The 6 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 $301Top rated

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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