Adventure

Rio de Janeiro: Hang Gliding Tandem Flight

Activity provider: ASA DELTA RIO DE JANEIRO
Adventure

Rio de Janeiro: Hang Gliding Tandem Flight

Activity provider: ASA DELTA RIO DE JANEIRO

From US$ 161.78 per person

Enjoy a fantastic tandem hang gliding flight and see Rio de Janeiro from a bird's-eye view. Benefit from certified and experienced instructors and fly gently down over the mountains and forests of Tijuca National Park, landing at the ocean.

About this activity

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Covid-19 precautions
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Duration 2.5 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish, French, English, Portuguese, Catalan, German
Pickup optional
Pickup available at hotels located in: Ipanema, Copacabana, Leme, Leblon, Jardim Botânico, Gávea, Lagoa, Botafogo, Urca, Flamengo, Barra da Tijuca. If you are staying outside the pickup route, please contact the local operator and you will be provided the closest meeting point available.
Wheelchair accessible

Experience

Highlights
  • Enjoy an amazing tandem hang gliding flight with an experienced instructor
  • Take in panoramic views of Rio de Janeiro's unique landscape
  • Take off from a hilltop ramp in Tijuca National Park
  • Benefit from complimentary photo and video coverage of your flight
Full description

Benefit from pickup from your hotel, São Conrado Subway station, or make your own way to the Brazilian Confederation of Hang Gliding headquarters to meet your instructor. 

Then take a 15-minute jeep ride into Tijuca National Park, arriving at the Pedra Bonita Ramp, 1,700 feet (520 meters) above sea level. After a safety briefing and a rehearsal, it's time for takeoff.

Take the leap and experience incredible views of the Atlantic Ocean, Rio’s famous beaches, the statue of Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Guanabara Bay and much more. 

Your tandem flight ends with a smooth landing on the beach at São Conrado and the entire adventure will be captured by GoPro cameras attached to the wing. Enjoy an unforgettable sightseeing experience in Rio de Janeiro.

Includes
  • Tandem flight
  • Experienced instructor
  • 100 digital photos and an HD video
  • Subway station pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
  • Flight insurance (100BRL) or 20 USD
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (unless option selected)
  • Gratuities
Not suitable for
  • Children under 14 years
  • Pregnant women
  • People over 220 lbs (100 kg)

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Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Charged Smartphone

Not allowed

  • Pets

Know before you go

  • This tour is not recommended for people weighing more than 120 kilograms (265 lbs)
  • All participants must purchase flight insurance (R$60) upon arrival at the meeting point
  • Ask your instructor if you want more of an adrenaline rush during your flight
  • The flight time will be approximately 7 to 15 minutes, depending on wind conditions. The entire tour duration is approximately 2.5 hours
  • If you have a GoPro of your own, you can bring it and attach it to your flight helmet
  • The footage of the front camera is included, but you can also purchase the photos and video from side and back cameras
  • The minimum age requirement for this activity is 16 years old
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 116 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Service
    4.8/5
  • Organization
    4.9/5

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Absolutely worth the money! Flying lasted about 7 minutes but the experience was breathtaking and it really felt like a rollercoaster drop after the we ran off the run way but then everything felt smooth as we flew to the beach landing. This was my first time doing such an activity but it went flawless and I felt safe as the organizers strapped me up with my guide. I received an email and WhatsApp message from the organizer about a day before the event. I was told to arrive at one location in the morning which I did. From there I met my guide and paid the reals fee for insurance. Then we drove in a car up a mountain passageway. My guide then told me to relax as they began setting up preparations. Keep in mind, some fly suits have a small pouch for you to put stuff in but I’d suggest not bringing much besides your phone (to save pictures) and money. They offer many options for you to buy photos and video of your flight through their GoPro. Highly recommend this activity.

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March 30, 2023

I had an amazing experience. It was my first time flying and I was traveling solo. The entire staff made me feel very comfortable. They were professional, well trained, and made an anxious person like me laugh quite a bit lol. I won’t forget that memory

March 30, 2023

Amazing experience!! I have been wanting to hang glide for years and am glad I was able to do it in RIO! I went with my mother and father who are both 60+. My mother has Alzheimer's but she wanted to see me hang glide, there was complications with her but the guide and team made sure she was able to watch. Thank you so much, it means a lot!

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March 30, 2023

Product ID: 228676