Paragliding Tandem Flight in Rio de Janeiro: Aerial View of Sea and Forest
5.0
20 Ratings
São Conrado
This adventure will leave you astounded! Soaring through the sky above the ocean and woodland is invaluable! It’s an activity you must try while visiting Rio de Janeiro. Don’t pass up the opportunity to have a truly unforgettable experience! Additionally, we provide HD videos and photos for you to share your incredible journey with friends and family!
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Av. Pref. Mendes de Morais, 1 - Paragliding 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 can take from 10 to 20 minutes, depending on the wind condition. For your safety, we work with experienced pilots and are certified by the Brazilian Paragliding 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 10 to 20 minutes in average.
After landing on Pepino beach, the group will wait for our staff to transfer the photos and video files to your smartphone .
Once they are ready, passengers are free to leave.
What's Included
- Video and photos included
- Use of paraglider, harness, helmet
What's Not Included
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- Ramp pass and insurance are not included in the price. Cost is R$ 100,00
Additional Information
- this activity is for people over 18 years of age
- not recommended to people who are scared of heights
- not allowed to people over 240 pounds
- customers must be able to run off the ramp with the pilot for about a few seconds
- activity happens in cloudy days as long as clouds are above the flyable zone
- we do not cancel the flights based on customers own assumption that the weather or wind represents a risk
- in case customers decide not to fly once they are at the ramp, we reserve the right to retain the payment
- Clients must contact us before they go to meeting point in order to check the latest wind report.
- Flights can be cancelled at the spot due to sudden wind changes
- Experience does not include transportation from/ to hotel. Only.from meeting point to the ramp
- We do not reemburse clients for transportation costs in case flights are cancelled at ramp or at arrival, due to sudden wind changes.
- Clients must wait at least an hour at line up over the.ramp, before they decide.to cancel the flight and still be eligible.for refunds
- Price does not include the ramp access and insurance fee of R$ 100,00 which must be paid in cash to the pilot in charge
Location
Av. Pref. Mendes de Morais, 1550
Avenida Prefeito Mendes de Morais
Go to the right end of Avenida Prefeito Mendes de Morais # 1550, in São Conrado, and meet our pilot Andre Tavares or Flavio Dias in front of the club called Clube de Vôo Livre, right in front of Pepino beach. The house 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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158kristinz
Feb 12, 2024
Incredible experience! Loved it! - Incredible experience, 11/10! Loved it! Andreas and the team are amazing at what they do. Amazing views, unique experience to see Rio de Janeiro from the air and float over the mountains and the beach.
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Soniveng
Feb 7, 2024
Great experience - Great experience! The guide let me pilot at one point and did some good manoeuvres. I was nervous at first but he really calmed me. Highly recommend.
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477samo
Feb 7, 2024
amazing paragliding! - Fantastic experience, I would recommend to anyone! The staff were great fun, extremely helpful & professional, putting my girlfriend at ease as she was a little nervous! The views were incredible from the top all the way to landing .. 10/10 would do again in a heartbeat!
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Katharine_m
Nov 14, 2023
Paragliding in Rio - Fabulous
Stunning views as you fly
Well organised
Safe
Dealt well with my nerves
Great experience
Would recommend
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Ncdmoneu
Oct 14, 2023
Hang gliding review - Phenomenal experience! They took me and my family on very short notice and did a fantastic job! Would definitely recommend, once in a lifetime experience.
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452chandanak
May 28, 2023
Wonderful experience - Amazing experience. The team was very professional. Thorough and clear instructions on how to reach the pick up point and how to do the run for take off. The instructor was super nice . Nic was really sweet and helpful. She gave my mom company while I went to glide
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Natalia_s
Apr 9, 2023
amazing, safe, lovely,... - amazing, safe, lovely, would do it again, great views, lots of adrenaline, verry exiciting and beautiful
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Kenneth
Apr 5, 2023
Amazing - Amazing experience. Maybe the most fun I have ever had in my life. Highly recommend if you are in Rio
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Karolina
Apr 4, 2023
Surreal experience. - Just trust Andre is such an amazing instructor , very knowledgeable years of experience really made me feel welcome and at easy, took his his time to show me the surroundings and explained the process .
An amazing experience all around couldn’t asked for a very instructor from the very beginning and to the end .
Thank you so much for the videos and the experience.
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Msal1103
Apr 3, 2023
amazing paragliding - The guides for paragliding in Rio are professional, friendly, and knowledgeable, ensuring a safe and enjoyable ride. The views of Rio's skyline are breathtaking and truly unforgettable, making for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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