Paragliding in Rio de Janeiro

About this experience

Seeing Rio de Janeiro from above on a private tour is a privilege for few.
The most striking beauty of the city is its great mountains and on this adventure you will be flying in one of the most popular views among those visiting Brazil.
We take off from Pedra Bonita and fly next to Pedra da Gávea, which is the largest seaside monolith in the world.

At a glance

• Duration: 1 hr
• Private experience

Itinerary and highlights

Fly and see Rio de Janeiro from above on a paraglider. Take off from more than 500 meters high and fly over the tropical forest and sea of São Conrado beach. A unique experience that will remain in your memory and in your photos forever.

We will meet at the São Conrado Free Flight Club where we will register and take out insurance. We went straight up the mountain to take off by car to the mountain parking lot. We walked for about 3 minutes and arrived at the takeoff location.

We will provide a short briefing on takeoff, flight and landing procedures.

With everything ready we got ready and took off. We enjoyed the flight and landed on São Conrado beach exactly where we found ourselves at the beginning.

The entire activity lasts around 1 hour and the flight lasts between 8 and 20 minutes, depending on weather conditions.

See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.

Meeting and pickup information

• We will meet in front of the São Conrado Free Flight Club, next to the grassy field on the corner of the beach.

Languages and tickets

• Portuguese — Guide
• English — Guide
• Mobile Only

Tour operator

• Rio From Above

Accessibility and practical details

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.