RIO DE JANEIRO · PARAGLIDING
The flights worth strapping in for, reviewed.
The 10 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 the best experience ever! I love adrenaline things and I would recommend hang gliding to everyone who visits! Instructors were super nice and friendly!! 10/10 recommend and I would definitely go again”
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.
“A fabulous experience, guide didn't speak much English but enough to explain what was going to happen. The views were amazing and were given the opportunity to control the paraglider.”
Hang gliding or paragliding over Rio from Pedra Bonita with Ricardo Hamond. Small group, safety-first briefing from Sao Conrado.
“Felt totally safe from start to finish. Well organised and clearly explained safety brief”
Paraglide in Niterói above the clouds with Pepê Parapente, with GoPro photos and a full video link afterward.
“Pepe was a great instructor very helpful and made me feel comfortable to do it worth every single dollar”
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!”
Tandem hang gliding or paragliding from Pedra Bonita to São Conrado, flying over Tijuca Forest and Rio’s ocean views. 2 hours.
“An amazing experience, would strongly recommend! Everything was very well organised. Instructors are very nice and friendly”
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.
Cliff launches, alpine thermals and coastal soaring, off the mountains and the coastlines that fly best.
