See Rio de Janeiro from a tandem hang glider
From €222 per personAllow several hours even though the listed duration is 2–3 hours: wind, weather, flight order and waiting can extend the experience.Final booking with external provider
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Tandem flight with an instructor

From Pedra Bonita to São Conrado

See Rio de Janeiro from a tandem hang glider

★★★★★ 525 m · 4.6/5 displayed rating
From €222 per person recorded reviews

Run roughly seven steps from the Pedra Bonita platform and fly with an instructor towards São Conrado beach. The experience pairs open views across Rio with an operation that depends heavily on wind, weather and waiting times.

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✔ Tandem flight with an instructor, harness, helmet and safety equipment.
✔ Possible views of Sugar Loaf Mountain, Corcovado, Copacabana, Ipanema, Lagoa, Guanabara Bay and Niteroi.
✔ Minimum age of 14, with specific paperwork for minors.
✔ Start time, pickup, fees and camera contents should be confirmed when booking.

Quick summary before booking

Who is it for?

  • Fans of panoramic views
  • Travellers looking for an adventure activity
  • People comfortable with weather-dependent plans
  • Anyone wanting to fly with an instructor

How long does it take?

Allow several hours even though the listed duration is 2–3 hours: wind, weather, flight order and waiting can extend the experience.

What's included?

  • Tandem flight with an instructor
  • Basic pre-flight briefing
  • Harness
  • Helmet
  • Necessary safety equipment

Is it worth it?

It can be highly rewarding if you value the views and the feeling of flying over Rio, accept possible schedule changes and clarify the costs and option beforehand. It is less suitable if you need a rigid timetable or fully settled operational details.

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Contact the operator before travelling and obtain confirmation of the time, meeting point, pickup, possible switch to paragliding, 150-real fee, insurance and included footage.

Rio from a different angleThe route may reveal mountains, beaches, neighbourhoods and the bay before ending on the sand at São Conrado.
Fly with an instructorAn instructor manages the tandem flight and provides a basic briefing before take-off.
Essential equipment providedA harness, helmet and the necessary flight-safety equipment are supplied.
Three booking optionsChoose the standard activity or a dual-camera or 360-degree camera package, but confirm the exact contents of each option.

📖 How the adventure unfolds

The experience begins with a basic briefing and equipment preparation. Taking off from Pedra Bonita involves a short run, described as roughly seven steps, before the tandem flight begins.

The itinerary also lists a 15-minute car transfer without clearly identifying the route. The flight finishes on a sandy beach in São Conrado.

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Instructor briefing and equipment fitting.

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Launch from the Pedra Bonita platform.

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Landing on São Conrado beach.

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Views and instructor care account for many of the positive comments; waiting times and communication are the most consistent drawbacks.

Wind and weather can delay, cancel or change the flight. Weather-dependent activity

Landmarks you may see from the air

The description lists Sugar Loaf Mountain, Corcovado, Copacabana, Ipanema, Lagoa, Guanabara Bay and Niteroi among the possible sights.

Visibility and the actual route depend on the day's conditions. The published itinerary is indicative, and the exact airborne time is not stated.

Pedra Bonita São Conrado Rio views Tandem flight

What the reviews indicate

Views and instructor care account for many of the positive comments; waiting times and communication are the most consistent drawbacks.

Many travellers call the experience memorable and praise the sense of safety. Long waits and limited clarity about schedules, flight order and delays are also recurring themes.

525 mlaunch-platform altitude
2–3 hrsstated total duration
4.6/5displayed rating
843recorded reviews

🗣️ What the reviews indicate

Feedback on the views

Reviews frequently praise the panoramas across Rio, the mountains and the ocean.

Feedback on the team

The instructors' attentive manner and the sense of safety are among the strongest positives.

Recurring criticism

Lengthy waits and unclear communication about times and turn order are the most common complaints.

Physical requirements, age and weather

Participants must be at least 14. Minors need a legal guardian, photo identification for both people and completed club paperwork before going to the launch site. The activity is unsuitable for pregnant women and people with pre-existing medical conditions.

The instructor may consider weight, height-to-weight ratio and other physical factors. Above 90 kg, approximately 200 lb, participants may be moved to paragliding when conditions pose a risk; one 192 lb traveller reported having to change format. No absolute maximum weight is published.

Sandals, flip-flops and taking part barefoot are not allowed. Suitable footwear required

Price and conditions

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From €222 per person

The displayed price starts at €222 per person, with a structured value of 222.37 and a previously displayed price of €262. All may change. Information about flight insurance and the launch-site fee is also contradictory.

Total duration2–3 hours stated, with possible additional waiting.
LanguagesEnglish, French, German, Portuguese and Spanish.
Minimum age14; minors need a legal guardian and identification.
RouteFrom Pedra Bonita to a beach in São Conrado.
CancellationFree cancellation up to 24 hours beforehand for a full refund, according to the listing.
Local paymentThe text mentions 150 Brazilian reais in cash for the club and a 10% card surcharge, despite contradictory inclusion information.
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Standard, dual-camera and 360-degree camera options are offered. Camera packages to confirm

How to book this experience

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The booking is completed with the external provider before payment.

What to clarify before booking

Hotel pickup and the meeting point vary by option, but covered areas, the exact address and times are not given. The pickup option does not include hotel return. The listed finishing points on Avenida Prefeito Mendes de Morais may be variants of the same address.

Also confirm the club fee, insurance, camera-package contents and delivery, and whether the mentioned refreshments cost extra. A review's reference to roughly £82 for additional angles is not a confirmed official charge.

Travellers seeking an aerial adventure over Rio. People aged 14 or older who meet the physical requirements. Anyone able to keep the rest of the day flexible. Travellers prepared to confirm fees, meeting arrangements and cameras in advance.
The planned landing point is a sandy beach in São Conrado. Oceanfront finish

❓ Frequently asked questions

How long does the hang-gliding experience take?
The stated total duration is 2–3 hours, but waiting, flight order and weather may extend it. The exact time in the air is not specified.
What age and physical requirements apply?
The minimum age is 14. The activity is unsuitable for pregnant women and people with pre-existing medical conditions. The instructor may assess weight, height-to-weight ratio and other factors; no absolute maximum weight is published.
What happens in unsuitable weather?
The flight may be delayed, cancelled or changed to another flying format depending on wind and weather. The specific weather-related refund policy is not stated, so confirm it on GetYourGuide.
Are hotel pickup and return included?
Pickup depends on the selected option, and the areas and times are not detailed. The pickup option does not include hotel return. Confirm the exact meeting place before setting out.
What do the camera packages and fees include?
Standard, dual-camera and 360-degree options are offered, but their full differences, format and delivery are unclear. Information about the 150-real fee and insurance is contradictory; confirm the total cost when booking.

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Before take-off

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The flight brings together broad Rio views, instructor support and an oceanfront landing.

To avoid surprises, keep your schedule flexible and check the meeting point, pickup, fees, cameras and weather arrangements on GetYourGuide.

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