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Paragliding in Rio de Janeiro: 360° video and photos with a full view of Rio
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Features
- Free cancellation available
- 45m
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Multiple languages
Overview
- Team of professionals certified by the Brazilian Confederation of Hang Gliding.
- Stunning views of all the mountains of the City of Rio de Janeiro.
- Recording with the amazing INSTA 360 X5 camera. Transfer of images after the flight.
- No waiting to take the flight. There are 3 of us instructors, and we fly in groups of 3.
- We are available to recommend the best restaurant in the region.
Activity location
- Rio de Janeiro
- Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Estr. Viracao, s/n - São Francisco, Niterói - RJ, 26177-600, Brasil | The meeting point is 700 meters after passing through the Niterói City Park portal and will be in the courtyard of the take-off ramps.
- São Francisco, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Paragliding in Rio de Janeiro: 360° video and photos with a full view of Rio
- 45m
Activity duration is 45 minutes 45m - English
What's included, what's not
Inclusions The activity includes paragliding from the launch sites at Parque da Cidade de Niterói, with stunning views of all the mountains in the city of Rio de Janeiro, including Pedra da Gávea, Morro Dois Irmãos, Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer, Copacabana Beach, Flamengo Beach, Santos Dumont Airport, the city of Rio de Janeiro, Galeão Airport and the Rio-Niterói Bridge.Inclusions Flights can last between 5 and 15 minutes, depending on the strength and direction of the wind.Inclusions If you have time for lunch, we invite you to visit Restaurante Seu Antônio, considered the best restaurant in Niterói.
Know before you book
- Not suitable for: People over 243 lbs (110 kg)
What you can expect
Important! Please choose early-morning times to increase the chances of flying on the best side of the mountain and getting the best photos, like the one in the listing.
We are the longest-standing and most experienced team in Niterói's Parque da Cidade (City Park), professionals with over 20 years of paragliding experience at this location. 100% safety has been our hallmark every day. You will be greeted by the most experienced team of instructors, accredited by the CBVL – Brazilian Confederation of Hang Gliding, an organization approved by the International Aeronautical Federation (FAI).
And, as a bonus, we are blessed with the most beautiful view of Rio de Janeiro (see our real photos).
You can also book us, as a separate package, to fly in São Conrado, in the city of Rio de Janeiro, either paragliding or hang gliding. Don't forget to check out the hundreds of photos we've posted here.
Meeting point at the takeoff ramp area of Parque da Cidade de Niterói. After that, the customer will be taken to the take-off ramp according to the prevailing wind.
The flight will take place facing the city of Rio de Janeiro, with landing on Charitas Beach or towards the Oceânica Region, with views of the Atlantic Ocean and landings on the shore of Piratininga Lagoon or on Piratininga Beach, depending on the wind strength. After these activities, the customer will receive the photos from the flight and will be dropped off or brought back to the original meeting point free of charge.
From the time customers arrive until they are dropped off, it may take 1.5 hours, depending on weather conditions and the time needed to return to the meeting point. If the guest wishes to stay at the landing site, this time will be shorter.
The maximum duration of the flight is 15 minutes, depending on the wind strength, and it can last up to 30 minutes on special occasions when conditions are appropriate and safe. The total duration of the activity, including preparation, waiting for the best wind conditions, the flight itself, transportation back to the meeting point, and the time needed to transfer the images, is up to 2 hours.
Location
Activity location
LOB_ACTIVITIES LOB_ACTIVITIES - Rio de Janeiro
- Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Meeting/Redemption Point
PEOPLE PEOPLE - Estr. Viracao, s/n - São Francisco, Niterói - RJ, 26177-600, Brasil | The meeting point is 700 meters after passing through the Niterói City Park portal and will be in the courtyard of the take-off ramps.
- São Francisco, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil