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At Skydive Danielson, tandem jumps start are $289 on weekends and $265 on weekdays, with special discounts available. Want photos and video of your skydive? Media packages range from $119 to $199. While skydiving might sound pricey at first, remember: you’re paying for top-tier safety equipment, highly trained instructors, airplane maintenance, and the chance to experience one of life’s greatest thrills.
So you’re finally ready to check “go skydiving” off your bucket list – awesome choice! But before you harness up, it’s important to make the appropriate plans and preparations mentally, physically, and financially. So, how much is skydiving, really??
The short answer: a tandem skydive costs anywhere between $200 and $400 depending on several factors. The exact price depends on the dropzone, jump altitude, day of the week, group size, and whether you choose to add a video package (and trust us – you’ll want to capture this!).
At Skydive Danielson, we’re all about being transparent, keeping things fun, and – most importantly – practicing the highest standards of safety. Here is a complete breakdown of how much it costs to parachute, what’s included, and why the experience is 1,000% worth it.
Skydiving prices vary depending on which dropzone you jump at. In the United States, a typical tandem jump from a normal altitude of 8,000 to 14,000 feet can cost anywhere from $200 to $400. Some dropzones offer higher altitudes, which can change the tandem prices significantly (between $370 to $475).
The total cost of the tandem skydive often includes all of the gear that you’ll need for the jump, the training on what to do, the plane ride to altitude, and the actual skydive with a certified tandem instructor.
Video and photo package add-ons are common and can really enhance your experience as a whole. The prices for a photo and video package varies from dropzone to dropzone and can range anywhere from $100 to $200.
At Skydive Danielson, we offer competitive pricing for our tandem skydives from an exhilarating 14,000 feet – one of the highest exit altitudes for tandem skydiving! Here, you’ll jump from our meticulously maintained aircraft with a highly-rated instructor using top-of-the-line safety equipment, and enjoy 60 seconds of freefall!
We offer weekday discounts as well as military discounts, fantastic group rates and birthday specials! Here is our breakdown for tandem skydiving prices:
Option
Price
Tandem Skydive on Weekends
$289
Tandem Skydive on Weekdays (April/May)
$265
$30 off / person
Tandem Skydive Group Rate (10 or more)
Tandem Skydive Birthday Special
*Valid only for birthday jumper. Must jump on actual birth day.
All pricing reflects a 3% cash discount. Credit card fees will apply.
Capturing your skydive on video is highly recommended not only by us, but by fellow tandem skydivers. One of the biggest regrets we hear from first-time tandem jumpers is that they did not add-on video before their jump. All of our media packages include professionally-edited footage and photos of your entire skydive from start to finish. Your media will be sent to your e-mail address within 24 hours of your jump. We offer several packages to give you the opportunity to upgrade your experience:
Extreme Hand Cam Package
$119
Pro Package (outside videographer)
$169
Ultimate Package (hand cam & outside video)
$199
Once you’ve caught the skydiving bug, you might start thinking about learning to jump totally on your own. That’s where the Accelerated Freefall (AFF) Program comes in. This program teaches you the skills needed to become a licensed skydiver through a mix of ground school and supervised jumps.
The Learn to Skydive program at Skydive Danielson can cost anywhere from $3,275 to $3,999 in total, depending on your progression and how you choose to pay. You have the option to pay-as-you-go, and the pricing fluctuates depending on if you have to repeat any jumps or if you opt in to wind tunnel training at SkyVenture New Hampshire (highly recommended).
In order to obtain your A-License and skydive completely solo, the United States Parachute Association (USPA) requires you to:
Here is a breakdown of costs associated with learning how to skydive at Skydive Danielson:
Category
Price Per Jump
Tandem Progression Cat A
$279
Tandem Progression Cat B (if necessary)
First Jump Course (4-6 hr Ground School)
$159
AFF Cat B & C1
$249
AFF Cat C2 - E2
$209
Coach Jumps (Cat F-H)
$129
Solos
$85
Parachute Packing Class
$100
Check Dive
USPA Membership
$98
Once you have your skydiving license, jump tickets are just $32 per jump and you’ll have access to our awesome events!
From check-in to landing, you can expect to spend about three to five hours at the dropzone. This timeframe allows for weather holds we might experience during a typical day at the DZ. Here’s a general breakdown of the experience:
The actual skydiving experience might sound short, but time moves differently in freefall. Many first-timers say the minutes in the air stretch out into forever – and the post-jump high? That can last for days!
Skydiving might seem pricey for something that only lasts a few minutes, but when you see what goes into each jump, it all adds up. Here’s what is included in your ticket to adventure:
Abso-freakin-lutely! Skydiving isn’t just another weekend activity – it’s an experience that sticks with you forever and, for some, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. It’s the empowerment that comes from breaking free from fear, the freedom that comes with the thrill of pure adrenaline, and the awe that comes with peacefully floating high above the world.
When you land, you won’t be thinking about the cost. You’ll be thinking of the mind-blowing experience you just had that totally changed your outlook on life.
At Skydive Danielson, every jump is designed to be more than just an adventure – it’s a celebration of courage, joy, and the incredible things you can do when you step out of your comfort zone and start living your life to the fullest! Book your tandem skydive with Skydive Danielson today! Blue skies!