2026 CLDBSE INDO TOUR BOOKING STATUS
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- EARLY BIRD BOOKING STATUS – 2 SPOTS REMAINING 77%
2026 Lombok & Candidasa (Tours 1&2)
(Tour #1) Lombok: Sun, 19th July – Sat, 25th July 2026, inclusive
(Tour #2) Candidasa: Sun, 26th July – Sat 1st Aug 2026, inclusive
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- EARLY BIRD BOOKING STATUS – 3 SPOTS REMAINING 66%
2026 Candidasa Only (Tour 3)
(Tour #3) Candidasa: Sun, 2nd Aug – Sat 8th Aug 2026, inclusive
“..I can’t recommend Cloudbase Paragliding highly enough! I’ve just returned from my third yearly tour with them, and each year it exceeds expectations. As a repeat participant…read more.”
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- EARLY BIRD BOOKING STATUS – 3 SPOTS REMAINING 66%
2026 Lombok Only (Tour 4)
(Tour #4) Lombok: Sun, 16th Aug – Sat 22nd Aug 2026, inclusive
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- EARLY BIRD BOOKING STATUS – 2 SPOTS REMAINING 77%
2026 Lombok & Candidasa (Tours 5&6)
(Tour #5) Lombok: Sun, 23rd Aug – Sat, 29th Aug 2026, inclusive
(Tour #6) Candidasa: Sun, 30th Aug – Sat 5th Sept 2026, inclusive
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT OUR INDO TOURS
Our experience and offering
At Cloudbase Paragliding, we strive to elevate our tour experience each year. For 2026, we’ve curated a truly full-service tour that delivers personalised experiences, tailored training, and exceptional value. With our experienced support crew—Mark, Steve, and Geoff—we ensure each participant receives dedicated attention and guidance.
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.
Please use the accordion section below to learn more about the offering and tour flow.
⚠️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND DETAILS RELATING TO OUR ONE AND TWO-WEEK TOUR EXPERIENCES (👇CLICK TO EXPAND👇)
Who Are These Tours Designed For?
Cloudbase Indonesia tours are designed exclusively for PG3-rated pilots and above.
For the purposes of our tours, “developing pilots” refers to current PG3-rated pilots who are actively consolidating skills, building consistency, and refining decision-making — not pilots learning to fly from first principles.
These tours suit pilots who:
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Can self-launch and land confidently
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Have a solid foundation in ground handling
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Are comfortable operating independently in unfamiliar environments
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Want structured opportunities to refine skills and build confidence through repetition
PG2 and ab-initio training are not offered on 2026 tours.
Pilot Development Focus Areas
The tour environment provides structured opportunities to refine and develop:
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Advanced launch techniques, including Cobra-style launches where appropriate
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Precision top-landing skills, supported by consistent site access and radio guidance
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Ground handling efficiency and control, recognising its direct impact on in-flight performance
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Advanced soaring strategies, particularly in coastal environments
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XC theory and weather interpretation, delivered through relaxed, interactive sessions
Coaching is offered according to conditions, pilot experience, and individual goals. Participation in specific sessions is optional and not all skills will be relevant to every pilot.
Rating Progressions
Where appropriate, rating progression may be assessed during the tour. Progressions are based strictly on demonstrated competence, consistency, and sound decision-making.
Endorsements are earned, not guaranteed, and depend on individual readiness, performance, and prevailing conditions.
Tour Communications
If you’re attending the tour, please ensure you are registered for the Tour Newsletter. These updates provide essential pre-tour information and preparation guidance. Past issues from previous tours are available for reference here.
Our Expectations
Cloudbase tours are designed for PG3-rated pilots with a minimum of 25 flying hours who are confident operating independently in a range of conditions.
Participants must be able to:
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Self-launch and land safely
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Demonstrate a reasonable level of ground handling competence
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Manage their own equipment without assistance
Our touring environments often involve unfamiliar sites, variable conditions, and real-world launch and landing scenarios where solid fundamentals matter.
While instructors are always present for guidance, safety oversight, and coaching, these tours are not ab-initio instructional programs. Pilots are expected to arrive current, competent, and capable of making sound decisions both on and off the hill.
This shared baseline allows the group to operate efficiently, safely, and enjoyably — maximising airtime, flexibility, and the overall tour experience for everyone.
Pricing Structure
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$850 per tour week (two-week tour commitments)
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$950 per tour week (one-week tour commitments)
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$950 (tandem endorsement course), with additional weeks at $800 per week
These prices include access to all pilot development sessions listed above.
Rating progression assessment is included where appropriate.*
Mandatory site fees (payable via Cloudbase):
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Lombok: IDR 150,000 (~AUD $15) per day
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Candidasa: IDR 100,000 (~AUD $10) per day
How Do You Book and What Is the Payment Process?
Joining the tour is straightforward. We’ve created a simple simple 4-step guide to reserve your place.
A $150 tour reservation payment is required to secure your spot.
Remaining tour payments can be made via one of the following options:
1. 100% payment upfront, or
2. 50% deposit due 70 days prior to tour commencement, with the balance due 40 days prior
What Will You Need to Bring?
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Your own glider and harness
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A rescue parachute (mandatory — discounts available if required)
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A UHF radio with SAFA channels programmed
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Programming can be done in Indonesia for AUD $20 / IDR 200,000
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Please confirm compatibility prior to arrival
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Getting There
We strongly recommend Garuda Indonesia Airlines, which offers a generous 23kg sporting-goods allowance in addition to standard 30kg checked baggage.
While lower-cost carriers may appear cheaper initially, excess baggage fees can significantly increase total cost at check-in.
Important: Regardless of airline, you must arrive the day prior to tour commencement, as international flights typically land mid-afternoon to evening and you must attend the first-day briefing.
Getting Around
🛵 Transport: Scooters are required for all participants (~AUD 10-14/day). There will be one team car that will be able to assist for those who do not ride scooters.
We can organise all local transport requirements at reduced rates using our trusted local contacts. This is coordinated on day one of the tour by Scooter Master Steve Kilgallon.
Staying There
Group hotel bookings are currently being finalised. As always, we pass on the best available group rates to tour participants.
From 2022 onward, tour participation is available only to pilots booking accommodation via Cloudbase at the designated tour hotels.
Room preferences and configurations will be collected via the Online Pre-Tour Questionnaire that will be distributed prior to the tour.
Extra Night Accommodation (Strongly Recommended)
If you’re flying back to Australia’s east coast, we strongly recommend booking an extra night of accommodation at the end of your tour.
Hotel check-out is typically at midday, while return flights often depart late evening. An extra night allows you to rest, shower, and pack comfortably — rather than killing time with luggage at reception.
Don’t Forget the Tour Newsletter
If you haven’t already, please registered for the Tour Newsletter. These updates are essential for preparation and contain key information specific to your tour.
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, commencing in Lombok, 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 experiences, you are in luck, as this year we have chosen to offer one in each location.
However, please understand that in the initial phase of dates being released, priority is given to those booking for the comprehensive two-week experience from the previous tour year.
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 58 years of combined experience in touring Indo. Mark, Steve, and Geoff, 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, and we can confidently state that nobody else offers our level of support.
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 simple 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 ON 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
Our pricing model
We operate on a flat-fee per tour model, with all eligible pilots paying the same tour price. This reflects the core value of our tours: access to exceptional flying locations, local relationships, logistics, safety oversight, instructor availability, and — where appropriate — pilot endorsements* and rating progressions where appropriate, at no additional cost.*(excludes Advanced Wing Practical/SWMW)
Our tours are primarily structured around a two-week format, offering the best overall value and experience. In the rare instance that a one-week tour is offered, a modest $100 surcharge applies to reflect fixed operational and logistical costs.
Please note that we do not currently offer tours to PG2-rated pilots in 2026.
TWO-WEEK TOUR EXPERIENCES
TOUR PRICE PER WEEKONE-WEEK TOUR EXPERIENCES
TOUR PRICE PER WEEKTANDEM ENDORSEMENT COURSE
TOUR PRICE PER WEEKTANDEM COURSE INFORMATION
Looking to share this amazing sport with your friends and family? Bali provides some of the best conditions for this training! We’ll be running a Tandem Endorsement Course during any of our tour weeks.
Please allow a minimum of 5-6 days training, so with that in mind, it is most ideally suited to those attending two week tours. We’d prefer that you fly for the first couple of days prior to commencement of your pax training so that you can be familiar with the nuances with top landing at the Lombok site. Minimum number of 30 flights to achieve this rating, however we anticipate that you will undertake far more than the minimum.
Pricing Structure
The Tanden Endorsement Course cost is $950 and you must supply your own serviceably airworthy, certified tandem equipment. This course is completely free in the event that you purchase a new AirDesign RIDE4, Supair pilot and passenger harness set, and Supair 220 rescue. We have discounted packages available, and you will also receive the GST back when departing the country with your equipment, so the incentive is there to save a lot of coin!
.. I undertook my tandem pilot endorsement with Cloudbase in Indonesia in 2025. I learnt a hell of a lot of skill in my time with the team, and would recommend taking your time and stretching the training out across Lombok and Candidasa. Highly recommend the team at Cloudbase! I’m planning to return in 2026!
.. I did the Tandem Endorsement Course with the Cloudbase boys in Bali. I’m an experienced pilot, and I learnt a hell of a lot about how to control a glider with a passenger entering the equation. Bali is a great place to do this endorsement due to the fact that the conditions are consistently good, and top landing practice is invaluable. I definitely recommend it.
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I can’t recommend Cloudbase Paragliding highly enough! I’ve just returned from my third yearly tour with them, and each year it exceeds expectations. As a repeat participant, I’ve experienced first hand the perfect blend of professionalism, safety, and fun that makes these trips unforgettable. The team, led by Mark, Steve, and Geoff, runs like clockwork. Their expertise and patient guidance have accelerated my skill development—from building confidence to honing advanced techniques like wingovers, spirals and safe mini-wing flying. I always feel secure with their voice in my ear during launches and landings. It’s not just about the epic flying hours in Bali’s & Lombok’s magical sites; it’s the camaraderie and family vibe that keeps me coming back. Everyone is valued, enabling a relaxed atmosphere for learning, scooter adventures, and memorable nights out. If you’re looking to progress your piloting, refresh your skills, or simply enjoy world-class paragliding, Cloudbase is a top choice. Mark, Steve, and Geoff have created something special—I’ll be back next year!…..😉
I can’t recommend Cloudbase Paragliding highly enough! I’ve just returned from my third yearly tour with them, and each year it exceeds expectations. As a repeat participant, I’ve experienced first hand the perfect blend of professionalism, safety, and fun that makes these trips unforgettable. The team, led by Mark, Steve, and Geoff, runs like clockwork. Their expertise and patient guidance have accelerated my skill development—from building confidence to honing advanced techniques like wingovers, spirals and safe mini-wing flying. I always feel secure with their voice in my ear during launches and landings. It’s not just about the epic flying hours in Bali’s & Lombok’s magical sites; it’s the camaraderie and family vibe that keeps me coming back. Everyone is valued, enabling a relaxed atmosphere for learning, scooter adventures, and memorable nights out. If you’re looking to progress your piloting, refresh your skills, or simply enjoy world-class paragliding, Cloudbase is a top choice. Mark, Steve, and Geoff have created something special—I’ll be back next year!…..😉
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!