Brazil · PARAGLIDING & HANG GLIDING
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These 15 are the picks from 16 paragliding & hang gliding flights gathered here. Cost, duration and the one detail that matters sit under every entry, so choosing takes five minutes.
Tandem hang gliding from Pedra Bonita in Rio with calm pilots, smooth takeoff, and video of views over Sugar Loaf and Copacabana.
“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 Rio's Pedra Bonita, with pickup and GoPro video included for a 7-15 minute flight.
“The best activity I did in Rio, worth every penny because it’s an activity you will remember for a lifetime also everyone is super nice and very helpful! 10/10”
Tandem paragliding from Pedra Bonita over Rio to São Conrado Beach with panoramic views and included front-camera video. $219.
“Definition of value for money. Got a golden hour flight in over top of Rio. Doesn’t get better than that”
Soar above Rio from Pedra Bonita with pilot Ricardo Hamond, veteran since 1987. Small group flight plus top-notch safety and views.
“The activity was awesome, one of the best I have had in my entire life. Ricardo is an incredible guide and the experience is amazing. Definitely going to do it again in the future.”
Paraglide in Niterói above the clouds over Rio de Janeiro. GoPro photos and full-HD video sent by link with certified Pépê Parapente.
“It was amazing …we had a delay due to wind but it was still a fantastic experience”
Tandem paragliding from Pedra Bonita over Rio de Janeiro, with GoPro footage, small groups, and views of Christ, beaches, and the sea.
“Most amazing experience, Sandro was the best & made us all feel so comfortable. Highly recommend this activity”
Dual paragliding over Florianópolis beaches with a CBVL-qualified instructor, a professional team, and a short 10-15 minute flight.
“Great experience. Very professional team!! Organized and safe. The instructor was a pro and the entire process was easy. The views are amazing.”
Hang gliding or paragliding over Rio from Pedra Bonita, with training, safe gear, and bird-eye views of Tijuca and beaches.
“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 in Rio. Highly recommend.”
Fly paragliding over Rio’s Pedra Bonita and Pedra da Gávea, landing at São Conrado Beach, with video and friendly, pro guides.
“Do it. Absolutely fantastic. Never been so scared in all my life but so glad I did it. Wonderful experience, highly recommended. Pilot, Jilla(?), was very professional and calming. These operators know what they are doing; trust them.”
Tandem paragliding over Rio's São Conrado with Mahmoud. Included transport, helmet, harness, and HD GoPro video plus beach time.
“Fantastic experience would highly recommend! Mahmoud was a fantastic person to meet and his crew of flyers were extremely experienced and let you feel so comfortable and safe with them! Such good value for money with photos and video included.”
Tandem paragliding over Rio from Pedra Bonita to São Conrado. Small group, GoPro footage, and instant media on your phone.
“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 a relaxed fashion. Definitely a recommendation, in the option of visiting Rio de Janeiro again, I would turn to Igor's team again.”
Hang gliding over Rio de Janeiro from Praia do Pepino with an instructor, plus fixed-camera photo and video, for about 2 hours.
Hang glide over Rio from Pedra Bonita (about 520m) to São Conrado beach, with 360° Insta360 video, expert instruction, and photo coverage.
“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 !”
Hang gliding or paragliding from Pedra Bonita in Rio. Soar over Tijuca Forest and land at Pepino Beach, with expert pilots and great views.
“It was an awesome experience!!! Rudolfo and Paulao did a great job! I’m going to repeat this activity, I hope in Rio again”
Hike Pedra Bonita in Tijuca National Park, then watch hang gliders launch at São Conrado, with hotel pickup and a small group.
“La alta exigencia física debería resaltarse en la página web del tour. Resaltable la hermosa vista en lo alto de Pedra Bonita y las peculiares características de presenciar el apronte de los Ala-Deltistas y usuarios de "parapentes". Se destaca y reconoce la profesionalidad y amabilidad del guía Eitor que apoyó, paso a paso, a mi señora de 70 años de edad y permitió así culminar exitosamente todo el trayecto. tanto en el ascenso como en el descenso.”
