PARAGLIDING TRAVEL
The flights worth strapping in for, reviewed.
The 14 paragliding in brazil paragliding travellers fly most, set side by side. How high the launch sits, how long you stay up, what you soar over, who is strapped in behind you, and what a tandem seat costs.
Tandem hang gliding from Pedra Bonita for 2–3 hours over Rio’s coast and landmarks, with training and video footage.
Most Popular“I think there needs to be more transparency when it comes to waiting. I was supposed to glide at 10am but didn’t end up gliding until 4pm. No one told me what was going on until after I was waiting at the meeting area for 2.5 hrs.”
Tandem hang gliding from Pedra Bonita with ocean and city views, hotel or subway pickup, and GoPro coverage. 7–15 minute flight.
“Was a great morning and breathing taking views. The closest thing to being able to fly Only bad thing is I wish it lasted 1 hour😆”
Tandem paragliding from Pedra Bonita for a serene, open-air glide over Rio, ending on São Conrado Beach with shareable video.
“The activity was super cool, a must do in Rio. You get a bird's eye view of the sea and the mountains. It's one of the best experiences I had. The pilot is the best you can ever get!!! You will be in full confidence once you meet him. He has such a positive energy.…”
Hang gliding or paragliding over Rio from Pedra Bonita with Ricardo Hamond. Small group, safety-first briefing from Sao Conrado.
“Amazing experience, recommended. Ricardo is very experienced and nice.”
Paraglide in Niterói above the clouds with Pepê Parapente, with GoPro photos and a full video link afterward.
“Amazing experience and really friendly instructors. 10/10 would recommend”
Tandem paragliding over Rio de Janeiro from Pedra Bonita to São Conrado, with GoPro flight footage, stunning landmarks, and smooth landings.
“Sandro and Lukas were very kind, very patient, very nice, I had a great experience! Thank you!”
Dual paragliding over Florianópolis with OVNI Escola de Parapente. CBVL-qualified instructor, five beach views, 10–15 minute flight.
“What an amazing experience. Flying with mosquito and his crew was definitely an amazing time. The crew and the experience was phenomenal.”
Tandem hang gliding or paragliding from Pedra Bonita to São Conrado, flying over Tijuca Forest and Rio’s ocean views. 2 hours.
“Paulo was so accommodating to help us make sure we were able to enjoy the experience durning a week when the weather in Rio wasn’t ideal. He was super communicative and we were able to have this amazing experience! Both of our tandem guides, Zero and Fubá were excellent and funny. And the HANG GLIDING…”
Paragliding over Rio’s iconic cliffs and coast. Meet at São Conrado, fly past Pedra Bonita and Pedra da Gávea, land by the beach.
“Fantastic experience, very smooth flight, and I would recommend this to those coming to Rio de Janiero!!!”
Tandem paragliding over Rio from Pedra Bonita to São Conrado. Small group, expert instructors like Ighor Ferreira, GoPro footage, big views.
“Instructor was fantastic, very experienced and fun”
Hang-glide over Rio de Janeiro with an instructor, plus fixed-camera photos and videos. Meet at Praia do Pepino, fly safely.
Hang glide over Rio from Pedra Bonita in Tijuca National Park, land on São Conrado beach, and get 360° video and photos.
“Expérience incroyable ! Voler au-dessus de Rio en parapente était magique, avec une vue à couper le souffle. Mon instructeur était super sympa et rassurant, parfait pour profiter à fond. À faire absolument !”
Tandem hang gliding or paragliding from Pedra Bonita to Pepino Beach, soaring over Rio’s forest, coast, and famous landmarks.
“It was an AMAZING experience. Highly recommended.”
Hang glide from Pedra da Gávea over Rio and São Conrado Beach with training, safety gear, and flight photos. 6–20 min in the air.
“Amazing, but I wanted the Hand gliding experience not the paragliding one. However it was still amazing. Next time I will emphasize that.”
Cliff launches, alpine thermals and coastal soaring, off the mountains and the coastlines that fly best.
