Rio De Janeiro Hang Gliding Experience
Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Instant Confirmation
- Lowest Price Guaranteed
- Duration: 2 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
8:00 AM
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Return Details :
• Before you head over please contact us to make sure the weather conditions are proper to fly, remember sun or overcast conditions don't determine if it's good or not, wind direction and intensity .. read more
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
The original hang gliding experience over Rio de janeiro, Brazil. Operated by former, WXC World Champion, National Champion and multi Record holder Konrad Heilmann and his team of friendly, safe and fully certified instructors.
The unique experience of flying a Hang Glider, launching of the Tijuca forest National Park, surrounded by tropical Atlantic Forest, unique views of the Atlantic ocean and many landmarks of Rio such as Rocinha, Sugar Loaf, Christ the redeemer and more, finishing with a smooth landing on the white sands of beautiful So Conrado beach.
Itinerary:
Experience flying a Hang Glider, tandem with the official Rio Hang Gliding team leaded by Hang Gliding champion, national team member & Record Holder Konrad Heilmann. Launching of the Tijuca Forest National Park, surrounded by tropical Atlantic Forest, unique views of the Atlantic ocean and many landmarks of Rio such as Rocinha, Sugar Loaf, Christ the Redeemer and more, finishing with a smooth landing on the white sands of beautiful São Conrado beach.
Inclusions
- Pictures and video from one angle
Exclusions
- Hang Gliding Club fee/insurance 100 Brazilian Reais, aprox 20,00 USD (+10% for card payments)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off, transfer service can be requested, cost varies according to location.
Additional Info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Hotel transfers aren't included but can be arranged, cost varies by location, please contact us after booking if you would like to request the service.
A maximum of 8 people per booking
If you plan taking the 360 camera option, it's recommended to install the "insta 360" app from the App store/Play Store before you come, this will help expediting imagery transfer times after your flight.
Pictures and videos are usually downloaded to your phone so please make sure to have at least 3GB available for the standard imagery and another 7GB if you're planning on taking the 360 camera option.
For safety reasons and aircraft capacity persons of or above 100kg/220lb can't be accepted for Hang Gliding, but paragliding might still be an alternative. On certain days, depending on wind and weather or mobility restrictions, even persons slightly below mentioned weight might be redirected to Paragliding for their own safety.
Traveler Reviews
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Totally terrific experience! An amazing and safe way to see Rio from a completely new perspective. Our pilots were total pros and I felt confident with them the whole time (though my yelps on takeoff might have indicated otherwise!). Price included a front camera video and photos, though not the 360 camera and side view that they also took.
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I could not do hang gliding due to I'm fat. But even so it was a great experience. I'd say it is a must. The only moment you will have some fear is when you take off, and when the instructor said he is in the process of divorce. We never know if this process might make her think that living doesn't worth anymore.
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The view is amazing! Konrad on the other hand only cares about making money. The flight was supposed to last 20 minutes but in the end it was 5 Minutes because of the wind. He knew before so he should have charged less or cancel to be fair. After the flight he tried to sell me pictures for another 60€. So of i loved the view of beautiful rio and felt save but i wouldn’t recommend doing it capitalism konrad.
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Thanks guys for a amazingly memorable experience… From start to finish was kept up to date with any information and the actual flight was straight forward, no waiting around and a brilliant instructor… Would recommend this to anyone visiting Rio👍…. Thanks again andy
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Had an awesome time paragliding. Klaus was a great instructor. Felt very safe and looked after all the time.
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Klaus was awesome! His experience and professionalism along with calm demeanor and confidence provide great comfort for the nerves.
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This was a highlight of the trip! The pilots were extremely quick in getting us signed up with the waivers, up the mountain, and prepped to fly. Heads up, our flights were about 7 minutes each due to the wind that day. But we all agreed that it was still worth it. Just know that going into it. It was so fun we almost rebooked for the next day as well!
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I went solo, felt safe. The men were gentlemen, fun, cool experience and photos. Would definitely do it again!
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They left me alone at the jump site for hours. The people who were supposed to jump with us went down with other people I guess, so I was struggling to find someone to jump with us for soooo long. Bad communication, timing, etc. The jump was great
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I normally try to be positive about these new experience but apart of the beautiful 10min paragliding the rest of the organization was pretty messy, and unclear in many ways. . They start postponing our reservation of 10am to 13pm but only informed us less than an hour before, while we’re in the taxi already. After arriving 40 min late (13h40) to pick us up they didn’t really seem to care about our option and no empathy for the extra time wasted just for those 10mim gliding! They ask you to pay on top of the tour 20$ insurance fee and 300 reais for a 360 GoPro video, that didn’t have much quality and care neither. Very unclear, a bit rude and definitely a money grabber for tourist. 300 reais for GoPro vídeo!!! Knowing Brasil, these prices really are quite a stretched. In a few words, Lack of touch/ greed ( only focus on the sale) Short for the money asked Long delay Lack of professionalism towards customers opina. (Real Pitty) All the best,