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Launch from Pedra Bonita and glide over Tijuca’s forest and São Conrado beach on a tandem paragliding flight. Expect a thorough briefing, a smooth run-and-lift takeoff, and dramatic coastal views during a 90-minute experience.
Launch from Pedra Bonita and glide over Tijuca’s forest and São Conrado beach on a tandem paragliding flight. Expect a thorough briefing, a smooth run-and-lift takeoff, and dramatic coastal views during a 90-minute experience.
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Operated by Bom Voo Rio · Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
The wind hits first — a steady, warm shove off the Atlantic that fills the wing and lifts you above green slopes and the white ribbon of São Conrado beach. From the takeoff at Pedra Bonita you launch into an open sky, Rio shrinking beneath you as granite peaks and the ocean trade places in your field of view. The city’s skyline becomes incidental; the flight is about the lift and the light, the sea daring you to look down.
moderate.
1–1.5 hours.
Basic mobility and ability to run a few steps during takeoff; no advanced fitness required
The operator allocates about 90 minutes total — briefing, transport to the ramp, the flight itself typically lasts 8–15 minutes depending on conditions.
No — flights are tandem with an instructor; brief run-and-launch technique is taught on site and no piloting experience is necessary.
Not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with serious spinal or cardiovascular conditions; the provider enforces a 90 kg weight limit.
Yes — GoPro footage of takeoff and landing is included according to the trip inclusions listed by the operator.
Pedra Bonita and the broader Tijuca massif are part of 19th-century reforestation efforts that reclaimed degraded land; the site later became a popular free-flight launch for hang gliders and paragliders.
Tijuca National Park is managed to balance recreation and habitat protection — stick to trails, avoid feeding wildlife, and follow local guidance to minimize erosion and disturbance.
Bom Voo Rio operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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