The 15 Best Tandem Hang Gliding Flights in Rio

1.Hang Gliding Adventure

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

Run from Pedra Bonita with a trained tandem pilot and glide above Rio, with views of Sugarloaf, Christ the Redeemer, Copacabana, Ipanema, Lagoa, and Niterói. The flight usually lasts about 5 to 10 minutes, though wind can extend it. Expect safety instruction, a beach landing in São Conrado, and optional GoPro or 360-degree video.

“This was the best experience ever! I love adrenaline things and I would recommend hang gliding to everyone who visits! Instructors were super nice and friendly!! 10/10 recommend and I would definitely go again”

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2.Hang Gliding Tandem Flight

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

Take a 7 to 15-minute tandem flight from Pedra Bonita, 520 meters above Rio, with pilots such as Beto, Bebe, Renato, or Dudu. A jeep ride, safety briefing, beach landing, and front-camera HD video are included. Weather may switch the activity to paragliding, and extra camera angles cost more.

“I enjoyed my pilot he was very nice and made the experience amazing! I do believe the meeting location can be better in letting us know exactly where to go and who and what to look for. Other than that, everything else 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 professional tandem pilot and glide over Rio to São Conrado Beach. English, Portuguese, and Spanish-speaking pilots are available, and front-camera flight video is included. Allow 2 to 3 hours, plus R$120 cash for the local club fee.

“I did the paraglide and it was a great first time experience, the guide gave clear instructions and made the experience more fun.”

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4.Hang Gliding or Paragliding Flights

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

Meet Ricardo Hamond’s team at São Conrado Beach, then transfer to Pedra Bonita for a tandem hang gliding or paragliding flight. Your pilot chooses the aircraft based on weather, weight, and availability. Expect clear safety coaching, a small group of up to four, and memorable views over Rio.

“Such an incredible experience from start to finish! The views were stunning and flying was way more peaceful than I expected. A huge thank you to Richardo — he made the whole thing fun, safe, and unforgettable. You can tell he loves what he does, and it really shows. Highly recommend it — especially with Richardo as your guide!”

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5.Niterói: Paragliding Experience with GoPro Photos and Video

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

Meet Pepê near the flight ramps at Niterói City Park for a tandem paragliding flight over Niterói and views toward Rio. After a safety briefing, you fly with a certified instructor using modern equipment. GoPro photos and Full HD video are included, with the finished video sent by download link.

“Pepé and everyone else are very nice and comfortable to be with!!! I love each second of the experience. Will definitely recommend!”

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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, and launch into a tandem flight over Rio. You’ll see Pedra da Gávea, Christ the Redeemer, Rocinha, and the beaches below. The flight lasts about 10 minutes, with GoPro footage included and a beach or grass landing at São Conrado.

“An unforgettable experience thanks to Sandro and his flight expertise. Thank you so much for this amazing adventure! I highly recommend that anyone coming to Rio de Janeiro take the opportunity to admire the city and its surroundings during a paragliding flight — it is truly an unforgettable experience.”

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7.Paragliding flight with instructor in Florianópolis

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

Meet the OVNI Escola de Parapente team in São João do Rio Vermelho for a tandem flight over Florianópolis. A CBVL-qualified instructor handles the specially designed two-person paraglider while you take in beaches from Praia Brava to Canasvieiras. The flight lasts about 10 to 15 minutes, with the full activity taking roughly 90 minutes.

“Great experience. Very professional team!! Organized and safe. The instructor was a pro and the entire process was easy. The views are amazing.”

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8.Hang Gliding or Paragliding Experience

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

Meet at São Conrado Beach, ride up to Pedra Bonita, complete a short safety session, then fly tandem by hang glider or paraglider over Tijuca Forest, Rocinha, the ocean, and São Conrado Beach. English, Spanish, and Portuguese-speaking pilots are available, with photos and videos offered after landing.

“Paolo was an amazing instructor, he was very knowledgeable and was very reassuring!”

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9.Paragliding in Rio de Janeiro

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

Meet the team in São Conrado, enroll with the club, then ride up to the ramp in the instructor’s car. Fly beside Pedra Bonita and Pedra da Gávea before landing at São Conrado Beach. Pilots including Carlos, Odilon, and Renato provide calm guidance, while video and images are included. The flight lasts about two hours and suits people up to 125 kilograms.

“Had an amazing time on this experience. From booking, Mariana was in touch and making everything seamless. Renato is a great pilot! Exceptional!”

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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 tandem paragliding flight from Pedra Bonita. Your roughly two-hour experience includes transport to the launch ramp, helmet, harness, and full HD GoPro photos and video. Flights depend on good weather, with a 100 kg weight limit.

“If you never had this kind of adventure before you're missing out on something great. This is a very professional company that will make you feel very comfortable and secure every step of the way. Mr. Mahomund is a very friendly and experienced guide, He assures me that all their equipment is constantly being checked and safety is their utmost concern. The jump site is well organized with safety personnel from the city fire department to oversee all the operations. It si a beautiful place with spectacular views of the city.”

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11.Paragliding Tandem Flights over Rio

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

Meet instructor Ighor Ferreira at Praia do Pepino in São Conrado, ride through Tijuca Forest to Pedra Bonita, and glide over Rio for 10 to 15 minutes. This small-group tandem flight includes equipment, club access, insurance arrangements, and GoPro footage. English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French support is available.

“Un grand merci à Fabio, Expérience unique, et vidéos magnifiques! Merci”

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12.Hang Gliding Adventure

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

Meet your English- or Spanish-speaking instructor at the Asa Delta in Rio office beside Praia do Pepino. After a safety briefing and equipment setup, you’ll take a tandem hang-gliding flight above Rio’s beaches, mountains, and city skyline. The instructor handles the piloting, while fixed cameras record your flight. Photos are included, and a R$100 Free Flight Club fee is extra.

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13.Hang gliding flight in Rio de Janeiro

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

Fly above Rio de Janeiro with Luciano Popó, an accredited instructor with 24 years of free-flying experience. You’ll launch from 520-meter Pedra Bonita in Tijuca National Park, enjoy views on a tandem hang-gliding flight, and land at São Conrado Beach. Photos, video, transport to the ramp, and one companion are included.

“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 Portuguese, English, or Spanish-speaking instructor at the designated meeting point for a private tandem hang-gliding flight from Pedra da Gávea. After a short safety briefing, you’ll fly 6 to 20 minutes over São Conrado Beach, Rocinha, and Rio’s dramatic coast. Photos, equipment, and the club fee are included.

“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

Meet RioXtreme at Pepino Beach, then ride to Pedra Bonita for a tandem hang-gliding or paragliding flight with an experienced pilot. Paulo, Rudolfo, and Paulão are among the pilots named for this experience. You’ll see Tijuca Forest, Pedra da Gávea, Rocinha, Dois Irmãos, islands, and the coast before landing by the 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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