Fly over Rio de Janeiro on this hang gliding or paragliding tour. You do not need experience. Receive a short training session before heading off the Pedra Bonita ramp, located within the Tijuca National Park. Enjoy a unique perspective of the city before landing on São Conrado beach. Flight duration depends on weather conditions.

Discover the sights of Rio from the heights with this tour
Flights are filmed with a GoPro camera; receive the images immediately
Shuttle service to/from your accommodation is available
Weight limits apply for hang gliding and paragliding flights

What's Included

Hang gliding
Emergency parachute
Gopro Hero 5 or 7 Main Camera - Front Photos and Video
Flight belt and carabiner
Helmet
Level 4 Instructor

Fee and mandatory insurance US$21 (not part of the package)
Extra Gopro Camera US$30 / 360⁰ camera US$60 each (optional)
TIP / Bribe / Tip

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

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Quiosque Voo Livre - Av. Pref. Mendes de Morais, 1500 - São Conrado, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22610-095, Brazil
Avenida Mayor Mendes de Morais 1500, Free Flight Kiosk, talk to Beto Rotor or Carla Frazão Whatsapp +55 21 99694-7323 You can come by Uber or taxi - it is 25 minutes from Copacabana. ............ We have an optional round-trip transport service, leaving your Hotel, in the south zone, for example, it costs 100BRL

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
Recommended for men up to 100kg and women up to 85kg. Analyzing the weather conditions on the day of the flight.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Featured review

Jenn_M

What an unbelievable experience! From start to finish I felt very comfortable and safe with Klause as my flying partner! I strongly recommend him and this experience! The whole flight lasted about 8 minutes and was very worth the money. You land on a beautiful beach where you can get a caipirinha after your flight!

Reviews

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Excellent Experience

Angel_L, Apr 2024

All the experience was amazing. The instructor made me feel at easer and was very attentive and easy to trust and comunicate with. I would defenitly paraglide with him again. Makes you feel super safe..

Best experience, well worth it

emily_B, Apr 2024

By far this was the best excursion experience I had in Brazil. The instructor assigned to me I swear, was one of the best people they must have because he was incredible and made the experience so much better for me. I was scared out of my mind. He made me feel very relaxed and confident that he had me. that initial jump was by far so scary but the second you are in the air you feel free as a bird. A core memory you will never forget. I highly recommend using this company and the instructors are amazing.

Just do it!

Jenn_M, Apr 2024

Must DOOOOOO!!!

Setu_P, Apr 2024

Excellent excursion! You must do this when in Rio. Rotorfly guys are excellent, highly recommend them!

Best experience ever!!!

Veronica_J, Apr 2024

This was by far the best part of our trip to Brazil. The safe was friendly and ensured we were comfortable throughout the entire experience. Definitely a must do. Thank you.

A must-do experience while in Rio!

Daniel_L, Feb 2024

A super thrilling experience! I was a little nervous as it was my first time, but the staff + pilot made everything super seamless and comfortable; ended up being one of the best highlights of Rio. The pictures/videos I got afterwards were incredible too. Would highly recommend!

Great Experience. Shame about the Tech!

Lee_T, Feb 2024

The parascending experience was absolutely fabulous. We were blessed with clear blue skies and light winds. It did take some time to find the RV, and messages via WhatsApp proved invaluable. The ride up to the launch site was perhaps the most scary part - narrow roads, tight bends, and a long way down! It was a shame that, after the flighty, and landing, the team discovered that both video cameras had failed, so there was no video record of the flight that had been promised as part of the package. I was offered a complimentary repeat flight (with working tech) but instead accepted a partial refund. I'd highly recommend this experience, and the team that oranise and run it, but they do need to find some way of checking that all the tech is working before launch!

Trip of a lifetime

Troy_P, Feb 2024

Excellent group of people to work with! Loved it. I would recommend it to everyone! Thank you. We will remember it forever!

Breathtaking

Kirk_P, Feb 2024

Incredible experience! The whole operation felt safe and efficient, but not rushed. Great explanation even in a foreign language (for my instructor). The flight was too short but that is because it was so amazing! Pricey, but a once in a lifetime experience in an incredible location. Breathtaking views!!

Incredible paragliding

Ammar_K, Feb 2024

My experience was breathtaking and spiritual, my dream of flying came true, my emotions was incredible, my instructor was super positive and safe pilot. I want to do it again and again.

Great life experience !

ZHONGLIN_Z, Jan 2024

I have dreamed this hang gliding for many years. Now it came true. First few seconds almost vertical drop and quickly followed by an uplifting by the air. Then I became a free bird ! As an 84 year old lady, this really means to my whole life. Great great appreciation to my instructor who gave instant feedback very easy to follow, even in the air. I also would be interested in learning the feedback from instructor how I did and where I could improve. Next time I can fly better.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Our team is overjoyed with your positive feedback. For an 84 year old lady, you were spectacular, you behaved better than many young people. Congratulations!! Good health to you and welcome to new flights.

Stunning view

Amy_N, Jan 2024

Smooth and epic! A very small wait at the top even though the weather was amazing. Was more than I was hoping for.

YOLO

Richa_S, Jan 2024

Beto Rotor folks are friendly, supportive and very safe. The experience was surreal, almost magical. Everything was perfect. professional too.

Best experience of my life

Bree_L, Jan 2024

This was my absolute favorite thing I did in Brazil! Every single person we interacted with for this activity was so extremely nice and even made sure they made my nervous friend feel comfortable and we all ended up loving it. The views and feeling of this is unlike anything else and I would make sure you do this before leaving Brazil. The video that was included was great and my instructor was so kind and amazing. The one suggestion I have is to book it as early as possible because if it is too cloudy you cant fly and we were told after we booked to try and come earlier. They were super accommodating and we flew just fine but just throwing that information out as a heads up! I highly recommend this tour!!

Flying into the sunset

Rosemary_D, Dec 2023

Tour was absolutely amazing! Would highly recommend for persons not scared of heights. Instructors were amazing and added bonus were the free pictures.

Amazing & Breathtaking!!

Brittney_S, Nov 2023

I was so scared when I booked this tour. I even tried backing out lol I promise you won’t regret booking this tour. It was the best experience here in Rio and I’m happy I decided to do it with this company. The instructors were very knowledgeable and patient. Thank you! PS do not book on your last day in Rio, due to potential weather. We were initially scheduled for the second day we were there however the winds were low, so we had to reschedule, so give yourself some time in between scheduling and departure.

Amazing!!

Tori_T, Nov 2023

Pilots were very knowledgeable and put you at ease. The experience was amazing. We did hang gliding this time but next time we will try the paragliding. I would say be prepared to wait because the takeoff platforms can get very busy and the winds can change at any moment.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Hi Tori, our team is overjoyed with your positive five-star review for our tandem hang gliding flight. Thank you for remembering that we have no control over changes in wind, clouds and even rain. Which can lengthen the waiting time for the tandem hang gliding flight. Don't forget to try paragliding on your next visit to Rio de Janeiro. Rotorfly team.

Amazing

LaShundra_P, Oct 2023

This was the most amazing experience of my life. I'm still in disbelief that I actually did it. I was the first one of a group of four to go and it was so worth it. Beto and all the instructors made us feel so welcomed and comfortable. They also had a little tiki bar right next to there meet up spot and he makes the bomb caprihannas. I would do this again.

One of the most bucket list worthy experiences!

Yana_L, Oct 2023

Had an absolutely incredible experience. This was a birthday gift to my mom, she was scared but she did it! The stuff was so professional and friendly, we had so much fun. I wish I remembered our pilots names, they were awesome. Incredible unmatched views of Rio. Super safe and not scary at lot, you’re just flying smooth like a bird. Do not leave Rio without trying hang gliding!

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Wow, the team is very happy. We will broadcast to all our team. Always count on us for new celebrations of your birthdays. Big hug! Rotorfly team.

Amazing experience!

Michaela_R, Sep 2023

The flight was amazing, the views were great. My pilot spoke good English and I felt very safe. You get all the front cam photos and video included...side cam/back can are extra but I thought the side cam ones were really good too so I paid extra for those. The flight itself lasts about 7mins and is so peaceful. I loved it.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Hello, We are super motivated and happy with your five-star review of this wonderful sport that is hang gliding and paragliding. We are very happy with your positive evaluation, we will pass on your satisfaction to our entire team. A big hug! Rotorfly free flight team.

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