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Launch from Pedra Bonita and glide over Tijuca Forest toward São Conrado beach — a short, intense tandem paragliding flight that packs iconic Rio views into a focused adventure. Read on for what to expect, safety notes, and practical tips.
Launch from Pedra Bonita and glide over Tijuca Forest toward São Conrado beach — a short, intense tandem paragliding flight that packs iconic Rio views into a focused adventure. Read on for what to expect, safety notes, and practical tips.
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Operated by Vem voar no Rio · Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
The ramp at Pedra Bonita feels like a cliff-edge invitation: wind threading through low Atlantic pines, the city’s beaches unfurling below. On a clear morning the pilot straps you in, checks the wing, and the world tilts as the duo runs off rock and into clean, buoyant air. Tijuca Forest drops away in green waves, Pedra da Gávea and Corcovado slide past like postcard icons, and São Conrado’s sand grows until the landing feels unsurprisingly intimate.
easy.
2–3 hours.
Light fitness—able to walk a short ramp/run and stand for pre-flight instruction; not demanding otherwise.
Air time typically runs about 8–12 minutes; the full activity including transport and registration is roughly 2–3 hours.
Operators collect weight and age during booking — most tandems accept a broad range but very heavy or young participants may be restricted for safety.
Flights are canceled or rescheduled in unstable wind or rain; the operator asks customers to confirm conditions about an hour before departure.
Yes — GoPro footage and imagery are usually provided; free transfer requires sufficient phone memory (about 4 GB recommended).
Pedra Bonita sits inside Tijuca National Park, reforested in the 19th century; the ridge has long been used by Rio pilots and adventurers.
Flights cross a protected urban forest—respect wildlife, avoid littering on beach landings, and follow operator guidance to minimize disturbance.
Vem voar no Rio operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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