Hang Gliding in Rio de Janeiro: The 4 Best Tandem Flights

1.Hang Gliding Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 760 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $229Our pick

Run from Pedra Bonita with a tandem pilot such as Klaus, Konrad, Claudio, or Maurice, then glide above Rio’s beaches, forest, and famous peaks. Allow extra time for weather delays. The flight may switch to paragliding, and optional GoPro and 360 footage costs extra.

“This was an incredible experience! There are hidden costs for the video footage at the end (£27ish for each go pro (one on front and one on side) and £41ish for the 360 camera) - these are optional. I had to wait around for over an hour while someone else went first (as the guide has to pack up on the beach, drive back up to the take off platform, and reset up the glide), but the actual experience was amazing. The guide was friendly, encouraging, and it wasn’t scary at all - I highly recommend!!”

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2.Hang Gliding Tandem Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 426 reviews · 2h 30m · from $301

Fly tandem from Pedra Bonita in Tijuca National Park with an experienced pilot such as Beto, Bebe, or Renato. After a safety briefing and jeep ride, you’ll glide over Rio’s coast, beaches, Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, and Guanabara Bay before landing at São Conrado beach. Flight time is 7 to 15 minutes.

“I really enjoyed everything about Hand Gliding it's much more fun than Paragliding. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. I highly recommend this experience because it's such a thrill.”

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3.Hang Gliding or Paragliding Flights

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 132 reviews · 1 hour · from $381

Meet Ricardo Hamond on São Conrado Beach, ride to Pedra Bonita, and take a 7 to 20-minute tandem flight over Rio. Ricardo has flown since 1987, with more than 25,000 flights. Weather, weight, and pilot availability determine hang gliding or paragliding.

“This may be the best thing I’ve ever done in my life. I really encourage you to do this!!! It’s the best experience ever, nothing compares to flying through the sky!! The guides were amazing and made me feel safe and at ease.”

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4.Hang Gliding or Paragliding Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 2 hours · from $261Top rated

Meet at São Conrado Beach, ride up through Tijuca Forest National Park, train with your tandem pilot, then launch from Pedra Bonita. Choose hang gliding or paragliding and take in Rocinha, Ipanema, Barra da Tijuca, forest, ocean, and beach views before landing at São Conrado.

“I had the unforgettable experience of seeing Rio de Janeiro from an eagle’s perspective through hang gliding and paragliding. My instructor was fantastic—polite, approachable, and quick to respond, which made the whole adventure even better. I’m incredibly thankful to have met him; as an instructor, he goes above and beyond. I couldn’t recommend him enough! For anyone interested, you can find him on Instagram @justflyrio.”

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