Paragliding in Rio de Janeiro

Discover Rio de Janeiro from a bird's eye view with this paragliding flight. Experience the adrenaline rush while taking in the city's landscapes!

Paragliding in Rio de Janeiro

We will meet on Avenida Mendes de Morais in São Conrado. From there, we will board a minibus to the activity starting point, where final details of the paragliding flight over Rio de Janeiro will be discussed. Safety measures will be reviewed prior to take-off.

With the instructor, we'll begin to soar through the skies of Rio de Janeiro. You'll see the nature of São Conrado and the Atlantic Ocean, with the city center in the distance.

Enjoy flights over Tijuca National Park, with views of Copacabana and Ipanema bays, Sugar Loaf, and Pedra da Gávea, a monolith at 2,762 feet (842 meters). The flight lasts 6-10 minutes based on wind conditions, landing at São Conrado beach.

Options

During reservation, select from the following options:

Paragliding flight: Flight only.Paragliding flight + GoPro photos & videos: Flight and photos.Paragliding flight with hotel pickup (south zone) + Photos & GoPro videos: Flight, photos, and round-trip transportation from south zone hotels only.Paragliding flight + GoPro & 360 photos & videos: Flight with GoPro and 360 photos/videos.Paragliding flight with pickup (south zone) + GoPro & 360 photos & videos: Flight, media, and round-trip transportation from southern hotels.

Paragliding + Hiking activity

For a combined land and air adventure, book the option that includes a paragliding flight, GoPro photos and videos, and a guided hike on the Pedra Bonita trail in Tijuca National Park. The round-trip hike lasts an hour and a half and starts from Mendes de Morais Avenue; transportation is not included.