Hang Gliding in Rio de Janeiro
Fly free as a bird high above the awe-inspiring land and seascapes of Rio de Janeiro. With a highly-experienced instructor, you’ll glide over the dense tropical foliage of the Tijuca Forest National Park, the São Conrado neighborhood and the glistening Atlantic Ocean with its breaking waves, before landing on the golden sands of São Conrado Beach. Quite simply, no other vantage point offers such stunning views! We’ll point out the Favela da Rocinha, Ipanema, Barra da Tijuca and all the surrounding natural wonders. This is a truly amazing once-in-a-lifetime experience that will forever remain in your memory as a highlight of your time in Rio de Janeiro.
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Hang Gliding in Rio de Janeiro
What's included in Hang Gliding in Rio de Janeiro
(Subject to Option Inclusions)From the meeting point we go to the hang gliding association's office at the same location to make a registration for the flight and then we drive up to the take-off point at Pedra Bonita/Tijuca Forest National Park. At the take-off point while the hang glider is assembled by our assistants, we get dressed with the harness and helmet, we practice the take-off, landing and other flight procedures, we make an inspection on the equipment and we will be ready to take-off and fly.
Inclusions
- Use of Hang Gliding equipment
- Hang Gliding Club fee/insurance 110 Brazilian Reais, aprox 20,00 USD (+10% for card payments)
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Avenida Prefeito Mendes de Moraes, 1500 - São Conrado. We meet exactly in front the building 1500.
