Hang Gliding in Rio de Janeiro: Experienced Pilots for Safe and Memorable High-Flying Adventure
4.8
18 Ratings
São Conrado
Experience the thrill of hang gliding in Rio de Janeiro with our experienced pilots. Soar like a bird over the sea and forest for a safe and unforgettable adventure. Don't miss out!
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Flex1Delta: Passeio, Asa Delta, Parapente, Voo Livre, São Conrado RJ - 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
  • Equipment rentals included
  • Photos and videos provided
What's Not Included
  • Insurance and ramp access fee are not included in the price. Cost is R$ 100,00 per person
  • Lunch
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

Get ready for an experience that will leave you awestruck! Imagine soaring like a bird over vast waters and verdant forests - it’s an invaluable experience! Don’t miss out on this must-try activity while in Rio de Janeiro. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to embark on the adventure of a lifetime! Plus, we provide a video and photos so you can show your friends and family the daring feat you undertook!

A word of advice: Don’t be tempted to skimp a few dollars by hiring the lowest-priced flights online. Pilots with over two decades of experience demand higher pay than novice pilots who’ve just begun executing tandem flights. Spend a little more for the assurance of a safe flight! Our record is spotless, with no accidents reported since our inception in 1999. Choose safety…choose us!

  • 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
Location
CSCVL - Clube São Conrado de Voo Livre
Av. Pref. Mendes de Morais, 1550, 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.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Scottng15
Oct 10, 2023
Wow, the best experience - Excellent 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..
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Departure33833
Oct 4, 2023
Great experience with a focus on safety! - Very 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.
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Trailblazer563826
Aug 17, 2023
Unforgettable - Great experience with Rio Adventures. We had to postpone the activity because of bad weather, they were very responsive and involved so that I could do it before my departure. The team was very nice. I had an unforgettable time!
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Patospamer
Jul 11, 2023
The best guide, great coordinators! - My guide Haneto was easily the most competent man in the takeoff zone, and he had a very fun personality too! The coordinator was very nice and paid great attention to weather conditions. They also had an amazing “360 video” option that I have not seen in my extensive history of travel. Best option by far!!
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Jacobgi719qv
Jun 5, 2023
10/10 Experience All Around, Highly Recommend!! - Everything was absolutely perfect! Booking was super easy, fast and stress free. Ronaldo is extremely kind and clearly made it his top priority to ensure that I felt safe and welcome. He was very helpful when it came to transferring the photo/video files on my phone afterwards as well. Everything went smoothly, from filling out the insurance, to driving to the ramp, to the short safety and training beforehand, and of course the flight itself. Overall a 10/10 experience. Thanks Ronaldo!
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955catieb
Jun 5, 2023
10/10 experience - The views were amazing. Rio Adventures did a great job of making sure all of my friends and I felt safe. They were very organized and addressed any doubts we had. If you have to chance to go hangliding I highly recommend.
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Heathereu9498fn
May 9, 2023
AMAZING experience flying over Rio! - The views were incredible, the staff were friendly, professional and accommodating, and I felt extremely safe throughout the whole process!! it was genuinely one of the best experiences I've had to date, 10000% recommend!
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Lp
Aug 4, 2022
Hang Gliding in Rio de Janeiro - It was a great experience. Really recommended. Rio Adventures did a great job scheduling my flight with Ronaldo Asa, A very nice guy, great pilot. I had nothing to worry about. He did an outstanding job with the flight, the pictures and videos.
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Stay51948806086
Sep 20, 2023
Super fun, beautiful views! - It 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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Jccmat
Jan 2, 2023
World-class location with very good operators - We booked this adventure through our hotel to ensure safe transport and include the video option. The flights themselves were incredible and we highly recommended doing it(Rio is one of the top places in the world to hang glide). Expect a less-organized tour, however. The day was 3 hours longer than expected due to a shared-pilot pool and high tourist volume. Very difficult for English-only speakers and little communication regarding updates or expectations. Some things you should know: Tour is very wind-dependent, so don’t plan a tight schedule around your flight “Larger” guests will not be able to hang glide, but may have to parasail/paraglide instead (still not sure what the max weight/height is though) Extra steps are required for minors, including passport recordkeeping (via WhatsApp) and sign-off from guardian on-site (though the additional cost was included/removed in the overall package price) No guidance was given on basic prep - be sure to use insect repellent (launch site is in the Tijuca Forest), wear comfortable clothes, and recommend close-toed shoes (you do have to run to take off) 10% additional charge for credit cards (hotel confirmed this might include 5% for an informal tourist tax)
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