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Go paragliding in Rio de Janeiro

Take off from Pedra Bonita, spread your arms over the ocean and land at São Conrado beach. No experience needed: you fly with a certified pilot, and the GoPro catches every happy scream.

Smiling passenger in yellow sneakers on a tandem paraglider over the sea at São Conrado, Rio de Janeiro
Yes, you can fly like this!
Excited passenger paragliding with Pedra da Gávea and the rainforest behind
Pedra da Gávea right there
Passenger sitting cross-legged with hands together while paragliding over São Conrado beach
Peace up high

How the tandem flight works

Just show up at the beach in sneakers and ready to fly. We take care of the rest.

  1. Pick a day and time

    Book online in a minute or message us on WhatsApp. We keep an eye on the wind forecast and confirm everything with you.

  2. Meet us at the beach

    We meet at the São Conrado Free Flight Club, on São Conrado beach, for a quick registration.

  3. Ride up to Pedra Bonita

    We drive you up to the ramp, 520 meters high. There the pilot explains everything and adjusts your gear.

  4. Fly and land at the beach

    A few running steps and that's it: you're flying! The landing is smooth, on São Conrado beach.

How much does it cost to fly

Boarding passTandem paragliding flight
Pedra Bonitaramp at 520 m
São Conradobeach landing
Cash or Pix · best priceR$ 850
Credit cardR$ 940

High season · Dec 15 – Feb 15 Cash or Pix: R$ 1,050 · Credit card: R$ 1,140

  • Tandem flight with a certified pilot
  • All ramp and club fees
  • Transport from the beach to the ramp
  • GoPro photos and videos of your flight

You pay on the day of your flight. High season (Dec 15 – Feb 15): + R$ 200 per person.

Smiling older woman next to her pilot before a tandem paragliding flight on the São Conrado lawn
Courage has no age 💛

Photos our passengers take home

All of these were shot by the GoPro during the flight. Yours could be next.

Passenger with arms spread wide on a tandem paraglider over the sea and rocky coast of São Conrado
Arms wide over the sea
Passenger and pilot paragliding at sunset over São Conrado
Late-afternoon flight
Passenger with open arms paragliding over the forest and Niemeyer Avenue, with the sea behind
Scream of joy unlocked
Passenger's feet in the air with São Conrado beach far below during a paragliding flight
Feet up, beach below
Passenger smiling while paragliding over the blue sea at São Conrado
That smile that sticks
Passenger paragliding with Dois Irmãos mountain and São Conrado beach behind
Dois Irmãos in the back
Passenger banking in a tandem paraglider over the green sea of São Conrado
For those who want more thrills
Passenger smiling right after taking off from the Pedra Bonita paragliding ramp
Just took off!

What passengers say

5.0
★★★★★

352 Google reviews · Real Google reviews, shown in their original language.

  • I really want to thank my instructor, Eduardo, for this amazing experience! […] Overall, it was an unforgettable experience and definitely one of the highlights of my time in Rio.

    Prodromos Paraskevaidis ★★★★★English
  • Una compañía increíble. Todo se hizo por WhatsApp, contestaron bien rápido. […] Recomiendo hacer paragliding con ellos, la pasé súper bien y era una memoria que nunca me olvido!!

    Karla ★★★★★Spanish
  • L’une des meilleures expériences à vivre à Rio, je recommande

    Sarah B ★★★★★French

Fun, yes. Safety, always

  • Certified pilotsAccredited by CBVL (the Brazilian Free Flight Confederation) and ANAC.
  • Inspected equipmentWings, harnesses and reserve parachutes checked before every flight.
  • We only fly in good weatherIf the wind doesn't cooperate, we simply reschedule.
  • Up to 120 kgPassengers up to 120 kg (265 lb) with good mobility. Wheelchair user? Message us on WhatsApp so we can check the day's conditions and adapt everything to your needs.
  • Several languagesOur pilots speak at least two languages.
Passenger ready to take off with her pilot on the Pedra Bonita paragliding ramp

What to bring

  • SneakersFor the take-off run. Leave the flip-flops at the beach!
  • SunglassesThe sun is strong up there.
  • Comfortable clothesIt's a bit windier up top. A light jacket helps.
  • MinorsAges 14 to 17: come with your father or mother, who fills in the liability waiver.
Passenger smiling with her pilot right after a paragliding landing in São Conrado

Frequently asked questions

Do I need experience to go paragliding?

No. It's a tandem flight: you fly with a certified pilot who handles the take-off, the flight and the landing. Before going up, the pilot explains everything you need to do.

How much does paragliding in Rio cost?

R$ 850 paid in cash or Pix, or R$ 940 by credit card. In high season, from December 15 to February 15, there's an extra R$ 200 per person. The price includes all fees, transport to the ramp and GoPro photos and videos.

How do I book?

Right here on the website: pick the day, the time and how many people are flying, and the booking goes straight into our calendar. Each time slot takes one booking, from 1 to 6 people. You can also book on WhatsApp.

When do I pay?

On the day of your flight, in cash, by Pix or by card. Only on very high-demand dates, such as around New Year's and Carnival, we ask for a deposit to hold your place. If the weather prevents the flight, the deposit is refunded in full.

Is there a weight limit?

Up to 120 kg (265 lb), with good mobility. Wheelchair users can fly: message us on WhatsApp so we can confirm the day's conditions and adapt everything to your needs.

How long is the flight?

It depends on the wind and the day's conditions. The whole experience, from meeting at the beach to landing, takes about two hours.

What times can I fly?

We fly in the morning, with 4 time slots a day. On even-numbered days: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 and 12:00. On odd-numbered days: 8:30, 9:30, 10:00 and 11:30.

What if the weather is bad?

We only fly in safe conditions. If the weather doesn't allow it, we reschedule your flight for another day.

Can minors fly?

Yes, from age 14. Passengers aged 14 to 17 need their father or mother present to fill in the liability waiver.

How do I get my photos and videos?

The flight is filmed with a GoPro, and the photos and videos are transferred to your phone right after landing.

Paragliding or hang gliding: which should I choose?

In a paraglider you fly seated, in a calmer, more scenic flight. In a hang glider you fly lying down, with more speed. Both take off from Pedra Bonita and land in São Conrado.

Curious about hang gliding? See the flight on aladelta.rio.

Ready to fly?

Pick your day and time on the website, or send us a message on WhatsApp. We reply fast.

Prefer hang gliding? Visit aladelta.rio