Paragliding and Hang Gliding in Rio: the 10 Best Flights

1.Rio de Janeiro: Hang Gliding Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 760 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $229Our pick

Run from Rio’s 525-meter Pedra Bonita platform with an instructor such as Konrad, Klaus, Claudio, or Maurice, then glide above São Conrado, Sugar Loaf, Copacabana, Ipanema, and Guanabara Bay. The 2 to 3-hour outing includes training and equipment, but weather delays and a separate club fee are part of the deal. Optional camera footage captures the flight.

“It was such an amazing experience. There was a moment where I was a little nervous but my guide was so calm and professional, he made it easy for me to enjoy the activity.”

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2.Rio de Janeiro: Hang Gliding Tandem Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 426 reviews · 2h 30m · from $301

Meet your pilot in São Conrado, ride by jeep into Tijuca National Park, and launch from Pedra Bonita at 520 meters. Your 7 to 15 minute tandem flight ends on São Conrado Beach. Pilots such as Beto, Bebe, Renato, and Dudu provide calm instruction, while a front-facing HD video records the flight.

“Fantastic! My guide was AMAZING! Got to do the coolest tricks in the air. The guy who was handling my videos was super amazing and nice. I had an absolute blast. The 360 video was SO worth the upgrade. Truly a great time.”

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3.Rio de Janeiro: Paragliding Tandem Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 186 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $219

Run from 525-meter Pedra Bonita with an experienced tandem pilot and glide above Rio’s mountains, coast, and city. Klaus, Claus, Trota, and other multilingual pilots provide calm instruction in Portuguese, English, or Spanish. The flight lands on São Conrado Beach and includes front-camera video, weather permitting.

“finally I did hang-gliding and it was amazing! so sad that it lasted only ~10min”

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4.Rio de Janeiro: Hang Gliding or Paragliding Flights

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 132 reviews · 1 hour · from $381

Meet Ricardo Hamond’s team on São Conrado Beach, then ride to Pedra Bonita for a tandem hang-gliding or paragliding flight. Ricardo has flown since 1987 and completed more than 25,000 flights. Your pilot chooses the format based on weather, weight, and availability, with English, Spanish, and Portuguese support.

“Ricardo was a very good guide, I felt safe at all times. The logistics were very well planned.”

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5.Niterói: Paragliding Experience with GoPro Photos and Video

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 131 reviews · 1 hour · from $104Best value

Meet Pepê near the flight ramps at Niterói City Park for a tandem paragliding flight above Rio’s striking coast and hills. After a safety briefing, you’ll fly with a certified instructor, with GoPro photos and Full HD video included. Weather may change the launch site or flight time, so keep your schedule flexible.

“Highly recommend!! I surprised my boyfriend for his birthday and we both loved it! We had to fly from another place because military closed the airspace there, but it was still very fun and the views were beautiful! Pepe is a great instructor, very friendly and funny. It was so worth the price! You can also pay extra for an insta360 video which is really cool to play with. If you are coming from Rio like us, expect for it to take up half of your day at least.”

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6.Rio de Janeiro : Paragliding Tandem Flights over Rio

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 60 reviews · 2 hours · from $174

Fly tandem from Pedra Bonita with instructor Sandro Cardoso, looking down on São Conrado, Rocinha, Pedra da Gávea, Christ the Redeemer, and Rio’s beaches. The flight averages 10 minutes, with longer airtime possible. Ground time takes about two hours and includes transport to the ramp, safety gear, and GoPro footage.

“Absolutely amazing. Outstanding service and great flying instructors. Communication was on point and timings were great too. Would highly recommend.”

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7.Paragliding flight with instructor in Florianópolis

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes · from $107

Meet OVNI Escola de Parapente in São João do Rio Vermelho for a tandem paragliding flight with a CBVL-qualified instructor. The experience lasts about 90 minutes, including preparation and possible weather delays, while the flight itself runs 10 to 15 minutes. You may fly above five northern Florianópolis beaches, including Praia Brava and Ingleses.

“That are super professional and reliable, I loved the experience, I suffer from vertigo at the height and it really was a beautiful feeling to fly , at no time I felt panic.Auto-translated”

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8.Rio de Janeiro: Hang Gliding or Paragliding Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 2 hours · from $261Top rated

Meet your pilot at São Conrado Beach, ride into Tijuca Forest National Park, and launch from Pedra Bonita by hang glider or paraglider. You’ll receive training and safety equipment before flying over the forest, Rocinha, ocean, and Rio’s beaches. Pilots including Paulo, Felipe, Ricardo, and Marcos have guided flights here.

“Can’t think of any faults, the guides were super quick and informative, easy transport to the top & swift service”

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9.Paragliding in Rio de Janeiro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 2 hours · from $294

Meet your instructor in São Conrado, ride up to the launch ramp, and fly beside Pedra Bonita and Pedra da Gávea before landing at São Conrado Beach. Pilots including Renato, Carlos, Odilon, and Jilla have been praised for calm guidance. Video, safety equipment, and a private flight are included.

“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”

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10.Rio de janeiro : Paragliding Tandem Flights over Rio

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 18 reviews · 2 hours · from $173

Fly tandem from Pedra Bonita with instructor Ighor Ferreira’s team, gliding above Rio for about 10 to 15 minutes. You’ll see Pedra da Gávea, Rocinha, Christ the Redeemer, and the beaches of São Conrado and Barra da Tijuca. Transport to the launch ramp, safety gear, club access, and flight insurance are arranged, though some media and fees cost extra.

“Velmi jsem spěchal abych stihl let vrtulníkem a Igor udělal vše proto aby mi vyhověl a uspíšil můj let. Je to velký sympaťák a velmi zkušený.”

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