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Launch from Pedra Bonita and glide with a certified pilot over Rio’s beaches, Tijuca Forest, and city landmarks. This tandem hang gliding or paragliding package delivers 7–20 minutes of flight time with transfers and safety briefings included.
Launch from Pedra Bonita and glide with a certified pilot over Rio’s beaches, Tijuca Forest, and city landmarks. This tandem hang gliding or paragliding package delivers 7–20 minutes of flight time with transfers and safety briefings included.
Standing on Pedra Bonita’s grassy lip, the city unfurls below — beaches ribboning along the Atlantic, the jagged bulk of Pedra da Gávea to the west, and the twin peaks of Dois Irmãos watching over Ipanema. The wind picks you up before you do; on launch it becomes a partner, urging you forward as the pilot runs the wing and you both lift into an aerial rush.
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Operated by Asa Delta Flight Rio \ Hang Gliding \ Paragliding · Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
Standing on Pedra Bonita’s grassy lip, the city unfurls below — beaches ribboning along the Atlantic, the jagged bulk of Pedra da Gávea to the west, and the twin peaks of Dois Irmãos watching over Ipanema. The wind picks you up before you do; on launch it becomes a partner, urging you forward as the pilot runs the wing and you both lift into an aerial rush.
The launch site sits on the eastern shoulder of Tijuca’s granitic ridgeline, a remnant of the Serra do Mar that splits ocean and city. Recreational flight here goes back decades and helped put Rio on the map for free-flight sports; modern operations run with internationally certified pilots and equipment suited to tandem hang gliding or paragliding depending on conditions.
Flights typically last 7–20 minutes aloft, but the full experience includes safety briefings, transfers to the takeoff, and the slow reveal of Rio from an uncommon angle. Expect thermals that lift you over forested slopes and coastal breezes that push you seaward, giving long, panoramic glides above Copacabana, Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, and the Atlantic.
Practical notes: operators require basic mobility to run at takeoff and have weight/health limits; weather can cancel flights for safety. Bring secure pockets for phones, closed-toe shoes for the grassy approach, and sunscreen — the sun reflects off the ocean up here. For travelers seeking an accessible adrenaline day, Pedra Bonita tandem flights deliver a compact, high-elevation perspective on Rio’s dramatic coastline.
Tandem airborne time typically ranges from 7 to 20 minutes depending on thermal conditions and pilot decisions.
Yes — operators set maximum and minimum weight ranges and require participants to be ambulatory; children and travelers with certain medical conditions may be restricted.
Flights are canceled or rescheduled in unsafe wind or rain; full refunds are usually available if you cancel 24 hours in advance or if the operator cancels due to weather.
No prior experience is required; pilots provide a briefing and handle flight controls—passengers run only a short takeoff and enjoy the ride.
Asa Delta Flight Rio \ Hang Gliding \ Paragliding operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Standing on Pedra Bonita’s grassy lip, the city unfurls below — beaches ribboning along the Atlantic, the jagged bulk of Pedra da Gávea to the west, and the twin peaks of Dois Irmãos watching over Ipanema. The wind picks you up before you do; on launch it becomes a partner, urging you forward as the pilot runs the wing and you both lift into an aerial rush.
Standing on Pedra Bonita’s grassy lip, the city unfurls below — beaches ribboning along the Atlantic, the jagged bulk of Pedra da Gávea to the west, and the twin peaks of Dois Irmãos watching over Ipanema. The wind picks you up before you do; on launch it becomes a partner, urging you forward as the pilot runs the wing and you both lift into an aerial rush.
The launch site sits on the eastern shoulder of Tijuca’s granitic ridgeline, a remnant of the Serra do Mar that splits ocean and city. Recreational flight here goes back decades and helped put Rio on the map for free-flight sports; modern operations run with internationally certified pilots and equipment suited to tandem hang gliding or paragliding depending on conditions.
Flights typically last 7–20 minutes aloft, but the full experience includes safety briefings, transfers to the takeoff, and the slow reveal of Rio from an uncommon angle. Expect thermals that lift you over forested slopes and coastal breezes that push you seaward, giving long, panoramic glides above Copacabana, Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, and the Atlantic.
Practical notes: operators require basic mobility to run at takeoff and have weight/health limits; weather can cancel flights for safety. Bring secure pockets for phones, closed-toe shoes for the grassy approach, and sunscreen — the sun reflects off the ocean up here. For travelers seeking an accessible adrenaline day, Pedra Bonita tandem flights deliver a compact, high-elevation perspective on Rio’s dramatic coastline.