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Paragliding in Rio de Janeiro

2 hours

Easy

Paragliding in Rio de Janeiro takes place in Pedra Bonita, a mountain located in São Conrado area, just 30 minutes from Copacabana. No previous experience is required !


Paragliding in Rio de Janeiro is a recreational wind sport that is best described as a hybrid of hang gliding and parachuting. A paraglider is free-flying, unlike the parachute used in parasailing, which is generally a passive amusement ride rather than an active sport. Paragliders are controlled by the use of cords, which are held in the pilot’s hand as he or she sits in the harness. Usually, paragliders take off from the summit of hills.

Paragliding in Rio de Janeiro takes place in Pedra Bonita, a mountain located in São Conrado area, just 20/30 minutes from Copacabana. No previous experience is required for the tandem flight since the instructor takes control of the whole flight while you`ll be experiencing one of the greatest adventures of your life. Flights can take anywhere from 7 to 20 minutes, depending on the wind condition and the passenger`s weight. For your safety, we work with the best pilots, who have over 20 years of experience and are certified by the Brazilian Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association. The flight route comprehends part of Tijuca Forest around Pedra Bonita, Pedra da Gávea, as well as São Conrado neighborhood and Pepino Beach. Flights end on Pepino Beach, on the sand or on the grass, by the Paragliding club. 


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$ 849,00 per person from December 20th , 2023 to December 16th ,2024 (With a deposit of R$ 199,00 via Paypal and R$ 650,00 in cash to the flight coordinator in charge). In case the clients decide to pay the remainder with a credit card there will be a 10% surcharge 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). In case the clients decide to pay the remainder with a credit card there will be a 10% surcharge applied.



What's included?

    Flight, pictures , video , insurance and equipment rentals.

    Exclusions

      Transfer from/to meeting point .

      Please note

        Schedules

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

        Meeting Place

        Clients will need to meet our flight coordinator in front of the Flight Club in São Conrado. The address details will be on the voucher received via email after the experience is booked here on our website.

        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. There is a green button in our website page.

        Weight limit

        There is a passenger weight limit of 120 kilos (approx. 250 lbs). This limit may be lowered according to wind conditions. 

        Minimum Age Required

        18 if the passenger signs the terms, and 16 if a legal parent is present to sign for the minor.

        Dress Code

        For ParaGliding in Rio, Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Do not wear sandals or flip-flops. Avoid wearing glasses during the flight ( wind may make it fall). 

        Booking Tips

        Avoid booking flights during the Carnival season, New Year's, and special Holidays.. 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 the 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. 

        Do not book flights for your last days in Rio. Try to choose the first days as sometimes winds and weather do not help and you may end up not flying at all.


        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 paragliding 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 Paraliding is 120 kilos. Sometimes we have to lower that limit to 100/110 kilos depending on the wind conditions and sudden changes in the wind speed. Clients who fail to provide accurate information about their weight and are over the limit,  will not be able to fly and will receive no refunds.

        What to bring

           Take a valid ID ( no copies), as you will need it when signing the insurance form at the paragliding club. You may also use a digital copy of your passport.

          There are lockers there to keep your belongings, but it is advised to travel as lightly as possible.

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