Rio de Janeiro: Hang Gliding Tandem Flight Tour with Meeting Point
ID: GYG228676-394069
Category:
Country: Brazil
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Enjoy a fantastic tandem hang gliding flight and see Rio de Janeiro from a bird's-eye view. Benefit from certified and experienced instructors and fly gently down over the mountains and forests of Tijuca National Park, landing at the ocean.
Benefit from pickup from your hotel, São Conrado Subway station, or make your own way to the Brazilian Confederation of Hang Gliding headquarters to meet your instructor. Then take a 15-minute jeep ride into Tijuca National Park, arriving at the Pedra Bonita Ramp, 1,700 feet (520 meters) above sea level. After a safety briefing and a rehearsal, it's time for takeoff.
Take the leap and experience incredible views of the Atlantic Ocean, Rio’s famous beaches, the statue of Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Guanabara Bay and much more. Your tandem flight ends with a smooth landing on the beach at São Conrado and the entire adventure will be captured by GoPro cameras attached to the wing. Enjoy an unforgettable sightseeing experience in Rio de Janeiro.
Highlights
- Enjoy an amazing tandem hang gliding flight with an experienced instructor
- Take in panoramic views of Rio de Janeiro's unique landscape
- Take off from a hilltop ramp in Tijuca National Park
- Benefit from complimentary photo and video coverage of your flight
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour is not recommended for people weighing more than 120 kilograms (265 lbs)
• All participants must purchase flight insurance (R$60) upon arrival at the meeting point
• Ask your instructor if you want more of an adrenaline rush during your flight
• The flight time will be approximately 7 to 15 minutes, depending on wind conditions. The entire tour duration is approximately 2.5 hours
• If you have a GoPro of your own, you can bring it and attach it to your flight helmet
• The footage of the front camera is included, but you can also purchase the photos and video from side and back cameras
• The minimum age requirement for this activity is 16 years old
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You must bring your own headphones
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Meet at the local partner's kiosk in front of São Conrado beach. Look for Carla Frazão or Beto Rotor.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 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.
