Hang Gliding Rio de Janeiro

Transfer from meeting point on Pepino Beach to the ramp, Flight, front video, pictures, insurance, ramp access fee and equipment rentals.

Transfer from hotel/airbnb to meeting point, 360 and side videos.

2 Hours

Take a valid ID when signing the terms and conditions at the hang gliding club Digital IDs or DLs are also accepted

There are lockers at the club, but we encourage our customers to travel light, as lockers may be all taken by other customers.

Schedules

We have schedules daily, from 08:00 am to 03:00 pm. Just choose one when booking this experience. Customers will have to meet us outside the Hang Gliding club. Address on the voucher.

Contact Us

Please contact the office before heading out to the meeting point, to check the wind condition. The cheapest and fastest way is via WhatsApp.

Weight limit

There is a passenger weight limit of 90 kilos (200 lbs). This limit may be lowered according to wind conditions.

Minimum Age Required

18 if the passenger signs the terms, and 14 if a legal parent is present to sign for the minor.

Dress Code

For Hang Gliding in Rio, Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. No jeans pants as it is too stiff on the legs. Do not wear sandals or flip-flops. Avoid wearing glasses during the flight ( wind may make it fall).

Booking Tips

Avoid booking flights during carnival season and New years, especially from the 30th of December to January 2nd. The ramp over Pedra Bonita is the ONLY ramp available for tandem flights in Rio, and the number of flights can triple during this time, which can make the waiting frustrating and exhausting for both customer and the pilot. Yet, if you cannot avoid those periods, be aware that we cannot be held responsible for any extra time spent there, or any possible delays on your schedule.

Prefer earlier schedules as there are fewer people over the ramp.

About the files with videos:

Files will be transferred to the client`s smartphone. Please check if all files are in it before you leave the beach. In case you do not bring your phone, we will send the video via Dropbox. In case there is any issue with the files, customers have 7 days to report it and request new files or a refund of R$ 100,00, in case the files have been erased from our system.

To book this tour, simply click on “book this tour now” and you will be directly taken to our booking calendar where you can pick the date and choose the number of people. Remember that you don’t need to check availability with us before you book the tour. Our calendar will display our availability for this tour. Usually our cut-off time ranges from 12 HS to 48 HS ,depending on the tour. In case you wish to book this tour for tomorrow and can’t see the availability on the calendar, please contact us using the whatsapp button and we will be happy to help. Remember that during the check out process, you will be directed to PayPal for the payment. It you don’t have a PayPal account, you can easily open a free account in a few minutes. All you need is to use your email, create a password and add a credit card to your new account. If you don’t want to open an account, you will not be able to pay with a credit card, and will only be able to pay via local bank transfer( PIX).

1- We do not cancel flights on cloudy days unless the ceiling is too low and the ramp is closed by the hang gliding club. If clients decide to cancel the flight on flyable cloudy days, we will not be able to issue refunds.

2- In case of sudden wind changes, if clients are already at the ramp, they must wait for at least 01 hours before they can request a flight cancelation and be eligible for a refund.

3 – In case clients are late, we can wait for 20 minutes. After that, we have to fit them into the next available schedule for that day or any other day. In case they cannot reschedule the flights, we will retain the deposit in full as it will be considered a no-show.

4-The weight limit for Hang Gliding is 90 kilos. Sometimes we have to lower that limit to 80 kilos depending on the wind conditions or in case of sudden changes in the wind speed. In case that happens and the client is over 80 kilos, he or she will be directed to a Paragliding pilot. If they do not agree to fly on a Paraglider, we can reschedule the flight.  

5 – In case our Hang Gliding pilot suspects that the client weights more than 90 kilos, he or she will be kindly asked to step on the scale, to verify the weight. Clients who fail to provide accurate information about their weight by stepping on the scale, will not be able to fly. If they accept to step on the scale and are over 90 kilos, they will be directed to a Paragliding pilot , as long as they are under 110 kilos. If they do not accept the offer, we will not be able to issue refunds.

6 – In case sudden changes happen at the ramp, and flights have to be canceled, we will offer a full refund for the deposit paid if clients cannot reschedule the flight.

7 – Clients cannot bring their own cameras to use during the flight. The price already includes photos and video.

8 – All clients must wear proper walking or running shoes. No sandals are allowed. Jeans  pants are also not allowed. Only stretchy pants and shorts.

9 – If clients decide not to fly once they are at the ramp, for any reason, we will not be able to issue refunds.

10 – Clients must travel light when coming to the meeting point. The flight club has lockers but sometimes they can be all taken. Be advised not to come to the meeting point with bags. 

11 – Passports are not needed when signing the terms at the club> Digital photos of the passport, IDs or DL are accepted.

12 – Clients must be 18 years or older in order to fly. Minors at the age of 14 and on can fly with legal guardians or parents present.