Rio de Janeiro Hang Gliding Adventure
ID: GYG67389-95028
Category:
Country: Brazil
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Take part in a unique hang gliding experience in Rio de Janeiro and fly through the tropical air. Benefit from the services of safe and experienced instructors aboard the hang gliders and glide between the mountains and Atlantic Ocean.
First, listen to a short briefing from the world's most safe and experienced Hang Glider tandem pilots. They will tell you about the take-off and other aspects of hang gliding before you get airborne.
Then, glide smoothly through the tropical air after about 7 steps over the edge of the platform. Any fear you may have will soon disappear and you will experience a very unique sense of tranquility.
Enjoy bird's eye views of Rio de Janeiro's main attractions, including Sugar Loaf Mountain, Corcovado, Copacabana, Ipanema, Lagoa and Niteroi city on the other side of Guanabara Bay.
Land safely on a sandy beach in São Conrado and enjoy some refreshments as you watch others come in to land. The entire activity will be video recorded on cameras attached to the glider so that you can share your adventure with your friends and family back home.
Highlights
- Experience the unique sensation of hang gliding over Rio de Janeiro
- Get incredible views of Rio de Janeiro's landmarks and landscape
- Run straight off the 525-meter (1,700-foot) Pedra Bonita mountain platform
- Hear the sound of tropical birds flying over the tree tops of a tropical forest
- Share your adventure by posting exclusive videos taken during your flight
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The minimum age requirement for this activity is 14 years old, minors must be accompanied by legal guardian and both need to present photo IDs
• The maximum weight permitted is 100 kilograms depending on conditions present this can vary slightly.
• Secure footwear must be worn (no flip flops)
• The average flight lasts 6-12 minutes depending on wind conditions
Meet in front of Hortifrutti Grocery Store Estr. do Joa, 1366 - São Conrado, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22610-002, Brazil. There you shall be able to use the stores open WiFi to let the activity provider know of your arrival.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
