Fly over Rio from Pedra Bonita to São Conrado Beach
From €267 per personAllow around 2.5 hours overall, although the planned flight lasts only 7 to 15 minutes.Final booking with external provider
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Tandem aerial adventure

Rio de Janeiro from above

Fly over Rio from Pedra Bonita to São Conrado Beach

★★★★★ 2.5 h · 520 m Take-off ramp elevation
From €267 per person Displayed rating from 476 reviews

Take off with an instructor from Pedra Bonita in Tijuca National Park and land in São Conrado after a wind-dependent flight. It is sold as hang gliding, but the instructor may switch it to paragliding.

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⚡ Direct meeting, metro transfer or hotel-transfer options · Price, starting times and options vary by date and must be confirmed on GetYourGuide. Mandatory insurance is paid separately on arrival.

Bring a passport or ID card, comfortable clothes and shoes, biodegradable sunscreen and insect repellent, and a charged phone. Do not bring high heels, pets, sharp objects, oversized luggage, drones, jewellery, electric wheelchairs, fireworks, explosives or headphones, and do not go barefoot. Smoking, alcohol, drugs, littering, fires, excessive noise and nudity are forbidden. Drinks are also prohibited inside the vehicle.

✔ Safety briefing and practice run before take-off
✔ Possible views of the Atlantic, Rio's beaches and major landmarks
✔ One digital HD video and front-camera footage included
✔ Direct meeting, metro transfer or hotel-transfer options

Quick summary before booking

Who is it for?

  • A first tandem-flight experience
  • Travellers drawn to coastal scenery
  • People who value a briefing and instructor throughout
  • Anyone flexible about timing and flight type

How long does it take?

Allow around 2.5 hours overall, although the planned flight lasts only 7 to 15 minutes.

What's included?

  • Tandem flight with an experienced instructor
  • Safety briefing and practice run
  • One digital HD video
  • Front-camera footage
  • Transfers selected during booking

Is it worth it?

It may be worthwhile for the Pedra Bonita launch, São Conrado landing and possible views. It is less suitable if you need a guaranteed hang-glider flight, fully disclosed media costs in advance or comprehensive accessibility details.

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Confirm on GetYourGuide the likely flight type, the insurance price and payment method, video extras, meeting point and exact transfer coverage. You can also ask beforehand whether your own GoPro may be attached to the helmet.

Aerial views of RioThe flight may reveal the Atlantic, the beaches, Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Guanabara Bay.
Guided preparationBefore flying, the instructor explains the safety procedure and practises the take-off movement with the participant.
A video keepsakeThe booking includes one digital HD video and front-camera footage; side and rear camera material costs extra.
Several transfer choicesChoose a direct meeting, transfers from São Conrado metro station or an option with hotel pickup and drop-off.

📖 How the experience unfolds

The full activity takes about 2.5 hours. From the meeting point, the jeep journey to Pedra Bonita lasts around 15 minutes.

After the briefing and practice run, the wind-dependent flight lasts 7 to 15 minutes and ends on São Conrado Beach.

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Meet according to the option booked

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Jeep ride, briefing and practice

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Tandem flight and beach landing

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The flight itself is brief; preparation, transport and wind-dependent waiting account for much of the overall experience.

Actual flight time is 7 to 15 minutes, not the full 2.5-hour experience. Variable flight time

What you may see in the air

When visibility cooperates, the route provides an open perspective over Rio de Janeiro's coastline and mountains.

Possible sights include the Atlantic Ocean, Rio's beaches, Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Guanabara Bay.

Pedra Bonita São Conrado Tijuca National Park Rio coastline

What travellers mention most

The flight itself is brief; preparation, transport and wind-dependent waiting account for much of the overall experience.

Travellers regularly praise the views, the pilots' professionalism and attitude, the feeling of safety, the organisation and the support.

2.5 hApproximate total experience time
7–15 minFlight time depending on wind
520 mTake-off ramp elevation
4.8/5Displayed rating from 476 reviews

🗣️ What travellers mention most

Pilots and support

The platform identifies positive mentions of guides in 24 reviews.

Driving and views

Safe driving receives positive mentions in 14 reviews and the views in 13.

Optional videos

A summary of 38 verified reviews reports recurring uncertainty about additional video packages and their prices.

Hang gliding or paragliding: the wind decides

Although marketed as hang gliding, the instructor may substitute paragliding when the wind is considered more suitable for it.

The choice is not guaranteed, and the listing does not explain whether a traveller may refuse the switch or what happens if neither flight type can operate. Confirm before booking.

The planned landing point is São Conrado Beach. Beach landing

Price and booking

Check the flight type and extras before paying

From €267 per person

The advertised price starts at €267 per person. Pay-later booking and free cancellation up to 24 hours beforehand for a full refund are available according to the supplied listing.

Total experienceApproximately 2.5 hours
Actual flight7 to 15 minutes depending on wind
Mandatory insuranceNot included; listed as 150 BRL or 30 USD on arrival, with no payment method stated
Included videoOne digital HD video and front-camera footage
Extra photos and camerasSide and rear material available for an unspecified surcharge
TransfersOnly those attached to the selected option
Check the current price on GetYourGuide

Price, starting times and options vary by date and must be confirmed on GetYourGuide. Mandatory insurance is paid separately on arrival.

Side and rear camera material is not part of the confirmed inclusion. Media extras

How to book this experience

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The booking is completed with the external provider before payment.

Requirements, packing and accessibility

The minimum age is 14. The activity is unsuitable for pregnant women and people over 95 and is not recommended for anyone weighing more than 78 kg.

The listing marks it as wheelchair accessible but prohibits electric wheelchairs and does not explain support during transfers, take-off or landing. Ask about your specific needs before booking.

Travellers aged 14 or over who accept a short, wind-dependent flight People seeking an aerial perspective of Rio's coastline Those comfortable with a possible switch from hang gliding to paragliding Travellers able to meet the stated physical and baggage limits
Starting times vary by date and wind conditions. Weather-dependent plan

❓ Frequently asked questions

How long does the hang-gliding flight last?
The complete experience takes approximately 2.5 hours, but actual flight time is normally 7 to 15 minutes depending on wind.
Is a hang-glider flight guaranteed?
No. The instructor may switch to paragliding because of the conditions. The listing does not say whether the traveller may refuse that change.
Which videos and photos are included?
One digital HD video and front-camera footage are confirmed. Side and rear camera material is offered separately, with no price stated.
Is flight insurance included?
No. It must be purchased on arrival and is variously listed as 150 BRL or 30 USD, without clarification of the equivalence or payment method.
Is the activity wheelchair accessible?
The listing says it is, but bans electric wheelchairs and does not explain assistance during transfers, take-off or landing. Confirm your requirements with GetYourGuide before booking.

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Before take-off

Review the wind, flight type and extras

The mountain launch, coastal flight and beach landing make this experience distinctive, but time in the air is short and conditions control the plan.

Compare transfer options and confirm insurance, extra videos and any accessibility requirement on GetYourGuide.

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