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Launch from Pedra Bonita and glide above São Conrado with experienced, certified instructors. This one-hour tandem paragliding or hang gliding experience pairs technical safety with panoramic views of Rio's coastline.
Launch from Pedra Bonita and glide above São Conrado with experienced, certified instructors. This one-hour tandem paragliding or hang gliding experience pairs technical safety with panoramic views of Rio's coastline.
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Operated by Best Fly Rio Voo Livre · Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
You stand at the edge of Pedra Bonita, wind already testing the edge of your jacket, São Conrado’s coastline unspooling below like a living map. The instructor checks the rig, counts out the steps, and the ocean breeze seems to decide for you — a lift, a push, and suddenly the city recedes: the favela rooftops, the green ribs of Tijuca, the Atlantic glittering toward Sugarloaf.
moderate.
60 minutes (total visit 2–3 hours).
Suitable for people who can run a few steps and stand for a short preflight training; general mobility required.
Limits depend on wing type: delta (hang gliding) caps around 85 kg for many setups; tandem paragliders commonly accept up to ~110 kg. Confirm with the operator when booking.
Actual airtime typically ranges 10–20 minutes depending on thermals; allow 2–3 hours for check-in, drive to the ramp, briefing, equipment checks and return to São Conrado.
Yes — certified instructors handle launch, flight and landing, and equipment undergoes preflight inspection; however, it's not recommended for people with serious back or heart conditions or pregnant travelers.
Flights are canceled or rescheduled for strong winds, high turbulence or rain; operators require a weather confirmation message and offer refunds if canceled at least 24 hours prior per their policy.
Pedra Bonita is part of Tijuca National Park, an area reforested in the 19th century and protected as an urban forest; free-flying became popular here in the late 20th century as clubs formalized launch sites and safety protocols.
Tijuca is an urban forest with fragile trails and nesting birds — follow park rules, avoid leaving litter, and use designated access points to minimize erosion.
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