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Rio de Janeiro: Hang Gliding Flight & Beach Landing Tour
Summary
Hang gliding over Rio’s city and jungle, landing on São Conrado’s sand
You’ll launch from Pedra Bonita above Rio with a local pilot guiding you through every step—soaring over jungle and city before landing softly on São Conrado Beach. No experience needed; helmet and safety checks are all included. Feel nerves turn into awe as you float above Rio’s wild green hills and coastline—this one stays with you long after your feet hit the sand.
I can still feel the rush from that first step off Pedra Bonita — there’s this weird mix of nerves and excitement, like your body isn’t sure if it should run or freeze. Our guide, Marcelo, kept cracking jokes in Portuguese and English (I only caught half, but laughter is universal) while he checked my harness for the third time. The city below was waking up, you could smell wet leaves from the Tijuca Forest and hear distant traffic mixed with birdsong. I never realized how green Rio actually is until I saw it from up there.
The flight itself? Not as scary as I thought — more floaty than falling. The wind felt cool against my cheeks and for a few minutes I forgot about everything except the view: jungle giving way to rooftops, then suddenly the white curve of São Conrado Beach. Marcelo pointed out the Christ statue far off to our left (he called it “Cristo” — his accent made it sound softer somehow). It was only 10 minutes in the air but it felt longer, in a good way. I tried to say “obrigado” when we landed but probably butchered it; Marcelo just grinned and gave me a thumbs-up.
I didn’t expect to feel so calm after — maybe it’s landing barefoot on warm sand or just relief that my legs remembered how to work. The hang gliding tour from Rio de Janeiro really does stick with you; I keep thinking about that moment right before takeoff when everything goes quiet except for your own breath. So yeah, if you’re even a little curious (or scared), do it anyway. That view is worth every jitter.
3h
Step-by-step itinerary
Day 1 — Tandem hang gliding from Pedra Bonita
- Arrive at Pedra Bonita ramp
- Receive pilot briefing
- Take off from 1700 feet
- Fly 8 to 12 minutes over Rio
- Land on São Conrado beach
Top questions
How long does the hang gliding flight last?
The flight lasts between 8 to 12 minutes depending on conditions.
Where do you take off and land during this tour?
Take-off is from Pedra Bonita in Tijuca Forest at 1700 feet; landing is on São Conrado Beach.
Is any experience required for hang gliding in Rio?
No experience is necessary; everything is explained by your pilot before takeoff.
What should I wear for the hang gliding tour?
Wear comfortable shoes—no flip flops or sandals—and soft foods are recommended before flying.
Is there a weight limit for participants?
The weight limit is about 180 lbs (80 kg) for hang gliding and 250 lbs (110 kg) for paragliding.
Are safety measures in place during the flight?
The hang glider or paraglider has a safety parachute and is regularly inspected according to standards.
Can teenagers fly alone?
If aged 16-18, participants must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
What happens if weather conditions are poor?
If canceled due to bad weather, you can choose another date or get a full refund.
What’s included
Your day includes use of a helmet plus all safety equipment, detailed instructions from your multilingual local guide before takeoff, and a tandem flight over Rio de Janeiro with smooth landing on São Conrado Beach—all logistics handled so you can just focus on flying.
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