Paragliding in Rio de Janeiro: tandem flight with hotel pickup

Fly tandem over Rio de Janeiro with an instructor who handles the landing

Tandem paragliding in Rio de Janeiro pairs you with an experienced instructor for a flight over the city, starting with hotel pickup and a brief training session at Pedra Bonita. The experience runs about 2.5 hours total, includes private transportation, all insurance and equipment (helmet, flight belt, GoPro camera), and ends with digital video and photos of your flight. A guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese or French.

The Experience

The day starts with pickup from your hotel in Rio's south zone. You'll arrive at the paragliding club in São Conrado in under 30 minutes, handle paperwork for your Pedra Bonita flight authorization in about 10 minutes, then drive up the mountain—another 15 minutes—where your instructor runs through a brief training session before you take off together. The tandem setup means you're harnessed to someone who has done this hundreds of times; your job is to show up and follow the pre-flight steps.

Once airborne, you're seeing Rio from a vantage point most visitors never reach. The flight itself is the core of the experience—no rushing through a checklist of stops, no guide narration competing with the view. Your GoPro camera records the whole thing, and you'll get the digital video and photos afterward. The landing is handled by your instructor; you just stay in position.

The whole outing—pickup, paperwork, training, flight, and return to your hotel—takes about 2.5 hours. Private transportation is included, as are the flight belt, helmet, and all insurance fees. If you have questions before booking, the operator responds via WhatsApp.

What’s included

• Private transportation with hotel pickup and dropoff from Rio's south zone.
• all flight insurance and authorization fees.
• flight equipment including helmet and flight belt.
• GoPro camera recording during the flight.
• digital video and photos of your flight.
• guide in English, Spanish, Portuguese or French.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Rotorfly Vôo Livre

Is this one for you?Book this if you want the flight itself to be the focus rather than a guided tour with multiple stops—you're in the air with an instructor, not watching from the ground or listening to narration. The 2.5-hour window works for a morning or afternoon slot without eating your whole day.

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Top questions

Can I do this paragliding flight if I'm over 105 kilograms?

Paragliding weight limits exist for safety and equipment capacity. The operator has a scale at the club to confirm if you're within the 105 kg threshold; if you're uncertain, message them on WhatsApp before booking to check.

Do I get to keep the video and photos from my GoPro camera?

Yes—the flight includes a GoPro camera recording, and you receive the digital video and photos after landing. A 360° camera option is available on some booking choices if you want additional angles.

Is paragliding in Rio de Janeiro safe for someone who's never done it before?

Tandem paragliding is designed for first-timers; you're flying with an experienced instructor who manages the flight and landing. The experience is suitable for all physical fitness levels, though it's not recommended for pregnant travelers or anyone with cardiovascular health concerns.

What's the minimum age to go paragliding here?

Paragliding in Rio requires you to be at least 14 years old. Children from age 14 onward are welcome on the flight.

Does the price include everything, or are there extra fees I should know about?

The flight includes private transportation, all insurance, equipment (helmet, flight belt, GoPro camera), and your digital photos and video. A compulsory registration and insurance fee of US$20 is separate and due at the club; tips are not included.