paragliding dreams come true. Candi is a harmonious blend of awe and relaxation, creating numerous “how’s the serenity” moments throughout the day.. In 2023, we installed a new 100sqm purpose-built astroturf paragliding launch environment in order to support pilots of all ratings and to increase tourism opportunities for an area we care deeply for..
While I could continue elaborating on the distinctions between both tours and their unique landscapes and respective offerings, it might be more beneficial to share a couple of video links that succinctly showcase what to expect.
Start by watching this highly informative video from recent participant David Szapiel, followed by our own informative videos—especially this one in Nusa Dua, which not only imparts valuable information but also captures the vibrant vibe of our tours. Additional videos can be found here.
Why come to Indonesia with us?
We offer the absolute number one tour with over 64 years of combined experience in touring Indo. Mark, in company with his extremely experienced instructors Steve and Geoff and Darran (Tour Support), offer the most well-organised, boutique tour format available.
Our major point of difference is that we have 2-3 Australian accredited instructors on the hill at any one given point in time. This means that whatever you choose to do with us in Indo, you have our 100% undivided support and guidance. Anyone who knows how we operate overseas will know that we don’t take risks, and our tour numbers reflect our training ethos when at home. We are not a sausage factory.
What can you expect when you join a Cloudbase tour?
- An extensively detailed first-day briefing. Then daily, interactive morning briefings and afternoon debriefs (arvo possibly in the pool with a Bintang)
- To fly day after day in some of the most perfect, consistent laminar conditions in the world
- A couple/family friendly environment
- To feel like part of a family
- To have an incredibly fun time where you get to develop your skills with extensive support and guidance
- To set, achieve and expand on your flying goals and objectives
- Make friends for life
- Free assistance with equipment setup and checks
- One of the most epic tour shirts on the planet at no extra cost
- Share some excellent meals and social gatherings with great, like-minded individuals
Read recent Cloudbase Tour participant experiences with us in SkySailor Mag here, here, and here – and then in Aviator Magazine here!
Sounds great! I’d love to join. How do I do that?
Joining the tour is really seamless. Follow the 4-step process below,. We look forward to meeting you soon!
HOW TO JOIN US. BOOK IN JUST A FEW EASY STEPS!
1. CHECK THE TOUR CAPACITY STATUS FOR A TOUR YOU’D LIKE TO JOIN US ON. THEN, SEND US AN EMAIL FROM THE CONTACT FORM INDICATING INTEREST FOR A TOUR PERIOD (S). WE’LL CONFIRM YOUR SPOT BY EMAIL SO YOU CAN MAKE YOUR TOUR RESERVATION PAYMENT. YOU’RE ON YOUR WAY TO INDO!
2. SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTERS. READ RECENT YEAR’S TOUR NEWSLETTER THAT WE’LL SEND TO YOU. DIGEST THE LOMBOK & CANDI TOUR SECTIONS. THERE’S A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF INFO LISTED IN THERE TO BRING YOU UP TO SPEED ON EVERYTHING YOU’LL NEED TO KNOW & UNDERSTAND ABOUT HOW CLDBSE DOES INDO!
3. COMPLETE THE PRE-INDO TOUR QUESTIONNAIRE THAT WE WILL SEND YOU. YOU’LL SEE THAT WE MANAGE PRETTY MUCH EVERYTHING FOR YOU FROM HOTEL BOOKINGS, ROOM OPTIONS, TOUR SHIRT PREFERENCES, ETC. WE ALSO USE THIS TO UNDERSTAND YOUR DEVELOPMENT GOALS.
4. GETTING EXCITING NOW! HOP YOUR PLANE TO BEAUTIFUL INDO, HIGH-FIVE US AT THE FIRST DAY BRIEFING, GET TOTALLY SKILLED UP, HAVE A BALL WITH OUR CREW WHILE MAKING HEAPS OF NEW AWESOME FRIENDS!
YEWWW!
YOUR INVESTMENT BY PILOT EXPERIENCE
How our pricing model works
Our pricing model is primarily based on pilot experience, as this typically reflects the level of guidance and support our team will need to provide in return.
Our pricing is structured around a two-week tour format, which offers the best value and overall experience.
In the rare case that we do offer a one-week tour opportunity, we add a small $100.00 surcharge. This helps cover the fixed costs and logistics that remain the same regardless of the shorter duration, while still keeping the experience affordable and fair for everyone.
TWO WEEK TOUR PERIODS 1&2 OR 3&4
PG2 OR LESS THAN 25HRS
PER WEEK PILOT INVESTMENTPG3 WITH MORE THAN 25HRS
PER WEEK PILOT INVESTMENTPG4/5 RATED PILOTS
PER WEEK PILOT INVESTMENTTANDEM ENDORSEMENT COURSE
PER WEEK PILOT INVESTMENTONE WEEK TOUR PERIOD ONLY – TOUR #5
PG2 OR LESS THAN 25 HOURS
PER WEEK PILOT INVESTMENTPG3 WITH MORE THAN 25HRS
PER WEEK PILOT INVESTMENTPG4/5 RATED PILOTS
PER WEEK PILOT INVESTMENTBE ON TOP OF ALL THE LASTEST TOUR NEWS!
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I come to Bali with a plan of what I’d like to achieve every year, and last year I worked on wingover progression with Mark in the tandem. This style of confidence building with direct guidance is excellent and I would recommend the tour to anyone wanting to evolve their piloting skill range.
The guys have created something really magical, with the Scooter tours, Bali being the place, the team camaraderie, the levels or expertise shared, and of course the unequalled flying. Safety is their priority, and their professionalism provides a sense of safety and security. If they keep doing what they are doing, I plan to come back every year.
After doing the Bali Tour in 2016, I was addicted to the sense of camaraderie that Chris, Mark and the team project.
Not only do you have the perfect balance of professionalism and wisdom, but you can expect to be welcomed into an awesome family of friendly, like-minded adventurist pilots. These guys are considered to be the very top offering for overseas development tours and its easy to see why!
Great times in a relaxing atmosphere. Thanks for such great memories and nights out!
I had a fabulous time!
Best part for me was racking up the hours to develop myself enough to obtain my intermediate rating and learnt how to safely and competently fly a mini wing.
Mark and Chris helped me to achieve the skills I needed to progress to an Intermediate rating, and it’s the right amount of time to make everything click.
It’s easy to see why people refer to this as ‘the tour’ to be on.
Thanks boys, you definitely have Bali locked down!
Chris and Mark are very competent instructors who run a great tour and treat their trainees and tour group members like valued customers.
I have just arrived home from the Cloudbase Bali tour and still cannot wipe the smile off my face!
I went to Bali as a new pilot with very little airtime – I was nervous, scared, didn’t believe in myself and had no idea what to expect from this trip. The level of experience and professionalism of Mark, Chris, Geoff and Steve made me feel safe and confident to try new skills and develop my flying skills.
I cannot thank these guys enough for all the love and support you offered not only me but the whole group over the last week – I have walked away with so much confidence to head out and fly our local sites but more importantly my flying family has grown!
Much love! Skylight ��
All I can say is WOW!!!
I have had the best week with Cloudbase at Timbis. This was my third PG tour and my first with Cloudbase. It is definitely the pick of them. I had been told by a number of people how good the CB tours were however as always, another persons opinion is rather subjective and I was looking forward to finding out for myself.
I went on the tour, as you know, with an all but brand new wing and was quietly confident in my abilities. Day one, I felt like a novice. Getting used to the Cloudbase way of doing things as well as all the help from the locals put me in my place. Not that it was a bad thing at all, just reinforced all the bad habits I have picked up over the last couple of years.
Looking back on the week as I fill in my logbook, I can see how much I didn’t know. I have learnt more about my flying in the last week than I have in the last 18 months. The depth and breadth of instruction from your team is mind-blowing. At no stage did I feel like I was asking too many questions nor at any stage did I feel like an outsider. The family feel of Cloudbase is phenomenal. I went to the tour feeling like a customer and have left feeling like a friend.
The work you have put into your business really shows. Whilst I can never redo my initial training, knowing what I know now, if I had started with CB, I believe my skill set would be a lot higher.
I would like to thank yourself, Chris, Steve and Geoff for a wonderful experience and the best instruction I have ever had in paragliding.
The acceleration of your pilot skill development is so fast due to being able to fly every day.
Getting guidance from the boys makes it excellent value for money when you learn so much. I met some great friends that I’ll have for life on that tour, and can’t wait to get my arse over there for this year.
I’d never done any top landings before, and it was great to have Chris and Mark’s voice constantly in your ear to ensure you’re safe.
I left Bali a completely different pilot and came home to smash some great hours and now feel super confident. I’m going again this year!