Tandem Flights over Rio: The 15 Best Hang Gliding Trips

1.Hang Gliding Adventure

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

Run from Pedra Bonita with an experienced tandem pilot such as Konrad, Klaus, Claudio, or Maurice, then glide above Rio for roughly 5 to 20 minutes. See Sugarloaf, Christ the Redeemer, Copacabana, Ipanema, Lagoa, and Niterói before landing on São Conrado Beach. Hotel pickup, multilingual instruction, and optional flight videos are available.

“If I could give it 100000 stars, I would. It was AMAZING, probably the closest you’ll ever get to actually flying. My instructor was Conrad and he was absolutely wonderful, very professional and made me feel safe throughout the activity. The driver who picked us up from the hotel was also super punctual and kind. If you’re having second thoughts, don’t be afraid, JUST DO IT!”

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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 instructor such as Beto, Bebe, Renato, or Dudu. After a jeep ride, safety briefing, and rehearsal, you glide 7 to 15 minutes toward São Conrado Beach. A front-facing HD video is included, while side, rear, and 360-degree footage costs extra.

“I HIGHLY suggest booking this activity. From start to finish it was amazing!!”

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3.Paragliding Tandem Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 186 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $219

Run from 525-meter Pedra Bonita with a qualified tandem pilot and glide over Rio’s mountains, coastline, and landmarks before landing at São Conrado Beach. Pilots such as Klaus Koch and Claus are praised for calm instruction and clear English. The 2 to 3-hour outing includes transport to the launch site and flight video, but not the 120 Brazilian real club fee.

“It was incredible! I was lucky to soar in the clouds. I recommend!”

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4.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 fly over Rio by hang glider or paraglider. Ricardo has flown since 1987 and logged more than 25,000 flights. Your pilot chooses the aircraft based on weather, weight, and availability. Expect a 7 to 20-minute flight, clear safety training, and superb views.

“I had the most amazing experience! Unforgettable. Great long fly, very lovely pilot and amazing videos.”

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5.Niterói: Paragliding Experience with GoPro Photos and Video

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 131 reviews · 1 hour · from $104Best value

Meet Pepê at Niterói City Park for a tandem paragliding flight with a certified instructor. After a safety briefing, you will launch from a flight ramp, glide above Niterói, and finish near Charitas. Your package includes GoPro photos and Full HD video, with instruction in English, Portuguese, or Spanish.

“It was amazing …we had a delay due to wind but it was still a fantastic experience”

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6.Paragliding Tandem Flights over Rio

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 60 reviews · 2 hours · from $174

Meet instructor Sandro Cardoso at São Conrado Flight Club, ride to Pedra Bonita at 520 meters, and take a tandem paraglider flight over Rio. Expect about 10 minutes in the air, views of Christ the Redeemer and Rio’s beaches, safety equipment, and GoPro footage. The flight may last up to 30 minutes when conditions allow.

“Sandro was amazing and made the experience to be one of the highlights of the holiday. Definitely worth trying while in Rio.”

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7.Paragliding flight with instructor in Florianópolis

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $107

Meet OVNI Escola de Parapente in São João do Rio Vermelho for a tandem paragliding flight with a CBVL-qualified instructor. The flight lasts about 10 to 15 minutes, while the full experience takes roughly 90 minutes. Expect views toward Praia Brava, Ingleses, Ponta das Canas, Cachoeira do Bom Jesus, and Canasvieiras, with the exact flight shaped by wind and weather.

“The crew was great and fun to be around but also knowledgable and serious when came time for the jumps. I would recommend this to anyone, it was not scary but breathtaking, the views were beatiful and the experince just perfect. They went the extra mile and drove us further down the road so we could get lunch on the beach instead of leaving us at the drop off point.”

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8.Hang Gliding or Paragliding Experience

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

Meet your English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking team at São Conrado Beach, then ride up Pedra Bonita for training and a tandem hang-gliding or paragliding flight. You’ll pass over Tijuca Forest, Rocinha, and the coast before landing on São Conrado Beach. Paulo, Felipe, Ricardo, Marcos, Zero, and Fubá are among the team members named by past participants.

“Paulo and his crew were amazing. So welcoming and insightful when it came to questions about the experience and overall knowledge of Rio. Sights were beautiful. Paulo is easy to reach and let us know when he thinks the best time to fly was for the overall best experience. This is a must do when in Rio. Highly recommend.”

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9.Paragliding in Rio de Janeiro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $294

Fly beside Rio’s Pedra Bonita and Pedra da Gávea with pilots such as Renato, Carlos, and Odilon. You’ll meet in São Conrado, ride up to the launch ramp, glide over the mountains and coast, then land at São Conrado Beach. Video and photos are included, with club and insurance fees extra.

“Amazing. Scenic. Relaxing and then thrilling. Great price. Professional, easygoing, friendly, staff.”

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10.Tandemflyrio paragliding, Rio de Janeiro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $210

Meet Mahmoud and the Tandemflyrio team in São Conrado for a two-hour tandem paragliding flight from Pedra Bonita. Transportation to the launch, helmet, harness, and full HD GoPro photos and video are included. Expect wide views of Pedra da Gávea, the Atlantic, and Rio’s coast, weather permitting.

“Fantastic experience would highly recommend! Mahmoud was a fantastic person to meet and his crew of flyers were extremely experienced and let you feel so comfortable and safe with them! Such good value for money with photos and video included.”

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11.Paragliding Tandem Flights over Rio

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 18 reviews · 2 hours · from $173

Meet instructor Ighor Ferreira at São Conrado, ride through Tijuca Forest to Pedra Bonita, and launch on a tandem paragliding flight above Rio. Expect about 10 to 15 minutes in the air, with possible flights up to 30 minutes, GoPro footage, ocean views, and a beach or grassy landing.

“Velmi jsem spěchal abych stihl let vrtulníkem a Igor udělal vše proto aby mi vyhověl a uspíšil můj let. Je to velký sympaťák a velmi zkušený.”

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12.Hang Gliding Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 11 reviews · from $162

Meet your English- or Spanish-speaking instructor at Asa Delta in Rio near Praia do Pepino, then take a tandem hang-glider flight above Rio’s beaches, mountains, and city. Your instructor handles the flying while fixed cameras record the experience. The two-hour activity includes photos, with flight videos also described as included, plus a separate R$100 Free Flight Club fee.

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13.Hang gliding flight in Rio de Janeiro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours · from $1,850

Join accredited instructor Luciano Popó for a tandem hang-gliding flight from 520-meter Pedra Bonita in Tijuca National Park. No experience is needed. You will receive takeoff instruction, transport to the ramp, a São Conrado beach landing, and 360° video and photos of the flight.

“Expérience incroyable ! Voler au-dessus de Rio en parapente était magique, avec une vue à couper le souffle. Mon instructeur était super sympa et rassurant, parfait pour profiter à fond. À faire absolument !”

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14.Hang gliding adventure

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 3 reviews · from $220

Meet your instructor at the WhatsApp-confirmed meeting point, complete a short safety briefing, then take a tandem hang-glider flight from Pedra da Gávea above São Conrado Beach. The private activity includes equipment, the R$100 club fee, and flight photos. English, Portuguese, and Spanish support is available.

“Amazing, but I wanted the Hand gliding experience not the paragliding one. However it was still amazing. Next time I will emphasize that.”

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15.Hang Gliding or Paragliding Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 hours · from $237

Join RioXtreme for a tandem hang-gliding or paragliding flight from Pedra Bonita, 520 meters above sea level. Your certified pilot chooses the aircraft based on weather, weight, and availability. Expect mountain, forest, beach, and city views, a transfer to the ramp, and a landing at Pepino Beach.

“It was an awesome experience!!! Rudolfo and Paulao did a great job! I’m going to repeat this activity, I hope in Rio again”

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