RIO DE JANEIRO · PARAGLIDING
The flights worth strapping in for, reviewed.
The 13 rio de janeiro 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“This was an incredible experience! There are hidden costs for the video footage at the end (£27ish for each go pro (one on front and one on side) and £41ish for the 360 camera) - these are optional. I had to wait around for over an hour while someone else went first (as the guide…”
Tandem hang gliding from Pedra Bonita with ocean and city views, hotel or subway pickup, and GoPro coverage. 7–15 minute flight.
“This was my first time hang gliding and it was incredible. Every guide I met with was so friendly and helpful. If you think Rio is stunning from the ground, it is even more incredible from above.”
Tandem paragliding from Pedra Bonita for a serene, open-air glide over Rio, ending on São Conrado Beach with shareable video.
“11/10 star experience that was a highlight of the trip and a highlight of a lifetime. Pickup, transfer, check in, and flight was a smooth and swift process. The 3 pilots assigned to my friends and I were all incredibly experienced and fun to be with in spite of the language barrier. I can’t recommend…”
Hang gliding or paragliding over Rio from Pedra Bonita with Ricardo Hamond. Small group, safety-first briefing from Sao Conrado.
“It was amazing I would definitely recommend this activity. Ricardo was a great instructor and it was a very unforgettable experience!”
Paraglide in Niterói above the clouds with Pepê Parapente, with GoPro photos and a full video link afterward.
“Pepe was FANTASTIC!! He was enthusiastic and I had the best time, saw the best views, got the best videos/photos. He asked me if I wanted to be adventurous and then did the most fun turns and twists. The scenic views are amazing! His girlfriend takes photos and videos of you taking off and there’s…”
Tandem paragliding over Rio de Janeiro from Pedra Bonita to São Conrado, with GoPro flight footage, stunning landmarks, and smooth landings.
“The actually experience was amazing. The instructor is bilingual like myself so it was fun to mix languages with him whilst in the air. However, the waiting seemed a bit messy and was extremely long, I waited nearly 2 hours until my turn”
Tandem hang gliding or paragliding from Pedra Bonita to São Conrado, flying over Tijuca Forest and Rio’s ocean views. 2 hours.
“Paulo and his crew were amazing. So welcoming and insightful when it came to questions about the experience and overall knowledge of Rio. Sights were beautiful. Paulo is easy to reach and let us know when he thinks the best time to fly was for the overall best experience. This is a must do when…”
Paragliding over Rio’s iconic cliffs and coast. Meet at São Conrado, fly past Pedra Bonita and Pedra da Gávea, land by the beach.
“Amazing experience, from the staff who meet you at the bottom to the instructors, everyone is very friendly, helpful and make the process easy and fun. One of the best experiences i’ve ever had. 10/10 would recommend”
Tandem paragliding over Rio from Pedra Bonita to São Conrado. Small group, expert instructors like Ighor Ferreira, GoPro footage, big views.
“Great experience, the guide Ighor Ferreira is experienced, safe relaxed, funny, manages to relax you. All the pilots cooperate in a coordinated and relaxed way on the ramp, so that instills security. The organization of the flight was within the limits of the advertisement. The flight was phenomenal, literally 10" you need to get into…”
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.
