HANG GLIDING IN RIO

Hang gliding is one of the wind sports. It is a recreational sport that uses a craft often consisting of a metal-framed fabric wing, with the pilot mounted on a harness hanging from the wing frame. He exercises control by shifting his body weight against a triangular bar, also attached to the frame. Hang gliding is very popular world-wide.

HANG GLIDING IN RIO – PROGRAM

Our pilot Ronaldo, flying with Vitor Hugo, our customer

Hang Gliding  in Rio de Janeiro happens in Pedra Bonita, a beautiful mountain situated in São Conrado neighborhood, just 20 minutes from Ipanema. You don`t need any experience since the pilot takes control of the whole flight . During the flight, all you do is to smile at the camera and enjoy the view. The landing area is on  Pepino beach, with its clear waters and white sands. Rio Adventures works with the best pilots in Rio, who have many years of tandem flight experience and are certified by the Brazilian Hang Gliding Association.

WHY YOU SHOULD FLY WITH US:

 Rio Adventures  work with a very professional team of pilots, with no record of accidents in more than 15 years of flights. Buying the cheapest flights online is not the safest way to go. It  is your life you are putting at risk, when you base your search for extreme sports only on prices . Always suspect websites with poor content and poor english, as there are many fake companies online these days  So please, even if you don`t hire our services, look for a true, reliable adventure tour operator in Rio. That is the best advise we can give to our potential customers.

TOUR DURATION:

From 2 to 4 hours round trip, in average, according to group size and pilots availability. In summer, and specially during carnival and other busy seasons, the whole process can take from 5 to 6 hours  sometimes. Avoid booking flights during special holidays.

INCLUDED:

Flight, pictures ( delivered on a CD),  a dvd video ( delivered on a DVD ) and equipment rentals. Photos and videos are normally made with a GO PRO camera. Transportation may be hired separately.

* Please note that we include just 1 side video in the package. Optional front videos  can be purchased separately.

PASSENGER`S WEIGHT LIMIT:

90 kilos (200 lbs). This limit may be lowered in 10% according to wind conditions.

MINIMUM AGE REQUIRED:

18

DEPARTURES:

Daily, under request. Schedules start  between 8:00 am and 9:00 am, according to the season. Customers will have to meet us near the hang gliding club.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Do not wear sandals or flip flops. Avoid wearing glasses during the flight ( wind may blow it away). Take a valid ID when signing the terms and conditions at the hang gliding club ( no copies will be accepted). Avoid taking big bags or backpacks as there is no lockers there to keep your belongings.

HOW TO BOOK:

Customers need to click on the button book now, at the right top, and choose a date and time on the calendar. After filling out the form, they will be directed to paypal, to make the payment of the  deposit ( R$ 90,00 per person), required to confirm the bookings. Remainder is paid in cash to the pilot in charge. Prices can vary according to the season , so check your season price first, in order to know exactly how much  it will cost you. Deposits are always paid online via paypal, and remainder is always paid in cash to the pilot in charge.

LOW SEASON PRICE:

(from april 1st to november 30th of 2015)

R$ 490,00 per person – flight with  insurance, pictures( in a CD) and 1 DVD video included.

Tickets to access the ramp must be paid separately, at the Hang Gliding club (R$ 30,00 per person).

HIGH SEASON PRICE:

(from december  1st of 2015, to march 31st of 2016, from july 1st to august 15th of 2016, except Carnival season)

* High Season prices will be applied in case of any special event that the city of Rio hosts.

R$ 540,00 per person  – flight with insurance, pictures  and 1 DVD video  included .

Tickets to use the ramp must be paid separately,at the Hang Gliding club (R$ 30,00 per person).

CARNIVAL SEASON PRICE:

(from February 5th to february  21st of 2016)

Tickets to use the ramp must be paid separately,at the Hang Gliding club (R$ 30,00 per person).

Tips: Avoid booking flights during carnival season between february 5th and the 21st. The ramp over Pedra Bonita is the ONLY ramp available for tandem flights in Rio, and number of flights can triple during this time, which can make the waiting frustrating and exhausting for both customer and pilot. Yet, if you cannot avoid those periods , be aware that we cannot be held responsible for any extra time spent there, or any possible delays on your schedule.

TRANSPORTATION :

Best way to get to meeting point is by taxi. Do not go by bus. If you miss the correct bus stop, you will end up in another area of town, miles away.

Taxi costs in average:

From copacabana ,Lagoa or Barra: R$ 30,00/ R$ 40,00 one way

From Ipanema or leblon : R$ 25,00/R$ 35,00 one way

From Botafogo or Flamengo : R$ 40,00 / R$ 50,00 one way

From Gloria or Catete: R$ 45,00/ R$ 55,00 one way

From city center or Santa Teresa: R$ 50,00/ R$ 60,00 one way