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Rio de Janeiro Hang Gliding Experience: Unique Flying Over Tropical Forests and Famous Landmarks
4.5
248 Ratings
São Conrado
Experience the thrill of hang gliding over Rio de Janeiro’s tropical forests and famous landmarks. Fly with a champion instructor and enjoy stunning views of the Atlantic ocean.
Experience the thrill of hang gliding over Rio de Janeiro’s tropical forests and famous landmarks. Fly with a champion instructor and enjoy stunning views of the Atlantic ocean.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Access to Pedra Bonita Free Flight Ramp - Experience flying a Hang Glider, tandem with the official Rio Hang Gliding team leaded by Hang Gliding champion, national team member & Record Holder Konrad Heilmann. Launching of the Tijuca Forest National Park, surrounded by tropical Atlantic Forest, unique views of the Atlantic ocean and many landmarks…
- Access to Pedra Bonita Free Flight Ramp - Experience flying a Hang Glider, tandem with the official Rio Hang Gliding team leaded by Hang Gliding champion, national team member & Record Holder Konrad Heilmann. Launching of the Tijuca Forest National Park, surrounded by tropical Atlantic Forest, unique views of the Atlantic ocean and many landmarks of Rio such as Rocinha, Sugar Loaf, Christ the Redeemer and more, finishing with a smooth landing on the white sands of beautiful São Conrado beach.
What's Included
- GoPro front camera video recording
- GoPro front camera video recording
What's Not Included
- Hang Gliding Club fee/insurance 110 Brazilian Reais, aprox 20,00 USD (+10% for card payments)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off, transfer service can be requested, cost varies according to location.
- Hang Gliding Club fee/insurance 110 Brazilian Reais, aprox 20,00 USD (+10% for card payments)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off, transfer service can be requested, cost varies according to location.
Additional Information
Embark on an unparalleled hang gliding journey over Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, helmed by Konrad Heilmann, a multi-record holder, National Champion, WXC World Champion, and a member of the National team, along with his team of affable, secure, and fully accredited tutors.
Enjoy the unique opportunity to pilot a Hang Glider, taking off from the Tijuca Forest…
Embark on an unparalleled hang gliding journey over Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, helmed by Konrad Heilmann, a multi-record holder, National Champion, WXC World Champion, and a member of the National team, along with his team of affable, secure, and fully accredited tutors.
Enjoy the unique opportunity to pilot a Hang Glider, taking off from the Tijuca Forest National Park, encircled by the exotic flora of the Atlantic Forest, with singular views of the Atlantic ocean and various famed landmarks of Rio, such as Rocinha, Sugar Loaf, and Christ the Redeemer. The flight culminates in a gentle landing on the pristine sands of the stunning São Conrado beach.
- For products in which Hotel transfers aren’t included but can be arranged, cost varies by location, please contact us after booking if you would like to request the service.
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
- If you plan taking the 360° camera option, it’s recommended to install the “insta 360” app from the App store/Play Store before you come, this will help expediting imagery transfer times after your flight.
- Pictures and videos are usually downloaded to your phone so please make sure to have at least 3GB available for the standard imagery and another 7GB if you’re planning on taking the 360° camera option.
- For safety reasons and aircraft capacity persons of or above 100kg/220lb can’t be accepted for Hang Gliding, but paragliding might still be an alternative. On certain days, depending on wind and weather or mobility restrictions, even persons slightly below mentioned weight might be redirected to Paragliding for their own safety.
Location
Estr. do Joá, 136
Estrada do Joá
We pick up for free in the São Conrado neighbohood in front of the Hortifrutti Grocery store, please contact us before heading over to confirm wind conditions.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.5
(248 Ratings)
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Michaelpt3249sp
Jan 21, 2025
TakeOff - fun time. very organized and easy. everyone was super friendly and helpful. wasn't worried about a thing. will go again.
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Dax_s
Jan 21, 2025
Overall a great... - Overall a great experience and would definitely do it again. Doing it for the first time in Brazil was a treat!!
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Angel
Jan 17, 2025
BEST DAY EVER - Best experience of my entire life I couldn’t have had a better time please don’t skip this very scary to do but very much worth it
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Musicdayhooray
Jan 13, 2025
An Adventure Like No Other - Hand Gliding! - This was one incredible adventure. We took an Uber to a market, where we were picked up by our instructor, Konrad. When we got to the top, we had to wait quite a while (but that was ok, because you get to take in astounding views and watch others hang glide as well as paraglide), and then we were introduced to other instructors with whom we would fly tandem.
Of course, the flight was incredible. My two main criticisms:
1) I wish the people my wife and I individually had flying with us had a bit more "oomph," if you know what I mean. I felt in some ways like just another person that they have to take on a hang-gliding adventure, something I had never ever done in my life since I'm acrophobic ... don't get me wrong, they were both friendly and provided great opportunities to take great pictures with all three cameras attached, but I just wish they had focused on us more as people ...
2) It was too short! I couldn't believe how fast it went by. I wish they had an option to double your time in the air for an extra charge.
However, overall, this is an experience I highly, indubitably recommend!!!
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Dimitri_m
Dec 31, 2024
Great instructors and... - Great instructors and very patient with new-timers. Great with children too. Highly recommend. Great scenery when flying high above the beach and city.
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Georgesj5107hl
Dec 14, 2024
G - Was easy to navigate everything the instructors were very helpful and patient as well as safe, views were also beautiful.
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Dream35137517012
Jan 19, 2025
Excellent views and great guide. - The hang-gliding was awesome. It lasted about 7-8 mins from take off to landing. The views of the beach from the air were stunning. My guide, Konrad was a fluent English speaker and very skilled at what he does.
Only 1 problem - I paid for the 360 camera, which sadly didn't record anything on the flight. Konrad was very efficient though and within a couple of hours, organised my refund direct to my credit card.
Highly recommended.
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Jack_w
Dec 29, 2024
Mixed experience. - The flying experience itself was breathtaking, but the overall safety and preparation left much to be desired. Instructions were rushed and unclear, with no real explanation provided—just a quick rundown that felt like it was shoved into my mouth without much thought. The instructor repeatedly told me I would “fall into position naturally” during the flight, but instead, my head went straight into the frame, leaving me stuck there long enough to injure my jaw. This was preventable with proper guidance and preparation.
Additionally, we weren’t informed about the biting insects at the takeoff zone. Sandflies were everywhere, and I left with more than 20 bites that have been itching incessantly and will likely take at least two weeks to heal. A simple warning to bring insect repellent would have gone a long way.
While the instructor clearly knows how to fly, his skills as an instructor are severely lacking. If you’re considering this activity, I’d recommend going with a different operator for your safety and comfort—and don’t forget to bring insect repellent!
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Jack_w
Dec 29, 2024
Almost broke my arm - The flying experience itself was thrilling, but the lack of proper safety and preparation made it far from enjoyable. My hand got caught between the ropes during the flight, and for what felt like ages, I thought it might break. With no thorough safety check or clear instructions beforehand, we had to struggle mid-air to free my arm, and it’s still swollen and painful. On top of that, no one warned us about the sandflies at the takeoff zone, which left me covered in more than 20 bites that have been itching relentlessly. While the instructor knows how to glide, his attention to safety and communication needs serious improvement. If you plan to try this, I’d recommend looking for a more professional operator and bringing insect repellent.
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Courtney_m
Dec 25, 2024
TERRIBLE choose someone else - I booked this experience with the hotel pickup. However when you book there is more a place to add your hotel address. I sent a message immediately and got no response. I sent another message 4 days before I am supposed to fly and STILL NO RESPONSE. Viator then contacted this company 2 days before I was to fly and AGAIN MO RESPONSE. I then decided to cancel and book through another company as I really wanted to paraglide for my birthday. These people finally sent me a message at 10:57 pm the night before asking for the hotel address so that they could provide a pick up time. I am so glad I canceled as they were horrible with communication. They has 12 days to answer me but chose to do it the night before at 10:57 when most people are sleep.
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