Private Tour
Hang Gliding in Rio de Janeiro - Fly with the best pilots !
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2 hours
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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 !
Additional Info
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.
What To Expect
Hang Gliding in Rio de Janeiro take places in Pedra Bonita, a mountain located in São Conrado area, just 30 minutes from Copacabana. No previous experience is required, since the instructor takes control of the flight while you`ll be experiencing one of the greatest adventures of your life. Flights take from 07 to even 20 minutes, depending on the wind condition. For your safety, we work with the best pilots who are certified by the Brazilian Hang Gliding Association. Tour Program: Travelers shall meet the pilots at the meeting time and meeting point displayed on the voucher Then, they will be directed to the club to sign the terms and pay for insurance. Then, they will be driven to the top of the mountain, for about 15 minutes. Once there, the pilots will give safety instructions to the passengers . Once they are good to go, the passengers will line up and wait for their turn to take off. After take off, flights can take from 7 to 20 minutes in average according to the wind conditions. After landing on Pepino beach, the group will wait for our staff to transfer the photos and video files to a DVD or to their phones Once they are ready, passengers are free to leave .
What‘s Included
Transfer From Meeting Point to the ramp
Equipment rentals, insurance, transfer from meeting point to the ramp
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
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Hang Gliding in Rio de Janeiro
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Hang Gliding in Rio de Janeiro - Fly with the best pilots !
Reviews
25 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Hang gliding flight
B2867OUinest,,Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the best experience of our lives!! With a friend we flew with pilot Zero, experienced and very friendly pilot. The experience was amazing, it was the first time for both of us and we had a great time. I totally recommend this agency and activity if you are looking for some thrills. As a bonus, the scenery was sublime, and the weather perfect (: Thank you again.
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timrN6383NF,,May 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience. Would definitely recommend it. Everything was fine and easy to find. The pilot take you up to the start point and after that you are ready to fly.
I would recommend this to anyone with the same dream as mine to hangglide in Rio. Super professional and felt safe.
Nataly L,,Apr 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such an awesome and amazing experience. Great staff and i felt safe with my pilot Zero. Thanks for the dream come true in Rio
Hangliding in Brazil
jhtp14,,Mar 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The equipment used was in Good Condition My Hangliding instructor Nilton was experienced, made sure I was fully aware of my responsibilities as a co-pilot and made my birthday very special! I booked with a group of 5 people and the process to get our pilots was disorganized and caused a longer delay than expected but all in all I would definitely book with them again. 10/10 Experience!
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Hong F,,Mar 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Try once in your lifetime. Everyone enjoyed it no fear, although someone who was afraid of it when watching others, was nervous before started.
Good time despite that was not the activity I had chosen
Fanny A,,Feb 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Unfortunately we had booked for the hang glider and when we arrived they told us that we could only do paragliding and it didn't just happen to us "so-called atmospheric pressure problem" while other groups were doing hang gliding with the same weight as mine for me it is false advertising because you are not reimbursed for the shot if you refuse. Luckily JEAN the pilot was top, no one super nice ..I had a great time in the air. The videos include in the pack you have to know that you are the one who holds the go pro so it is not necessarily nice takes....and that is why they offer you at the end their video go pro for BRL 300.
Excellent Team and Tours!
Trek31138028337,,Jul 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The team at Rio Adventures was amazing to work with! They were so accommodating and helpful. They went the extra mile to make sure our group had the best experience! Not to mention, the excursions were so much fun! I would definitely use Rio Adventures again in the future!
Wow, the best experience
scottng15,,Oct 10, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent set-up. Experienced pilots who help to make your experience wonderful. Great footage capture on the video as well. Sights to behold under blue skies and a lengthy flight. A must if you are in Rio..
Great experience with a focus on safety!
Departure33833,,Oct 4, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very wind-dependent. Pilots were very thorough and extremely safety-conscious. They helped with explaining all the steps and getting you prepared to do this in a very professional manner. One video was not transferred properly. Even after a few days, Rick at Rioadventures responded promptly and the same day had arranged for the missing video to be available for download. Would highly recommend them.
Super fun, beautiful views!
Stay51948806086,,Sep 20, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00It was really easy to book online, instructions were clear about where to go, very organized and safe. It was SO fun! The views of Rio were amazing. A must-do!!
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