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Rio de Janeiro Hang Gliding Experience: Unique Flying Over Tropical Forests and Famous Landmarks
4.5
278 Ratings
São Conrado
Experience the thrill of hang gliding over Rio de Janeiro’s tropical forests and famous landmarks. Fly with a champion instructor and enjoy stunning views of the Atlantic ocean.
Experience the thrill of hang gliding over Rio de Janeiro’s tropical forests and famous landmarks. Fly with a champion instructor and enjoy stunning views of the Atlantic ocean.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Access to Pedra Bonita Free Flight Ramp - Experience flying a Hang Glider, tandem with the official Rio Hang Gliding team leaded by Hang Gliding champion, national team member & Record Holder Konrad Heilmann. Launching of the Tijuca Forest National Park, surrounded by tropical Atlantic Forest, unique views of the Atlantic ocean and many landmarks…
- Access to Pedra Bonita Free Flight Ramp - Experience flying a Hang Glider, tandem with the official Rio Hang Gliding team leaded by Hang Gliding champion, national team member & Record Holder Konrad Heilmann. Launching of the Tijuca Forest National Park, surrounded by tropical Atlantic Forest, unique views of the Atlantic ocean and many landmarks of Rio such as Rocinha, Sugar Loaf, Christ the Redeemer and more, finishing with a smooth landing on the white sands of beautiful São Conrado beach.
What's Included
- GoPro front camera video recording
- GoPro front camera video recording
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off, transfer service can be requested, cost varies according to location.
- Admission fees
- Video footage is not included in basic product but can be purchased locally
- Hotel pickup and drop-off, transfer service can be requested, cost varies according to location.
- Admission fees
- Video footage is not included in basic product but can be purchased locally
Additional Information
Embark on an unparalleled hang gliding journey over Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, helmed by Konrad Heilmann, a multi-record holder, National Champion, WXC World Champion, and a member of the National team, along with his team of affable, secure, and fully accredited tutors.
Enjoy the unique opportunity to pilot a Hang Glider, taking off from the Tijuca Forest…
Embark on an unparalleled hang gliding journey over Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, helmed by Konrad Heilmann, a multi-record holder, National Champion, WXC World Champion, and a member of the National team, along with his team of affable, secure, and fully accredited tutors.
Enjoy the unique opportunity to pilot a Hang Glider, taking off from the Tijuca Forest National Park, encircled by the exotic flora of the Atlantic Forest, with singular views of the Atlantic ocean and various famed landmarks of Rio, such as Rocinha, Sugar Loaf, and Christ the Redeemer. The flight culminates in a gentle landing on the pristine sands of the stunning São Conrado beach.
- For products in which Hotel transfers aren’t included but can be arranged, cost varies by location, please contact us after booking if you would like to request the service.
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
- If you plan taking the 360° camera option, it’s recommended to install the “insta 360” app from the App store/Play Store before you come, this will help expediting imagery transfer times after your flight.
- Pictures and videos are usually downloaded to your phone so please make sure to have at least 3GB available for the standard imagery and another 7GB if you’re planning on taking the 360° camera option.
- This activity is weather dependent so delays or cancelations may occur influenced by wind and weather, we always recommend you to contact us before you head over for the latest weather updates.
- As on any aeronautical activity weight is a decisive factor. By booking this activity please be advised that people over 90kg (about 200lb) can be directed to Paragliding if safety concerns caused by atmospheric conditions demand so. This should be considered a reference since height/weight ratio and other physical factors about the participants capacity of safely performing his role during the activity can also affect such decision.
Location
Estr. do Joá, 136
Estrada do Joá
We pick up for free in the São Conrado neighbohood in front of the Hortifrutti Grocery store, please contact us before heading over to confirm wind conditions.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(278 Ratings)
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Hammond_e
Jan 28, 2026
Amazing experience at... - Amazing experience at first was a little scared but once u in the air u feel free. I recommend to everybody that comes to rio! you got 1 life to live and this is something to experience
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J6373onkrisc
Jan 26, 2026
Amazing experience - Truly one of the greatest things I’ve ever done in my life. Everything was well organized plus the equipment was safe and secure. Blade was an excellent pilot and was thorough with everything. Highly recommend to anyone.
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J6373onkrisc
Jan 26, 2026
Amazing experience, highly recommend - The experience was incredible. All the equipment was professional and secure. Blade was an excellent pilot and provided an excellent flight with good instructions the entire time. Highly recommend to anyone.
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Rakim_m
Dec 10, 2025
Such a thrilling and... - Such a thrilling and exciting experience! My instructor was very calm and professional. He answered all my questions and made me feel safe
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Djamillyr
Oct 2, 2025
Assa delta perfect - Most wonderful experience impossible! I'm impressed! Congratulations to the team! All equipment highly secure!
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Edward_a
Jan 3, 2026
Great flight, bad communication - Communication regarding a delay did not occur even after we called ahead to confirm. After waiting almost an hour to be picked up, we reached them and they said they forgot to call us. However, it was rescheduled for later in the day, and it was an amazing flight and very professional guides.
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John_b
Sep 28, 2025
It was a bit chaotic,... - It was a bit chaotic, possibly because we didn’t know what we were doing. We didn’t expect the 120 Reals insurance payment, nor did we realise that we needed passport numbers. Apart from that, it was scary, exhilarating and brilliant!
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H1563qs_
Dec 15, 2025
Expensive - Everything was good up until the part of 35 euro charge (220 reais) just for the front camera. I would like to be informed beforehand.
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Alejandro_b
Oct 14, 2025
Terrible Management but Great Experience! - The experience itself is great | 100% recomme nd doing it but Everything around that not so g ood, they schedule one ore but made us wait 40 minutes for the pick up, not for weather pro blems which happens yo so you have ti consid er for your schedule but for pick up we wait m ore than 40 minutes so consider that for your t ime in Rio, I pay for 2 people doing hang glidin g but when we arrive they say they are full and one of us have to do paragliding even we reser ved with good time for doing this, and the instr uctor with passive aggressive attitude since pi ck up. despite this I totally recommend doing t he jump!
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Annari8467ux
Dec 8, 2025
Would use different company - The pick up to drive us to the location was easy and our driver friendly. However since we cannot both hanglide at the the same time, my husband went first and I second. I stood up there for over an hour waiting for my instructor to come back only to find out he was taking someone else instead and another person was going to take me down. It seemed they forgot about me? While my husband had a quick and fun experience, mine ended up being stressful and agitating.
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