Hang Gliding in Rio de Janeiro - Fly with the best pilots !

4.4 (41 reviews) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Duration2h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese, English, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

This activity will blow your mind ! Flying like a bird over the sea and the forest is priceless ! This is a must do thing, while staying in Rio de Janeiro. Do not miss the chance to have the greatest experience of your life ! And to prove to your friends and family that you did it, we offer you a video and pictures !

And one important thing: Do not try to save a few dollars by hiring the cheapest flights online. High qualified pilots with over 20 years of experience earn much more than fresh pilots who have just started to do tandem flights. Pay a bit more and fly safe ! We have no record of accidents since we started in 1999. Go safe.... go with us !

What's included

  • Transfer From Meeting Point to the ramp
  • Equipment rentals,, transfer from meeting point to the ramp and flight
  • Taxa de uso da Rampa de Voo Livre.
  • we do not offer any type of food in this activity but there are plenty of places to eat there
  • Private transportation
  • Hang Gliding in Rio de Janeiro
  • Front or side Videos
  • 360 video

What to expect

Hang Gliding in Rio: The Ultimate Tandem Flight

Soar over the Atlantic rainforest and land directly on the white sands of Pepino Beach! Launching from Pedra Bonita—just 30 minutes from Copacabana—this is the ultimate Rio bucket-list adventure.

Your Safety First
Zero experience is needed. You are in safe hands with elite pilots fully certified by the Brazilian Hang Gliding Association. Your expert instructor takes 100% control of the glider from takeoff to touchdown.

What to Expect:

Meet Up: Connect with our flight coordinator in front of the local flight club to sign in and arrange insurance.

The Ascent: Enjoy a scenic 15-minute mountain drive to the takeoff ramp.

Briefing: Get clear, straightforward safety instructions before you fly.

The Flight: Launch and glide for 7 to 15 minutes (depending on daily winds), taking in breathtaking panoramic views of Tijuca Forest. Pepino beach, Gavea Mountain and Sao Conrado neighborhood below

Beach Landing: Touch down smoothly on Pepino Beach.

Instant Memories: We transfer your high-quality flight photos and videos directly to your smartphone right on the beach!

  1. Pedra Bonita

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Av. Pref. Mendes de Morais, 1502, São Conrado, RJ. Meet our flight Coordinator Nicole in front of the Hang Gliding Flight club. It is the first construction on the right end of Pepino beach.

End point

Av. Pref. Mendes de Morais, 1502, São Conrado, RJ. Meet our flight Coordinator Nicole in front of the Hang Gliding Flight club. It is the first construction on the right end of Pepino beach.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • this activity is for people over 18 years of age
  • in case customers decide not to fly once they are at the ramp, we reserve the right to retain the payment
  • we do not cancel the flights based on customers own assumption that the weather or wind represents a risk
  • activity happens in cloudy days as long as clouds are above the flyable zone
  • not recommended to people who are scared of heights
  • weight limite is 90 kilos per passenger. Sometimes we have to lower this limit to 80 kilos depending on the wind condition. In this case Paragliding will be offered to the client as second option, or we can reschedule the client or even offer a refund
  • Clients must be able to run off the ramp with the pilot for about a few seconds
  • Clients have to wait at least for 1 hour at the ramp before they can request cancelation. Delays can happen due to the number of people waiting at the line up, or the window of time between take offs
  • Summer Time, New Years and Carnival are very busy seasons so delays can happen, which can make the waiting at the line up longer than 1 hour. Avoid booking for these times.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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