THE ADVENTURE COLLECTIVE® · Independent discovery and booking for outdoor travel
Launch from Pedra Bonita and glide over São Conrado with a tandem pilot, trading cityscape for ocean and forest in a single unpowered flight. Expect a short briefing, 5–15 minutes airborne, and beach landing near São Conrado.
Launch from Pedra Bonita and glide over São Conrado with a tandem pilot, trading cityscape for ocean and forest in a single unpowered flight. Expect a short briefing, 5–15 minutes airborne, and beach landing near São Conrado.
Book with Be Adventure
Book directly with Be Adventure for the best rates and real-time scheduling.
Reserve NowVerified experiences and guided adventures in the surrounding area.
Operated by Be Adventure · Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
Wind cuts the humid air above Rio as a tandem glider peels away from Pedra Bonita and the city shrinks into colorful geometry below. From that first lift the Atlantic pushes and the Tijuca massif holds you aloft; the beach, the forest and the favela roofs slide into a single, moving panorama.
moderate.
2 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires brief running at takeoff and ability to stand for briefing and landing.
Tandem flight time typically ranges from 5 to 15 minutes depending on conditions; the total booking lasts about two hours including briefing and transport.
Yes—operators set maximum weight limits and usually require a minimum age; provide your weight and age when booking to confirm eligibility.
Flights are canceled in unsafe wind or rain; reputable operators offer rescheduling or refunds if weather prevents flying.
Yes—local pilots usually carry certified hours and operate under strict maintenance protocols and gear-replacement schedules for safety.
Pedra Bonita and the Tijuca massif are part of the reforested Atlantic Forest that Rio re-grew in the 19th century; recreational flying at Pedra Bonita expanded with the city’s tourism boom in the late 20th century.
Flights operate above protected areas of the Tijuca National Park—choose operators that respect no-fly zones and shore-based landing protocols to minimize disturbance.
Be Adventure operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Book with Be Adventure
Book directly with Be Adventure for the best rates and real-time scheduling.
Reserve Now