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Launch from Pedra Bonita and float over Ipanema, São Conrado and the Tijuca Forest on a tandem paragliding flight. This guided experience combines safety briefings, professional pilots, and filmed footage so you can relive the view.
Launch from Pedra Bonita and float over Ipanema, São Conrado and the Tijuca Forest on a tandem paragliding flight. This guided experience combines safety briefings, professional pilots, and filmed footage so you can relive the view.
Wind picks you up before the ground lets go: one moment you’re on a grassy ramp above the Tijuca Forest, the next you’re airborne, the city shrinking beneath a quilt of beaches and canopy. From Pedra Bonita’s takeoff, the instructor checks the harness, the wing fills, and São Conrado slides into view as the pilot guides a gentle launch. The flight hangs between 10–20 minutes — long enough for the wind to write its own route across Ipanema, Leblon, and the green that climbs toward Corcovado.
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Operated by Carlão BigFly: Voo Duplo de Parapente no Rio de Janeiro. · Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
Wind picks you up before the ground lets go: one moment you’re on a grassy ramp above the Tijuca Forest, the next you’re airborne, the city shrinking beneath a quilt of beaches and canopy. From Pedra Bonita’s takeoff, the instructor checks the harness, the wing fills, and São Conrado slides into view as the pilot guides a gentle launch. The flight hangs between 10–20 minutes — long enough for the wind to write its own route across Ipanema, Leblon, and the green that climbs toward Corcovado.
Pedra Bonita sits on the edge of Tijuca National Park, part of a reforested urban forest restored in the 19th century and now a living remnant of Atlantic Forest. The geology is volcanic-era gneiss and granite, carved into cliffs that send clean updrafts ideal for paragliding; culturally, the ramp has become an icon of Carioca adventure and a common film subject for postcards and social feeds.
Practical guidance: arrive in São Conrado 30–45 minutes early for check-in and a pre-flight briefing. Wear closed-toe shoes and layers — temperatures drop with altitude and wind penetrates. Expect a short jog at takeoff and a sand-surfacing landing at Praia do Pepino. Cameras are usually provided or your phone can be used if secured; footage is often delivered after landing. Health restrictions apply for pregnancy, serious back or heart conditions, and weight limits may be enforced. Flights are weather-dependent; operators cancel in strong winds or rain for safety.
This is the kind of experience that makes the city feel both immediate and aerial — the ocean daring you to look down while the forest nudges you toward quiet.
The airborne portion typically lasts 10–20 minutes; the full activity including briefing and transport can take about 90 minutes.
Yes — certified instructors handle flight and landing; basic health limits apply (no serious heart/back conditions, pregnancy, or certain weight restrictions).
Takeoff is from the Pedra Bonita ramp in Tijuca National Park and most landings are at Praia do Pepino in São Conrado.
Yes — many operators film with GoPro or 360 cameras and provide downloadable footage after landing; verify storage needs beforehand.
Carlão BigFly: Voo Duplo de Parapente no Rio de Janeiro. operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Wind picks you up before the ground lets go: one moment you’re on a grassy ramp above the Tijuca Forest, the next you’re airborne, the city shrinking beneath a quilt of beaches and canopy. From Pedra Bonita’s takeoff, the instructor checks the harness, the wing fills, and São Conrado slides into view as the pilot guides a gentle launch. The flight hangs between 10–20 minutes — long enough for the wind to write its own route across Ipanema, Leblon, and the green that climbs toward Corcovado.
Wind picks you up before the ground lets go: one moment you’re on a grassy ramp above the Tijuca Forest, the next you’re airborne, the city shrinking beneath a quilt of beaches and canopy. From Pedra Bonita’s takeoff, the instructor checks the harness, the wing fills, and São Conrado slides into view as the pilot guides a gentle launch. The flight hangs between 10–20 minutes — long enough for the wind to write its own route across Ipanema, Leblon, and the green that climbs toward Corcovado.
Pedra Bonita sits on the edge of Tijuca National Park, part of a reforested urban forest restored in the 19th century and now a living remnant of Atlantic Forest. The geology is volcanic-era gneiss and granite, carved into cliffs that send clean updrafts ideal for paragliding; culturally, the ramp has become an icon of Carioca adventure and a common film subject for postcards and social feeds.
Practical guidance: arrive in São Conrado 30–45 minutes early for check-in and a pre-flight briefing. Wear closed-toe shoes and layers — temperatures drop with altitude and wind penetrates. Expect a short jog at takeoff and a sand-surfacing landing at Praia do Pepino. Cameras are usually provided or your phone can be used if secured; footage is often delivered after landing. Health restrictions apply for pregnancy, serious back or heart conditions, and weight limits may be enforced. Flights are weather-dependent; operators cancel in strong winds or rain for safety.
This is the kind of experience that makes the city feel both immediate and aerial — the ocean daring you to look down while the forest nudges you toward quiet.