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Hang Gliding Rio de Janeiro

2 hours

Easy

Hang Gliding in Rio de Janeiro happens in Pedra Bonita, a mountain located in São Conrado neighborhood, just 20 minutes from Ipanema. You don`t need any experience since the pilot takes control of the whole flight


Hang gliding in Rio de Janeiro is one of the most popular wind sports practiced in our city. It is a recreational sport that uses a craft often consisting of a metal-framed fabric wing, with the pilot mounted on a harness hanging from the wing frame. He exercises control by shifting his body weight against a triangular bar, also attached to the frame. Hang gliding is very popular worldwide. 

Hang Gliding in Rio de Janeiro happens in Pedra Bonita, a mountain located in the São Conrado neighborhood, just 20 minutes from Ipanema. You don`t need any experience since the pilot takes control of the whole flight. During the flight, all you do is to smile at the camera and enjoy the view. The landing area is on  Pepino Beach, with its clear waters and white sands. Rio Adventures works with the best pilots in Rio, who have over 20 years of tandem flight experience and are certified by the Brazilian Hang Gliding Association.  

Why you should fly with us:

Safety is our number one priority. Rio Adventures works with a very professional team of pilots, with no record of accidents in more than 20 years of flights, and has excellent reviews on Trip Advisor and Google. 


Regular Price:

R$ 899,00 per person during high season from December 20th, 2023 to December 31st, 2024 (With a deposit of R$ 199,00 via Paypal and R$ 700,00 in cash to the flight coordinator in charge). If clients decide to pay the remainder with a credit card, a 10% surcharge will be applied.


New Year and Carnival Season Price:

R$ 949,00 per person from December 30th, 2023 to January 2nd, 2024, and from February  9th, 2024 to February 15th,2024 (With a deposit of R$ 199,00 via Paypal and R$ 750,00 in cash to the flight coordinator in charge). If clients decide to pay the remainder with a credit card, a 10% surcharge will be applied.


** In case clients prefer to pay it all in advance, please contact us via WhatsApp using the green button on the right side of our page.




What's included?

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

    Exclusions

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

      Please note

        Schedules

        We have schedules daily, under request. Just choose one when booking this tour. 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.

        Short Terms and Conditions:

        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 customers decide to cancel the flight on flyable cloudy days, we cannot issue refunds.

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

        In case customers 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.

        The weight limit for Hang Gliding is 90 kilos. Sometimes we have to lower that limit to 80 kilos depending on the wind conditions in case of sudden changes in the wind speed. Clients who fail to provide accurate information about their weight will be directed to a paragliding pilot if they are under 110 kilos and over 90 kilos. If they do not accept the offer, we will not be able to issue refunds.

        What to bring

          Take a valid ID when signing the terms and conditions at the hang gliding club Digital IDs 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. 

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