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Your first tandem jump, explained: what it costs, how long the freefall lasts, who can jump and how to pick a good drop zone. Plus indoor skydiving for anyone who wants the feeling without the plane.
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Skydiving Near Toronto (2026): The 3 Closest Drop Zones Compared
You don’t have to travel far from Toronto to jump out of a plane. Three established drop zones sit within…
SkydivingTandem Skydiving for Beginners (2026): Cost, What to Expect and How to Book Your First Jump
A tandem skydive is the easiest way to jump out of a plane: you’re harnessed to a certified instructor who…
Skydiving in 30 seconds
- Tandem jumps need no experience: about 20–30 minutes of training, then you jump attached to an instructor.
- Typical US price: about $250–300, plus about $100–190 for photos or video.
- Freefall: about 30 seconds from 10,000 ft, about 60 seconds from 14,000 ft and up.
- Age: in the US you generally need to be 18 to sign the waiver.
Read the full tandem skydiving guide for beginners.