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Rio Hang Gliding & Paragliding w/ Brazilian Champion 4k Video inc

5.0 (20 reviews) 2 hours Free cancellation
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Rio Hang Gliding & Paragliding w/ Brazilian Champion 4k Video inc

About this activity

Private flight with Brazilian Champion pilot + 4K GoPro video INCLUDED.

Fly above Rio de Janeiro on a premium private hang gliding or paragliding experience with Brazilian Champion pilot Érico Oliveira and the ActionFly Rio team.

Take off from Pedra Bonita, São Conrado and enjoy breathtaking aerial views of São Conrado Beach, Pedra da Gávea, Tijuca Forest and Rio’s iconic coastline.

This is a private and personalized experience. You receive full attention, calm professional guidance, and a flight focused on safety and unforgettable memories.

All flights are operated by highly experienced pilots certified by the Brazilian Free Flight Confederation (CBVL), using modern equipment with strict safety standards.

For a very professional flying experience in Rio, choose us.

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At a glance

Duration
2 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 15 people
People per booking
1–4
Guide
Portuguese, English, Spanish
Operated by
ActionFly - Paragliding & Hang Gliding

Ages: Youth (14–18 years) · Adults (19–60 years) · Seniors (61–90 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: 4K GoPro frontal video
  • Included: Transfer between meeting point and takeoff ramp
  • Included: Private tandem flight (Hang gliding or Paragliding) with Certified instructor level 5 (CBVL/FAI)
  • Included: All safety and modern high-quality equipment

Not included

  • Not included: Personal expenses
  • Not included: Food and beverages
  • Not included: Transportation to/from the hotel or any other place outside our flight site

Itinerary

You will meet your instructor at our designated meeting point in São Conrado, in front of the Free Flight Club, where you will receive a warm welcome and a professional safety briefing. Your pilot will explain everything clearly, answer all your questions, and ensure you feel calm, confident, and fully prepared before the flight. From there, we will transfer to the takeoff ramp at Pedra Bonita, one of the most famous flying locations in the world. You will be surrounded by nature, ocean views, and the incredible landscape of Rio de Janeiro. After final equipment checks, you and your instructor will take off smoothly and enjoy an unforgettable flight over São Conrado Beach, Pedra da Gávea, Tijuca Forest, and the coastline of Rio. During the flight, your instructor will guide you and ensure your safety at all times while capturing incredible 4K video of your experience. The landing is gentle and takes place on the Pepino Beach, where you can celebrate your achievement and relive the emotion of the experience. This is a private experience designed to be safe, inspiring, and truly memorable from beginning to end.

  1. Stop 1

  2. Parque Nacional da Tijuca

  3. Pepino Beach

  4. Pedra Bonita

  5. Pedra da Gavea

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Take a taxi, Uber, or your own car to the front of the São Conrado Free Flight Club. The club is located opposite the hang gliding and paragliding landing area on São Conrado Beach, in the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro.

End point

  • Take a taxi, Uber, or your own car to the front of the São Conrado Free Flight Club. The club is located opposite the hang gliding and paragliding landing area on São Conrado Beach, in the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

  • Maximum weight per passenger: Men 75 kg and Women 65 kg for Hang gliding. Men 110 kg and Women 100 kg for Paragliding. Above that weight we will analyze according to the weather conditions of the day

  • Hang gliding is restricted to people who have difficulty running. In that case, Paragliding is recommended

  • The minimum age to fly is 14 years old. Individuals aged 14 to 17 can only fly if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Both must have their respective identification documents

Traveller ratings

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