Top 15 Paragliding Tours in Rio de Janeiro

1.Experience Asa Delta or Parapente in the River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 459 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $233Our pick

Tandem asa delta or parapente over Rio from Sao Conrado and Pedra Bonita, with GoPro video and easy check-in, weather permitting.

“My friends and I would never recommend this to anyone. My group of 4 was extremely disappointed. We booked the 8:30am tour slot and didn’t finish as a group until past 3pm. I have pictures and receipts of proof of this. 6.5 hours later is unacceptable. The guide did warn us in the beginning it would take an hour or so longer but never 7 hours total. We missed another afternoon tour as a result. On top of that, the hanggliding experience was 5-7 minutes for each of us. Marketed online as longer. The guide was not interested too, could tell he was putting on a show for video and…”

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2.Hang Gliding Tandem Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 426 reviews · 2h 30m · from $301

Tandem hang gliding in Rio from Tijuca’s Pedra Bonita, with panoramic Atlantic and city views plus included HD GoPro front video.

“Wonderful experience, Beto was incredible, super easygoing and gave great guidance. The view is unforgettable and you'll only understand it if you go. Amazing!!!”

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3.Paragliding Tandem Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 186 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $219

Tandem paragliding from Pedra Bonita, soaring over Rio de Janeiro with panoramic views and included flight video, landing at São Conrado.

“Great experience! I would always do it again - I totally recommend that flight! Just be aware that only the videos of the front camera are included. The video of the side camera can be bought for an additional 200R$.”

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4.Paragliding included Pick up and drop off from your hotel.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 155 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $313

Tandem paragliding from Pedra Bonita in Rio, with hotel pickup, quick training, and included GoPro gear plus photos and digital video.

“RIO DE JANEIRO BRAZIL 🇧🇷 awesome experience🔥🔥🔥 Hotel experience was amazing the staff spoke English and very helpful the pickup from the hotel for the hang gliding experience was very professional and on point”

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5.Hang Gliding or Paragliding Flights

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 132 reviews · 1 hour · from $381

Hang gliding or paragliding over Rio de Janeiro from Pedra Bonita with Ricardo Hamond, a pilot active since 1987, in a small group.

“Amazing experience, recommended. Ricardo is very experienced and nice.”

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6.Niterói: Paragliding Experience with GoPro Photos and Video

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 131 reviews · 1 hour · from $104Best value

Paraglide above the clouds in Niterói with GoPro video and photos, certified safety gear, and Rio views from the air.

“Pepe was FANTASTIC!! He was enthusiastic and I had the best time, saw the best views, got the best videos/photos. He asked me if I wanted to be adventurous and then did the most fun turns and twists. The scenic views are amazing! His girlfriend takes photos and videos of you taking off and there’s an audience. People in Brazil get into it. I HIGHLY recommend Pepe. I’ve paraglided before and he’s the best!!!”

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7.Paragliding Tandem Flights over Rio

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 60 reviews · 2 hours · from $174

Tandem paragliding over Rio from Pedra Bonita, with GoPro footage, small groups, and views of Christ, the coast, and beaches.

“The actually experience was amazing. The instructor is bilingual like myself so it was fun to mix languages with him whilst in the air. However, the waiting seemed a bit messy and was extremely long, I waited nearly 2 hours until my turn”

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8.Paragliding flight with instructor in Florianópolis

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $107

Dual paragliding in Florianópolis with a certified CBVL instructor, flying over multiple beaches. Organized, safe, and great value for first-timers.

“Great experience. Very professional team!! Organized and safe. The instructor was a pro and the entire process was easy. The views are amazing.”

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9.Hang Gliding or Paragliding Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 2 hours · from $261

Fly tandem hang gliding or paragliding from Pedra Bonita above São Conrado, with bird-eye views of Rio’s ocean and neighborhoods.

“Awesome activity, i would definitely recommend. It was my first time doing something like this and Paulo was very cheerful so the whole thing went smoothly. Thank you for this experience!”

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10.Paragliding in Rio de Janeiro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $294

Paragliding over Rio de Janeiro with scenic flights near Pedra Bonita and Pedra da Gavea, ending at São Conrado Beach, with video included.

“Amazing experience, a must do when visiting Rio. Beautiful scenery and perfect beach viewed from the sky.”

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11.Tandemflyrio paragliding, Rio de Janeiro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $210

Tandem paragliding over Rio de Janeiro from São Conrado, with Mahmoud, included GoPro full HD video, and time to relax at Pepino Beach.

“Fantastic experience would highly recommend! Mahmoud was a fantastic person to meet and his crew of flyers were extremely experienced and let you feel so comfortable and safe with them! Such good value for money with photos and video included.”

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12.Hang Gliding or Paragliding Package experience in Rio

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $213

Tandem hang gliding or paragliding over Rio. Private transfers, 7 to 20 minutes in the air, guided by certified pilots.

“Super fun, safe, and affordable. We had problems with our Ubers canceling, and Ricardo was very graceful that we were a little late.”

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13.Hang Gliding and Paragliding in Rio de Janeiro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $390

Hang gliding and paragliding from Pedra Bonita in Rio. Short training, a wind-dependent 8 to 20 minute flight, and GoPro video included.

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14.Rio de Janeiro Parapente Flight Team Veteran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $233

Tandem paragliding near Pedra da Gavea in Rio, with smooth takeoff, real training, and GoPro footage included. Wind checks may shift timing.

“Easily the highlight of my trip. Augusto was such a friendly and informative instructor. He communicated every step along the way and ensured our safety during this activity. 10/10 would recommend to anyone visiting Rio!”

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15.Paragliding or Hang Gliding Experience in Rio de Janeiro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $333

Hang or paraglide from Pedra Bonita above Rio. Training, strict safety checks, and GoPro 360 footage over São Conrado and beyond.

“Such a great experience! The views were amazing. The staff were fantastic and very personable. Highly recommended!”

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