Hang Gliding Tour from Rio de Janeiro
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Hang Gliding Tour from Rio de Janeiro
By Asa Delta Tour
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Get a bird’s-eye view of the stunning city of Rio de Janeiro with a hang gliding or paragliding tandem tour. Receive a safety briefing with your instructor before heading to Tijuca National Park. Then fly over the beautiful, lush landscape from Pedra Bonita before safely landing at Pepino Beach in São Conrado.
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Ages 16-75, max of 10 per group
Duration: 3h
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Live guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
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Highlights
- Explore Rio in one of the most unique ways with a hang gliding tour
- Soar 1,700 feet in the air with an expert instructor for some minutes
- Get an aerial view of Tijuca National Park and São Conrado’s Pepino Beach
- Purchase a souvenir DVD or photos to remember your flight
- Use of helmet
What's not included- National Park Fee
- Food and drinks
- DVD (available to purchase)
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Meet your guide at São Conrado Beach at your scheduled time. Drive through the jungles of Tijuca National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to reach Pedra Bonita. Your instructor briefs you on the safety equipment and procedures before your flight. Two GoPros are attached to your gear to capture every moment of your trip, with a DVD and photos available for purchase. Take off with your tandem guide from 1,700 feet (518 meters) and soar over the Atlantic Ocean and stunning landscapes of Rio. After some minutes, you safely land at São Conrado’s Pepino Beach. No prior experience of hang gliding is required. Wear comfortable clothes and proper shoes and do not consume any alcohol before the flight. The pilot may cancel the flight at any time based on weather conditions. The day before the pilot will find out the best times for flying on your scheduled day.
- Start:
- Av. Pref. Mendes de Morais, 1502 - São Conrado, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22610-095, Brazil
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 19080P3- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
- The hang glider or paraglider is equipped with a safety parachute and is inspected regularly according to the manufacturers standards
- Wear comfortable shoes (no flip flops, sandals, or slippery shoes)
- Do not consume alcohol prior to flight
- Eat soft foods prior to flight
- From 16 to 18 years old, a person can fly only if accompanied by parent or legal guardian
- Weight limit is 210 lbs (95 kg)
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 19080P3
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- Safari216708861060 contributionsAmazing experienceA privilege to be able to enjoy this experience with Asad. His 40 years flight experience and professionalism helped alleviate any initial nerves that I had on what was my first ever hang glide. Thank you !Written 5 June 2023
- juliasS3521FA0 contributionsAmazing flightAn amazing experience with a great guide! The flight was spectacular and the guide was very professional amd nice and made me feel safe.Written 4 May 2023
- philwT1956WM0 contributionsAmazingAmazing experience. Great care and professionalism. I would highly recommend doing this - it’s worth the cost. It’s scary but amazingWritten 21 October 2022
- Isabella_traveller0 contributionsThe best experience everI'm trying to find words to describe this AMAZING experience, but I can't think of something good enough to make justice to what I've experienced. Assad is the BEST pilot I could have asked for. I'm not gonna lie, I was bloody nervous. I've never done anything so radical like that before. However, he made me feel safe and trust him. He has +40 years of experience and he knows what he's doing to make sure you will have the best flight ever. The pilot Assad was incredible from the first contact to the landing on the beach. I absolutely loved every single moment of the experience. If you are afraid, go anyway with. I promise, you won't regret! All his equipments are new and checked. You will be on the best hands. I will definitely do it again. Thank you so much Assad for being so patient with me and to help me overcome my fears 🙏🏽Written 21 October 2022
- GoPlaces432889467890 contributionsAmazing hang gliding experience with AssadAssad is a fantastic human! First of all, he’s so lovely and genuine He gave me an honest comment about the weather and time for jumping. The hang gliding experience was so good, and I didn’t scare because he’s so expert. He bought me a caipirinha for free after we landed and dropped me off in one of the famous Favela. I would jump with him for sure 💙Written 26 May 2022
- tommylake1230 contributionsA thrilling adventureA really great experience blue flying the skies of Rio! A safe and thrilling adventure all round Surely one of the best things to do in Rio if you’re up for a bit of excitementWritten 31 August 2021
- Chris_CV_890 contributionsMust doAssad was our man, he is a very lovely and very experienced hang glider and I would recommend him 100%. He advised us to wait a couple of days for better conditions and he knew exactly what he was talking about. The flight itself was perfect, better than I could have imagined. And it all felt so safe. If you've got the money, do it!!Written 26 February 2020
- melissag2660 contributionsGreat Flying!I booked with Assad and from the beginning he was honest about the conditions for flying trying to find the best opportunity for max flight time and comfort. It took us several days before the wind conditions were optimal. The morning of the flight the fog was hanging on the mountain delaying our flight but everyone was hopeful! After some wait the clouds parted and we took off. Assad has incredible experience allowing him to be calm and confident. I trusted his experience! The flight was epic! Absolutely incredible to launch and fly over the rainforest down to the beach. Several cameras captured the whole flight and upon a smooth landing he was able to add all the photos and video to by phone in minutes(for a fee)! I would recommend him highly!Written 6 January 2020
- travisstowers0 contributionsBest hang-gliding experience in Rio!!Assad is an amazing and very experienced free flight pilot. You'll receive easy and clear directions making the experience fun and stress free even for first timers.Written 10 November 2019
- JoamiArias0 contributionsMy favorite memory of RioI have always wanted to do something risky while on vacation. Skydiving seem like too much and too expensive to start, so me and my friends decided to go with Hang Gliding. You can communicate with the guys through WhatsApp, they know English and they will confirm with you. When we arrived to the site the wind wasnt favorable so we waited like 1 hour for the wind to calm down again. After we paid a fee to enter the park i think it was around $25USD, and then we met our pilots who made us fill out forms and drove us to the top of the mountain to the Pedra Bonita. After that they told us exactly what we needed to do and what to hold. The Delta has 3 GoPros that will be recording you from before you run to take off, it records videos and take pictures. They charged 100 Reais for each camera, they will also show it to you before. Everything was nice and the staff are friendly. Highly recommend, we were in the air for like 7-9 minutes.Written 23 March 2019
- MIFMarques0 contributionsAwesome!!!!Ir was an amazing experience! Assad was great to me and my friend. Both of us were very scared and we’re afraid of hights, but he is a pro and reassured us. Would definitely do it again!!! Muito obrigada Assad and MarquinhoWritten 8 March 2019
- Paula M0 contributionsHangglid in RioI'd been wishing to do hangglid in Rio for years already, and this time my partner and me finally decided to go it. What an experience it was!!! Worth every cent. We found Assad through Trip Advisor and it was a great find. He was very professional. Reacted quickly to my questions through WhatsApp and made sure I felt safe and had a great time before and during the flight. The views you have during your flight are simply breathtaking. I highly recommend this experience and certainly recommend Assad as a pilot.Written 16 December 2018
- voltron20100 contributionsAmazing!I had a fear of heights and it is gone.... This is an amazing tour. They take you to a top of a mountain then you are giving trial runs on what you are to do. finally you set up on the plank run and in a few seconds you flying over Rio. Amazing view! grant you initially felt anxious, but once in the air, the guide is talking to you and a sense of relaxation comes. Very peaceful flying over Rio and i never felt in danger. I will make one recommendation for people interested in hand gliding. Because Rio is tropical the weather can change. I booked it on my last day in Rio and I got lucky that the weather was nice, but two hours later the rain came and i am guessing those who scheduled later flights had their flights canceled due to weather. My suggestion is schedule this during the early part of your vacation so in case of rain they can reschedule you on a nicer day. Dont miss this Greatest experience ever. Never taught I would have the guts to jump. There are some additional fees, which you have to pay regardless of which company you go with that go to municipality that thats care of the area and frees up the beach for your landing. We worth it, going to do this again when i return to RioWritten 10 December 2018
- JetSetKen0 contributionsA great, friendly, exciting and easy way to hang glide!Everyone involved really did an excellent job of making this a memorable experience! We met the guys taking us up, were given a summary of what to expect and eventually we were driven to the mountain where the hang gliding begun. The experience itself was great and easy and incredible. They were always professional, yet friendly and kind. I'd definitely recommend this for anyone looking for an exciting experience!Written 24 October 2018
- Mariebune0 contributionsSuperbVery nice staff, everything felt safe and professional. Landing on the beach by a bar made it even better. Very much recommendedWritten 24 September 2018
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Strawberry_Lemonade6
Wrexham, UK38 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Communication with ASA Delta was great, they actually contacted me the day before our hang glides were booked asking if we would like to do them that day instead as the conditions were much better meaning we’d be in the air longer (11 minutes total each - awesome!) and the sky was crystal clear, bright blue - felt so lucky to have the weather on our side, and the views were incredible! Our pick up guy was really friendly, and the open top jeep ride from the beach to the mountain top was so great!! I was really nervous but my instructor instantly made me feel at ease. We had a quick practice and then I was off!! The run off the platform was as scary as I’d imagined but was over so quick, as soon as I was in the air it was breathtaking, I absolutely loved every second!! You get one camera view of your choice (front, side or back) included in the price, and a couple of hundred photos. You have the option to buy the other camera views and photos at the end for 200 reals (£36) which I thought was a reasonable cost and purchased both as it was an experience I wanted to capture and keep forever. I could not recommend this tour enough. Very professional, friendly, and an experience of a lifetime with the best views of Rio!
Written 19 January 2020
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Obrigado pela longa avaliação. fico muito feliz que tenha gostado e que tenha se sentido segura durante o voo. um grande abraço
Written 20 January 2020
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Shirley
Niteroi, RJ6 contributions
Jan 2020
If you are looking for a professional hang-gliding service, Assad and his team should be your top choice! They were helpful and encouraging, from beginning to end. My instructor Nito was spectacular, we had a perfect take-off and landing, even if it was my first time! We could see that he was totally in control and followed procedures, he was always checking for my safety and my level of comfort. At the same time, he made me enjoy my flight, smile to the camera and appreciate the wonderful sensation of freedom we feel when we soar on throughout Rio’s beautiful landscape. I would totally do it again!
Written 30 January 2020
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Obrigado shirley pela otima avaliação. darei o recado para o piloto Nito e fico feliz que tenha gostado. um grande abraço e volte sempre
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Written 13 February 2020
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Paul O
New York City, NY10 contributions
We did the hang gliding tour yesterday and would highly recommend! My instructor was Assad who made me feel very comfortable, confident and safe before we launched. Once up in the air it was a very peaceful (yet exhilarating) experience and the views of Rio were stunning! The whole process is pretty quick which is perfect for a busy trip to Rio. We met the instructors at their meeting point down by the beach and they quickly whisked us up to the launch area in the Tijuca Park by car. From there we did a few quick run throughs of the steps, waited for the right wind to blow, then launched! At the end you land on the beach and the team there shows you videos and photos from your flight. They have 3 angles and one is included in the price of your flight. In total I was in the air for about 6 minutes and the whole process from start to finish probably took 1.5 hours. Assad was great and communicated with me frequently beforehand to let me know weather conditions and when it would be possible to fly. A must do in Rio!
Written 21 February 2020
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Fear is one of the strongest sensations of the human being and the most intense form of fear is the fear of the unknown. Running on that ramp and launching into space is the overcoming of this fear. Congratulations. You have supplanted your instructor with courage. Proof of this is that our first leap was of a small mound, then a little hill a little higher, only then to throw ourselves of the unrestrained height of the Beautiful Stone.
So in this double flight story the true heroes have always been our students.
Assad Júnior
Written 2 March 2020
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Sarah C
4 contributions
Nov 2020 • Couples
Thank you Assad for and incredible experience! The day we went the weather was a little bit overcast. We had to wait for the perfect conditions but I was so happy to go with Assad. He expertise was exceptional. I felt very safe going with him. He was so generous with his time and wanted to make sure we got to experience how awesome flying is Rio. The view was incredible and spending time with Assad and his team was really nice. This is an experience I would recommend to everyone visiting Rio. Assad is the most experienced pilot and so friendly. Thank you again for showing us an amazing time in Rio!
Written 15 November 2020
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Fico muito feliz que tenha gostado do voo e muito obrigado pelas suas palavras. Quando retornar ao Rio, e espero que seja breve, me avise e venha nos visitar. um grande abraço
Written 2 January 2021
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Giovani
Assis, SP3 contributions
We fly today with Assad and Max.
We talked for more than a week to find out the best day to fly and all doubts were resolved, both passed us a lot of confidence and provided us with a wonderful and amazing experience. Friendly, honest and experienced staff.
The team takes the tourists on the beach of Sao Conrado as a rule and take the tourists with their team cars to the top of the mountain from where they jump, the landing is on next to where it all starts. The price is tabulated and seemed fair for what they offer, structure, service and expertise. Standard price includes the go Pro camera with photos and videos on the side wing, other cameras (front and 360 degrees) have extra cost.
The service and scheduling is done with Assad via phone/whatsapp.
I recommend it to everyone.
We talked for more than a week to find out the best day to fly and all doubts were resolved, both passed us a lot of confidence and provided us with a wonderful and amazing experience. Friendly, honest and experienced staff.
The team takes the tourists on the beach of Sao Conrado as a rule and take the tourists with their team cars to the top of the mountain from where they jump, the landing is on next to where it all starts. The price is tabulated and seemed fair for what they offer, structure, service and expertise. Standard price includes the go Pro camera with photos and videos on the side wing, other cameras (front and 360 degrees) have extra cost.
The service and scheduling is done with Assad via phone/whatsapp.
I recommend it to everyone.
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Written 3 September 2024
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Alfa P
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Sept 2024 • Couples
Fear is one of the strongest sensations of the human being and the most intense form of fear is the fear of the unknown. Running on that ramp and launching into space is the overcoming of this fear. Congratulations. You have surpasses your instructor with courage. Proof of this is that our first leap was from a small mound, then a little hill a little higher, only then to throw ourselves from the unrestrained height of the Beautiful Stone.
So in this Tandem flight story the true heroes have always been our students.
Assad Júnior
So in this Tandem flight story the true heroes have always been our students.
Assad Júnior
Written 22 September 2024
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Lígia Koproski
New York38 contributions
Jan 2020
This was the best part of our trip to Brazil and possibly the best thing we have ever done in our lives. We felt so safe and secure in the hands of Assad and Paulo. They were so kind and qualified and really made sure to give us the best experience possible. They both spoke amazing English and made sure we were comfortable and understood what we had to do to fly. They met us at the location right on time and helped us sign the papers and then had their lovely driver take us right up to the top of the mountain.
The actual flight was even more fun than we could have expected and we wish it could have lasted even longer! The views, the feeling of flying, our amazing instructors... Everything was perfect.
Afterwards they provided us with beautiful pictures and videos from the flight filmed on the go pro and they truly made it an experience we will never forget.
If you are going hang gliding in Rio (which you absolutely should) you NEED to go with Assad and Paulo. We would do it again with them in a heartbeat.
The actual flight was even more fun than we could have expected and we wish it could have lasted even longer! The views, the feeling of flying, our amazing instructors... Everything was perfect.
Afterwards they provided us with beautiful pictures and videos from the flight filmed on the go pro and they truly made it an experience we will never forget.
If you are going hang gliding in Rio (which you absolutely should) you NEED to go with Assad and Paulo. We would do it again with them in a heartbeat.
Written 26 February 2020
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Fear is one of the strongest sensations of the human being and the most intense form of fear is the fear of the unknown. Running on that ramp and launching into space is the overcoming of this fear. Congratulations. You have supplanted your instructor with courage. Proof of this is that our first leap was of a small mound, then a little hill a little higher, only then to throw ourselves of the unrestrained height of the Beautiful Stone.
So in this double flight story the true heroes have always been our students.
Assad Júnior
Written 2 March 2020
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Ganix L
1 contribution
June 2023 • Friends
Excellent, Incredible, Profesional, Safe, and a ton of fun! It was my girlfriends first time doing an adventure sport like this. I had gone skydiving a couple of times. This is much smoother and calm but still plenty of adventure. Make sure you choose a traditional Asa Delta over the parapente (parachute). Highly recommend to everyone young or old.
Written 28 June 2023
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Meg G
Aguas Calientes, Peru1 contribution
Feb 2020
Look no further if you want the best hang gliding experience in Rio. These guys are the pioneers and that means that they are top notch. Assad took care of our group of 11 and made sure that we are not only comfortable but also safe. We will definitely fly with them again!!!
Written 25 March 2020
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Julio M
2 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
From the moment of contact with Assad, everything was very clear. When I arrived I was already waiting to leave and the entire climb to the jump point was great. The directions before and during the flight were clear, not to mention the view. The landing was smooth and the attention after the flight was very good. Thank you for the excellent experience and the souvenir videos.
Written 12 April 2024
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Buenos días, el pago es sólo con tarjeta? O puede ser en efectivo al momento de la actividad?
Written 16 March 2019
Valerie J
Saint-Maur-des-Fosses, France
Bonjour. Vous reste t'il 1 place pour cet après midi (deltaplane)? Merci
Written 11 March 2019
Is this tour not available to solo travelers? Check Availability button indicates tour requires 2 to 4 travelers.
Written 24 January 2019
Hi,I orded a hang gliding tour, Do i have to confirm my ticket ? i only have a phone number ,no mail.. anyone know the mail?
Written 17 January 2019
Olá! Gostaria de saber se os instrutores falam inglês. Estou indo com o meu namorado que é britânico e ele definitivamente não fala nada em português!
Existe desconto para 2 pessoas ?
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Samantha
Written 11 November 2018
They have english speakers. Eles tem pessoas que falam Ingles.
Written 26 November 2018
How much extra does it cost for the video and pictures? I want to make sure I bring enough money. Thanks!
Written 9 October 2018
What would it cost to get the additional videos and/or pictures?
Written 5 October 2018
Kleper Macena
Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Boa tarde.
Comprando para duas pessoas, teria algum desconto?
Written 13 September 2018
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